32 Questions
Which type of tissue covers the outside of the body, lines surfaces of organs, and forms glands?
Epithelial tissue
Which type of connective tissue contains an array of fibrous proteins in a soft matrix, such as adipose and fat tissue?
Loose connective tissue
What is the function of the skeletal system?
Maintenance of body posture
Which type of tissue is responsible for movement in the body?
Muscle tissue
What are the two major types of epithelial tissues?
Simple epithelia and stratified epithelia
Which type of skeletal system uses the hydrostatic pressure of enclosed body fluids or soft tissues to support the body?
Hydrostatic skeletons
What is the exterior skeleton that encloses and protects an animal's body called?
Exoskeleton
What are the three main elements that compose vertebrate skeletons?
Bone, cartilage, and ligaments
What bone disease is characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration?
Osteoporosis
Which type of joint is responsible for the movement of the knee?
Hinge joint
Which type of muscle is responsible for the pumping of blood throughout the body?
Cardiac muscle
Which type of muscle is directly connected end to end by intercalated discs?
Cardiac muscle
Which type of muscle is responsible for controlling swallowing, defecation, and urination?
Smooth muscle
Which type of muscle is voluntary and must be stimulated by somatic motor neurons?
Skeletal muscle
Which type of muscle fiber appears red due to high myoglobin concentration?
Slow twitch muscle fibers
Which type of muscle fiber contracts slowly because myosin hydrolyzes ATP at a slow rate?
Slow twitch muscle fibers
Which type of muscle fiber can fatigue easily because the primary source of ATP is glycolysis?
Fast twitch muscle fibers
Which type of muscle fiber obtains ATP from both glycolysis and aerobic respiration?
Intermediate muscle fibers
Which type of muscle fiber has contractile properties that are intermediate between slow and fast fibers?
Intermediate muscle fibers
Which of the following best describes the concept of adaptations?
Traits that make individuals more likely to survive and reproduce in a certain environment
What is the difference between adaptation and acclimatization?
Adaptation is a long-term process while acclimatization is a short-term process
What are the three types of skeletal systems?
Axial skeleton, appendicular skeleton, and exoskeleton
How do muscles and skeletal systems function together to facilitate movement?
Muscles contract and relax to move the skeletal system
Which type of tissue acts as the interface between internal and external environments?
Epithelial tissue
What is the main function of epithelial tissues?
To form barriers and protect underlying tissues
What is the role of epithelial tissues in achieving homeostasis?
To maintain a constant internal environment
What is the function of a thermostat in a feedback system?
To turn the heater on
How do feedback systems usually work?
In antagonistic pairs
Which of the following is NOT a function of epithelial tissues?
Acting as a sensor/control center
What turns the heater on in a feedback system?
Thermostat
How many specific mechanisms of homeostasis will be covered as discussed in the text?
13
How do feedback systems usually work?
In antagonistic pairs
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