Human Body Review

Question 1

Which is an example of the internal environment of an organism being kept within normal limits?

Accepted Answer

breathing rate being constantly monitored

Question 2

What is present in a vaccine that stimulates an immune response?

Accepted Answer

weakened or killed pathogen

Question 3

Antibodies and receptor molecules are similar in that they both

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have a specific shape related to their function

Question 4

The star molecule would enter the cell as a result of

Accepted Answer

active transport

Question 5

The process represented is

Accepted Answer

cellular communication

Question 6

Identify the control group. Group A receives an experimental drug. Group B does not.

Accepted Answer

Group B

Question 7

What type of cell produces antibodies in response to pathogens?

Accepted Answer

white blood cell (wbc)

Question 8

Materials are transported within a single-celled organism by the

Accepted Answer

cytoplasm

Question 9

Single-celled organisms maintain homeostasis by the interaction of

Accepted Answer

organelles

Question 10

A cell releasing a chemical signal that bonds to a receptor molecule on a 2nd cell exemplifies

Accepted Answer

cellular communication

Question 11

This is a single-celled organism. Which system performs the same activity in humans?

Accepted Answer

respiratory

Question 12

T or F: If a John gets a flu vaccine, he will also be protected against mumps.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Walking a tight rope takes constant monitoring and adjustment. Humans can do this because they

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detect and respond to change

Question 14

Breathing rate, blood glucose level, and temperature are constantly monitored resulting in

Accepted Answer

the internal environment being kept within normal limits

Question 15

What results when starch is digested?

Accepted Answer

simple sugars

Question 16

Which cell is the hormone likely to target?

Accepted Answer

Cell C

Question 17

Single cells carry out gas exchange by way of the

Accepted Answer

cell membrane

Question 18

A vaccine protects against disease by

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stimulating the production WBCs and antibodies

Question 19

What type of protein is found on the surface of cells to respond to nerve signals?

Accepted Answer

receptor molecules

Question 20

Disease or death may occur if the human body does not maintain

Accepted Answer

homeostasis

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