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Human Physiology Unit 5 Quiz

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What does the reductionist approach to the study of life forms result in?

Exclusion of organismic approach

Neglect of molecular biology

Increased use of physico-chemical concepts and techniques (correct)

Decreased understanding of biological processes

What is molecular physiology almost synonymous with?

Genetics and evolution

Biochemistry and biophysics (correct)

Anatomy and physiology

Ecology and environmental science

According to systems biology, how are all living phenomena viewed?

As temporary phenomena without any significance

As predetermined outcomes of genetic makeup

As individual properties unrelated to the system

As emergent properties due to interaction among components of the system (correct)

In the context of human physiological processes, what do the last two chapters point to?

Coordination and regulation of body events at the organismic level Signup and view all the answers

What does molecular biology result in?

An explosion of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What does systems biology emphasize about living phenomena?

They are emergent properties due to interaction among components of the system under study Signup and view all the answers

What did Alfonso Corti publish a paper about in 1851?

The structure located on the basilar membrane of the cochlea Signup and view all the answers

In which year was Alfonso Corti born?

1822 Signup and view all the answers

Which group of animals exchange O2 with CO2 by simple diffusion over their entire body surface?

Earthworms Signup and view all the answers

What do most aquatic arthropods and mollusks use for gas exchange?

Gills Signup and view all the answers

How do terrestrial forms exchange gases?

Through lungs Signup and view all the answers

Which group of vertebrates use gills for respiration?

Fishes Signup and view all the answers

What do amphibians like frogs use for respiration?

Moist skin Signup and view all the answers

What do we call the network of tubes used by insects to transport atmospheric air within the body?

Tracheal tubes Signup and view all the answers

Respiration in lower invertebrates like sponges, coelenterates, and flatworms involves:

Simple diffusion over their entire body surface Signup and view all the answers

What does the organ of Corti contain?

Hair cells that convert sound vibrations into nerve impulses Signup and view all the answers