Test Bank for Principles of Human Physiology, 6th Edition EXAM Questions AND Correct
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10% - ✔✔ Percentage value.
15% - ✔✔ Percentage value.
20% - ✔✔ Percentage value.
25% - ✔✔ Percentage value.
35% - ✔✔ Percentage value.
5' cap - ✔✔ A modified guanine nucleotide added to the 5' end of an mRNA molecule.
a strict diet, frequent monitoring of his blood glucose, exercise, and oral glucose
medication - ✔✔ A comprehensive diabetes management plan that involves dietary
restrictions, regular blood sugar checks, physical activity, and medication.
Absorption - ✔✔ Controlled by mechanisms on the cell's apical membrane surface in the
digestive tract.
absorption - ✔✔ Movement from the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract to the blood.
absorption - ✔✔ The process of taking in nutrients from the digestive tract into the
bloodstream.
absorption - ✔✔ The process of taking in nutrients from the digestive tract.
absorption - ✔✔ The uptake of nutrients across the epithelial cells of the gastrointestinal
tract and into the bloodstream.
,Acid - ✔✔ An acid is a molecule that acts as a proton donor.
Actin - ✔✔ A protein that forms microfilaments and is involved in muscle contraction.
adenine - ✔✔ A nitrogenous base found in DNA and RNA.
ADP in blood clotting - ✔✔ A substance released by platelets that stimulates platelet
aggregation and causes more ADP release.
adrenal gland - ✔✔ A gland that produces hormones such as adrenaline.
adrenal gland - ✔✔ An organ associated with the endocrine system.
Amino Acid - ✔✔ Each amino acid differs from others only by the characteristic of its R
group.
amino acids - ✔✔ Building blocks of proteins that contain an amino group and a carboxyl
group.
Amino acids - ✔✔ Could be coded for by 64 possible combinations of codons.
Amino acids - ✔✔ Molecules whose general structure includes a central carbon with a
carboxyl group, an amine group, a hydrogen molecule, and a residual (R) group.
amphipathic molecule - ✔✔ A molecule that has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts.
Amphipathic property of phospholipids - ✔✔ A polar region that dissolves in water and a
nonpolar region that repels water.
,anticodon - ✔✔ A sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that pairs with a complementary
codon in mRNA.
Anticodon - ✔✔ A three-nucleotide series on tRNA that is complementary to the mRNA to
which it binds.
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) - ✔✔ A hormone that promotes water reabsorption from the
kidneys; its absence leads to dehydration.
aponeuroses - ✔✔ Broad, flat tendons that connect muscles to the parts they move.
application - ✔✔ The use of knowledge to solve problems or make decisions.
Application Level - ✔✔ A classification in Bloom's Taxonomy indicating the ability to apply
knowledge to new situations.
Aspirin and ibuprofen - ✔✔ block the enzyme cyclooxygenase from changing arachidonic
acid into prostaglandins.
ATP - ✔✔ A molecule that is NOT a polymer of phosphates.
Baroreceptors - ✔✔ Sensors in major arteries that detect changes in blood pressure and
send signals to the brain.
basement membrane - ✔✔ A noncellular material associated with epithelial cells.
basement membrane - ✔✔ A thin layer of fibrous material that anchors epithelial tissue
to underlying connective tissue.
Beta cells - ✔✔ Cells that act as the integrating center and release the hormone insulin
into the bloodstream.
, Binding of DNA polymerase - ✔✔ The process that occurs during DNA replication to
synthesize new DNA strands.
Binding of helicase - ✔✔ The action that unwinds the DNA double helix during replication.
Binding of ubiquitin - ✔✔ A process involved in tagging proteins for degradation.
blood - ✔✔ A fluid connective tissue that transports nutrients, gases, and waste products.
Blood glucose - ✔✔ Is a regulated variable.
blood glucose - ✔✔ The concentration of glucose in the blood.
blood vessels - ✔✔ A component of the cardiovascular system.
blood vessels - ✔✔ The channels through which blood circulates in the body.
Bloom's Taxonomy - ✔✔ A framework for categorizing educational goals.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Analysis - ✔✔ A level of learning outcomes that involves breaking
down information into parts to understand it better.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension - ✔✔ A level of learning outcomes that involves
understanding and interpreting information.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge - ✔✔ A level of learning outcomes that involves recalling
facts and basic concepts.
BMI - ✔✔ Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight.
Answers
10% - ✔✔ Percentage value.
15% - ✔✔ Percentage value.
20% - ✔✔ Percentage value.
25% - ✔✔ Percentage value.
35% - ✔✔ Percentage value.
5' cap - ✔✔ A modified guanine nucleotide added to the 5' end of an mRNA molecule.
a strict diet, frequent monitoring of his blood glucose, exercise, and oral glucose
medication - ✔✔ A comprehensive diabetes management plan that involves dietary
restrictions, regular blood sugar checks, physical activity, and medication.
Absorption - ✔✔ Controlled by mechanisms on the cell's apical membrane surface in the
digestive tract.
absorption - ✔✔ Movement from the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract to the blood.
absorption - ✔✔ The process of taking in nutrients from the digestive tract into the
bloodstream.
absorption - ✔✔ The process of taking in nutrients from the digestive tract.
absorption - ✔✔ The uptake of nutrients across the epithelial cells of the gastrointestinal
tract and into the bloodstream.
,Acid - ✔✔ An acid is a molecule that acts as a proton donor.
Actin - ✔✔ A protein that forms microfilaments and is involved in muscle contraction.
adenine - ✔✔ A nitrogenous base found in DNA and RNA.
ADP in blood clotting - ✔✔ A substance released by platelets that stimulates platelet
aggregation and causes more ADP release.
adrenal gland - ✔✔ A gland that produces hormones such as adrenaline.
adrenal gland - ✔✔ An organ associated with the endocrine system.
Amino Acid - ✔✔ Each amino acid differs from others only by the characteristic of its R
group.
amino acids - ✔✔ Building blocks of proteins that contain an amino group and a carboxyl
group.
Amino acids - ✔✔ Could be coded for by 64 possible combinations of codons.
Amino acids - ✔✔ Molecules whose general structure includes a central carbon with a
carboxyl group, an amine group, a hydrogen molecule, and a residual (R) group.
amphipathic molecule - ✔✔ A molecule that has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts.
Amphipathic property of phospholipids - ✔✔ A polar region that dissolves in water and a
nonpolar region that repels water.
,anticodon - ✔✔ A sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that pairs with a complementary
codon in mRNA.
Anticodon - ✔✔ A three-nucleotide series on tRNA that is complementary to the mRNA to
which it binds.
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) - ✔✔ A hormone that promotes water reabsorption from the
kidneys; its absence leads to dehydration.
aponeuroses - ✔✔ Broad, flat tendons that connect muscles to the parts they move.
application - ✔✔ The use of knowledge to solve problems or make decisions.
Application Level - ✔✔ A classification in Bloom's Taxonomy indicating the ability to apply
knowledge to new situations.
Aspirin and ibuprofen - ✔✔ block the enzyme cyclooxygenase from changing arachidonic
acid into prostaglandins.
ATP - ✔✔ A molecule that is NOT a polymer of phosphates.
Baroreceptors - ✔✔ Sensors in major arteries that detect changes in blood pressure and
send signals to the brain.
basement membrane - ✔✔ A noncellular material associated with epithelial cells.
basement membrane - ✔✔ A thin layer of fibrous material that anchors epithelial tissue
to underlying connective tissue.
Beta cells - ✔✔ Cells that act as the integrating center and release the hormone insulin
into the bloodstream.
, Binding of DNA polymerase - ✔✔ The process that occurs during DNA replication to
synthesize new DNA strands.
Binding of helicase - ✔✔ The action that unwinds the DNA double helix during replication.
Binding of ubiquitin - ✔✔ A process involved in tagging proteins for degradation.
blood - ✔✔ A fluid connective tissue that transports nutrients, gases, and waste products.
Blood glucose - ✔✔ Is a regulated variable.
blood glucose - ✔✔ The concentration of glucose in the blood.
blood vessels - ✔✔ A component of the cardiovascular system.
blood vessels - ✔✔ The channels through which blood circulates in the body.
Bloom's Taxonomy - ✔✔ A framework for categorizing educational goals.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Analysis - ✔✔ A level of learning outcomes that involves breaking
down information into parts to understand it better.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension - ✔✔ A level of learning outcomes that involves
understanding and interpreting information.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge - ✔✔ A level of learning outcomes that involves recalling
facts and basic concepts.
BMI - ✔✔ Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight.
