Human Biology (11th Edition) – Sylvia S. Mader – Complete Test Bank (Chapters 1–24) with Verified Q&A

Test Bank for Human Biology 11th Edition

By Sylvia S.Mader

All Chapters (1-24) Q&A Verified| Graded A+




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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Human Biology, Science, and Society ........................................................... 3
Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Living Things ................................................................. 22
Chapter 3 Structure and Function of Cells ................................................................. 47
Chapter 4 From Cells to Organ Systems...................................................................... 73
Chapter 5 The Skeletal System .................................................................................... 95
Chapter 6 The Muscular System................................................................................ 113
Chapter 7 Blood ........................................................................................................ 134
Chapter 8 Heart and Blood Vessels ........................................................................... 157
Chapter 9 The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense ................................... 182
Chapter 10 The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases .......................................... 208
Chapter 11 The Nervous System: Integration and Control....................................... 228
Chapter 12 Sensory Mechanisms .............................................................................. 252
Chapter 13 The Endocrine System ............................................................................ 274
Chapter 14 The Digestive System and Nutrition ...................................................... 294
Chapter 15 The Urinary System ................................................................................ 313
Chapter 16 Reproductive Systems ............................................................................ 330
Chapter 17 Cell Reproduction and Differentiation .................................................. 350
Chapter 18 Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation ........................ 369
Chapter 19 Genetics and Inheritance ....................................................................... 389
Chapter 20 DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering ............................................ 408
Chapter 21 Development and Aging ......................................................................... 425
Chapter 22 Evolution and the Origins of Life ........................................................... 443
Chapter 23 Ecosystems and Populations ................................................................. 462
Chapter 24 Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues ...................... 480




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,Human Biology, 7e (Johnson)

Chapter 1 Human Biology, Science, and Society

1.1 Multiple Choice Questions


1) The branch of science that studies living organisms and their life processes is
A) biology
B) geology
C) chemistry
D) physics
CORRECT ANSWER: A Topic: Sec. 1.0
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension


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
CORRECT ANSWER: C Topic: Sec. 1.1
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension


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
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Topic: Sec. 1.1
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension


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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) Cells are incapable of maintaining homeostasis because they are too small.
E) Complex organisms can be unicellular.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Topic: Sec. 1.1
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension


5) 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
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Topic: Sec. 1.2
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension


6) 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.
CORRECT ANSWER: C Topic: Sec. 1.1
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension




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