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1
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The theory that describes a gas as a collection of identical atoms or molecules that are in constant rapid and random motion is the:

A) Kinetic theory of gases
B) Atomic theory of gases
C) Vaporization theory of gases
D) Random theory of gases

A

Kinetic theory of gases

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Water’s high specific heat value allows it to do which of the following?

A) Act as a versatile solvent
B) Resist shifts in temperature
C) Maintain a strong cohesive bond
D) Float on a substance’s liquid form

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B) Resist shifts in temperature

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The organ of Corti is located within the inner ear, and it contains hair cells that are located inside of it. What do the hair cells inside of the organ of Corti do?

A) Equalize air pressure
B) Secrete wax
C) Transfer sound vibrations through the fluid-filled vestibule
D) Convert sound waves into neural signals

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D) Convert sound waves into neural signals

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If Hunter scored an average of 76 on his first four tests, what is the minimum he must score on his fifth test in order to have an overall average of 80?

A) 80
B) 86
C) 94
D) 96

A

D) 96

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A series of steps that produce water during cellular respiration is known as the ____.

A

electron transport chain

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On the fifth day of a head cold, Ann ran out of tissues and purchased a different brand. The next day, she felt better, so she concluded that the tissues cured her cold. Now, at the first signs of a head cold, Ann buys that brand of tissues. This is an example of:

A) Counterfactual causation
B) Regression fallacy
C) Unidirectional causation
D) Reverse causation

A

B) Regression fallacy

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____ is assigning a cause-effect relationship that doesn’t exist.

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Regression fallacy

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8
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Which of the following allows water to form droplets when placed on a dry surface?

A) Cohesion
B) Density
C) Polarity
D) Adhesion

A

A) Cohesion

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Perspicacious

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Insightful, sharp, wise

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Halcyon

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Peaceful, undisturbed, happy

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Circumspect

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Careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk

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Peremptorily

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In a commanding manner

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Probity

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Honesty, uprightness

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14
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A five or seven point scale that is commonly used to collect subjective data is called a ___ scale.

A) Likert
B) Binary
C) Thurstone
D) Guttman

A

A) Likert

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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of an inorganic compound?

A) Does not contain oxygen
B) Does not contain carbon
C) Does not contain hydrogen
D) Does not contain both carbon and hydrogen

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D) Does not contain both carbon and hydrogen

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What is a characteristic of the reticular layer of the dermis?

A) It contains touch receptors called Meissner’s corpuscles
B) It is made of loose areolar connective tissue
C) It contains dense irregular connective tissue, providing strength and elasticity
D) It contains adipose tissue

A

C) It contains dense irregular connective tissue, providing strength and elasticity

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Smooth ER is the endoplasmic reticulum section that is not covered with ribosomes. What is the smooth ER responsible for?

A) Detoxification and metabolism of various molecules
B) Membrane production and protein synthesis
C) Intracellular digestion
D) Production of energy

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A) Detoxification and metabolism of various molecules

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What is the rough ER responsible for?

A) Detoxification and metabolism of various molecules
B) Membrane production and protein synthesis
C) Intracellular digestion
D) Production of energy

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B) Membrane production and protein synthesis

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19
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Which of these increases the solubility of a solid in liquid?

A) Decreased temperature
B) Increased pressure
C) Increased temperature
D) Decreased pressure

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C) Increased temperature

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What is the Mullerian duct?

A) The embryonic form of the ductus deferens in males
B) The rudimentary duct in the embryo from which the male reproductive system develops
C) The duct through which the Leydig cells secrete testosterone in the male embryo
D) The rudimentary duct in the embryo from which the female reproductive system develops

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D) The rudimentary duct in the embryo from which the female reproductive system develops

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The process of eliminating T cells that will identify major histocompatability molecules as “self” is called:

A) Random selection
B) Positive selection
C) Negative selection
D) T cell maturation

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B) Positive selection

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22
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One mile is 5280 feet. If Eric drove 33,000 feet, how many miles did he drive?

A) 5.75
B) 6.5
C) 53.3
D) 6.25

A

D) 6.25

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23
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Which of the following describes the structure or function of lymph nodes?

A) They are commonly found near the groin and armpits
B) Humans have between 30-100 lymph nodes
C) They produce B and T cells
D) They grow in number during an infection

A

A) They are commonly found near the groin and armpits

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There are between ___ and ___ lymph nodes in the human body.

A

500-600

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25
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Which are the most common leukocytes?

A) Basophils
B) Eosinophils
C) Neutrophils
D) Lymphocytes

A

C) Neutrophils

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___ normally comprise 50-70% of total leukocyte count.

A

Neutrophils

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Neutrophils are efficient at phagocytizing ____.

A

Bacteria

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Eosiniphils are specialized for responding to ___ and ___.

A

Allergies and Parasites

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___ are the least common leukocytes.

A

Basophils

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30
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If the radius of a circle is 12.5 inches, what is the diameter of the circle.

A) 37.5
B) 6.25
C) 25
D) 50

A

C) 25

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Choose the valid deductive conclusion from the following choices:

A) High sodium diets raise blood pressure. Therefore, all patients with high BP eat high sodium diets.
B) All birds have wings. Wings are used for flight. Therefore, all birds can fly.
C) All birds have wings. Bats have wings. Therefore, bats are birds.
D) All metals are shiny. Mercury is a metal. Therefore, Mercury is shiny.

A

D) All metals are shiny. Mercury is a metal. Therefore, Mercury is shiny.

Shininess is a defining characteristic of metals, therefore any element that qualifies as metal must have this characteristic.

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The statement “People with skin cancer have higher vitamin D levels, therefore vitamin D causes skin cancer” is an example of:

A) Confirmation bias
B) Third-cause fallacy
C) Root causation
D) Cognitive bias

A

B) Third-cause fallacy

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33
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A fallacy that leaves out a factor that is the true cause of two separate conditions is known as ___.

A

Third-cause fallacy

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34
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A box with a square base has a volume of 150 inches^3 and a height of 6 in. What is the side length of the base?

A

5 inches

Y x Y x 6 = 6Y^2

6Y^2/6 = 150/6

Y^2 = 25

Y = 5

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35
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A ___ is a solution in which the solute particles are made up of small clusters of molecules that are large enough to scatter light so that they lend an opaque appearance to the solution.

A

Colloid

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A ___ is a liquid mixture in which a substance can be temporarily suspended in a liquid but will eventually settle out.

A

Suspension

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37
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Which of the following best describes the main functions of steroids in the body?

A) Steroids enhance immune response and signal molecules
B) Steroids are components of cell membranes and signal molecules
C) Steroids are signal molecules
D) Steroids are a component of enzymes

A

B) Steroids are components of cell membranes and signal molecules

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Which of the following accurately describes the structure or function of the loop of Henle?

A) The ascending loop is completely impermeable to water
B) The ascending loop reabsorbs about 80% of the solutes recovered by the nephron
C) The descending loop is comprised mainly of columnar epithelial cells
D) The ascending loop reabsorbs about 15% of the water entering the nephron

A

A) The ascending loop is completely impermeable to water

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The ___ loop of the loop of Henle is completely impermeable to water.

A

Ascending

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The ___ loop of the loop of Henle is primarily comprised of aquaporin channel proteins that allow unrestricted movement of water.

A

Descending

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41
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Choose the correct word.

Sometimes what starts as a friendly rally turns violent and ___.

A) Lugubrious
B) Diffident
C) Truculent
D) Limpid

A

C) Truculent

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42
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Truculent means:

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Aggressively self-assertive, belligerent, cruel, savage

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Diffident means:

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Lacking confidence

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44
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Lugubrious means:

A

Sad

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45
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Limpid means:

A

Clear

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46
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Which of the following statements about female breast anatomy is accurate?

A) Mammary glands are modified sweat glands
B) Each breast contains one centrally-located mammary gland
C) The breasts are considered primary reproductive organs
D) Multiple bands of connective tissue called mammary ligaments connect the breast tissue to the overlying skin

A

A) Mammary glands are modified sweat glands

47
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Multiple bands of connective tissue called ___ ligaments support the breasts by connecting to the overlying skin.

A

Suspensory

48
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A DNA molecule that contains the genetic material for an individual human being is referred to as a:

A) Gene
B) Chromatin
C) Chromosome
D) Histone

A

C) Chromosome

49
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___ consists of strands of DNA wrapped around proteins called histones.

A

Chromatin

50
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A ___ consists of a sequence within a strand of DNA that occupies a specific location on a chromosome.

A

Gene

51
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The principle of ___ states that an effect can give rise to a new effect and can also give rise to the cause through which it was formed.

A

Feedback

52
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___ is the tendency of an object at rest to remain at rest or an object in motion to remain in motion.

A

Inertia

53
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___ refers to a component system that passes a controlling signal further along the pathway.

A

Feedforward

54
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Two electric balances are used to measure mass 10 times. Balance A produces the same result 7 times, with variable results the other 3. Balance B produces the same results 9 times. What can be said about the balances?

A) Balance B produces more reliable readings than balance A
B) Balance B produces more valid readings than balance A
C) The two balances are calibrated differently
D) The two balances were produced by different manufacturers

A

A) Balance B produces more reliable readings than balance A

55
Q

The three weighted brackets that slide across the beams of a triple beam balance are called:

A) Springs
B) Stones
C) Markers
D) Poises

A

D) Poises

56
Q

Which of the following is a controlled independent variable used during research?

A) Data
B) Experiment
C) Treatment
D) Factor

A

D) Factor

57
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___ is a collection of responses to an imposed treatment on a group of objects.

A

Data

58
Q

___ bias occurs when the target population to sample and the participants are not representative of the larger population.

A

Sampling

59
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___ bias occurs when the participants used for the study are not equally or randomly assigned to the control group.

A

Selection

60
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___ bias occurs when only certain types of individuals respond to an invitation to participate in an experiment.

A

Response

61
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___ bias occurs when the person assessing the experiment’s outcomes know or is connected to the experiment’s treatments.

A

Measurement

62
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Mechanical scales work on the principle of Hooke’s law, which states that:

A) A force applied to a spring is inversely proportional tot he distance it moves
B) A force applied to a spring is directly proportional to the mass of the object divided by its acceleration
C) A force applied to a spring is directly proportional to the distance it moves

A

C) A force applied to a spring is directly proportional to the distance it moves

63
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A ___ of an experiment is a controlled independent variable or the stimuli that is applied.

A

Factor

64
Q

Which of the following can lead to the formation of calcium kidney stones?

A) Consumption of salt
B) Consumption of carbohydrates
C) Consumption of seafood
D) Consumption of oxalates

A

D) Consumption of oxalates

65
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The consumption of seafood can lead to ___, as it is rich in uric acid.

A

Gout

66
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___ reasoning uses a small set of established facts to form a broad generalization.

A

Inductive

67
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___ reasoning seeks to apply a broad generalization to develop a hypothesis for a specific instance.

A

Deductive

68
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___ reasoning starts with an observation and forms the most reasonable conclusion among a number of conclusions.

A

Abductive

69
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___ thinking is the process of considering things that are considered impossible.

A

Counterfactual

70
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___ bias occurs when something effects how the treatments or interventions are delivered.

A

Performance

71
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___ causation is an invalid form of reasoning that reverses cause and effect.

A

Reverse

72
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The scientific approach that seeks to assign a predictable outcome to a cause is known as:

A) Determinism
B) Coincidental causality
C) Statistical causality
D) Subjectiveism

A

A) Determinism

73
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The T-test is used to compare ___.

A

the Means of two different groups

74
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The Chi square test is used to ___.

A

Test a hypothesis about the distribution of frequencies in different categories.

75
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The Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) test measures ___.

A

The difference between Means after any other variable is accounted for.

76
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___ bias occurs when something affects how treatments or interventions are delivered.

A

Performance

77
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___ bias occurs when participants are not equally or randomly assigned to the control group.

A

Selection

78
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___ bias occurs when the person assessing the outcomes knows or is connected to the experiment’s treatments.

A

Measurement

79
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___ bias occurs when only certain types of individuals respond to an invitation to participate.

A

Response

80
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Which of the following most correctly describes deductive reasoning?

A) It is also referred to as reductive reasoning
B) It is considered to be largely unreliable
C) It may lead to a false conclusion; it can lead to an accurate conclusion based on two false statements
D) It can lead to an accurate conclusion based on two false statements

A

C) It may lead to a false conclusion; it can lead to an accurate conclusion based on two false statements

81
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Arrow of time theory states that time moves ___.

A

In one direction

82
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When two effects act as the cause for each other, the relationship is called ___.

A

Bidirectional causation

83
Q

The continuity of causality is:

A) Cyclical
B) Finite
C) Infinite
D) Inconsequential

A

C) Infinite

84
Q

One of the important aspects of ___ is that it is continuous and infinite.

A

Causality

85
Q

In the International System of Units, the measurements are known as:

A) Standard units
B) Base units
C) Fixed units
D) Derived units

A

B) Base units

86
Q

Which of the following does not describe the purpose or process of scientific literature review?

A) Help to identify knowledge gaps in a field of study
B) Assists with study design by revealing whether a research problem has been solved previously, thereby eliminating repeat experiments
C) Includes books and scholarly articles on the topic
D) Assists with the interpretation of literature in the context of new developments

A

B) Assists with study design by revealing whether a research problem has been solved previously, thereby eliminating repeat experiments

87
Q

A graduated glass tube that contains a stopcock is called:

A) Transfer pipette
B) Burette
C) Single-channel pipette
D) Dispenser

A

B) Burette

88
Q

What is required in order to identify a pure cause-effect relationship?

A) All conditions must be present simultaneously
B) All other conditions must be identified
C) The relationship must be artificially isolated from other conditions
D) All effects must be considered

A

C) The relationship must be artificially isolated from other conditions

89
Q

The study of cause and effect is called ___.

A

Causation; causality

90
Q

A study seeks to determine if taking a baby aspirin every day reduces heart attack risk. Which of the following describes the null hypothesis?

A) Taking ASA every day reduces risk
B) Taking ASA every day increases risk
C) Taking ASA every day has no effect
D) Taking ASA and walking 2 miles every day reduces heart attack and diabetes risk

A

C) Taking ASA every day has no effect

91
Q

What type of scale uses a load cell?

A) Vertical spring scale
B) Pan fulcrum scale
C) Triple beam balance scale
D) Electronic balance scale

A

D) Electronic balance scale

92
Q

A ___ is a sensor, or transducer, made up of a metallic element with strain gauges attached to it. When an object is placed on the scale, the strain gauge converts the force into an electronic signal.

A

Load cell

93
Q

The agreed-upon units for measuring temperature in SI units is:

A) Kelvin
B) Rankine
C) Centigrade
D) Fahrenheit

A

A) Kelvin

94
Q

Which of the following is the term used to describe an object/subject in a study that remains constant?

A) Dependent variable
B) Variable
C) Control variable
D) Independent variable

A

C) Control variable

95
Q

Which of the following correctly summarizes the components of the closed circulatory system by volume?

A) 55% Plasma, 44% RBC, 1% Leukocytes and Thrombocytes
B) 55% Plasma, 40% RBC, 5% Leukocytes and Thrombocytes
C) 44% Plasma, 55% RBC, 1% Leukocytes and Thrombocytes
D) 40% Plasma, 55% RBC, 5% Leukocytes and Thrombocytes

A

A) 55% Plasma, 44% RBC, 1% Leukocytes and Thrombocytes

96
Q

Which of the following hormones induces bile and pancreatic juice secretion?

A) Secretin
B) Ghrelin
C) Somatostatin
D) Gastrin

A

A) Secretin

97
Q

___ induces hunger and is released from the stomach.

A

Ghrelin

98
Q

___ inhibits gastric secretion and slows digestion. HCl acid is the stimulus for its release.

A

Somatostatin

99
Q

___ stimulates gastric acid, mucosal secretion and motility. Arrival of protein in the stomach is the stimulus for release.

A

Gastrin

100
Q

Which of the following correctly matches the feature of the neuromuscular system with its function?

A) Sarcomere- make up myofibrils that constitute muscles
B) Afferent nerves- send messages to muscles
C) Efferent nerves- send messages to CNS
D) Myofibrils- make up sarcomeres that constitute muscles

A

A) Sarcomere- make up myofibrils that constitute muscles

101
Q

Sarcomere units consist of protein strands called ___ and ___.

A

Actin and Myosin

102
Q

Which of the following correctly matches the component of the female reproductive system with its function?

A) Uterus- the chamber in which the fetus gestates
B) Placenta- tissue with blood vessels to nourish an embryo
C) Ovary- site of nutrient and waste exchange for fetus
D) Endometrium- path through which an egg travels to reach the uterus

A

A) Uterus- the chamber in which the fetus gestates

103
Q

In the female reproductive system, which of the following is NOT an effect of the release of FSH?

A) Release of an egg
B) Increase in estrogen levels
C) Maturation of an ovarian follicle
D) Thickening of the endometrium

A

A) Release of an egg

104
Q

___, not ___ induces ovulation.

A

LH, not FSH

105
Q

Which of the following parts of the kidney is primarily responsible for resorbing salt and water and producing urine?

A) Renal medulla
B) Glomerulus
C) Collecting duct
D) Renal pelvis

A

A) Renal medulla

106
Q

The ___ filters blood to form a dilute plasma-like filtrate.

A

Glomerulus

107
Q

The ___ capture the urine produced by and released from the renal medulla.

A

Collecting duct

108
Q

The ___ receives urine from the collecting ducts and opens into the ureter.

A

Renal pelvis

109
Q

Which of the following is an example of passive immunity?

A) Rapid treatment for a bee sting
B) Vaccination for the smallpox virus
C) Production of antibodies in response to a cold virus
D) Production of memory cells during a chickenpox infection

A

A) Rapid treatment for a bee sting

110
Q

The production of memory cells is an example of ___ immunity.

A

Active

111
Q

Which of the following is a carbohydrate with an energy storage function?

A) Glycolipid
B) Chitin
C) Cellulose
D) Amylose

A

D) Amylose

112
Q

Amylose, a component of ___, has an energy storage function.

A

Starch

113
Q

___ is the total volume of air that can be exchanged through inspiration and exhalation.

A

Vital capacity

114
Q

Vital capacity of the lungs includes:

A

Inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, & expiratory reserve volume

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