BIO 168 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
True or False: The structure of the body is not related to function at all. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSFalse
The ______ level of organization consists of groups of similar cells that have a common
function. - CORRECT-ANSWERSTissue
______ includes all chemical reactions occurring within the cells of the body. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSMetabolism
Normal body temperature must be maintained for survival for what reason? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSTo provide the optimal temperature for chemical reactions to occur
Water is necessary for life for what reason? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAll chemical reactions that
occur in the body take place in water.
,______ is the body's ability to maintain a relatively stable internal condition even though the
external environment changes continuously. - CORRECT-ANSWERSHomeostasis
In a ______ feedback mechanism, the output of the system shuts off the original stimulus or
reduces its intensity, which causes the variable to change in a direction opposite of that of the
initial change. - CORRECT-ANSWERSNegative
______ feedback mechanisms are uncommon in the body, because they provide the
opportunity for the loss of homeostasis. - CORRECT-ANSWERSPositive
A ______ plane divides the body into equal right and left halves. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSMidsagittal
The ______ contains the pericardial cavity and the pleural cavities. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSThoracic cavity
A ______ serosa lines the walls of a body cavity, while a ______ serosa covers organs. -
CORRECT-ANSWERSParietal; visceral
,True or False: Using the nine regions as descriptors give a better - CORRECT-ANSWERSTrue
______ tissue covers a body surface or lines a body cavity. - CORRECT-ANSWERSEpithelial
All of the below are functions of epithelial tissue except:
absorption, filtration, protection, movement - CORRECT-ANSWERSMovement
What are characteristics of epithelial tissue? - CORRECT-ANSWERSHaving a free surface, cells
divide rapidly, and avascular and supported by connective tissue
______ epithelia are found where filtration or substance exchange by rapid diffusion is
necessary. - CORRECT-ANSWERSSimple squamous
______ epithelia are found in areas subject to wear and tear. - CORRECT-ANSWERSStratified
squamous
______ epithelia are found lining the digestive tract and are associated with absorption and
secretion. - CORRECT-ANSWERSSimple columnar
, ______ glands secrete products by exocytosis as they are accumulated in the cell through a
duct onto the surface of epithelial tissue. - CORRECT-ANSWERSMerocrine
Some glands produce ______. - CORRECT-ANSWERSWatery lubricating fluid
______ are commonly found wedged between simple columnar epithelial cells. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSGoblet cells
What statement best describes connective tissue? - CORRECT-ANSWERSContains cells, fibers,
and a large amount of matrix
Matrix is ______. - CORRECT-ANSWERSFibers and ground substance
The fiber type that gives connective tissue great tensile strength is ______. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCollagen
The fiber type that gives connective tissue elasticity is ______. - CORRECT-ANSWERSElastic
The cell type indicative of areolar connective tissue is the ______. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSFibroblast/fibrocyte
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
True or False: The structure of the body is not related to function at all. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSFalse
The ______ level of organization consists of groups of similar cells that have a common
function. - CORRECT-ANSWERSTissue
______ includes all chemical reactions occurring within the cells of the body. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSMetabolism
Normal body temperature must be maintained for survival for what reason? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSTo provide the optimal temperature for chemical reactions to occur
Water is necessary for life for what reason? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAll chemical reactions that
occur in the body take place in water.
,______ is the body's ability to maintain a relatively stable internal condition even though the
external environment changes continuously. - CORRECT-ANSWERSHomeostasis
In a ______ feedback mechanism, the output of the system shuts off the original stimulus or
reduces its intensity, which causes the variable to change in a direction opposite of that of the
initial change. - CORRECT-ANSWERSNegative
______ feedback mechanisms are uncommon in the body, because they provide the
opportunity for the loss of homeostasis. - CORRECT-ANSWERSPositive
A ______ plane divides the body into equal right and left halves. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSMidsagittal
The ______ contains the pericardial cavity and the pleural cavities. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSThoracic cavity
A ______ serosa lines the walls of a body cavity, while a ______ serosa covers organs. -
CORRECT-ANSWERSParietal; visceral
,True or False: Using the nine regions as descriptors give a better - CORRECT-ANSWERSTrue
______ tissue covers a body surface or lines a body cavity. - CORRECT-ANSWERSEpithelial
All of the below are functions of epithelial tissue except:
absorption, filtration, protection, movement - CORRECT-ANSWERSMovement
What are characteristics of epithelial tissue? - CORRECT-ANSWERSHaving a free surface, cells
divide rapidly, and avascular and supported by connective tissue
______ epithelia are found where filtration or substance exchange by rapid diffusion is
necessary. - CORRECT-ANSWERSSimple squamous
______ epithelia are found in areas subject to wear and tear. - CORRECT-ANSWERSStratified
squamous
______ epithelia are found lining the digestive tract and are associated with absorption and
secretion. - CORRECT-ANSWERSSimple columnar
, ______ glands secrete products by exocytosis as they are accumulated in the cell through a
duct onto the surface of epithelial tissue. - CORRECT-ANSWERSMerocrine
Some glands produce ______. - CORRECT-ANSWERSWatery lubricating fluid
______ are commonly found wedged between simple columnar epithelial cells. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSGoblet cells
What statement best describes connective tissue? - CORRECT-ANSWERSContains cells, fibers,
and a large amount of matrix
Matrix is ______. - CORRECT-ANSWERSFibers and ground substance
The fiber type that gives connective tissue great tensile strength is ______. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCollagen
The fiber type that gives connective tissue elasticity is ______. - CORRECT-ANSWERSElastic
The cell type indicative of areolar connective tissue is the ______. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSFibroblast/fibrocyte
