HUMAN BIOLOGY UNIT 5 MILESTONE
1
Which type of digestion occurs in the mouth?
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Neither mechanical nor chemical
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Both mechanical and chemical
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Chemical
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Mechanical
CONCEPT
Chewing and Swallowing
2
Which of the following statements about secondary messengers is true?
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They are a third type of hormone, although they differ significantly from the other two.
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They carry out the effects of non-steroid hormones within the cell.
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They work with both steroid and non-steroid hormones to carry out their effects in the cell.
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They carry out the effects of steroid hormones within the cell.
CONCEPT
Steroid and Non-Steroid Hormones
3
Which of these is true about the cervix?
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It is the lower part of the uterus which leads to the vagina.
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It is the site for the production of oocytes.
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It is a point where the fallopian tube attaches to the uterus.
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, It is the inner lining of the uterus.
CONCEPT
Female Reproductive System
4
A woman has had a miscarriage; what happened to her fetus?
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It was underdeveloped.
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It was implanted too firmly in the uterus.
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It was overdeveloped.
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It was spontaneously expelled from the uterus.
CONCEPT
Embryonic and Fetal Development
5
Which of the following describes a way in which a diuretic can impact homeostatic
conditions in the body?
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It can cause the body to drastically decrease urine output.
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It can cause the water to overly concentrate urine.
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It can cause the body to lose more water than necessary through urine.
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It can cause the body to reabsorb more sodium than it normally would.
CONCEPT
Fluid Balance and Blood Pressure
6
Which of the following best describes blood pH when homeostasis is maintained?
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Slightly acidic
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Neutral
1
Which type of digestion occurs in the mouth?
•
Neither mechanical nor chemical
•
Both mechanical and chemical
•
Chemical
•
Mechanical
CONCEPT
Chewing and Swallowing
2
Which of the following statements about secondary messengers is true?
•
They are a third type of hormone, although they differ significantly from the other two.
•
They carry out the effects of non-steroid hormones within the cell.
•
They work with both steroid and non-steroid hormones to carry out their effects in the cell.
•
They carry out the effects of steroid hormones within the cell.
CONCEPT
Steroid and Non-Steroid Hormones
3
Which of these is true about the cervix?
•
It is the lower part of the uterus which leads to the vagina.
•
It is the site for the production of oocytes.
•
It is a point where the fallopian tube attaches to the uterus.
•
, It is the inner lining of the uterus.
CONCEPT
Female Reproductive System
4
A woman has had a miscarriage; what happened to her fetus?
•
It was underdeveloped.
•
It was implanted too firmly in the uterus.
•
It was overdeveloped.
•
It was spontaneously expelled from the uterus.
CONCEPT
Embryonic and Fetal Development
5
Which of the following describes a way in which a diuretic can impact homeostatic
conditions in the body?
•
It can cause the body to drastically decrease urine output.
•
It can cause the water to overly concentrate urine.
•
It can cause the body to lose more water than necessary through urine.
•
It can cause the body to reabsorb more sodium than it normally would.
CONCEPT
Fluid Balance and Blood Pressure
6
Which of the following best describes blood pH when homeostasis is maintained?
•
Slightly acidic
•
Neutral
