GEMS Exam 1 Review - Assessment

GEMS Exam 1 Review

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Jacinda Cole

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Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Homeostasis refers to ____.

a. the ability of a cell to reproduce

b. directions the cell receives from DNA

c. the maintenance of a constant internal state

d. the extraction of energy from nutrients

e. the ability of organisms to move within their environments

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In terms of classification humans belong to which domain?

a. prokaryote

b. Eukarya

c. Archaea

d. Bacteria

e. protists

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which form of organization is classified between cell and organ?

a. atom

b. molecule

c. compound

d. organelle

e. tissue

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Energy flows into the biosphere from ____.

a. water

b. raw materials

c. decomposition

d. ecosystems

e. the sun

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In science, the word "theory" ____.

a. is an explanation that has not been published

b. has essentially the same meaning as a prediction

c. is based mostly on opinions

d. signifies that a hypothesis has been tested and proven over a period of time

e. means that a scientist has a hunch something is true

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A pure substance that cannot be broken down into another substance is known as a(n) ____.

a. proton

b. electron

c. compound

d. element

e. isotope

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which element is not one of the four most common elements found in organisms?

a. hydrogen

b. oxygen

c. carbon

d. helium

e. nitrogen

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which statement is true of electron shells?

a. The innermost shell can hold up to two electrons.

b. The innermost shell is at the highest energy level.

c. A shell can hold up 20 electrons.

d. Larger atoms have less electron shells.

e. A second shell with six electrons is completely filled.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When an atom's outer electron shell is filled the atom is ____.

a. unstable

b. positively charged

c. polarized

d. most stable

e. isotope

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The bonding of two or more atoms creates a(n) ____.

a. molecule

b. ion

c. isotope

d. mixture

e. solution

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which type of bond is responsible for the linking together of two water molecules?

a. hydrogen

b. ionic

c. polar covalent

d. nonpolar covalent

e. isotropic

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How do hydrophilic molecules interact with water?

a. They are attracted to water.

b. They are absorbed by water.

c. They are repelled by water.

d. They absorb heat from water.

e. They transfer heat to water.

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

An acid is a substance that donates a(n) ____.

a. neutron

b. antioxidant

c. hydroxide ion

d. electron

e. proton

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A buildup of H + in the blood will lead to ____.

a. alkalosis

b. acidosis

c. excess calcium

d. excess carbon dioxide

e. a higher than normal pH

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A system that compensates for pH fluctuations by donating or accepting H + is known as a(n)____.

a. acid

b. base

c. salt

d. buffer

e. antioxidant

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A nucleotide is composed of at least one sugar, one phosphate group, and ____.

a. one nitrogen containing base

b. one amino acid

c. multiple cholesterol

d. fatty acid chains

e. ATP

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

There are how many different types of amino acids?

a. 5

b. 10

c. 15

d. 20

e. 50

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The sequence of amino acids in a protein represents its ____.

a. primary structure

b. secondary structure

c. three dimensional shape

d. tertiary folding pattern

e. biological function

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A phospholipid molecule contains a "head" portion that ____.

a. is hydrophilic

b. is derived from cholesterol

c. contains two fatty acid chains

d. is similar in structure to a triglyceride

e. forms a hydrophobic barrier

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Fats that stay liquid at room temperature are ____.

a. animal fats

b. unsaturated

c. trans fatty acids

d. phospholipids

e. cholesterol

21.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Plants store large amounts of carbohydrates in the form of ____.

a. glycogen

b. starch

c. glucose

d. sucrose

e. lipids

22.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Each carbon atom can share pairs of electrons with as many as ____ other atoms.

a. two

b. three

c. four

d. five

e. six

23.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A prokaryotic cell has all of the following EXCEPT ____.

a. a plasma membrane

b. DNA

c. cytoplasm

d. a nucleus inside a membrane

e. ribosomes

24.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In what portion of a eukaryotic cell is the majority of DNA isolated?

a. nucleus

b. mitochondria

c. vesicles

d. cytoplasm

e. lysosome

25.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which statement is true of mitochondria?

a. Mitochondria are found only in prokaryotic cells.

b. ATP is formed by reactions that convert carbon dioxide and water into sugars.

c. ATP producing reactions take place in the outer compartment

d. Mitochondria possesses their own DNA.

ATP producing reactions do not require DNA.

26.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The production of ATP in the mitochondria requires ____.

a. ribosomes

b. oxygen

c. carbon dioxide

d. vesicles

e. DNA

27.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Two solutions A and B are separated by a membrane, which is permeable to water but not salts. Solution A is a 2% NaCl solution, while solution B is a 3% NaCl solution. Which of the following will occur?

a. Water will move from side B to side A.

b. Water will move from side A to side B.

c. Salt will move from side B to side A.

d. Salt will move from side A to side B.

e. Neither salt or water will move across the membrane.

28.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A red blood cell is placed in a solution. After a period of time, the cell has shrunk to half its original size. Which of the following is true?

a. Water moved from the solution into the cell.

b. The solution inside the cell is hypertonic.

c. The cell was placed in a hypertonic solution.

d. The cell was placed in an isotonic solution.

e. Salt left the cell resulting in its change in size.

29.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which transport process requires ATP utilization?

a. active transport

b. osmosis

c. diffusion

d. facilitated diffusion

e. diffusion through a channel

30.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Glucose moves through a protein transporter down its concentration gradient into the cell. This is an example of ____.

a. diffusion

b. endocytosis

c. exocytosis

d. osmosis

e. facilitated diffusion

31.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The chemical reactions in cells are called ____.

a. substrate

b. coenzymes

c. receptor sites

d. metabolism

e. active site

32.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Most enzymes are which type of organic molecule?

a. lipids

b. minerals

c. carbohydrates

d. vitamins

e. proteins

33.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

With each turn of the Krebs cycle, ____.

a. the majority of ATP are produced

b. oxygen is produced

c. carbon dioxide is utilized

d. NADH and FADH 2 are produced

e. pyruvate is produced

34.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What type of tissue covers body surfaces or lines cavities?

a. muscle

b. nerve

c. endocrine

d. epithelial

e. connective

35.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Exocrine glands secrete all of the following EXCEPT ____.

a. milk

b. hormones

c. saliva

d. earwax

e. enzymes

36.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What type of fiber allows tissue to easily stretch and recoil?

a. elastic

b. connective

c. collagen

d. dense regular

e. loose regular

37.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Muscle that is striated and voluntary is ____.

a. skeletal only

b. smooth only

c. cardiac only

d. both skeletal and cardiac

e. both cardiac and smooth

38.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which cells supply nutrients to and remove wastes from nerve cells?

a. dendrites

b. glial

c. myocytes

d. neurons

e. chondrocytes

39.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which portion of nerve cells receives incoming messages?

a. cell body

b. soma

c. axon

d. dendrite

e. synapse

40.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Stem cells can be found in ____.

a. nerve tissue

b. all adult tissue

c. muscle

d. epidermis

e. umbilical cord blood

41.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Membranes that line cavities and tubes in the digestive and respiratory systems are classified as ____.

a. serous

b. cutaneous

c. mucous

d. synovial

e. visceral

42.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The heart is located in which body cavity?

a. cranial

b. thoracic

c. spinal

d. abdominal

e. pelvic

43.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which layer of the integument contains stratified squamous cells?

a. epidermis

b. dermis

c. hypodermis

d. subcutaneous layer

e. loose connective tissue layer

44.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The most extreme form of body temperature increase is ____.

a. hyperthermia

b. heat exhaustion

c. heat stroke

d. heat gain

e. non shivering heat production

45.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Positive feedback systems play a role in ____.

a. blood pressure control

b. fluid volume regulation

c. body temperature regulation

d. child birth

e. blood glucose regulation

46.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The type of bone that forms the shaft of long bones is known as ____.

a. spongy bone

b. hard bone

c. compact bone

d. hyaline bone

e. synovial bone

47.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

During the remodeling process, which cells break down the bone matrix?

a. osteoblasts

b. osteocytes

c. glial cells

d. osteoclasts

e. chondrocytes

48.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The portion of the skeleton that includes bones of the limbs, shoulder and hips is classified as the ____.

a. axial skeleton

b. cranial skeleton

c. girdle skeleton

d. appendicular skeleton

e. vertical skeleton

49.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What structure connects a muscle to a bone?

a. tendon

b. ligament

c. cartilage

d. joint

e. collagen

50.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which bone is NOT part of the pectoral girdle or upper limbs?

a. tibia

b. clavicle

c. scapula

d. humerus

e. radius

51.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How many bones are in the fully formed human skeleton?

a. 50

b. 56

c. 150

d. 196

e. 206

52.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Bone tissue is a storage area for ____.

a. phosphate

b. sodium

c. potassium

d. calcium

e. chloride

53.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which skeletal structure is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

a. skull

b. vertebrate

c. ribs

d. sternum

e. scapula

54.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which bone is found on the "thumb side" of the forearm?

a. scapula

b. humerus

c. radius

d. ulna

e. clavicle

55.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which part of a synovial joint secretes lubricating fluid?

a. synovial membrane

b. articulating cartilage

c. ligaments

d. fibrous connective tissue

e. visceral membrane

56.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The most common type of joint in the human body is a ____.

a. synovial joint

b. fibrous joint

c. membranous joint

d. cartilaginous joint

e. hinge joint

57.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A patient with joint pain was sent to the hospital for lab work. The results showed significant over activity of her immune system. Based on these results, the most likely diagnosis is ____.

a. osteoarthritis

b. vitamin D deficiency

c. growth hormone deficiency

d. rheumatoid arthritis

e. osteoporosis

58.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The stomach and liver are located in which body cavity?

a. cranial

b. thoracic

c. spinal

d. abdominal

e. pelvic

59.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What molecule is the body's main energy source?

a. oxygen

b. carbon dioxide

c. glucose

d. fats

e. proteins

60.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A computer programmer complains of pain in his wrist and numbness and tingling of his fingers. He likely suffers from ____.

a. carpal tunnel syndrome

b. osteoarthritis

c. a wrist sprain

d. a slipped disk

e. a torn muscle

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