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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues
Michael D. Johnson & Suzanne Long
9th Edition
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, Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Human Biology, Science, and Society 1
Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Living Things 25
Chapter 3 The Structure and Function of Cells 55
Chapter 4 From Cells to Organ Systems 88
Chapter 5 The Skeletal System 117
Chapter 6 The Muscular System 142
Chapter 7 Blood 169
Chapter 8 The Heart and Blood Vessels 199
Chapter 9 The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense 230
Chapter 10 The Respiratory System Exchange of Gases 264
Chapter 11 The Nervous System Integration and Control 290
Chapter 12 Sensory Mechanisms 322
Chapter 13 The Endocrine System 350
Chapter 14 The Digestive System and Nutrition 374
Chapter 15 The Urinary System 398
Chapter 16 Reproductive Systems 422
Chapter 17 Cell Reproduction and Differentiation 450
Chapter 18 Cancer Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation 475
Chapter 19 Genetics and Inheritance 498
Chapter 20 DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering 521
Chapter 21 Development, Maturation, Aging, and Death 542
Chapter 22 Evolution and the Origins of Life 565
Chapter 23 Ecosystems and Populations 591
Chapter 24 Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues 615
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, 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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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues
Michael D. Johnson & Suzanne Long
9th Edition
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, Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Human Biology, Science, and Society 1
Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Living Things 25
Chapter 3 The Structure and Function of Cells 55
Chapter 4 From Cells to Organ Systems 88
Chapter 5 The Skeletal System 117
Chapter 6 The Muscular System 142
Chapter 7 Blood 169
Chapter 8 The Heart and Blood Vessels 199
Chapter 9 The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense 230
Chapter 10 The Respiratory System Exchange of Gases 264
Chapter 11 The Nervous System Integration and Control 290
Chapter 12 Sensory Mechanisms 322
Chapter 13 The Endocrine System 350
Chapter 14 The Digestive System and Nutrition 374
Chapter 15 The Urinary System 398
Chapter 16 Reproductive Systems 422
Chapter 17 Cell Reproduction and Differentiation 450
Chapter 18 Cancer Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation 475
Chapter 19 Genetics and Inheritance 498
Chapter 20 DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering 521
Chapter 21 Development, Maturation, Aging, and Death 542
Chapter 22 Evolution and the Origins of Life 565
Chapter 23 Ecosystems and Populations 591
Chapter 24 Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues 615
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, 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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