Question 1

Whose work brought physiology to be accepted as a true experimental science?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sir Henry Dale
B)  Walter Cannon
C)  William Harvey
D)  John MacleodE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The Nobel Prize was awarded to __________,__________,and ____________ for determining the structure of DNA.

Accepted Answer

A)  Watson,Krebs,Buck
B)  Crick,Wilkins,Watson
C)  Buck,Axel,Pavlov
D)  Krebs,Sperry,HuxleyE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

In positive feedback mechanisms,the action of an effector is

Accepted Answer

A)  unchanged.
B)  increased.
C)  decreased.
D)  decreased,then increaseD.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true of the extracellular fluid compartment?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is made up of blood plasma and interstitial fluid.
B)  It's volume is regulated by the kidneys.
C)  It makes up 65% of the total body water.
D)  All are true.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Blood clotting is an example of positive feedback since the action of the effector amplifies that of the stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Homeostasis is best thought of as being a state of

Accepted Answer

A)  constant fluctuation.
B)  stasis.
C)  dynamic constancy.
D)  inconsistency.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The study of comparative physiology has aided in the development of pharmaceutical drugs for humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT part of a phase I clinical trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  testing on the target human population
B)  testing how the drug is metabolized
C)  testing how rapidly the drug is removed from the body
D)  testing the most effective administration of the drugE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The lining of the stomach is renewed every

Accepted Answer

A)  2-3 days.
B)  2 weeks.
C)  2-3 hours.
D)  2 months.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

A decrease in mean arterial pressure is detected by

Accepted Answer

A)  an effector.
B)  an integrating center.
C)  a sensor.
D)  a chemical messenger.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The scientific method is only concerned with experimentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Negative feedback results in a response that opposes that of the original deviation from normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Transitional epithelium consists of a single layer of rounded,nonkeratinized cells which function to strengthen luminal walls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Muscle found in association with blood vessels would be striated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The nervous and immune systems are primarily involved in maintaining homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a function of the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

A)  a barrier against microorganisms
B)  prevents water loss
C)  protects against abrasion
D)  provides sensations of touch and painE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

The control of hormone secretion by its own effects is called

Accepted Answer

A)  positive feedback.
B)  negative feedback.
C)  negative feedback inhibition.
D)  antagonist effector.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a function of neuroglia?

Accepted Answer

A)  bind neurons together
B)  help nourish neurons
C)  conduct impulses to effectors
D)  modify the extracellular environment of neuronsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

It is NOT possible to determine whether the data collected in an experiment are different between the control and experimental groups unless the scientist employs the use of the mathematical tools of

Accepted Answer

A)  algebrA.
B)  trigonometry.
C)  statistics.
D)  graphing.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Endocrine gland secretion is often controlled by the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: The Study of Body Function

Which of the following is NOT a function of the epidermis?

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The Nobel Prize was awarded to __________,__________,and ____________ for determining the structure of DNA.

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The nervous and immune systems are primarily involved in maintaining homeostasis.

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Which of the following is NOT part of a phase I clinical trial?

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The control of hormone secretion by its own effects is called

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Transitional epithelium consists of a single layer of rounded,nonkeratinized cells which function to strengthen luminal walls.

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The study of comparative physiology has aided in the development of pharmaceutical drugs for humans.

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The lining of the stomach is renewed every

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A decrease in mean arterial pressure is detected by

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Homeostasis is best thought of as being a state of

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Whose work brought physiology to be accepted as a true experimental science?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of neuroglia?

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Endocrine gland secretion is often controlled by the nervous system.

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The scientific method is only concerned with experimentation.

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Muscle found in association with blood vessels would be striated.

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It is NOT possible to determine whether the data collected in an experiment are different between the control and experimental groups unless the scientist employs the use of the mathematical tools of

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Negative feedback results in a response that opposes that of the original deviation from normal.

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Blood clotting is an example of positive feedback since the action of the effector amplifies that of the stimulus.

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In positive feedback mechanisms,the action of an effector is

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Which of the following is NOT true of the extracellular fluid compartment?

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