A&P MODULE 1 Chapter 1 part 1

Which forces promote the reproductive success of some individuals over others? Multiple choice question. Selection pressures Chromosomal theory Natural selection

Selection pressures

The ability to maintain a relatively stable internal environment in spite of changes in the external environment is known as

homeostasis or Homeostasis

A single complete individual capable of response to stimuli, reproduction, growth and development, and maintenance of homeostasis is termed a living

organism or Organism

ill in the correct term for the following sequence: Macromolecules, organelles, cells, tissues, ----, organ systems, organism.

organs, organ, Organs, or Organ

A review that is the method of evaluating results by other experts in that field is called a(n) ----- review.

peer or Peer

An organelle is best described as which of the following? Multiple choice question. A substance made up of two or more atoms A microscopic structure in a cell that carries out individual function The smallest particle of matter with unique chemical properties

A microscopic structure in a cell that carries out individual function

An organ is best described as which of the following? Multiple choice question. The smallest unit of an organism that can carry out all the functions of life Two or more organs, that work together for a common function A group of cells working together for a common function A single complete individual A structure composed of at least two different tissues, with recognizable boundaries, and with a discrete function

A structure composed of at least two different tissues, with recognizable boundaries, and with a discrete function

An organ is best described as which of the following? Multiple choice question. Two or more organs, that work together for a common function The smallest unit of an organism that can carry out all the functions of life A structure composed of at least two different tissues, with recognizable boundaries, and with a discrete function A group of cells working together for a common function A single complete individual

A structure composed of at least two different tissues, with recognizable boundaries, and with a discrete function

Which evolutionary process leads to the establishment of species characteristics that favor survival and reproduction? Multiple choice question. Adaptation Selection Evolution

Adaptation

Which evolutionary process leads to the establishment of species characteristics that favor survival and reproduction? Multiple choice question. Evolution Selection Adaptation

Adaptation

Which habitat refers to living in the trees? Multiple choice question. Arboreal Terrestrial Marine

Arboreal

Which is the smallest particle with a unique chemical identity? Multiple choice question. Atom Tissue Molecule Organ

Atom

Rene Descartes and Francis ------revolutionized the philosophy of science, arguing for a more systematic enterprise aimed at new discoveries

Bacon

What is the ability to walk upright on two feet called? Multiple choice question. Stereoscopic vision Bipedalism Opposable thumbs

Bipedalism

What is the smallest unit of an organism that can carry out all the functions of life? Multiple choice question. Cell Organelle Organ Tissue

Cell

What is the smallest unit of an organism that can carry out all the functions of life? Multiple choice question. Tissue Organelle Cell Organ

Cell

Who is known as the father of the theory of natural selection? Multiple choice question. Gregor Mendel Robert Hooke Alfred Wallace Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin

Which is an example of a class of tissue? Multiple choice question. Stomach Blood cell Connective Mitochondrial

Connective

The person best known for his theory of natural selection is Charles

Darwin or darwin

What is the process of transforming a cell with no specialized function into a cell with a specialized function called? Multiple choice question. Mutation Differentiation Excitability Growth

Differentiation

What type of equilibrium occurs when there is a set average point and conditions fluctuate around that point? Multiple choice question. Static Variable Independent Dynamic

Dynamic

A change in the genetic composition of a population of organisms over a period of time is called

Evolution or evolution

Which statement best describes a theory? Multiple choice question. A verbal or mathematical description of a predictable natural phenomenon or of the relationship between variables An informed conjecture that is capable of being tested and potentially falsified by experimentation or data collection Explanatory statement that concisely summarizes the state of knowledge on a phenomenon and provides direction for further study Information that can be independently verified by any trained person in a field

Explanatory statement that concisely summarizes the state of knowledge on a phenomenon and provides direction for further study

Information that can be independently verified by any trained person is called which of the following? Multiple choice question. Hypothesis Theory Statistical test Fact

Fact

Information that can be independently verified by any trained person is called which of the following? Multiple choice question. Statistical test Theory Hypothesis Fact

Fact

True or false: A tissue is more complex than an organ. True false question.TrueFalse

False

True or false: Statistical tests help scientists establish statements of absolute truth. True false question.TrueFalse

False

True or false: The scientific method is based on an informed conjecture that is capable of being tested and potentially proven false by experimentation or data collection. True false question.

False

1. True or false: The scientific method is based on an informed conjecture that is capable of being tested and potentially proven false by experimentation or data collection. True false question.

False Reason: The scientific method is a way of disciplined reasoning that includes observation, hypothesizing, experimentation, and conclusions. This statement refers to an hypothesis.

True or false: Statistical tests help scientists establish statements of absolute truth

False Reason: Statistical tests help establish statements of probability, but not of absolute truth

A physician assistant devises a treatment plan based on the patient's age, lab results, economic status, perceptions, and emotions. What type of treatment is this? Multiple choice question. Reductionism Holism

Holism

1. What is an educated speculation based upon observations that can be tested by experimentation called? Multiple choice question. Hypothesis Fact Theory Law of nature

Hypothesis

1. What is an educated speculation based upon observations that can be tested by experimentation called? Multiple choice question. Theory Hypothesis Fact Law of nature

Hypothesis

To be considered a scientific fact, information must be what? Multiple choice question. Peer reviewed Independently verified Theorized Statistically tested

Independently verified

To be considered a scientific fact, information must be what? Multiple choice question. Statistically tested Theorized Peer reviewed Independently verified

Independently verified

1. Select all that apply What are the benefits of a large sample size? Select all that apply. Multiple select question. It controls for individual variation. It enables us to place greater confidence in the outcome. It eliminates the probability of random variation. It controls for chance events.

It controls for individual variation. It enables us to place greater confidence in the outcome. It controls for chance events.

1. Select all that apply Which of the following are the criteria for a good hypothesis? Multiple select question. It is able to be proved in only one experiment. It is always true. It is testable and falsifiable. It is consistent with what is already known.

It is testable and falsifiable. It is consistent with what is already known.

What is a verbal or mathematical description of a predictable natural phenomenon called? Multiple choice question. Law of nature Fact Hypothesis Theory

Law of nature

Proteins and DNA are which of the following? Multiple choice question. Monomers Minerals Macromolecules Cofactors

Macromolecules

Which of the following is made by joining two or more different atoms together? Multiple choice question. Element Molecule Electron Neutron

Molecule

Which of the following states that some individuals have hereditary advantage over their competitors? Multiple choice question. Chromosomal theory Natural selection Natural forces

Natural selection

1. The inductive method allows one to make conclusions based on what? Multiple choice question. Observation Educated guesses Trial and error Experimentation

Observation

What is an anatomical structure that is composed of at least two different tissue types, has recognizable structural boundaries, and has a discrete function different from the structures around it called? Multiple choice question. Tissue Organ Organism Cell

Organ

What is a group of organs with a unique collective function called? Multiple choice question. Organism Organelle Organ system

Organ system

What is a microscopic structure in a cell that carries out individual functions called? Multiple choice question. Organ Organelle Atom Molecule

Organelle

Which of the following describes a single complete individual? Multiple choice question. Organism Organelle Atom Organ system Organ

Organism

1. What is a substance with no significant effect on a subject's physiology but is given to a control group that thinks they are being given the treatment called? Multiple choice question. Double blind Treatment Test group Placebo

Placebo

Which structure encloses a human cell and controls the traffic of molecules in and out of the cell? Multiple choice question. Plasma membrane Cell wall Nuclear envelope

Plasma membrane

1. Placebos are often given to avoid what kinds of effects? Multiple choice question. Psychological Psychosocial Psychosomatic

Psychosomatic

1. be considered a scientific fact, information must be what? Multiple choice question. Peer reviewed Independently verified Theorized Statistically tested

Reason: While data are often analyzed using statistics, this does not make it a fact. Correct Answer Independently verified

True or false: Statistical tests help scientists establish statements of absolute truth.

Reason: Statistical tests help establish statements of probability, but not of absolute truth. Correct Answer False

True or false: The scientific method is based on an informed conjecture that is capable of being tested and potentially proven false by experimentation or data collection.

Reason: The scientific method is a way of disciplined reasoning that includes observation, hypothesizing, experimentation, and conclusions. This statement refers to an hypothesis. Correct Answer False

Which theory states that a more complex structure can be understood by studying its smaller parts? Multiple choice question. Cell Reductionism Holism

Reductionism

Select all that apply Which of the following are features of an arboreal habitat? Multiple select question. Relatively less competition Slow moving prey items Relative safety from predators Rich supply of leaves and fruit

Relatively less competition Relative safety from predators Rich supply of leaves and fruit

1. the number of animals (or people) used in an experimental study is called the --- size.

Sample

1. Of the following, which one is testable, falsifiable, and consistent with what is already known? Multiple choice question. Scientific method Hypothesis Theory Fact

Scientific method

1. Which of the following is a process by which an educated guess is capable of being tested and may be proven false by experimentation? Multiple choice question. Socratic method Scientific hypothesis Scientific method

Scientific method

1. Which of the following is a process by which an educated guess is capable of being tested and may be proven false by experimentation? Multiple choice question. Socratic method Scientific method Scientific hypothesis

Scientific method

Which of the following is a process by which an educated guess is capable of being tested and may be proven false by experimentation? Multiple choice question. Scientific hypothesis Scientific method Socratic method

Scientific method

Which forces promote the reproductive success of some individuals over others? Multiple choice question. Chromosomal theory Natural selection Selection pressures

Selection pressures

Changes in the environment, to which organisms respond, are called what? Multiple choice question. Receptors Stimuli Effectors Signals

Stimuli

1. Experimenter bias is defined as which of the following? Multiple choice question. A situation where neither the experimenter nor the subject is aware of whether the subject is receiving the experimental treatment or placebo The conscious or subconscious influence an experimenter may have on the interpretation of their data The effect of the experimenters state of mind on their physiology

The conscious or subconscious influence an experimenter may have on the interpretation of their data

What is an explanatory statement, or set of statements, that concisely summarizes the state of knowledge of a phenomenon and provides direction for further study called? Multiple choice question. Law Theory Hypothesis Fact

Theory

1. True or false: The double-blind method is used to control experimental bias where neither the subject nor the person giving treatment and recording data know which subjects are receiving treatment and which are receiving placebo.

This statement is true and defines the double blind method. Correct Answer True

The ability to stand and walk on two legs is called

bipedalism or Bipedalism

1. An example of a well-designed experiment would have a(n) ______ group, which would receive a placebo, and a(n) ______ group, which would receive the intervention (i.e. treatment) being tested. Multiple choice question. experimental, control control, experimental

control, experimental

A change in the genetics in a population over a period of time is called ______. Multiple choice question. evolution mutation adaptation

evolution

A change in the genetics in a population over a period of time is called ______. Multiple choice question. mutation adaptation evolution

evolution Reason: Evolution is a change in the relative frequencies of alleles in a population over a period of time and is the mechanism that produces adaptations in human form and function.

Responsiveness is also known as ______. Multiple choice question. growth metabolism excitability stimuli

excitability

1. the term for the conscious or subconscious influence an experimenter may have on the interpretation of their data is Blank Unavailable bias.

experimenter, experimenter's, Experimenter, or Experimenter's

If the textbook states a value for a typical human heart rate, you should assume that the value refers to the heart rate of a(n) ______. Multiple choice question. healthy 35-year-old obese 40-year-old healthy 22-year-old child

healthy 22-year-old

1. An educated guess that is capable of being tested and potentially falsified by experimentation or data collection is known as a(n

hypothesis or Hypothesis

1. The ______ method of study is the process of drawing conclusions and making predictions from repeated observation. It is a specific tool within the scientific method. Multiple choice question. scientific inductive hypothetico-deductive Hippocratic

inductive

1. A generalization about the predictable ways in which matter and energy behave is called a Blank of nature.

law or Law

A molecule of large size and high molecular weight, such as a protein, is called a(n

macromolecule, macromolecules, Macromolecules, or Macromolecule

A molecule of large size and high molecular weight, such as a protein, is called a(n)

macromolecule, macromolecules, Macromolecules, or Macromolecule

Organelles are composed of ______. Multiple choice question. molecules tissues cells organs

molecules

1. Effects of a subject's state of mind on their physiology are known as effects.

psychosomatic or Psychosomatic

1. The number of animals (or people) used in an experimental study is called the size.

sample, Sample, or sample size

A group of organs working together for a coordinated function is an organ

system, System, or organ systems

1. In an experiment, the control group is unaltered, while the group contains the variable being tested.

treatment, experimental, test, treated, Test, or Treated

1. Which of the following are statistical tests? Multiple select question. Litmus test T test Chi-square test

Chi-square test

What are features that have evolved in response to environmental pressures called? Multiple choice question. Natural selections Adaptations Evolution Selection pressures

Adaptations

What are features that have evolved in response to environmental pressures called? Multiple choice question. Selection pressures Evolution Natural selections Adaptations

Adaptations

What are features that have evolved in response to environmental pressures called? Multiple choice question. Selection pressures Natural selections Adaptations Evolution

Adaptations