Skeletal, Muscular, & Nervous Systems Quiz
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Which trait represents a homozygous recessive condition?

  • R/R
  • T/t
  • h/h (correct)
  • IA/IB

What is one potential concern related to designer babies?

  • Increased variability of traits.
  • Guaranteed elimination of diseases.
  • Improved physical characteristics.
  • Ethical implications of genetic modification. (correct)

What defines the differences between somatic cells and germline cells?

  • Germline cells exist only in plants, while somatic cells exist in animals.
  • Somatic cells can mutate but germline cells cannot.
  • Germline cells contribute to the offspring's genetic material, whereas somatic cells do not. (correct)
  • Only somatic cells can undergo meiosis.

What type of change is primarily defined as evolution?

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Which of the following statements regarding bacteria and viruses is accurate?

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What term is used to describe the study of embryonic similarities among vertebrates as evidence for evolution?

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Flashcards

Homozygous recessive condition

A genetic condition where an individual inherits two copies of a recessive allele.

Designer babies concern

Ethical issues related to modifying genes in embryos.

Somatic vs. germline cells

Germline cells pass genes to offspring; somatic cells don't.

Evolution definition

Change in allele frequencies within a population over time.

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Bacterial/viral evolution

Bacteria and viruses evolve like other organisms.

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Comparative embryology

Studying embryos to show evolutionary relationships.

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Study Notes

Skeletal, Muscular, & Nervous Systems Quiz

  • Muscle Strength: Definition of muscle strength is required.
  • Antagonistic Muscle Pairs: Description of antagonistic muscle pair plus example, including labeling (if drawn) of flexor and extensor.
  • Skeletal Function: One function of the skeleton.
  • Bone Definition: How bone is defined in a lab setting.
  • Bone Additional Functions: Two additional functions of bones beyond its obvious function. (e.g., protection, storage)
  • Bone Fat Storage: Is bone capable of storing fat? (True/False)
  • Joint Definition: Definition of a joint.
  • Joint Types: Identification of joint types. (picture needed)
  • CNS Composition: What comprises the Central Nervous System
  • PNS Composition: What makes up the Peripheral Nervous System.
  • Neural Pathway: The body's neural pathway for when handling a dropped ruler (reflex reaction).
  • Neurotransmitter Impact: One way drugs can influence neurotransmitters.
  • Fixed Joint: Definition and example of a fixed joint.
  • Sensory/Motor Neuron Function: Description of those cell types' functions.
  • Extra Credit - Bone: Name a specific bone in the body.
  • Extra Credit - Tendon: Explanation of what a tendon is.
  • Extra Credit - Recreational Drug: One example of a recreational drug.

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Test your knowledge on the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems with this comprehensive quiz. Covering concepts such as muscle strength, joint types, and the central and peripheral nervous systems, it is designed to assess your understanding of human biology. Perfect for students studying anatomy and physiology!

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