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Human Biology: Concepts and Current
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Michael D. Johnson D?
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© Michael D. Johnson
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues – 8th
UV
Edition
Michael D. Johnson
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1. Human Biology, Science, and Society
AP
2. The Chemistry of Living Things
3. Structure and Function of Cells
4. From Cells to Organ Systems
5. The Skeletal System
PR
6. The Muscular System
7. Blood
O
8. Heart and Blood Vessels VE
9. The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense
10.The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases
11.The Nervous System: Integration and Control D?
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, Maturation, Aging, and Death
22.Evolution and the Origins of Life
23.Ecosystems and Populations
24.Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues
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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, 8e (Johnson)
Chapter 1 Human Biology, Science, and Society
1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
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1) The branch of science that studies the natural world within the context of life is
A) biology.
B) geology.
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C) chemistry.
D) physics.
E) medicine.
Answer: A AP
Topic: Sec. 1.0
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.0
GLO: G1
PR
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.
OV
E) chemistry.
Answer: C
Topic: Sec. 1.1
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
ED
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 base molecule
E) nonsugar carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, water
Answer: A
Topic: Sec. 1.1
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1
1
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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.
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C) All living things are made up of at least one cell.
D) Cells are incapable of maintaining homeostasis because they are too small.
E) Complex organisms can be unicellular.
Answer: C
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Topic: Sec. 1.1
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1 AP
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.
processes.
PR
C) Cells maintain life through the breakdown of molecules and energy by chemical and physical
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
OV
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1
ED
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) the means by which the organism transports itself
C) the structure or body plan of the organism
?
D) the mode of nutrition of the organism
Answer: B
Topic: Sec. 1.2
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.2
GLO: G1
2
Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.
Human Biology: Concepts and Current
UV
IA_ Issues – 8th Edition
TEST BANK
AP
PR
O VE
Michael D. Johnson D?
Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
and Students
© Michael D. Johnson
All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
Created by MedConnoisseur ©2025/2026
,ST
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues – 8th
UV
Edition
Michael D. Johnson
IA_
1. Human Biology, Science, and Society
AP
2. The Chemistry of Living Things
3. Structure and Function of Cells
4. From Cells to Organ Systems
5. The Skeletal System
PR
6. The Muscular System
7. Blood
O
8. Heart and Blood Vessels VE
9. The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense
10.The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases
11.The Nervous System: Integration and Control D?
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, Maturation, Aging, and Death
22.Evolution and the Origins of Life
23.Ecosystems and Populations
24.Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues
Created by MedConnoisseur ©2025/2026
,ST
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, 8e (Johnson)
Chapter 1 Human Biology, Science, and Society
1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
UV
1) The branch of science that studies the natural world within the context of life is
A) biology.
B) geology.
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C) chemistry.
D) physics.
E) medicine.
Answer: A AP
Topic: Sec. 1.0
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.0
GLO: G1
PR
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.
OV
E) chemistry.
Answer: C
Topic: Sec. 1.1
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
ED
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 base molecule
E) nonsugar carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, water
Answer: A
Topic: Sec. 1.1
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1
1
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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.
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C) All living things are made up of at least one cell.
D) Cells are incapable of maintaining homeostasis because they are too small.
E) Complex organisms can be unicellular.
Answer: C
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Topic: Sec. 1.1
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1 AP
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.
processes.
PR
C) Cells maintain life through the breakdown of molecules and energy by chemical and physical
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
OV
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1
ED
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) the means by which the organism transports itself
C) the structure or body plan of the organism
?
D) the mode of nutrition of the organism
Answer: B
Topic: Sec. 1.2
Bloom's: Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.2
GLO: G1
2
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