Biology and Anatomy Quiz

Salivary Glands

• Parotid, sublingual, and submandibular glands are located in the mouth (roof of the mouth, cheeks, and under the jawbone respectively).

Blood Pressure Regulation

• The kidneys excrete renin to regulate blood pressure.

Chemical Formula for Water

• H₂O

Units for Length

• M (meters)

Analyzing Traffic Patterns

• Researchers collect data on the number of cars passing through an intersection at different times of the day to analyze traffic patterns during rush hour.

Largest Organ by Surface Area

• Skin

Ligament Function

• Ligaments attach two bones.

Innate vs. Adaptive Immunity

• Innate immunity is present at birth, while adaptive immunity is acquired after exposure to pathogens.

tRNA Function

• tRNA carries amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis.

Scientific Method Steps

• Observation, hypothesis, prediction, experimentation, analysis, conclusion.

Solid vs. Liquid

• Solids have a definite shape and volume, while liquids have a definite volume but no fixed shape.

Respiratory System: Diaphragm

• The diaphragm is responsible for regulating breathing rate and depth in the respiratory system.

Monosaccharide vs. Disaccharide

• Monosaccharides are simple sugars that cannot be further broken down. Disaccharides are composed of two simple sugars.

DNA Transcription

• Transcription is the process by which DNA is copied into RNA.

Muscle Contraction: Calcium

• Calcium is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum to initiate actin and myosin filament sliding.

Breathing Muscle: Diaphragm

• The diaphragm is the dome-shaped muscle that plays a key role in breathing.

Epididymis Function

• The epididymis stores and processes sperm.

Respiratory System Function

• The respiratory system exchanges gases between the body and its environment.

Isotonic vs. Isometric Muscle Contractions

• Isotonic contractions produce movement, while isometric contractions do not produce movement.

Innate Immunity Characteristic

• Innate immunity provides immediate, non-specific protection.

Four Primary Tissue Types

• Exocrine glandular tissue.

Genetic Mutation: Frameshift Mutation

• Frameshift mutations involve the insertion or deletion of one or more nucleotides in a DNA sequence.

Osmosis

• Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.

Chemical Property

• Reactivity with acid.

Embryonic Development: Nervous System

• Ectoderm forms the nervous system during embryonic development.

Photosynthesis Pigment

• Chlorophyll a is the primary pigment responsible for photosynthesis in plants.

Exothermic Reaction

• Burning wood is an exothermic reaction.

Vaccines

• Vaccines work by exposing the individual to a weakened or inactivated form of a pathogen.

Ribosome Function

• Ribosomes synthesize proteins in the cell.

Double-Blind Study

• A double-blind study is where both the participants and researchers do not know which group participants are assigned to.

Blood Sugar Regulation Hormone

• Insulin

Erythrocyte Function

• Erythrocytes transport oxygen to body tissues.

Shoulder Joint

• The shoulder joint allows for rotation of the arm.

Heart Valve

• The mitral valve separates the left atrium and left ventricle in the heart.

Molecular Geometry of Sulphur Dioxide

• Bent

Genetic Disorder: Down Syndrome

• Down syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21.

RNA for Amino Acid Transport

• Transfer RNA (tRNA) carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

Vertebral Column Regions (Top to Bottom)

• Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccygeal.

Major Parts of the Nervous System

• Peripheral nervous system and central nervous system.

Cell Measurement

• Diameter

Muscle Contraction Ion

• Calcium

Microorganism Reproduction

• Viruses lack their metabolic pathways and reproduce inside of a host cell.

Atomic Number

• The atomic number of an atom with 12 protons and 12 neutrons is 12.

Antibody Producing Cells

• Plasma B cells produce and release antibodies.

Organic Molecules: Amine & Carboxyl

• Proteins contain both amine and carboxyl groups.

Viral DNA Insertion

• Reverse transcriptase inserts viral DNA into the host's DNA.

Centrosome Function

• Centrosomes organize microtubule organelles.

Experimental Group

• The control group can be measured against the experimental group.

DNA Sequence Determination

• Genes are used to determine a person's DNA sequence.

Cytoskeleton Component

• Proteins.

Water Solvent Property

• Water's polarity explains its solvent abilities.

Experiment on Terminal Velocity

• Heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects.

Pancreatic Enzyme Function

• Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes chyme acidity.

Osteoporosis Cause

• A decline in osteoblast activity.

Atomic Number 12

• 12

Frozen Body Preservation

• The body was frozen in the cold temperature environment(Alps).

Hormone Categorization

• Androgens.

Phase Diagram Term

• Triple point.

Chemical Reaction Catalyst Effect

• Catalysts complete the reaction in a shorter time.

Carbonic Acid

• Carbonic Acid.

Immune Cell Types

• Helper T-cells.

Apple Browning Enzyme

• Enzymes.

Water's Temperature Moderation Property

• High specific heat capacity

Eukaryotic Cell Part for ATP Production

• Mitochondria.

Female Reproductive Tissue Source

• The fallopian tubes.

Enzyme Macromolecules Bonding

• Peptide bonds.

Blood Pathway to Organ

• Blood travels from the heart through arteries that narrow into arterioles, then to capillaries, finally to deliver blood to the organ.

Fertilization Location

• Fallopian tubes.

Chemical Reaction: Water with Metal

• Water produces gas with sodium metal (chemical reaction)

Atomic Structure Component: Negligible Mass

• Electrons

Calcium Regulating Hormone

• Parathyroid hormone

Heart Internal Lining

• Endocardium

Fewest Covalent Bonds Molecule

• Chlorine molecule

Protein Breakdown System

• Digestive system

Chromatin Function

• Chromatin carries, or contains genetic information.

Intracellular Digestion Location

• Lysosomes, Helper T cells

Noninfectious Disease

• Psoriasis.

Bacteria Resistance to Antibiotics

• The shaded area of which represents growth on that particular plate.

Endocrine vs. Exocrine Glands

• The presence or absence of ducts.

Nitrogenous Waste Removal Organ

• Kidneys

Pea Plant Pod Color Inheritance

• The genotypes displayed are Gg for one parent plant and gg for the other.

Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cell Component

• Cell membranes

Chemical Reaction Catalyst Effect

• The reaction proceeds in a shorter amount of time.

Atomic Mass and Number After Emission

• A-1, Z-1

Skeletal & Cardiac Muscles Difference

• Cardiac muscles contain intercalated discs, while skeletal muscles do not

Brain Gray Matter Component

• Neuron cell bodies

Scientific Purpose of Everest Mount Climb

• To assess why the earlier expedition failed.

Worm Infestation Effect Modifier

• It helps to support the hypothesis modification to reflect the effects of worm infestations on autoimmune diseases.

Oxygen Depleted Blood Drainage

• Renal vein

Test your knowledge on key biological concepts, anatomy, and physiology. This quiz covers topics like heart structure, genetic disorders, and the roles of RNA in protein synthesis. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the human body's systems and functions.