Biologic Taxonomy: Domains of Life

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What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

Regulate blood sugar levels

Protect the body, regulate temperature, and moisture content (correct)

Produce red blood cells

Aid in digestion

What are the three domains of life in biologic taxonomy?

Coccus, Bacillus, Spirillum

Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, Protists

Archaea, Bacteria, Eukaryotes (correct)

Halophiles, Acidophiles, Thermophiles

Which kingdom includes multicellular, Eukaryotic organisms that are autotrophs and mostly non-motile?

Kingdom Protista

Kingdom Fungi

Kingdom Animalia

Kingdom Plantae (correct)

Which domain of life is characterized by organisms that can exist in extreme conditions like Halophiles and Thermophiles?

Archaea Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique characteristic of bacteria compared to Archaea and Eukaryotes?

Rod-shaped rRNA Signup and view all the answers

What is the hierarchical classification system for living things from most broad to most specific?

Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Signup and view all the answers

What are the three domains in taxonomical classification?

Bacteria, Archaea, Eukaryota Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the five main types of bacteria?

Plasmodium Signup and view all the answers

Which kingdom of living things includes organisms with shared genetic ancestry and similar characteristics?

Kingdom of living things Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of organization levels in the human body from most complex to least complex?

Tissues, Organs, Organ systems, Organism Signup and view all the answers

What do dichotomous keys allow users to do?

Identify specimens based on a process of elimination Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinguishing feature of Eukaryotes compared to Archaea and Bacteria?

Ability to form multi-cellular organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the muscular system?

Moving the body by attaching to bones Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle tissue appears uniform and smooth under a microscope?

Visceral (smooth) muscle tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?

Breaking down bone tissue Signup and view all the answers

Where are exocrine glands located in the body?

In the dermis Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone causes calcium release from bones?

Parathyroid hormone Signup and view all the answers

What is the outer, harder layer of bone tissue called?

Compact bone Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bone is described as flat bones in the human body?

Flat bone Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers