Bio Final 101-200 Flashcards
normally, menstruation happens how often
every 28 days
fertilization usually takes place in
oviduct
implantation involves
embryo connecting to the uterus
the embryonic germ layers are the
endoderm, mesorderm, ectoderm
the developing embryo is connected to the placenta by the
umbilical cord
the membrane that encloses the fetus in a fluid filled sac called the
amnion
from the end of the second month until birth, an unborn child is properly called
fetus
the hole in the septum of the unborn child’s heart is the
foreman ovali
the sanctity of human life principle holds that
human life is more valuable than all other
based on scripture, when might abortion be acceptable
never
the navel develops from the
umbilical cord
the term euthanasia refers to
mercy killing
ending a person’s life by giving him something that will kill him is called
active euthanasia
passive euthanasia would involve
withholding medical attention from the start
a person is said to be dead when
no breathing, no heartbeat, no brain waves
scripturally, the death authority over elderly people is given to
God
Adultery is
sex between a married person and anyone other than their spouse
the clear liquid that flows through the spaces between two membranes of the brain is the
cerebral spinal fluid
the cerebral cortex controls
conscious activities
the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system are the
sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
Olfactory nerve endings are associated with
smell
the hammer, anvil, and stirrup are bones that
transfer vibrations that strike the tympanic membrane
the middle ear is connected to the pharynx by the
eustachian tube
the hearing apparatus in the inner ear is the
cochlea
within the ear, static equilibrium is sensed by the
utricle and saccule
the semicircular canals function in
dynamic equilibrium
what is the sclera
the white of the eye
what is visual accommodation of the eye
ability to focus at different distances
the lacrimal gland makes
tears
color vision depends on the
cones
ductless glands are called
endocrine glands
insulin is secreted by the
islets of langerhans
the endocrine gland that manufactures epinephrine is the
adrenile medula
diabetes mellitus involves
hyposecretion of insulin
when a person is addicted to a narcotic drug, he faces
physical and psycological addiction
if a person is addicted to cannabis (mariijuana) he has
psychological addiction
what is the correct definition for the term ox
large bovine used for walking
what is the correct definitions for the term heifer
young female bovine with no baby yet
which animal has been called the ship of the desert
camel
how many chambers are found in a mammal’s heart
4
to which class do birds belong
aves
artiodactyla refers to
even toed mammals
the study of the relationships between organism and their environment is
ecology
the three functions of an ecologist include all of the following except
relationship of organisms and their environment
predict outcome if something is changed
take steps to fix problems
fish in a bowl of water, a forest, and a pond are all examples of
ecosystems
what is the water cycle
evaporation, transpiration, rain, perculation, run off
a group of organisms of the same kind within a community is called a
population
the black and white stripes of a skunk would be an example of
warning coloration
the coloring or marking that enables certain animals to blend with their environments is called
protective coloration
organisms that feed exclusively on plants are called
herbivores
an animal that preys on herbivores is a
first level predator
what is a food chain
corn/cow/farmer
the transfer of the sun’s energy through many organisms is called what
food chain
what organisms would be part of the detritus food chain
cray fish
the ecological pyramid that always has a regular shape is based on
energy
the relationship between the cow and the rumen bacteria which supply enzymes necessary for the digestion of cellulose is
mutualism
the relationship between a hyena and the lion
commensalism
a tapeworm in the intestines of a dog is an example of
parasitisim
when two different organisms benefit from living together their relationship is called
mutualism
the shark and the remora would be an example of
mutualism
symbiosis refers to
parasitism, mutualism, commensalism
the place in which an animal lives is its
habitat
the thin layer where life exists on earth is the
biosphere
the two main processes in the oxygen cycle are
cellular respiration and photosynthesis
the occupation of an organism is its
niche
the nodes on the roots of legumes are important in
the nitrogen cycle
the purpose of a matter cycle is to
recycle matter
essential materials for growth and reproduction are examples of
limiting factors
a large area supporting similar biotic communities would be a
biome
an organism that is active during the day is called
diurnal
an organism that synchronizes its activities with the moon follows what rhythm
lunar
characteristics of pioneer organisms in succession
large size
few species
lacking nutrients
a climax stage in succession is characterized by
small population
large organisms with low metabolism
long lives
the final dominant forms of life in a natural succession are called
climax
a tribe of american indians who plant corn for food would be an example of man
manager
Man’s God-ordained niche in the biosphere is that of
consumer and manager
An example of a non biodegradable pollutant would be
DDT
the process that concentrates a pollutant into large doses as the substance is passed along in the food chain is called
biological magnification
which is probably the least influential in human behavior
instict
the cavity in the skull which contains the brain is the
cranial cavity
the body cavity that contains the heart and the lungs is the
thoracic cavity
the fingers in relation to the elbow are
distole
the type of tissue that includes bone, cartilage, blood, and lymph is
connective
the type of tissue that covers the body and lines the digestive tract is
epethelial
name the major types of tissues found in the human body
connective and epethelial
which one of the skin layers carries on mitosis, supplying cells that will eventually be sloughed off
stratum germativum
the layer of skin that is made up of dead cells is the horny layer
horny layer
skin and hair are part of what
integumentary system
the layers of the skin in correct order from superficial to deep are
epidermis
dermis
subcataneous
a pigment that the skin uses in protection against exposure to ultraviolet radiation is
melanoam
the bones of the body serve what functions
support, protect, manufacture rbc, store minerals
the epiphyseal plate is used in
bone growth
the tough fibrous tissue covering the outside of a bone is the
periastium
a tissue that is active in the formation of red blood cells is
red bone marrow
the major mineral substance deposited in bone is
calcium
the posterior region of the zygomatic arch is made up of the
temporal bone
the hole in a vertebra is the
neural arch
the joint between the humerus and the radius is a
hinge
tough strands of connective tissue that hold the bones of ball and socket and hinge joints in place are called
ligaments
the joints between the various carpals and between the various tarsals are
gliding joints
