apu scin130 quiz 8

apu scin130 quiz 8

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Question 1 of 30
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Why is the blood of cartilaginous fish nearly isotonic to sea water?
 A.It contains lots of amino acids
 B.It contains lots of ammonia
 C.It contains lots of urea
 D.It contains lots of carbon dioxide
 E.It contains lots of uric acid


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Question 2 of 30
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Because of their tendency to constantly gain water by osmosis across their gills and body structures, which of the following organisms never need to drink?
 A.Sharks
 B.Marine bony fish
 C.Freshwater fish
 D.Clams
 E.Sea anemones


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Question 3 of 30
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If you were studying animals which produce uric acid you would be studying which of the following?
 A.Adult amphibians
 B.Sharks
 C.Bony fish
 D.Mammals
 E.Birds


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Question 4 of 30
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Why don't marine invertebrates such as sea anemones and sea stars have to deal with osmoregulation?
 A.They have no blood
 B.Their blood is isotonic to sea water
 C.They have no cardiovascular system
 D.They are too small
 E.They have no skeleton


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Question 5 of 30
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If you were studying organisms which have flame cells you would be studying which of the following?
 A.Planarians
 B.Sharks
 C.Earthworms
 D.Fish
 E.Insects


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Question 6 of 30
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The functional unit of excretion found in the kidneys is the:
 A.Bowman capsule
 B.Nephron
 C.Alveoli
 D.Microvilli
 E.Glomerulus


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Question 7 of 30
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Which of the following is not a symptom for diabetes?
 A.Increased heart rate
 B.Blurred vision
 C.Unusual hunger and/or thirst
 D.Excessive fatigue
 E.Frequent urination, especially at night


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Question 8 of 30
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Which of the following is responsible for the production of insulin?
 A.The thymus
 B.The pituitary gland
 C.The thyroid
 D.The adrenal glands
 E.The pancreas


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Question 9 of 30
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This figure shows the organs and glands of the endocrine system. What does "c" represent?
 A.The thyroid gland
 B.The adrenal glands
 C.The thymus gland
 D.The hypothalamus
 E.The pituitary gland


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Question 10 of 30
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A biologist is studying a hormone which causes a positive feedback loop which brings the mother's body further away from homeostasis during childbirth. Based on this information you would conclude that he or she is studying:
 A.Oxytocin
 B.Prolactin
 C.Insulin
 D.Estrogen
 E.Calcitonin


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Question 11 of 30
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The hypothalamus stimulates the _____________, which stimulates the ____________ to release hormones.
 A.Posterior pituitary; anterior pituitary
 B.Adrenal cortex; gonads
 C.Anterior pituitary; posterior pituitary
 D.Anterior pituitary; thyroid
 E.Posterior pituitary; adrenal cortex


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Question 12 of 30
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If you were studying a hormone which causes skin-color changes in fish, amphibians, and some reptiles, you would be studying which of the following?
 A.Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
 B.Thyroid-stimulating hormone
 C.Follicle-stimulating hormone
 D.Luteinizing hormone
 E.Adrenocorticotropic hormone


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Question 13 of 30
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Pheromones are detected by the:
 A.Pituitary gland
 B.Pineal gland
 C.Thyroid gland
 D.Hypothalamus
 E.Vomeronasal organ


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Question 14 of 30
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Where does fertilization in humans normally occur?
 A.Vagina
 B.Uterus
 C.Ovary
 D.Ovarian follicle
 E.Oviducts


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Question 15 of 30
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If you were studying the process by which a fertilized egg undergoes division without further growth you would be studying which of the following?
 A.Cleavage
 B.Gastrulation
 C.Morphogenesis
 D.Differentiation
 E.Proliferation


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Question 16 of 30
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Pregnancy occurs when:
 A.Sperm are in the uterus
 B.The sperm and egg combine
 C.Sperm are in the vagina
 D.The fertilized egg implants in the ovary
 E.The developing embryo implants itself in the endometrial lining


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Question 17 of 30
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If you were studying the fine downy covering which develops on the skin of a fetus at around 5-7 months you would be studying which of the following?
 A.The allantois
 B.The lanugo
 C.The chorion
 D.The vernosa
 E.The pubescence


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Question 18 of 30
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The sac that surrounds the fetus and usually ruptures just before childbirth is the:
 A.Amnion
 B.Archenteron
 C.Gastrula
 D.Yolk sac
 E.Allantois


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Question 19 of 30
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Which of the following causes "fever blisters" or "cold sores" around the mouth?
 A.Syphilis
 B.Human papillomavirus
 C.Chlamydia
 D.Gonorrhea
 E.Herpes


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Question 20 of 30
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This figure shows the anatomy of the male reproductive system. What does "c" represent?
 A.The testis
 B.The prostate gland
 C.The vas deferens
 D.The epididymis
 E.The urethra


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Question 21 of 30
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Once freed of the muscle tissue below, the flaps of skin should be:
 A.Torn away
 B.Cut off
 C.Removed and disposed of
 D.Pinned down on each side


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Question 22 of 30
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In the lab simulation some organs of the digestive system were removed in order to observe other organ systems.
What organ was not removed?
 A.Stomach
 B.Large and small intestine
 C.Heart
 D.Liver, gall bladder, and pancreas


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Question 23 of 30
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What is the common name of the frog used in this lab exercise?
 A.Golden toad
 B.Cane toad
 C.African clawed frog
 D.Leopard frog


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Question 24 of 30
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Which of the following describes the glottis?
 A.It is a passage of air to the outside
 B.It leads to the stomach
 C.It is the opening to the frog’s respiratory system
 D.It contains the two vomerine teeth


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Question 25 of 30
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Food moves from the ___________ to the ___________ and then to the __________.
 A.Small intestine, large intestine, stomach
 B.Small intestine, stomach, large intestine
 C.Stomach, small intestine, large intestine
 D.Stomach, large intestine, small intestine


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Question 26 of 30
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What are the two most anterior lobes of the frog brain that can be seen under the skull bone?
 A.Cerebrum
 B.Optic lobes
 C.Cerebellum
 D.Olfactory


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Question 27 of 30
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From the kidneys the urine passes through the ________ to the _______ and then out of the ________.
 A.Cloaca, ureter, bladder
 B.Bladder, ureter, cloaca
 C.Ureter, cloaca, bladder
 D.Ureter, bladder, cloaca


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Question 28 of 30
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Because the frog has heart with one ventricle:
 A.It is more efficient than a mammalian heart
 B.Oxygenated blood is separated from the oxygen poor blood in the ventricle
 C.The blood from the lungs is mixed with the blood from the body in the left atrium
 D.Blood from the lungs is mixed with blood from the body


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Question 29 of 30
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Name and describe the two openings in the back of the frog's mouth.
Question 30 of 30
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Compare or contrast the phylum of a frog and a human.