BIO156 Introductory Biology for Allied Health Exam 3 Part 1
Exam 3 solutions for BIO156, focusing on Allied Health topics.
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BIO156 Introductory Biology for Allied Health Exam 3 Part 1
Question
1 of 45
Hormones regulate __________.
growth
reproduction
water balance
metabolism
all of the above
Question
2 of 45
The function of the sphincter at the downstream end of the stomach is to __________.
retain acid chime in the stomach until pepsin digestion is complete
release bile into the duodenum when chime is present
release pancreatic secretions into the duodenum when chime is present
release bile and pancreatic secretions into the duodenum when chime is present
release acid chime into the duodenum in periodic squirts
Question
3 of 45
Which of the following best describes the relationship of insulin to glucagon?
They work together to prepare the body to deal with stress.
Insulin stimulates the pancreas to secrete glucagon.
High levels of insulin inhibit pancreatic secretion of glucagon.
They are antagonistic hormones.
Insulin is a steroid hormone; glucagon is a protein hormone.
Question
4 of 45
Maintaining the volume and composition of body fluids is the direct responsibility of which of
the following systems?
integumentary
immune
digestive
urinary
respiratory
Question
1 of 45
Hormones regulate __________.
growth
reproduction
water balance
metabolism
all of the above
Question
2 of 45
The function of the sphincter at the downstream end of the stomach is to __________.
retain acid chime in the stomach until pepsin digestion is complete
release bile into the duodenum when chime is present
release pancreatic secretions into the duodenum when chime is present
release bile and pancreatic secretions into the duodenum when chime is present
release acid chime into the duodenum in periodic squirts
Question
3 of 45
Which of the following best describes the relationship of insulin to glucagon?
They work together to prepare the body to deal with stress.
Insulin stimulates the pancreas to secrete glucagon.
High levels of insulin inhibit pancreatic secretion of glucagon.
They are antagonistic hormones.
Insulin is a steroid hormone; glucagon is a protein hormone.
Question
4 of 45
Maintaining the volume and composition of body fluids is the direct responsibility of which of
the following systems?
integumentary
immune
digestive
urinary
respiratory
Question
5 of 45
In vitro fertilization __________.
can be used to select the sex of an embryo
permits the screening of embryos for genetic defects
can use eggs that have been frozen
all of the above
none of the above
Question
6 of 45
Antibodies __________.
are shaped like the letter B
are generalists in that any antibody can bind to any antigen
consist of three polypeptide chains
assist in destroying particular antigens
All of the above are true
Question
7 of 45
Which of the following is one of the body's first lines of defense against infection?
a group of nonspecific antibodies
several nonspecific amino acid toxins
several nonspecific obstacles such as skin and mucous membranes
increased production of certain hormones and changes in the blood circulation
an increasing in the breathing rate
Question
8 of 45
A vasectomy __________.
prevents the production of sperm in the testes
prevents the production of semen
prevents the movement of sperm into the urethra
prevents a man from having an erection
is an effective method to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases
Question
9 of 45
The appendix, bone marrow, thymus, and spleen are all parts of the ______ system.
immune
5 of 45
In vitro fertilization __________.
can be used to select the sex of an embryo
permits the screening of embryos for genetic defects
can use eggs that have been frozen
all of the above
none of the above
Question
6 of 45
Antibodies __________.
are shaped like the letter B
are generalists in that any antibody can bind to any antigen
consist of three polypeptide chains
assist in destroying particular antigens
All of the above are true
Question
7 of 45
Which of the following is one of the body's first lines of defense against infection?
a group of nonspecific antibodies
several nonspecific amino acid toxins
several nonspecific obstacles such as skin and mucous membranes
increased production of certain hormones and changes in the blood circulation
an increasing in the breathing rate
Question
8 of 45
A vasectomy __________.
prevents the production of sperm in the testes
prevents the production of semen
prevents the movement of sperm into the urethra
prevents a man from having an erection
is an effective method to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases
Question
9 of 45
The appendix, bone marrow, thymus, and spleen are all parts of the ______ system.
immune
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Rio Salado Community College
Subject
Biology