BIO 1108 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
| BIOLOGY PRACTICE QUESTIONS,
ANSWERS AND EXAM REVIEW
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Definition
Largest brain region responsible for higher thinking and voluntary
movement.
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Brainstem Thalamus
Cerebellum Cerebrum
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2 of 175
Term
,What is the insertion of a muscle?
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The attachment point that The attachment point that remains
moves during contraction. relatively stationary.
The connective tissue that attaches
The origin of a muscle.
muscle to bone.
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3 of 175
Term
Pancreas (endocrine function)
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Regulates calcium concentration in
Regulates osmosis.
the blood.
Regulates blood glucose levels. Activates the immune system.
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, 4 of 175
Term
Specific defenses
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General barriers like skin and mucous Immediate, non-specific inflammatory
membranes. reactions.
Passive immunity acquired from the Targeted immune response
mother. involving lymphocytes.
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Term
Cortisol
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Enzyme that digests proteins in the Stress hormone that increases
stomach. blood glucose.
Neurotransmitter responsible for Hormone that lowers blood sugar
muscle contraction. levels.
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Term
What is adduction?
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Movement away from the midline of
Movement of a bone around its axis.
the body.
Movement toward the midline Decreasing the angle between two
of the body. bones.
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Term
Transversus abdominis - function
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Flexes the hip. Compresses the cheek.
| BIOLOGY PRACTICE QUESTIONS,
ANSWERS AND EXAM REVIEW
1 of 175
Definition
Largest brain region responsible for higher thinking and voluntary
movement.
Give this one a try later!
Brainstem Thalamus
Cerebellum Cerebrum
Don't know?
2 of 175
Term
,What is the insertion of a muscle?
Give this one a try later!
The attachment point that The attachment point that remains
moves during contraction. relatively stationary.
The connective tissue that attaches
The origin of a muscle.
muscle to bone.
Don't know?
3 of 175
Term
Pancreas (endocrine function)
Give this one a try later!
Regulates calcium concentration in
Regulates osmosis.
the blood.
Regulates blood glucose levels. Activates the immune system.
Don't know?
, 4 of 175
Term
Specific defenses
Give this one a try later!
General barriers like skin and mucous Immediate, non-specific inflammatory
membranes. reactions.
Passive immunity acquired from the Targeted immune response
mother. involving lymphocytes.
Don't know?
5 of 175
Term
Cortisol
Give this one a try later!
Enzyme that digests proteins in the Stress hormone that increases
stomach. blood glucose.
Neurotransmitter responsible for Hormone that lowers blood sugar
muscle contraction. levels.
, Don't know?
6 of 175
Term
What is adduction?
Give this one a try later!
Movement away from the midline of
Movement of a bone around its axis.
the body.
Movement toward the midline Decreasing the angle between two
of the body. bones.
Don't know?
7 of 175
Term
Transversus abdominis - function
Give this one a try later!
Flexes the hip. Compresses the cheek.
