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Which genetic condition is considered a single-gene disorder?

A
sickle cell anemia
B
cystic fibrosis
C
type II diabetes
D
cancer
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Elaie has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, which is named after the region of the body it affects. Where is Elaie most likely feeling pain?

A
the inner elbow
B
the wrist
C
the plantar region
D
the calcaneal region
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Which scenario is an example of primary prevention?

A
A person gets the rabies vaccine after she is bitten by a racoon.
B
A person goes for treatment for HIV.
C
A one-year-old child gets the chicken pox vaccine before any exposure.
D
A person goes to the doctor after he experiences a high fever.
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What is the purpose of anatomical position?

A
To compare and contrast the body anatomy of organisms that belong in similar taxonomical groups.
B
To provide a standard way to orient the body and enable precision when discussing human anatomy.
C
To inform health-care professionals how to position the body for specific treatments and procedures.
D
To allow scientists to identify newly discovered species on the basis of their body anatomy.
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Which best describes adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?

A
A waste-product molecule that is produced by cells but cannot be used by them.
B
A high-energy molecule that is used by every cell in the body as an energy carrier.
C
A process that is used to create energy when oxygen is available to the body.
D
A process that is used to create energy when oxygen is not available to the body.
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Which musculoskeletal career requires the most specialized education?

A
physical therapist
B
orthopedic technician
C
chiropractor
D
orthopedic doctor
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Fructose is a sugar molecule that is similar to glucose. It moves from a high concentration outside the cell to a low concentration inside the cell. How would fructose enter a cell?

A
passive diffusion
B
osmosis
C
facilitated diffusion
D
active transport
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Which best describes the relationship between the rib cage and the heart, which is located in the chest cavity?

A
Both are organs of the skeletal system.
B
The rib cage protects the heart.
C
The rib cage allows the heart to move.
D
Both are organs of the muscular system.
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The diagram below shows a portion of DNA. The nucleobases adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine are matched together in base pairs, and the order of these base pairs makes a genetic code. Which describes the genetic code in a human?

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A
Different genetic codes appear in each different type of cell.
B
Every human has the same exact genetic code.
C
Genetic codes change frequently in reaction to external factors.
D
A genetic code determines the physical traits of the body.
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What are the three main areas of study within anatomy?

A
physiology, superficial anatomy, microscopic anatomy
B
functional anatomy, physiology, gross anatomy
C
microscopic anatomy, superficial anatomy, functional anatomy
D
gross anatomy, superficial anatomy, functional anatomy
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Axel decided to start working out three times a week to stay healthy. Which type of disease prevention is being described?

A
behavior modification
B
health education
C
health screening
D
medical examination
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The image below shows the anatomy of a long bone. Which part of the bone is represented by the letter Y?

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A
epiphysis
B
diaphysis
C
marrow
D
cartilage
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Where is the sternum located?

A
in the skull
B
in the thoracic cage
C
in the vertebral column
D
in the trunk
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Nina has a condition that she inherited from her mother. Like others with the same condition, she suffers from wheezing, breathlessness, and tightness in the chest. Nina’s condition is best described as

A
a mental disorder.
B
an infectious illness.
C
a genetic disease.
D
a contagious virus.
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This ballerina is dancing on the toe end of her foot. How many bones are in this region of the foot?

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A
1
B
5
C
7
D
14
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Which list demonstrates the levels of organization in the body from smallest to largest?

A
tissues, cells, organs, organ systems
B
organs, organ systems, cells, tissues
C
organ systems, tissues, cells, organs
D
cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
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Jin stepped on a nail and cut his foot. A signal was sent to his brain. In response, the blood on his foot started to clot. In this example of a control mechanism, what is the effector?

A
Jin stepping on a nail.
B
Jin cutting his foot.
C
Jin’s body signaling the brain.
D
Jin’s blood starting to clot.
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How does sterilization help control the spread of infections in hospitals?

A
It reduces the number of pathogens in the air.
B
It kills all of the organisms on surgical instruments.
C
It prevents the growth of organisms on the hands.
D
It provides a barrier between doctors and patients.
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The diagram below shows a basic step involved in respiration. Glucose is a carbohydrate. What reacts with glucose in order to complete this step?

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A
oxygen
B
carbon dioxide
C
nitrogen
D
hydrogen
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Which list describes the proper order for protein synthesis?

A
RNA is made ribosome makes protein DNA is copied
Option A
B
ribosome makes protein DNA is copied RNA is made
Option B
C
DNA is copied RNA is made ribosome makes protein
Option C
D
DNA is copied ribosome makes protein RNA is made
Option D

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