54 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a component of negative feedback?
Homeostasis
What is the primary purpose of negative feedback in the body?
To maintain a constant internal environment
Which of the following is NOT a basic physiological need for maintaining homeostasis?
Temperature
Which term describes a body part that is closer to the point of attachment (trunk), primarily describing the extremities?
Proximal
Which one of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?
Regulating body temperature
Which building block of life consists of carbohydrates and nitrogen?
Protein
Which type of fat, when eaten in moderation, gives the body the energy it needs to work properly?
Triglycerides
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of enzymes?
Enzymes are made up of nucleic acids
Which of the following is NOT a function of enzymes?
Formation of DNA
Which type of RNA carries the instructions for protein synthesis from the DNA gene to the ribosomes?
mRNA
What are the two major steps involved in protein synthesis?
Transcription and translation
During cell division, chromosomes are formed and carry DNA and genetic information onto each new cell. What is the role of DNA in this process?
DNA serves as a blueprint for protein synthesis
Which location is responsible for transcription, where a gene of a DNA molecule 'unzips' to expose its bases?
Nucleus
What is the function of the spliceosome in the process of mRNA editing?
It removes noncoding portions of the mRNA strand
Which tissue type produces body and organ movement, as well as heat?
Muscle tissue
Which type of gland discharges their secretion products directly into blood or interstitial fluid?
Endocrine glands
Which type of gland collects their secretory products near the apical face of the cell and then releases them into a duct by pinching a vesicle off the distended end?
Apocrine glands
Which protein is the most abundant in the body?
Collagen
Where are collagen bundles found in the body?
Tendons
Which mineral is most often associated with healthy bones and teeth?
Calcium
What is the main role of potassium in the body?
All of the above
Which process converts lipids into ATP energy?
Beta oxidation
Which of the following is true about DNA synthesis?
All of the above
Which type of tissue is responsible for communication between body parts?
Nervous tissue
Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the urinary bladder and ureters?
Pseudostratified columnar
Which type of connective tissue is found in the walls of some arteries and provides flexible, elastic support?
Elastic
Which type of bone tissue is found in the outer shell of bones and functions in support, protection, and as a calcium reservoir?
Compact bone
Which of the following is NOT a component of negative feedback?
Homeostasis
What is the main role of negative feedback in the body?
To maintain a constant internal environment
What are the three components of negative feedback?
Receptor, Control center, Effector
Which mineral plays a role in blood clotting and is most often associated with healthy bones and teeth?
Calcium
Which process converts lipids into ATP energy?
Beta oxidation
Which of the following is NOT a component of negative feedback?
Amplifier
What is the main role of potassium in the body?
All of the above
Which location is responsible for protein synthesis?
Cytoplasm
Which molecule carries genetic information from the nucleus to the cytoplasm during protein synthesis?
mRNA
What is the function of the spliceosome in mRNA editing?
Removes noncoding portions from the mRNA strand
Which type of tissue supports body structures and transports substances throughout the body?
Connective Tissue
Which type of gland discharges their secretion products into ducts?
Exocrine glands
What is the most abundant protein in the body?
Collagen
Which type of collagen forms two-dimensional networks and is found in the basal lamina beneath epithelial tissues?
Collagen IV
Which type of exocrine gland collects their secretory products near the apical face of the cell and then releases them into a duct by pinching a vesicle off the distended end?
Apocrine glands
Which of the following terms describes a body part that is closer to the point of attachment (trunk), primarily describing the extremities?
Distal
Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?
Acting as a reactant in chemical reactions
Which of the following is NOT a type of fat?
Triglycerides
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of acids?
Forms hydroxyl ions when dissociated in water
Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the urinary bladder and ureters?
Stratified squamous
Which type of connective tissue is found in the walls of some arteries and provides flexible, elastic support?
Elastic
Which type of tissue is responsible for communication between body parts?
Nervous tissue
Which type of bone tissue is found in the outer shell of bones and functions in support, protection, and as a calcium reservoir?
Compact bone
Which of the following is true about enzymes?
All enzymes are catalysts
What is the function of RNA in protein synthesis?
RNA carries the instructions for protein synthesis from the DNA gene to the ribosomes
What is the role of the spliceosome in mRNA editing?
The spliceosome removes introns from mRNA transcript
What is the principal role of RNA in protein synthesis?
RNA carries instructions for protein synthesis
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