Miller/Levine Biology - Human Body

Question 1

If a person has memory B cells against a certainpathogen, the person is

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much less likely to develop the disease a secondtime.

Question 2

proteins that tag pathogens for destruction by immune cells

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antibodies

Question 3

when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterus the process is known as

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implantation

Question 4

Which of the following is true about blood pressure?

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It drops a great deal when traveling through arteries.

Question 5

flaps of connective tissue are called

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valves

Question 6

large vessels that carry blood away from the heart and to the rest of the body are known as

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arteries

Question 7

which of the following is major milestone of the 1st trimester?

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the heart starts beating

Question 8

which part of the male reproductive system is responsible for the release of testosterone?

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testicles

Question 9

these are used to fight bacterial infections

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antibiotics

Question 10

which is an example of active immunity?

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getting a vaccine

Question 11

What are the upper chambers of the heart called?

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atria

Question 12

at which point is fertilization occuring?

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5

Question 13

The body’s nonspecific defenses against invading pathogens include

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mucus, sweat, tears

Question 14

which of the following is an example of a nonspecific immune response?

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pathogens are eliminated in stomach from the pH levels

Question 15

which side of the heart pumps oxygen poor blood from the heart to the lungs?

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right side

Question 16

which side pumps oxygen rich blood to the rest of the body?

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left side

Question 17

You get the chickenpox vaccine. This is an example of what type of immunity?

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active

Question 18

process by which pathogens are engulfed and destroyed

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phagocytosis

Question 19

these cells engulf and destroy pathogens

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macrophages

Question 20

the process by which the female sex cell (ovum) is created

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oogenesis

Question 21

which chamber of the heart has the highest amount of pressure?

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left ventricle

Question 22

ouch! you get pricked by a needle, how does your immune system respond?

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inflammatory response

Question 23

which of the following is a function of the placenta?

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providing nutrients to the fetus

Question 24

during this process the ball of cells turns inward to form a tube for the nervous system

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neurulation

Question 25

this happens about 38-40 weeks after fertilization where contractions force the fetus out!

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birth

Question 26

your first line of defense acts as a

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barrier

Question 27

what occurs in the 2nd trimester?

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fetus can now hear and hair forms

Question 28

the ability to maintain a stable internal environment

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homeostasis

Question 29

the zygote divides several times and turns into

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blastocyst

Question 30

the lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out of the heart are called

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ventricles

Question 31

what separates the left side of the heart from the right?

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septum

Question 32

Antibiotics are effective at treating

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strep throat

Question 33

what is atherosclerosis?

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plaque build up on the walls of the blood vessels

Question 34

what is a fertilized egg called?

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zygote

Question 35

what type of valve separates the atrium from the ventricle?

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AV valve

Question 36

the medical term for high blood pressure

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hypertension

Miller/Levine Biology - Human Body

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Miller/Levine Biology - Human Body

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