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The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which are components of cell theory? Check all that apply.All living things are made of cells.Cells are the basic unit of structure and function of all living things.All cells come from other cells.All cells come from nonliving matter.Cells make up most organisms, but not all.

A
All living things are made of cells.
B
Cells are the basic unit of structure and function of all living things.
C
All cells come from other cells.
D
All cells come from nonliving matter.
E
Cells make up most organisms, but not all.
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Archie is a biologist and is working to classify a newly discovered organism. Which of these steps will he most likely do in the process?

A
run a test to compare cancerous cells and noncancerous cells from the same organism
B
look for more similarities and differences between two species that have similar bodies
C
create a graph that tracks the population growth rate of a group of organisms in the wild
D
analyze the DNA of two members of the same species who died at different ages
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When a person sees a doctor about a respiratory illness, the doctor will want to determine if the sickness is in the upper respiratory tract or the lower respiratory tract. The starting point for the lower respiratory system is the trachea.Which structures are part of the upper respiratory system? Select three options.the larynxthe bronchusthe alveolithe lungsthe pharynxthe nose

A
the larynx
B
the bronchus
C
the alveoli
D
the lungs
E
the pharynx
F
the nose
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How has the system of classifying organisms changed since Linnaeus’s work?

A
Levels have been taken away from the hierarchy.
B
Organisms have been identified simply as plants or animals.
C
More levels have been added to the hierarchy.
D
A hierarchy has been developed.
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Which of the following best describes hair?

A
Hair is made of mostly tightly packed living cells.
B
Hair does not help control body temperature.
C
Hair growth occurs in the hair follicle.
D
Hair grows at 2.5mm a month.
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This cell is undergoing a step of meiosis I.

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A
the beginning of prophase I
B
the middle of metaphase I
C
the end of anaphase I
D
the middle of telophase I
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Which is most likely an example of pseudoscience?

A
A doctor’s study shows that insulin released constantly in the body regulated blood sugar better than injected insulin.
B
An experiment concludes that two populations of squirrels look similar but are not closely related.
C
Data shows that dogs live longer by using a certain brand of dog food.
D
Most people believe that drinking milk can soothe heartburn.
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Justine took a sip of milk and immediately spit it out because she realized it had soured. Which path did messages in her nervous system follow to cause this reaction?

A
sensory neurons → sensory receptors → motor neurons → interneurons
B
sensory receptors → sensory neurons → interneurons → motor neurons
C
motor receptors → interneurons → sensory neurons → sensory receptors
D
sensory receptors → interneurons → sensory neurons → motor neurons
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Four groups of students plan scientific investigations to answer four questions for the science fair.Which question would most likely be answered with an experimental investigation?

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A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Which structure of the excretory system mainly functions in filtration?

A
ureter
B
kidney
C
urethra
D
bladder
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Which two activities provide the reactants for cellular respiration?

A
breathing out carbon dioxide and exercising
B
breathing in oxygen and exercising
C
breathing out carbon dioxide and eating food
D
breathing in oxygen and eating food
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The esophagus, stomach, and small intestines all function together to digest food and absorb nutrients. Which level of organization is being described?

A
cell
B
tissue
C
organ
D
organ system
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Fernanda is working on a physics project. She is experimenting by rolling a marble down a ramp and then seeing how far it rolls along the floor after leaving the ramp.Which would be the dependent variable in Fernanda’s experiments?

A
the angle of the ramp
B
the length of the ramp
C
the distance the marble rolls after the ramp
D
the direction that gravity makes the marble roll
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After concluding his research, which statements would Virchow agree with? Check all that apply.Living things come from nonliving things.Cells can come from nonliving materials.Frogs can come from mud.Living things can only come from living things.Cells come from pre-existing cells.

A
Living things come from nonliving things.
B
Cells can come from nonliving materials.
C
Frogs can come from mud.
D
Living things can only come from living things.
E
Cells come from pre-existing cells.
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Which organelles are designed to provide support and protection for the cell structure? Select three options. chloroplastscell wallnucleuscytoplasmcell membrane

A
chloroplasts
B
cell wall
C
nucleus
D
cytoplasm
E
cell membrane
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An outbreak of a dangerous infectious disease occurred in several areas across a large city. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) was notified immediately, and they isolated the people who had the disease.Which statement best explains what happened during the outbreak?

A
The CDC contained an epidemic.
B
The CDC contained a pandemic.
C
The CDC violated the rights of the small town.
D
The CDC violated health protocols.
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How does cellular respiration help heal a bruise?

A
It produces the oxygen used to heal cells.
B
It produces the glucose used to heal cells.
C
It produces the energy used to heal cells.
D
It produces the mitochondria used to heal cells.
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Which part of a neuron receives information from other neurons?

A
axon
B
dendrite
C
nucleus
D
axon terminals
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Which organelle helps make proteins?

A
mitochondrion
B
ribosome
C
chloroplast
D
cell membrane
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Mike has a problem with his testosterone. He is unable to produce enough.Which will most likely be affected by his inability to produce testosterone? Select two options.urine productionsperm productionproducing fluid to help sperm moveappearance of secondary sex characteristicsegg productionegg movement to the uterus

A
urine production
B
sperm production
C
producing fluid to help sperm move
D
appearance of secondary sex characteristics
E
egg production
F
egg movement to the uterus

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