Human Biology, Concepts And Current Issues,
By Michael D. Johnson
9th Edition
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,Table Of Content
1. Human Biology, Science, And Society
2. The Chemistry Of Living Things
3. Structure And Function Of Cells
4. From Cells To Organ Systems
5. The Skeletal System
6. The Muscular System
7. Blood
8. Heart And Blood Vessels
9. The Immune System And Mechanisms Of Defense
10. The Respiratory System: Exchange Of Gases
11. The Nervous System: Integration And Control
12. Sensory Mechanisms
13. The Endocrine System
14. The Digestive System And Nutrition
15. The Urinary System
16. Reproductive Systems
17. Cell Reproduction And Differentiation
18. Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division And Differentiation
19. Genetics And Inheritance
20. DNA Technology And Genetic Engineering
21. Development And Aging
22. Evolution And The Origins Of Life
23. Ecosystems And Populations
24. Human Impacts, Biodiversity, And Environmental Issues
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,TEST BANK Human Biology Concepts And Current Issues 9E Johnson
Chapter 1 Human Biology, Science, And Society
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) The Branch Of Science That Studies The Natural World Within The Context Of Life Is
A) Biology.
B) Geology.
C) Chemistry.
D) Physics.
E) Medicine.
Answer: A
Topic: Sec. 1.0
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.0
GLO: G1
2) The Process By Which Living Organisms Maintain A Fairly Constant Internal Environment
Despite Changes In The External Environment Is Known As
A) Metabolism.
B) Biology.
C) Homeostasis.
D) Evolution.
E) Chemistry.
Answer: C
Topic: Sec. 1.1
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1
3) Molecules Of Life Include Which One Of The Following?
A) Water, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates
B) Proteins, Saturated Fats, Monosaccharides, But Not Polysaccharides
C) Lipids And Proteins Only
D) Any Noncarbon Based Molecule
E) Nonsugar Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids,
Water Answer: A
Topic: Sec. 1.1
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1
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, 4) Which One Of The Following Is A TRUE Statement?
A) Molecules Are Considered To Be The Smallest Unit Capable Of Exhibiting All The
Characteristics Of Life.
B) Cells Arise Spontaneously From Nonliving Chemical Elements.
C) All Living Things Are Made Up Of At Least One Cell.
D) Individual Cells Are Incapable Of Maintaining Homeostasis.
E) Unicellular Organisms Are Too Small To Respond To Their
Environment. Answer: C
Topic: Sec. 1.1
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1
5) Which One Of The Following Is A CORRECT Statement Regarding Metabolism?
A) Few Living Organisms Require Raw Materials And A Constant Source Of Energy.
B) Plants Get The Raw Materials They Need For Life Processes Entirely From The Air.
C) Cells Maintain Life Through The Breakdown Of Molecules And Energy By Chemical And
Physical Processes.
D) Cells Do Not Require Energy To Change Molecules From One Form To Another.
E) Animals Use Energy Obtained Directly From The Sun And Chemicals Obtained From
Plants, Other Animals, Air, And Water.
Answer: C
Topic: Sec. 1.1
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1
6) All Of These Criteria Are Used To Classify An Organism As A Member Of The Plant,
Animal, Or Fungi Kingdom EXCEPT Which One?
A) The Organism's Life Cycle
B) Whether Or Not The Cells Of The Organism Have Nuclei
C) The Organism's Structure Or Body Plan
D) How The Organism Obtains
Nutrition Answer: B
Topic: Sec. 1.2
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.2
GLO: G1
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