chapter 2

Question 1

A gamete is also known as a/an:

a. sickle cell
b. sex cell
c. recessive gene
d. adult stem cell

Answer 1

b. sex cell

Question 2

DNA stands for:

a. don’t nullify anything
b. dogs never are
c. deoxyribonucleic acid
d. ribonucleic acid deoxy

Answer 2

c. deoxyribonucleic acid

Question 3

True or false: Epithelium is the specialized tissue that forms the epidermis of the skin and the surface layer of mucous membranes.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which one of the following means the abnormal growth or development of cells, tissues, or organs?

a. hypertrophy
b. Anaplasia
c. Hyperplasia
d. Dysplasia

Answer 4

d. Dysplasia

Question 5

True or false: The two major glands of the body are the endocrine glands and the endocrane glands.

Answer 5

False- endocrine and exocrine glands

Question 6

Which type of connective tissue consists of bone and cartilage, and forms the joints and framework of the body?

a. dense connective tissue
b. adipose tissue
c. loose connective tissue
d. liquid connective tissue

Answer 6

a. dense connective tissue

Question 7

Which of the following is the correct meaning for epidemic?

a. sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease within a certain group
b. COVID-19
c. occurs over a large geographic area
d. ongoing presence of a disease

Answer 7

a. sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease within a certain group

Question 8

True or false: A general practitioner is also known as a family practice physician that provides care for infants only

Answer 8

False-provides care for all ages

Question 9

A congenital disease is an abnormal disease that:

a. exists in elderly population
b. exists after death
c. exists in teenagers
d. exists at the time of birth

Answer 9

d. exists at the time of birth