Biology 115 Exam 3
Which of the following is correct about homeostasis?
All living tings must maintain homeostasis to survive
Which letter in the figure is the site where most digestion and nutrient absorption occur?
B
Which of the following in this figure is embryo implantation?
C
Which of the following correctly describes the pathway that a signal travels in a neuron.
Dendrites to cell body to axon
Which of the following processes in NOT a function of nephrons?
Diffusion of oxygen into body cells
Which of the following components includes all of the others listed below?
Organ system
Which of the following things happens during inhalation
Oxygen rich air enters the lungs
Cell-mediated immunity occurs through the actions of
T cells
In what way is the structure of the small intestine related to its function?
Villi increase surface area available for abosrbtion
Which of the following must occur in order to initiate a primary immune response
a first exposure to a pathogen
The human embryo develops in a fluid-filled sac called the
amnion
The knee is part of the ______ skeleton, which is designed primarily for ________.
appendicular; motion
In the natural world, animals may reproduce by a) sexual reproduction b) asexual reproduction c) asexual or sexual reproduction depending on the animal d) binary fission
asexual or sexual reproduction depending on the animal
The figure shown indicates a(n)
axon
The blood vessels that allow diffusion between blood and nearby body cells are ________.
capillaries
If an athlete damages a ligament in his or her knee, he or she has damaged
connection between two bones
The chemical modulators of the immune system that increase during inflammation are
cytokines
The branched structures on a nerve cell that receive information are called _______
dendrites.
The structure on the figure shown is the
esophagus
Tissues______.
have one or more cell types that perform a common function
Bile is produced in the _____ and secreted into the small intestine by the _____.
liver; gallbladder
Sexual reproduction is necessary for__________.
maintenance of genetic variability.
What is the correct path an apple would take through your digestive system?
mouth, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
The fallopian tube connects the______.
ovary and uterus
Hormones commonly impact target cells by attaching to _______ at the cell surface
receptors
Minerals are
required by the human body in small intestines
Which organ coordinate(s) communication between the endocrine system and the nervous system?
the hypothalamus
The structure that is highlighted in this figure is the
trachea
Carbohydrates and fats are both
used as energy sources