20 Questions
What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
Protect the body, regulate temperature, and moisture content
What are the three domains of life in biologic taxonomy?
Archaea, Bacteria, Eukaryotes
Which kingdom includes multicellular, Eukaryotic organisms that are autotrophs and mostly non-motile?
Kingdom Plantae
Which domain of life is characterized by organisms that can exist in extreme conditions like Halophiles and Thermophiles?
Archaea
What is the unique characteristic of bacteria compared to Archaea and Eukaryotes?
Rod-shaped rRNA
What is the hierarchical classification system for living things from most broad to most specific?
Domain Kingdom Phylum Class
What are the three domains in taxonomical classification?
Bacteria, Archaea, Eukaryota
Which of the following is NOT one of the five main types of bacteria?
Plasmodium
Which kingdom of living things includes organisms with shared genetic ancestry and similar characteristics?
Kingdom of living things
What is the correct order of organization levels in the human body from most complex to least complex?
Tissues, Organs, Organ systems, Organism
What do dichotomous keys allow users to do?
Identify specimens based on a process of elimination
What is the main distinguishing feature of Eukaryotes compared to Archaea and Bacteria?
Ability to form multi-cellular organisms
What is the primary function of the muscular system?
Moving the body by attaching to bones
Which type of muscle tissue appears uniform and smooth under a microscope?
Visceral (smooth) muscle tissue
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
Breaking down bone tissue
Where are exocrine glands located in the body?
In the dermis
Which hormone causes calcium release from bones?
Parathyroid hormone
What is the outer, harder layer of bone tissue called?
Compact bone
Which type of bone is described as flat bones in the human body?
Flat bone
Where do muscles have an origin and an insertion?
Origin is where the muscle is connected to a stationary bone, and insertion is where muscles connect to a moving bone.
Learn about the three main domains of life in biologic taxonomy: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukaryotes. Understand how Carl Woese classified these domains and differentiated archaea and bacteria from the prokaryotic domain. Explore the unique characteristics of archaea, such as their ability to thrive in extreme conditions.
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