Question 1
Compared to the nervous system, the endocrine system
ANSWER
May have a longer lasting effect
Question 2
A hormone is a _______________ and the target cell is_______________________.
ANSWER
Molecule that has a metabolic effect on another cell; a cell that has receptors for specific
hormones.
Question 3
In an ECG pattern, the P wave is caused by
ANSWER
Depolarization of atrial muscle fibers.
Question 4
The great saphenous vein is the longest vein in the body.
ANSWER
True
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,Question 5
The type of resistance that is acquired as a result of developing a disease is...
ANSWER
Naturally acquired active immunity.
Question 6
Kidneys are part of the lymphatic system
ANSWER
False
Question 7
While looking at a sample of blood in a microscope, you see a cell that is markedly larger
than a red blood cell. It has a bi-lobed nucleus and is filled with red granules in the
cytoplasm. What type of blood cell is this?
ANSWER
An eosinophil
Question 8
Which of the following characteristics of life and their descriptions is correct?
ANSWER
Circulation- the movement of substances in body fluids
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, Question 9
A primary immune response _____________ , and a secondary immune response
__________________.
ANSWER
Produces antibodies within five to ten days of exposure to antigens; produces antibodies
within a day or two of a subsequent exposure to the same antigen.
Question 10
Which artery is incorrectly matched to its location?
ANSWER
Thyrocervical arteries; Thymus
Question 11
The lymph nodes of the axillary region receive lymph mainly from the
ANSWER
Upper limb and mammary gland
Question 12
The basic event in the formation of a blood clot is the change of...
ANSWER
Fibrinogen to fibrin
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Compared to the nervous system, the endocrine system
ANSWER
May have a longer lasting effect
Question 2
A hormone is a _______________ and the target cell is_______________________.
ANSWER
Molecule that has a metabolic effect on another cell; a cell that has receptors for specific
hormones.
Question 3
In an ECG pattern, the P wave is caused by
ANSWER
Depolarization of atrial muscle fibers.
Question 4
The great saphenous vein is the longest vein in the body.
ANSWER
True
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,Question 5
The type of resistance that is acquired as a result of developing a disease is...
ANSWER
Naturally acquired active immunity.
Question 6
Kidneys are part of the lymphatic system
ANSWER
False
Question 7
While looking at a sample of blood in a microscope, you see a cell that is markedly larger
than a red blood cell. It has a bi-lobed nucleus and is filled with red granules in the
cytoplasm. What type of blood cell is this?
ANSWER
An eosinophil
Question 8
Which of the following characteristics of life and their descriptions is correct?
ANSWER
Circulation- the movement of substances in body fluids
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, Question 9
A primary immune response _____________ , and a secondary immune response
__________________.
ANSWER
Produces antibodies within five to ten days of exposure to antigens; produces antibodies
within a day or two of a subsequent exposure to the same antigen.
Question 10
Which artery is incorrectly matched to its location?
ANSWER
Thyrocervical arteries; Thymus
Question 11
The lymph nodes of the axillary region receive lymph mainly from the
ANSWER
Upper limb and mammary gland
Question 12
The basic event in the formation of a blood clot is the change of...
ANSWER
Fibrinogen to fibrin
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