Biology 1100 Test

Question 1  
The type of tissue that is least likely to be donated for transplantation in another person nervous tissue

connective tissue
muscle tissue
epithelial tissue
nervous tissue
Question 2
 
Which of the following statements about the filtrate formed in the nephron is true?
water is actively transported across the walls of the nephron
Water is actively transported across the walls of the nephron.
Blood plasma and filtrate are identical in composition.
The filtrate moves from the Bowman's capsule directly to the bladder for storage before excretion.
The last segment of the nephron permits active secretion of certain wastes such as nicotine.

Question 3
Which disease can affect the human nervous system?
Botulism
Botulism
Anthrax
Salmonella infection
MRSA
 
Question 4
The solid portion of the blood is primarily made up of
red blood cells.
plasma
red blood cells
white blood cells
platelets

Question 5
If an organism is analogous to a house, then an organ system would be most similar to the variety of cabinets in the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room
variety of cabinets in the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room
single-pane windows
circuit box, electrical wiring, and receptacles
plywood that forms the foundation of the floor
Question 6  
Which of the following tissues consists of tightly packed sheets of cells that are usually anchored on only one face of the tissue?
Epithelial
Connective
Epithelial
Nervous
Muscle
 
Question 7  
Which of the following types of cells are involved in the antibody-mediated immune response?
B cells
B cells
Macrophages
helper t cells
cytotoxic t cells
Question 8
The tiny structures that contain the respiratory surface of the human body are called _alveoli.
bronchioles
respiratory tracts
capillaries
alveoli
Question 9  
Which of the following events would result in decreased blood glucose levels?
Release of insulin by the pancreas
Digestion of food in the body
Release of insulin by the pancreas
Breakdown of glycogen in the liver
Release of glucagon by the pancreas
Question 10  
Which of the following is considered a first line of defense against foreign organisms? Mucous membranes
White blood cells
Mucous membranes
Fever
Defensive proteins
Question 11
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Virtual Bypass Surgery
Unit VI Assessment
Introduction
Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. One procedure to treat blockage in the arteries of the heart is bypass surgery. Someone you know may have already had this procedure; however, few people really realize what occurs during the surgery. The following lab will guide you through the steps of a virtual bypass surgery.
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