Question 1

Animals that eat only plants are

Accepted Answer

A)  omnivores.
B)  herbivores.
C)  carnivores.
D)  detritivores.
E)  insectivores.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following diseases is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

A)  rickets
B)  scurvy
C)  blindness
D)  pellagra
E)  anemiaF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

Acid reflux or "heartburn" is caused when gastric juices move from the stomach back into the esophagus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Alcohol reduces ADH secretion which in turn does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  It decreases tubule permeability to water and thus increases urine volume.
B)  It decreases tubule permeability to water and thus decreases urine volume.
C)  It increases tubule permeability to water and thus increases urine volume.
D)  It increases tubule permeability to water and thus decreases urine volume.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

When cells generate ATP in aerobic respiration,they also produce metabolic heat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Homeostasis is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability of an organism to anchor itself to the rocks or soil of a body of water.
B)  the ability of an organism to carry out chemical reactions.
C)  the ability of an organism to sexually mature.
D)  the ability of an organism to withstand extreme temperatures.
E)  the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Animals that eat a broad variety of foods,including plants and animals,are

Accepted Answer

A)  carnivores.
B)  herbivores.
C)  detritivores.
D)  omnivores.
E)  insectivores.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 8

The solid waste that leaves the digestive tract of a vertebrate is called chyme.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If a person eats large quantities of food and then intentionally vomits,constantly going through what are called binge and purge patterns,they most likely suffer from the eating disorder known as

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosA.
B)  morbid obesity.
C)  copious intake.
D)  hypoglycemia.
E)  bulimia.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

When people with celiac disease eat foods or use products containing gluten,their immune system responds by damaging or destroying villi.Which of the following symptoms would a person with celiac disease have?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased peristalsis
B)  increased pH in their intestines
C)  increased digestive enzymes in their intestines
D)  decreased absorption of nutrients
E)  decreased bile in their intestinesF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

In the section "Investigating Life: Sniffing Out the Origin of Feathers",were the extinct ancestors to birds endotherms or ectotherms?

Accepted Answer

A)  endotherms
B)  ectotherms
C)  The data was inconclusive.
D)  Neither,they were mesotherms.
E)  juvenile endotherms and adult ectothermsF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

The homeostasis of water in organisms is maintained by

Accepted Answer

A)  nutritional intake.
B)  metabolic wastes.
C)  urine and fecal waste.
D)  removal of excess salt.
E)  All answers are correct.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

The main site of water and mineral absorption in the human digestive system is the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach.
B)  esophagus.
C)  small intestine.
D)  large intestine.
E)  rectum.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

The muscular tube leading from the pharynx to the stomach is the

Accepted Answer

A)  larynx.
B)  trachea.
C)  esophagus.
D)  glottis.
E)  bronchus.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

If a person has their gall bladder removed,they are typically put on a low-fat diet.Which of the following would explain this recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bile acids cannot be produced.
B)  Bile acids cannot be removed from the intestines.
C)  Bile acids cannot be released following a meal.
D)  Lipase cannot be released following a meal.
E)  Lipase cannot be produced.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Which is a disadvantage of an incomplete digestive tract that does not affect an organism with a complete digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organism can only complete asexual reproduction.
B)  Organism must cease eating temporarily to defecate.
C)  Organism can only conduct intracellular digestion.
D)  Organism can only conduct extracellular digestion.
E)  Organism can only consume food smaller than a cell.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Colorless urine usually indicates excessive water intake or the ingestion of diuretics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A mammal

Accepted Answer

A)  is ectothermic and has a body temperature that fluctuates as the animal derives its heat from the environment.
B)  is endothermic and has a body temperature maintained by its own metabolism.
C)  is endothermic and has a body temperature that fluctuates as the animal derives its heat from the environment.
D)  is ectothermic and has a body temperature maintained by its own metabolism.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

The enzyme that breaks down protein is

Accepted Answer

A)  lipase.
B)  lactase.
C)  pepsin.
D)  amylase.
E)  bilE.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

A nutrient is a substance that an organism uses for

Accepted Answer

A)  growth.
B)  metabolism.
C)  maintenance.
D)  repair of tissues.
E)  All answers are correct.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 28: Regulating Temperature, nutrients, and Body Fluids

If a person eats large quantities of food and then intentionally vomits,constantly going through what are called binge and purge patterns,they most likely suffer from the eating disorder known as

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Animals that eat a broad variety of foods,including plants and animals,are

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following diseases is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A nutrient is a substance that an organism uses for

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

If a person has their gall bladder removed,they are typically put on a low-fat diet.Which of the following would explain this recommendation?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Animals that eat only plants are

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The solid waste that leaves the digestive tract of a vertebrate is called chyme.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Acid reflux or "heartburn" is caused when gastric juices move from the stomach back into the esophagus.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Homeostasis is defined as

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The muscular tube leading from the pharynx to the stomach is the

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A mammal

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The enzyme that breaks down protein is

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When cells generate ATP in aerobic respiration,they also produce metabolic heat.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In the section "Investigating Life: Sniffing Out the Origin of Feathers",were the extinct ancestors to birds endotherms or ectotherms?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The homeostasis of water in organisms is maintained by

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When people with celiac disease eat foods or use products containing gluten,their immune system responds by damaging or destroying villi.Which of the following symptoms would a person with celiac disease have?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The main site of water and mineral absorption in the human digestive system is the

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Alcohol reduces ADH secretion which in turn does which of the following?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which is a disadvantage of an incomplete digestive tract that does not affect an organism with a complete digestive tract?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Colorless urine usually indicates excessive water intake or the ingestion of diuretics.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified