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Lynda Huynh
Physiology weeks 1-6
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Intracellular parasites that consist of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat and sometimes by a lipoprotein envelope are called: A. viruses. B. bacteria. C. fungi. D. protozoa. | A. viruses |
Of the pathogenic organisms, which of the following are the most complex? A. Viruses B. Tapeworms C.Bacteria D. Protozoa | B. tapeworms |
Sometimes referred to as animal starch, _____ is the main polysaccharide in the body. A. sucrose B. maltose C. glucose D. glycogen | D. glycogen |
The basic building blocks of fats are: A. monosaccharides. B. disaccharides. C. amino acids. D. fatty acids and glycerol. | D. fatty acids and glycerol. |
Normal mitosis results in: A. cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell. B. cells that are haploid. C. cells that are not genetically identical to the parent cell. D. cells that are polyploidy. | A. cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell. |
In the DNA molecule, a sequence of three base pairs forms a(n) A. codon. B. anticodon. C. polymerase. D. none of the above. | A. codon. |
Hematopoietic tissue can be found in the: A. heart. B. lungs. C. bones. D. intestines. | C. bones. |
Which of the following is not a function of the skin? A. Defense against disease organisms B. Synthesis of vitamin E C. Regulation of body temperature D. Excretion of water and salts | B. Synthesis of vitamin E |
One similarity between the structures of the foot and hand is the equivalent degrees of movement of both the thumb and the big toe. True False | False |
In bone formation, the cells that produce the organic matrix are the: A. osteoblasts. B. osteocytes. C. osteoclasts. D. chondrocytes. | A. osteoblasts. |
All of the following are noninflammatory joint disorders except: A. dislocation. B. juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. C. osteoarthritis. D. All of the above are noninflammatory joint disorders. | B. juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. |
Which structure functions to temporarily store calcium ions? A. T-tubules B. Sarcolemma C. Sarcoplasmic reticulum D. Myofilaments | C. Sarcoplasmic reticulum |