APHY 102 Final Exam
a. a DNA structure that contains the information for producing one type of protein - questions
and answers-A gene is
a. a DNA structure that contains the information for producing one type of protein
b. an amino acid sequence that contains the information for producing a particular DNA
sequence
c. a structure that contains chromosomes
d. the collection of all of the protein-encoding DNA sequences on a particular chromosome
a. absorbed more readily in the presence of bile salts - questions and answers-Fat-soluble
vitamins are
a. absorbed more readily in the presence of bile salts
b. excreted rapidly by the kidneys
c. easily destroyed by heat during cooking
d. not stored in tissues
a. an increase in the osmotic pressure; distension of the stomach by water - questions and
answers-The thirst center in the hypothalamus is stimulated by ________ of the extracellular
fluid, and is inhibited by _______
a. an increase in the osmotic pressure; distension of the stomach by water
b. a decrease in the osmotic pressure; stimulation of osmoreceptors
c. a decrease in sodium ions; an increase in sodium levels
d. nerve impulses from the cerebrum; nerve impulses from the thalamus
a. cervix - questions and answers-The tubular part of the uterus that extends downward into the
upper vagina is the
a. cervix
b. endometrium
c. fundus
d. perimetrium
a. esophagus - questions and answers-Heartburn is usually caused by the effects of gastric
juice on the
a. esophagus
b. stomach
c. heart
d. small intestine
,a. hyponatremia - questions and answers-The technical term for water intoxication is
a. hyponatremia
b. hypocalcemia
c. hypoxia
d. hypoglycemia
a. mesoderm - questions and answers-Which of the following layers is considered loosely
organized connective tissue
a. mesoderm
b. epidermis
c. endoderm
d. ectoderm
a. nervous system and skin - questions and answers-The major body part(s) derived from
ectoderm is/are
a. nervous system and skin
b. bone tissue
c. muscle tissue
d. liver and pancreas
a. passive - questions and answers-Newborns can acquire ___________ immunity through
breastmilk
a. passive
b. specific
c. innate
d. active
a. renal tubule - questions and answers-Once in the glomerular capsule, the filtrate moves into
the
a. renal tubule
b. ureter
c. minor calyx
d. renal pelvis
a. simple mosques epithelium - questions and answers-The walls of the alveoli are composed of
a. simple mosques epithelium
b. areolar connective tissue
, c. ciliated columnar epithelium
d. stratified squamous epithelium
a. sperm development is impeded by the higher internal body temperature - questions and
answers-Undescended testes cause infertility because
a. sperm development is impeded by the higher internal body temperature
b. they undergo apoptosis, and can no longer produce sperm
c. there is too little testosterone
d. they become entangled in the seminiferous tubules , which then degenerate.
a. Synthesis of plasma protein - questions and answers-Which of the following is not a function
of the kidneys?
a. Synthesis of plasma protein
b. Removal of metabolic waste
c. Removal of excess chemicals
d. Maintaining volume, pH, and composition of body fluids within normal ranges
a. testosterone - questions and answers-The hormone responsible for the development and
maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics is
a. testosterone
b. gonadotropin-releasing hormone
c. LH
d. FSH
a. the first four weeks; the first month to 1 year - questions and answers-The term newborn
refers to the period from birth through ________ whereas the term infants refers to the period
from ________
a. the first four weeks; the first month to 1 year
b. 3 months; 3 months to 6 months
c. one week; the second week through the second year
d. the first year; the first year to the second year.
a. the type II cells secrete surfactant and the type I cells form the respiratory membrane -
questions and answers-In bronchopulmonary dysplasia, the lungs of newborns become
inflamed and scarred. Most infants recover, but some die. AN experimental treatment cultures
stem cells from a newborn's umbillical cord. The stem cells, in a lab dish, give rise to type II
cells, which in turn give rise to more type I cells in this treatment
a. the type II cells secrete surfactant and the type I cells form the respiratory membrane
b. the stem cells directly replace alveoli
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