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Connective tissues typically have the ability to transmit electrochemical impulses many densely packed cells with direct connections between the membranes of adjacent cells the ability to shorten upon stimulation relatively few cells and a large amount of extracellular matrix a supporting material such as chondroitin ul cam
Biology
Cell: The Unit of Life
Connective tissues typically have the ability to transmit electrochemical impulses many densely packed cells with direct connections between the membranes of adjacent cells the ability to shorten upon stimulation relatively few cells and a large amount of extracellular matrix a supporting material such as chondroitin ul cam
sten Panting by an overheated dog achieves cooling by evaporation shivering thermogenesis nonshivering thermogenesis torpor acclimatization
Biology
Animal Kingdom
sten Panting by an overheated dog achieves cooling by evaporation shivering thermogenesis nonshivering thermogenesis torpor acclimatization
Listen As body size increases in animals tio there is greater variability in metabolic rate there is a decrease in the surface to volume ratio reproduction becomes limited to terrestrial environments migration to tropical areas becomes necessary for thermoregulation it becomes more difficult to conserve body warmth in
Biology
Animal Kingdom
Listen As body size increases in animals tio there is greater variability in metabolic rate there is a decrease in the surface to volume ratio reproduction becomes limited to terrestrial environments migration to tropical areas becomes necessary for thermoregulation it becomes more difficult to conserve body warmth in
An exchange surface in direct contact with the external environment is found in the skeletal muscles the gills of a fish liver heart
Biology
Animal Kingdom
An exchange surface in direct contact with the external environment is found in the skeletal muscles the gills of a fish liver heart
Individual Individual A 30 year old female nearing the end of her pregnancy Air Volume Vital capacity Expiratory reserve Inspiratory reserve Calculate the tidal Spirometer Reading ml 2600 600 1500 Higher Than Expected Lower Than Expected Lower normal Lower
Biology
Human Physiology - Breathing & Exchange of Gases
Individual Individual A 30 year old female nearing the end of her pregnancy Air Volume Vital capacity Expiratory reserve Inspiratory reserve Calculate the tidal Spirometer Reading ml 2600 600 1500 Higher Than Expected Lower Than Expected Lower normal Lower
Use the drop down menus and what you have learned about fossils to complete the paragraph A fossil is the preserved remains of a living thing Many fossils form in still water where parts of the organism decay The parts such as bone and teeth remain
Biology
Biomolecules
Use the drop down menus and what you have learned about fossils to complete the paragraph A fossil is the preserved remains of a living thing Many fossils form in still water where parts of the organism decay The parts such as bone and teeth remain
Which human activity is likely to cause damage to an environment OA Using native species for ground cover B Using water efficient irrigation for agriculture OC Preserving regions in a rain forest OD Clear cutting a forest for development
Biology
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes
Which human activity is likely to cause damage to an environment OA Using native species for ground cover B Using water efficient irrigation for agriculture OC Preserving regions in a rain forest OD Clear cutting a forest for development
vantage of a complete tube digestive system over a gastrovascular cavity is that the complete system allows specialized functions in specialized regions allows extensive branching excludes the need for extracellular digestion allows digestive enzymes to be more specific O facilitates intracellular digestion Question 23 1 point
Biology
Human Physiology - Digestion
vantage of a complete tube digestive system over a gastrovascular cavity is that the complete system allows specialized functions in specialized regions allows extensive branching excludes the need for extracellular digestion allows digestive enzymes to be more specific O facilitates intracellular digestion Question 23 1 point
eptiles kept in captivity such as lizards and snakes usually need heat lamps on their cages so that they eat enough to maintain a good body weight How is the cage temperature related to the amount of food they eat Why doesn t a hamster need heat lamp
Biology
Animal Kingdom
eptiles kept in captivity such as lizards and snakes usually need heat lamps on their cages so that they eat enough to maintain a good body weight How is the cage temperature related to the amount of food they eat Why doesn t a hamster need heat lamp
the following organs is incorrectly paired with its function stomach protein digestion oral cavity starch digestion Osmall intestine nutrient absorption Olarge intestine bile production Opancreas enzyme production Question 25 1 point Listen Which of the following digestive structures are NOT part of the digestiv tube alimentary canal through which food moves Select all that apply
Biology
Human Physiology - Circulatory System
the following organs is incorrectly paired with its function stomach protein digestion oral cavity starch digestion Osmall intestine nutrient absorption Olarge intestine bile production Opancreas enzyme production Question 25 1 point Listen Which of the following digestive structures are NOT part of the digestiv tube alimentary canal through which food moves Select all that apply
ain how the small intestine has such a large internal surface area even though t takes up only a relatively small portion of the body cavity Why is surface are important for this organ
Biology
Human Physiology - Digestion
ain how the small intestine has such a large internal surface area even though t takes up only a relatively small portion of the body cavity Why is surface are important for this organ
Which of the following digestive structures are NOT part of the digestive tube alimentary canal through which food moves Select all that apply esophagus trachea Oliver small intestine gall bladder Question 26 3 points
Biology
Human Physiology - Digestion
Which of the following digestive structures are NOT part of the digestive tube alimentary canal through which food moves Select all that apply esophagus trachea Oliver small intestine gall bladder Question 26 3 points
Listen point Salivary amylase digests monosaccharides O glucose Ostarches O maltose O protein
Biology
Biomolecules
Listen point Salivary amylase digests monosaccharides O glucose Ostarches O maltose O protein
The absorption of fats differs from that of carbohydrates in that the processing of fats does not require any digestive enzymes whereas the processing of carbohydrates does fats but not carbohydrates are digested by bacteria before absorption most absorbed fat first enters the lymphatic system whereas carbohydrates directly enter the blood O fat absorption occurs in the stomach whereas carbohydrates are absorbed the small intestine carbohydrates need to be emulsified before they can be digested where do not
Biology
Biomolecules
The absorption of fats differs from that of carbohydrates in that the processing of fats does not require any digestive enzymes whereas the processing of carbohydrates does fats but not carbohydrates are digested by bacteria before absorption most absorbed fat first enters the lymphatic system whereas carbohydrates directly enter the blood O fat absorption occurs in the stomach whereas carbohydrates are absorbed the small intestine carbohydrates need to be emulsified before they can be digested where do not
O stive secretions with a pH of 2 are characteristic of the pancreas Ostomach small intestine liver mouth Question 22 1 point Listen
Biology
Human Physiology - Digestion
O stive secretions with a pH of 2 are characteristic of the pancreas Ostomach small intestine liver mouth Question 22 1 point Listen
ws show materials flowing into one structure where these fut Why the name of the structure gall bladder stomach Oliver Oduodenum
Biology
Human Physiology - Digestion
ws show materials flowing into one structure where these fut Why the name of the structure gall bladder stomach Oliver Oduodenum
the body passes through the structures of the digestive system the following correctly represents the order in which food coming into Opharynx small intestine large intestine stomach esophagus stomach small intestine large intestine esophagus stomach pharynx small intestine O pharynx stomach esophagus small intestine Question 17 1 point Listen When theo dedi
Biology
Cell Cycle and Cell Division
the body passes through the structures of the digestive system the following correctly represents the order in which food coming into Opharynx small intestine large intestine stomach esophagus stomach small intestine large intestine esophagus stomach pharynx small intestine O pharynx stomach esophagus small intestine Question 17 1 point Listen When theo dedi
etary substances must cross cell membranes to be used by the body a process known as digestion elimination ingestion hydrolysis O absorption Question 21 1 point Listen Digestive secretions with an of
Biology
Biological Classification
etary substances must cross cell membranes to be used by the body a process known as digestion elimination ingestion hydrolysis O absorption Question 21 1 point Listen Digestive secretions with an of
Pepsin is a digestive enzyme that Ois denatured and rendered inactive in solutions with low pH Ois manufactured by the pancreas Obegins the hydrolysis of proteins in the stomach helps stabilize fat water emulsions Osplits maltose into monosaccharides Question 19 1 point Listen T
Biology
Human Physiology - Digestion
Pepsin is a digestive enzyme that Ois denatured and rendered inactive in solutions with low pH Ois manufactured by the pancreas Obegins the hydrolysis of proteins in the stomach helps stabilize fat water emulsions Osplits maltose into monosaccharides Question 19 1 point Listen T
In the legs of Canada geese counter current exchange is occurring Which two substances are moving opposite one another Oblood in veins and blood in arteries Oblood in arteries and oxygen Oheat in veins and heat in arteries Oblood in arteries and blood in capillaries Oblood in veins and interstitial fluid Question 8 1 point
Biology
Animal Kingdom
In the legs of Canada geese counter current exchange is occurring Which two substances are moving opposite one another Oblood in veins and blood in arteries Oblood in arteries and oxygen Oheat in veins and heat in arteries Oblood in arteries and blood in capillaries Oblood in veins and interstitial fluid Question 8 1 point
stomach achea and esophagus both connect to the small intestine Opharynx Olarge intestine Orectum Question 16 1 point 4 Listen
Biology
Human Physiology - General
stomach achea and esophagus both connect to the small intestine Opharynx Olarge intestine Orectum Question 16 1 point 4 Listen
A mouse compared to an elephant has a lower metabolic rate per gram a larger surface area to volume ratio more rapid heat loss from the body surface little ability to maintain homeostasis a higher heart rate Question 13 1 point
Biology
Animal Kingdom
A mouse compared to an elephant has a lower metabolic rate per gram a larger surface area to volume ratio more rapid heat loss from the body surface little ability to maintain homeostasis a higher heart rate Question 13 1 point
a typical nerve cell the nucleus is found in the Ocell body O synapse axonal region dendritic region synaptic terminals Question 11 1 point B
Biology
Cell Cycle and Cell Division
a typical nerve cell the nucleus is found in the Ocell body O synapse axonal region dendritic region synaptic terminals Question 11 1 point B
Which tissue type in the body contains cells with the unique ability to shorten adipose tissue epithelial tissue nervous tissue O connective tissue muscle tissue O Question 12 1 point Listen A mouse compared to an elephant has
Biology
Human Physiology - Locomotion & Movement
Which tissue type in the body contains cells with the unique ability to shorten adipose tissue epithelial tissue nervous tissue O connective tissue muscle tissue O Question 12 1 point Listen A mouse compared to an elephant has
The nourishment insulation and support for neurons is the result of activity by the intercalated disks endocrine system adipose tissue Oglial cells smooth muscles Question 10 1 point Listen
Biology
Biological Classification
The nourishment insulation and support for neurons is the result of activity by the intercalated disks endocrine system adipose tissue Oglial cells smooth muscles Question 10 1 point Listen
Panting by an overheated dog achieves cooling by evaporation shivering thermogenesis torpor O acclimatization nonshivering thermogenesis Question 9 1 point
Biology
Ecology - General
Panting by an overheated dog achieves cooling by evaporation shivering thermogenesis torpor O acclimatization nonshivering thermogenesis Question 9 1 point
size increases in animals Omigration to tropical areas becomes necessary for thermoregulation there is greater variability in metabolic rate it becomes easier to conserve body warmth in cold environments reproduction becomes limited to terrestrial environments there is an increase in the surface area to volume ratio Question 6 1 point Listen
Biology
Anatomy of Flowering Plants
size increases in animals Omigration to tropical areas becomes necessary for thermoregulation there is greater variability in metabolic rate it becomes easier to conserve body warmth in cold environments reproduction becomes limited to terrestrial environments there is an increase in the surface area to volume ratio Question 6 1 point Listen
As body size decreases in animals there is greater variability in metabolic rate Oit becomes easier to conserve body warmth in cold environments migration to tropical areas becomes necessary for thermoregulation digested food Othere is an increase in the surface area to volume ratio reproduction becomes limited to terrestrial environments Question 5 1 point Listen
Biology
The Living World
As body size decreases in animals there is greater variability in metabolic rate Oit becomes easier to conserve body warmth in cold environments migration to tropical areas becomes necessary for thermoregulation digested food Othere is an increase in the surface area to volume ratio reproduction becomes limited to terrestrial environments Question 5 1 point Listen
Listen How do the microvilli on the absorptive epithelia of the small intestine enhance nutrient absorption Othey help protect the intestinal lining from abrasion Othey pump wastes into the lumen while pumping nutrients toward the blood they contain thick and thin filaments to help absorb molecules they move back and forth to keep food moving in the digestive tract they have a large amount of surface area that is in contact with digested food
Biology
The Living World
Listen How do the microvilli on the absorptive epithelia of the small intestine enhance nutrient absorption Othey help protect the intestinal lining from abrasion Othey pump wastes into the lumen while pumping nutrients toward the blood they contain thick and thin filaments to help absorb molecules they move back and forth to keep food moving in the digestive tract they have a large amount of surface area that is in contact with digested food
ase the effectiveness of exchange surfaces lining the lungs and the intestines evolutionary pressures have increased the volume of the cells in these linings increased the number of cell layers in these linings increased the exchange surface area with folds and branches increased the thickness of the membranes in these linings decreased the metabolic rate of the cells in these linings Question 3 1 point
Biology
The Living World
ase the effectiveness of exchange surfaces lining the lungs and the intestines evolutionary pressures have increased the volume of the cells in these linings increased the number of cell layers in these linings increased the exchange surface area with folds and branches increased the thickness of the membranes in these linings decreased the metabolic rate of the cells in these linings Question 3 1 point
This drug in the picture can treat Fever Epilepsy Cancer arrhythmia HO N N
Biology
Animal Kingdom
This drug in the picture can treat Fever Epilepsy Cancer arrhythmia HO N N
FRET was used to study the interaction between 2 molecules Fluorophores used were Cyan Fluorescent Protein CFP and Yellow Fluorescent Protein YFP CFP absorbs 430nm light and emits 500nm light YFP absorbs 500nm light and emits 580nm light The molecule onto which CFP binds to can act as O Fluorescent donor O Both as fluorescent donor and acceptor O Fluorescent acceptor It does not give off any fluorescence
Biology
Biotechnology & its Applications
FRET was used to study the interaction between 2 molecules Fluorophores used were Cyan Fluorescent Protein CFP and Yellow Fluorescent Protein YFP CFP absorbs 430nm light and emits 500nm light YFP absorbs 500nm light and emits 580nm light The molecule onto which CFP binds to can act as O Fluorescent donor O Both as fluorescent donor and acceptor O Fluorescent acceptor It does not give off any fluorescence
More Positive Double the concentration of K outside the cell Double the number of K leak channels Decrease the concentration of Nat outside the cell by half More Negative Double the number of closed channels for K Double the size of the cell without adding channels Largely Unchanged Triple the number of Nat leal channels
Biology
Human Physiology - Neural Control & Coordination
More Positive Double the concentration of K outside the cell Double the number of K leak channels Decrease the concentration of Nat outside the cell by half More Negative Double the number of closed channels for K Double the size of the cell without adding channels Largely Unchanged Triple the number of Nat leal channels
Match the words in the left column to the appropriate phrases on the right Make certain each word is matched with a phrase before submitting your answer View Available Hint s K permeability Membrane potential of 90 mV Membrane potential of 70 mV The resting membrane potential of the cell The primary determinant of the resting membrane potential The point at which there is no net movement of K into or out of the cell Reset Help Nat permeability Although it plays a role it is not a primary determinant of the resting membrane potential
Biology
Cell: The Unit of Life
Match the words in the left column to the appropriate phrases on the right Make certain each word is matched with a phrase before submitting your answer View Available Hint s K permeability Membrane potential of 90 mV Membrane potential of 70 mV The resting membrane potential of the cell The primary determinant of the resting membrane potential The point at which there is no net movement of K into or out of the cell Reset Help Nat permeability Although it plays a role it is not a primary determinant of the resting membrane potential
The adult brain regions consist of all of the following except neural tube diencephalon cerebral hemispheres cerebellum brain stem
Biology
Human Physiology - Neural Control & Coordination
The adult brain regions consist of all of the following except neural tube diencephalon cerebral hemispheres cerebellum brain stem
Match the area of the brain with its function 100 thalamus cerebral cortex cerebellum medulla oblongata 1 2 3 4 fine tunes motor activity to provide precise coordinated movements autonomic reflex center involved in maintaining homeostasis relay station for information coming into the cortex executive suite of the brain responsible for conscious thought sensory perception and control of skeletal muscle movement
Biology
Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Match the area of the brain with its function 100 thalamus cerebral cortex cerebellum medulla oblongata 1 2 3 4 fine tunes motor activity to provide precise coordinated movements autonomic reflex center involved in maintaining homeostasis relay station for information coming into the cortex executive suite of the brain responsible for conscious thought sensory perception and control of skeletal muscle movement
the available space True False Question 2 1 point 4 Listen The adult brain regions consist of all of the following except neural tube diencephalon cerebral hemispheres ng membranous skull so it must fold to occupy abollum
Biology
Human Physiology - General
the available space True False Question 2 1 point 4 Listen The adult brain regions consist of all of the following except neural tube diencephalon cerebral hemispheres ng membranous skull so it must fold to occupy abollum
Which area of the brain is crucial in regulating homeostasis hypothalamus cerebellum thalamus
Biology
Human Physiology - Neural Control & Coordination
Which area of the brain is crucial in regulating homeostasis hypothalamus cerebellum thalamus
are incoming short distance signals on dendrites or the cell body vs outgoing long distance signals on axons Presynaptic potentials postsynaptic potentials Action potentials graded potentials EPSP IPSP Graded potentials action potentials are
Biology
Cell Cycle and Cell Division
are incoming short distance signals on dendrites or the cell body vs outgoing long distance signals on axons Presynaptic potentials postsynaptic potentials Action potentials graded potentials EPSP IPSP Graded potentials action potentials are
If a neurotransmitter binding to its receptor opens Cl channels which of the following would occur an EPSP an action potential presynaptic inhibition an IPSD
Biology
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes
If a neurotransmitter binding to its receptor opens Cl channels which of the following would occur an EPSP an action potential presynaptic inhibition an IPSD
Match the glial cells to their correct description Small ovoid cells that can transform into macrophages to phagocytize microorganisms and debris 10 Versatile star shaped cells that support and brace neurons and control the permeability of capillaries in the CNS Surround neuron cell bodies in the PNS Cells that line the central cavities of the brain and spinal cord Form myelin sheaths are thicker nerve fibers in the CNS Form myelin sheaths around thicker nerve fibers 1 Astrocytes 2 Microglial cells 3 Ependymal cells 4 Oligodendrocytes 5 Satellite cells 6 Schwann cells
Biology
Ecology - Ecosystems
Match the glial cells to their correct description Small ovoid cells that can transform into macrophages to phagocytize microorganisms and debris 10 Versatile star shaped cells that support and brace neurons and control the permeability of capillaries in the CNS Surround neuron cell bodies in the PNS Cells that line the central cavities of the brain and spinal cord Form myelin sheaths are thicker nerve fibers in the CNS Form myelin sheaths around thicker nerve fibers 1 Astrocytes 2 Microglial cells 3 Ependymal cells 4 Oligodendrocytes 5 Satellite cells 6 Schwann cells
Neurons can potentially live and function optimally for 100 years or more True False
Biology
Human Physiology - Neural Control & Coordination
Neurons can potentially live and function optimally for 100 years or more True False
True False Question 3 1 point 4 Listen are incoming short distance signals on dendrites or the cell body vs outgoing long distance signals on axons Graded potentials action potentials Presynaptic potentials postsynaptic potentials EPSP IPSP are
Biology
Cell Cycle and Cell Division
True False Question 3 1 point 4 Listen are incoming short distance signals on dendrites or the cell body vs outgoing long distance signals on axons Graded potentials action potentials Presynaptic potentials postsynaptic potentials EPSP IPSP are
Match the glial cells to their correct description Form myelin sheaths are thicker nerve fibers in the CNS Cells that line the central cavities of the brain and spinal cord Versatile star shaped cells that support and brace neurons and control the 2 Microglial cells permeability of capillaries in 3 Ependymal cells the CNS 4 Oligodendrocytes 5 1 Astrocytes Small ovoid cells that can transform into macrophages to Satellite cells phagocytize microorganisms and debris 6 Schwann cells Form myelin sheaths around thicker nerve fibers in the PNS Surround neuron cell bodies in the PNS
Biology
Biomolecules
Match the glial cells to their correct description Form myelin sheaths are thicker nerve fibers in the CNS Cells that line the central cavities of the brain and spinal cord Versatile star shaped cells that support and brace neurons and control the 2 Microglial cells permeability of capillaries in 3 Ependymal cells the CNS 4 Oligodendrocytes 5 1 Astrocytes Small ovoid cells that can transform into macrophages to Satellite cells phagocytize microorganisms and debris 6 Schwann cells Form myelin sheaths around thicker nerve fibers in the PNS Surround neuron cell bodies in the PNS
The function of a neurotransmitter is determined by the receptor to which it binds True False
Biology
Biomolecules
The function of a neurotransmitter is determined by the receptor to which it binds True False
When input travels along one pathway to a specific destination and produces a specific anticipated response that is a reverberating circuit parallel processing a simple neuronal pool serial processing
Biology
Human Physiology - Neural Control & Coordination
When input travels along one pathway to a specific destination and produces a specific anticipated response that is a reverberating circuit parallel processing a simple neuronal pool serial processing
following would occur an EPSP presynaptic inhibition an IPSP an action potential Question 7 1 point Listen to its receptor opens Cl channels which of the The function of a neurotransmitter is determined by the receptor to which it binds True
Biology
Cell Cycle and Cell Division
following would occur an EPSP presynaptic inhibition an IPSP an action potential Question 7 1 point Listen to its receptor opens Cl channels which of the The function of a neurotransmitter is determined by the receptor to which it binds True
the frequency of action potentials the duration of the action potentials the speed of the action potentials the strength of the action potentials Question 5 1 point Listen Multiple Sclerosis affects which of the following the generation of action potentials Osaltatory conduction continuous conduction by what
Biology
Human Physiology - Locomotion & Movement
the frequency of action potentials the duration of the action potentials the speed of the action potentials the strength of the action potentials Question 5 1 point Listen Multiple Sclerosis affects which of the following the generation of action potentials Osaltatory conduction continuous conduction by what
Researchers found a strain of E coli bacteria that had mutation rates one hundred times higher than normal Which of the following statements correctly describes the most likely cause of these results There were one or more base pair mismatches in the RNA primer The DNA polymerase was unable to add bases to the 3 end of the growing nucleic acid chain The proofreading mechanism of DNA polymerase was not working properly The single strand binding proteins were malfunctioning during DNA replication
Biology
Biomolecules
Researchers found a strain of E coli bacteria that had mutation rates one hundred times higher than normal Which of the following statements correctly describes the most likely cause of these results There were one or more base pair mismatches in the RNA primer The DNA polymerase was unable to add bases to the 3 end of the growing nucleic acid chain The proofreading mechanism of DNA polymerase was not working properly The single strand binding proteins were malfunctioning during DNA replication
How is plant cell cytokinesis different from animal cell cytokinesis The contractile filaments found in plant cells are structures composed of carbohydrates the cleavage furrow in animal cells is composed of contractile proteins Plant cells divide after metaphase but before anaphase animal cells divide after anaphase The structural proteins of plant cells separate the two cells in animal cells a cell membrane separates the two daughter cells Plant cells deposit vesicles containing cell wall building blocks on the metaphase plate animal cells form a cleavage furrow
Biology
Plant Physiology - General
How is plant cell cytokinesis different from animal cell cytokinesis The contractile filaments found in plant cells are structures composed of carbohydrates the cleavage furrow in animal cells is composed of contractile proteins Plant cells divide after metaphase but before anaphase animal cells divide after anaphase The structural proteins of plant cells separate the two cells in animal cells a cell membrane separates the two daughter cells Plant cells deposit vesicles containing cell wall building blocks on the metaphase plate animal cells form a cleavage furrow