Question 1

The three types of muscle tissue include skeletal,smooth,and connective.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the best definition of a body system?

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A)  ​The containment of functional tissues
B)  A collection of diverse specialized cells
C)  A multi-cellular life form
D)  An integrated collection of related organs
E)  ​A living being capable of cognitionF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

The reproductive system is not essential for homeostasis,nor is it essential for survival of the individual.​

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Tissues are groups of ____________________ with similar specialization.

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Question 5

Each living organism must perform the following equation: food + O₂ ➞ CO₂ + H₂O + ____________________.​

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The answer of Each living organism must perform the following...

Question 6

Describe a typical physiologist's explanation of shivering.

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A physiologist's explanation of shiverin...

Question 7

Enzymes are specialized proteins that speed up particular chemical reactions in the body.​

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What must a body control system do to maintain homeostasis?​

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To maintain homeostasis,the control syst...

Question 9

The output in a positive feedback system becomes ____.

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A)  ​inactivated
B)  static
C)  externalized
D)  amplified
E)  ​dampenedF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Two natural categories of stem cells are ____________________ cells and tissue-specific cells from ____________________.​

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The answer of Two natural categories of stem cells are...

Question 11

Because the body's goal is to maintain stable,homeostatic conditions,positive feedback occurs more often than negative feedback.​

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Physiology is best defined as the _____.​

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A)  study of all living things
B)  study of the bodily functions of living things
C)  study of human relationships
D)  maintenance of body temperature
E)  ​maintenance of physical fitnessF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Body systems maintain ____________________,a dynamic steady state in the internal environment.

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Question 14

Which mineral is most important for muscle movement and is stored in the skeletal system?​

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A)  ​magnesium
B)  iron
C)  calcium
D)  phosphorus
E)  ​boronF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 15

The integumentary system consists of ____.

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A)  connective tissue such as ligaments and tendons
B)  everything related to the cardiovascular system
C)  muscles and bones
D)  nerves and ganglions
E)  ​the skin and related structuresF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

What is a predicted outcome of a severe homeostatic disruption?​

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A)  ​death
B)  feedforward activity
C)  cellular uptake
D)  enhanced sensation
E)  ​adaptationF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 17

____________________ or systemic controls are regulatory mechanisms initiated outside an organ.​

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Question 18

What occurs when a cell differentiates?

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A)  ​It becomes specialized to perform a particular function.
B)  It stops using nutrients and dies.
C)  It morphs into a faster dividing cell.
D)  It divides into other cells that contain a lesser number of chromosomes.
E)  ​It becomes physically larger and more complex.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

The hormone oxytocin is controlled by a(n)____________________ feedback loop during the birthing process.

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Question 20

Intrinsic,or local,controls are learned by an organ.

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A) True 
 B)False

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____________________ or systemic controls are regulatory mechanisms initiated outside an organ.​

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Tissues are groups of ____________________ with similar specialization.

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What must a body control system do to maintain homeostasis?​

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Body systems maintain ____________________,a dynamic steady state in the internal environment.

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The hormone oxytocin is controlled by a(n)____________________ feedback loop during the birthing process.

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Enzymes are specialized proteins that speed up particular chemical reactions in the body.​

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What is the best definition of a body system?

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The integumentary system consists of ____.

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Two natural categories of stem cells are ____________________ cells and tissue-specific cells from ____________________.​

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The output in a positive feedback system becomes ____.

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Each living organism must perform the following equation: food + O₂ ➞ CO₂ + H₂O + ____________________.​

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Because the body's goal is to maintain stable,homeostatic conditions,positive feedback occurs more often than negative feedback.​

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Describe a typical physiologist's explanation of shivering.

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What occurs when a cell differentiates?

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Intrinsic,or local,controls are learned by an organ.

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What is a predicted outcome of a severe homeostatic disruption?​

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The three types of muscle tissue include skeletal,smooth,and connective.

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The reproductive system is not essential for homeostasis,nor is it essential for survival of the individual.​

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Which mineral is most important for muscle movement and is stored in the skeletal system?​

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