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Chemical C is a catalyst in the reaction between chemical A and chemical B. What is the effect of chemical C

a. Chemical C increases the rate of the reaction between A and B

b. Chemical C decreases the rate of the reaction between A and B

c. Chemical C initiates the reaction between A and B

d. Chemical C converts A from a base to an acid

Chemical C increases the rate of the reaction between A and B

On average how many neurons does one atom of bromine (Br) have?

a. 35

b. 44.90

c. 45

d. 79.90

44.90

On average how many protons does one atom of zinc (Zn) have?

a. 30

b. 35

c. 35.39

d. 65.39

30

A scientific study has over 2,000 data points. Which of the following methods is most likely to help the researcher gain usable information from the data?

a. Use statistical analysis to understand trends in data

b. Look at each individual data point and try to create a trend

c. Eliminate 90% of the data so that the sample site is more manageable

d. state at the data until a pattern pops out

Use statistical analysis to understand trends in data

Which of the following accurately describes the path of blood through the heart?

a. Blood enters the heart through the pulmonary vein, into the right atrium, through the tricuspid valve to the right ventricle

b. Once the right ventricle is full, blood exits into the pulmonary artery and then empties into the left ventricle

c. After the traveling through the lungs, oxygenated blood enters into the left atrium, then through the mitral valve to the left ventricle

d. Once the left ventricle is full, the left tricuspid valve shuts, the ventricle contracts, and blood exits through the aorta

After the traveling through the lungs, oxygenated blood enters into the left atrium, then through the mitral valve to the left ventricle

Which of the statements below accurately lists a component along with its function? (Select all that apply)

a. Collagen is a fatty compound that creates a padding between bones and other structures

b. Hemoglobin is a protein in the blood that facilitates the carrying of oxygen

c. Lymph is tissue that forms into nodes through which blood is filtered and cleaned

d. An antigen is a substance that stimulates the production of antibodies

Hemoglobin is a protein in the blood that facilitates the carrying of oxygen

An antigen is a substance that stimulates the production of antibodies

Which of the following statements below list the correct function of the digestive system (select all that apply)

a. The large intestine reabsorbs water into the body to form solid waste

b. The duodenum is the part of the small intestine in which acids, fats, and sugar are absorbed

c. The liver produces bile, which aids digestion by emulsifying fats after they have passed through the stomach

d. The ileum functions to recover vitamins, salts, and nutrients from the chyme before it passes into the large intestine

e. The jejunum receives chyme from the stomach and is the site where most chemical digestion occurs

f. The gallbladder produces insulin to assist in transport of sugars from blood to organs

The large intestine reabsorbs water into the body to form solid waste

The liver produces bile, which aids digestion by emulsifying fats after they have passed through the stomach

The ileum functions to recover vitamins, salts, and nutrients from the chyme before it passes into the large intestine

What pattern below best describes the elements listed in the table

Element Atomic # Approx atomic weight

H 1 1

He 2 2

Li 3 7

Be 4 9

a. The elements are arranged in order by weight with H being the heaviest atom and Be being the lightest atom

b. The elements are arranged in order by electron charge, with H having the most electrons and Be having the fewest electrons

c. The elements are arranged in order by protons with H having the most protons and Be having the fewest protons

d. The elements are arranged in order by protons, with H having the fewest protons and Be having the most protons

The elements are arranged in order by protons, with H having the fewest protons and Be having the most protons

Based on the following evidence, what is the most likely reason that spoiled food left out in the open often contained fly larvae?

Many years ago, people believed that flies were created from spoiled food because spoiled food that was left out in the open often contained fly larvae. So a scientist placed fresh food in a sealed container for an extended period of time. The food spoiled, but no fly larvae were found in the food that was sealed.

a.The spoiled food evolved into fly larvae.

b. Since the food was left out in the open, flies would lay eggs in the food.

c. Fly larvae were spontaneously generated by the spoiled food.

d. People only imagined they saw fly larvae in the spoiled food.

Since the food was left out in the open, flies would lay eggs in the food.

How do DNA and RNA function together as part of the human genome?

a. DNA carries genetic information from RNA to the cell cytoplasm.

b. RNA carries genetic information from DNA to the cell cytoplasm.

c. DNA and RNA carry genetic information from the cell nucleus to the cytoplasm.

d. DNA and RNA do not interact within the cell.

RNA carries genetic information from DNA to the cell cytoplasm.

Which statement most accurately compares and contrasts the structures of DNA and RNA?

a. Both DNA and RNA have 4 nucleotide bases. Three of the bases are the same, but the fourth base is thymine in DNA and uracil in RNA.

b. Both DNA and RNA have the same 4 nucleotide bases. However, the nucleotides bond differently in the DNA when compared to RNA.

c. Both DNA and RNA have 6 nucleotide bases. However, the shape of DNA is a triple helix and the shape of RNA is a double helix.

d. Both DNA and RNA have a double helix structure. However, DNA contains 6 nucleotide bases and RNA contains 4 nucleotide bases.

Both DNA and RNA have 4 nucleotide bases. Three of the bases are the same, but the fourth base is thymine in DNA and uracil in RNA.

Fill in the blanks in the following sentence:

Enzymes are ____molecules that serve as for certain biological reactions.

a. complex; suppressors

b. acidic; triggers

c. small; targets

d. large; catalysts

large; catalysts

What type of molecules are enzymes?

a. Water molecules

b. Protein molecules

c. Tripolar molecules

d. Inorganic molecules

Protein molecules

Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood back to the heart?

a. Pulmonary vein

b. Pulmonary artery

c. Aorta

d. Superior vena cava

Pulmonary vein

Mrs. Jones's class is conducting an experiment. They will substitute artificial sweetener for sugar in a cookie recipe to determine the effect on the overall color of the baked cookies.

Which of the following should be included in the instructions for the experiment?

a. When preparing the batch that includes artificial sweetener, 20% more water should be included since artificial sweetener requires more water to dissolve than sugar.

b. The bake temperature should be decreased from 425° to 400° on the batch that uses artificial sweetener since the recipe indicates that sugar may take longer to bake.

c. The batch with artificial sweetener should be baked on a stainless steel sheet, while the batch with sugar should be baked on a nonstick sheet, since sugar is stickier when dissolved.

d. Ingredient proportions, bake time, bake temperature, and cookie sheet material should all be kept the same between the two batches of cookies to avoid confounding factors.

Ingredient proportions, bake time, bake temperature, and cookie sheet material should all be kept the same between the two batches of cookies to avoid confounding factors.

An atom has 5 protons, 5 neutrons, and 6 electrons. What is the electric charge of this atom?

a. Neutral

b. Positive

c. Negative

d. Undetermined

Negative

How many different types of tissue are there in the human body?

a. 4

b. 6

C. 8

d. 10

4

Of the following, the blood vessel containing the least-oxygenated blood is the:

a. Aorta

b. Vena cava

c. Pulmonary artery

d. Femoral vein

Pulmonary artery

A student is conducting an experiment using a ball that is attached to the end of a string, forming a pendulum. The student pulls the ball back so that it is at an angle to its resting position. As the student releases the ball, it swings forward and backward. The student measures the time it takes the ball to make one complete period. A period is defined as the time it takes the ball to swing forward and back again to its starting position. This is repeated using different string lengths.

19. The student formed the following hypothesis:

Lengthening the string of the pendulum increases the time it takes the ball to make one complete period.

What correction would vou have the student make to the hypothesis?

a. Turn it into an "if/then" statement.

b. Change "increases" to "will increase."

c. Switch the order of the sentence so that the phrase about the period comes first, and the phrase about the string's length is last.

d. No corrections are needed.

Turn it into an "if/then" statement.

What would be an appropriate control variable for this experiment?

a. The period

b. The length of the string

c. The mass of the ball

d. The color of the ball

The mass of the ball

Which of the following components of the human integumentary system is the deepest.

a. Stratum basale

b. Epidermis

c. Hypodermis

d. Dermis

Hypodermis

Two nursing students will be completing a scientific experiment measuring the mass of chewed gum after one-minute chewing increments. Which lab equipment will the students most likely use?

a. Triple beam balance

b. Anemometer

c. Hot plate

d. Microscope

Triple beam balance

Which of the following is an example of the location and function of cartilage in the body?

a. The dense connective tissue that makes up the majority of the structural skeleton

b. The supportive pads that provide cushioning at joints, such as between the vertebrae of the spinal cord

c. The connective structure made of fibrous collagen that connects muscles and bones, such as the connection of the patella to the quadriceps

d. The layer beneath the skin and on the outside of internal organs that provides cushioning and protection

The supportive pads that provide cushioning at joints, such as between the vertebrae of the spinal cord

Which of the following best describes a plane that divides the body into upper and lower portions?

a. Coronal

b. Transverse

c. Oblique

d. Median

Transverse

Which of the following is NOT an element of the respiratory system?

a. Ribs

b. Trachea

c. Diaphragm

d. Alveoli

Ribs

A substance is only considered acidic if it has a pH less than what?

a. 12

b. 9

c. 7

d. 4

7

What function do ribosomes serve within the cell?

a. Ribosomes are responsible for cell movement.

b. Ribosomes aid in protein synthesis.

c. Ribosomes help protect the cell from its environment.

d. Ribosomes have enzymes that help with digestion.

Ribosomes aid in protein synthesis.

Which of the following best describes one of the roles of RNA?

a. Manufacturing the proteins needed for DNA b.

b. Creating the bonds between the elements that compose DNA

c. Sending messages about the correct sequence of proteins in DNA

d. Forming the identifiable double helix shape of DNA

Sending messages about the correct sequence of proteins in DNA

In the suburban neighborhood of Northwoods, there have been large populations of deer, and residents have complained about them eating flowers and garden plants. What would be alogical explanation for the large increase in the deer population over the last two seasons?

a. There has been an increase in the quantity of food sources in surrounding areas.

b. The population of a natural predators in Northwoods has decreased.

c. Deer have migrated from surrounding areas.

d. There has been a recent increase in hunting licenses sold.

The population of a natural predators in Northwoods has decreased.

B= allele for brown eyes; b= allele for green eyes

Which word describes the allele for green eyes?

a. Dominant

b. Recessive

c. Homozygous

d. Heterozygous

Recessive

B= allele for brown eyes; b= allele for green eyes

What is the probability that the offspring produced will have brown eyes? Round your answer to the nearest whole percentage ____ %

75

What type of chemical bond connects the oxygen and hydrogen atoms in a molecule of water?

a. Static bond

b. Aquatic bond

c. Ionic bond

d. Covalent bond

Covalent bond

Which of the following substances is NOT a product of respiration?

a. Carbon dioxide

b. Water

c. Oxygen

d. ATP

Oxygen

Which of the following statements correctly describes the function of a physiological structure?

a. The trachea connects the throat and the stomach, encouraging food to follow this path through contractions

b. The esophagus is the cylindrical portion of the respiratory tract that joins the larynx with the lungs

c. The diaphragm is a muscle that controls the height of the thoracic cavity, decreasing the height on contraction and increasing the height on relaxation, causing expiration

d.The epiglottis covers the trachea during swallowing preventing food from entering the airway

The epiglottis covers the trachea during swallowing preventing food from entering the airway

Which of the following choices best describes the location of the trachea in relation to the esophagus

a. Lateral

b. Anterior

c. Posterior

d. Dorsal

Anterior

Which of the following statements describes a chemical property of water?

a. Water has a pH of 1

b. A water molecule contains 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom

c. A water molecule contains 2 oxygen atoms and 1 hydrogen atom

d. The chemical formula for water is HO2

A water molecule contains 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom

Where are the parathyroid glands located

B

What functions do genes serve in the relationship between parents and offspring?

a. Genes enable hereditary information to be passed from parents to offspring.

b. Genes prohibit hereditary information from being passed from parents to offspring.

c. Genes enable environmental factors to affect parents and offspring.

d. Genes serve no function in the relationship between parents and offspring.

Genes enable hereditary information to be passed from parents to offspring.

Which statement below correctly describes the movement of molecules in the body and/or in relation to the external environment?

a. Osmosis is the movement of a solution from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

b. Diffusion is the process in the lungs by which oxygen is transported from the air to the blood

c. Dissipation is the transport of molecules across a semipermeable membrane from an area of low concentration to high concentration, requiring energy.

d. Reverse osmosis is the movement of molecules in a solution from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Diffusion is the process in the lungs by which oxygen is transported from the air to the blood

Which of the following describes one responsibility of the integumentary system?

a Distributing vital substances (such as nutrients) throughout the body

b. Blocking pathogens that cause disease

c Sending leaked fluids from the cardiovascular system back to the blood vessels

d. Storing bodily hormones that influence gender traits

Blocking pathogens that cause disease

A triple beam balance would show which units of measurement?

a. Liters

b. Grams

c. Meters

d. Gallons

Grams

Which of the following body systems controls fluid loss, protects deep tissues, and synthesizes vitamin D?

a. The skeletal system

b. The muscular system

c. The lymphatic system

d. The integumentary system

The integumentary system

The process of changing from a liquid to a gas is called

a. freezing

b. condensation

c. vaporization

d. sublimation

vaporization

Which part of the cell provides energy for cellular functions?

a. Nucleus

b. Cell membrane

C. Mitochondria

d. Cytoplasm

Mitochondria

Which of the following statements accurately characterizes the relationship between genes and chromosomes?

a. Each gene contains multiple chromosomes

b. Each chromosome contains multiple genes

c. Genes and chromosomes are two words for the same thing

d. Genes and chromosomes are not the same thing but always occur in equal numbers

Each chromosome contains multiple genes

Which of the following characteristics is part of a person's genotype?

a. Brown eyes that appear hazel in the sunlight

b. The CFTR gene, which causes cystic fibrosis

c. Black hair that grows rapidly

d. Being a fast runner

The CFTR gene, which causes cystic fibrosis

Which of the following quantities do catalysts alter to control the rate of a chemical reaction?

a. Substrate energy

b. Activation energy

c. Inhibitor energy

d. Promoter energy

Activation energy

Which of the following best describes a function carried out by the circulatory system and the integumentary system working together?

a. Removal of excess heat from body

b. Hormonal influence on blood pressure

c. Regulation of blood's pressure and volume

d. Development of blood cells within marrow

Removal of excess heat from body

Which of the following activities are consistent with the scientific method? (Select all that apply.)

a. Observe the data, noting potential outliers, and then analyze the results.

b. Research to make sure no one else has ever experimented based on the same hypothesis.

c. Conduct an experiment and then formulate a hypothesis that fits the results.

d. Communicate the results of an experiment that did not confirm the hypothesis.

e. Develop a new hypothesis based on a conclusion from a previous experiment.

a, d, e

(Observe the data, noting potential outliers, and then analyze the results.

Communicate the results of an experiment that did not confirm the hypothesis.

Develop a new hypothesis based on a conclusion from a previous experiment.)

What lab equipment would most likely be used to precisely measure the volume of a liquid solution?

a. Flask

b. Triple beam balance

c. Graduated cylinder

d. Test tube

Graduated cylinder

Which of the following is NOT part of the circulatory system?

a. Kidneys

b. Heart

c. Blood

d. Blood vessels

Kidneys

What is the cellular function of cilia and flagella?

a. Cilia and flagella are responsible for cell movement.

b. Cilia and flagella synthesize proteins.

Cilia and flagella help protect the cell from its environment.

d. Cilia and flagella have enzymes that help with digestion.

Cilia and flagella are responsible for cell movement.

Which of the following elements is considered a transition metal?

He, Be, S, Zn

Where does gas exchange occur in the human body?

a. Alveoli

b. Bronchi

c. Larynx

d. Pharynx

Alveoli

In your garden, you have noticed that the tomato plants on the north side of your house are growing better than those on the west side, and you have decided to figure out why. They are both planted in the same soil, and they are watered at the same time during the week.

Over the course of a week, you begin to measure the amount of sunlight that hits each side of the house and determine that the north side receives more light because the sunlight is blocked on the west side by the house's shadow for much of the day. What is the name of the factor in your observations that affected the tomato plants' growth?

a. The hypothesis

b. The independent variable

c. The dependent variable

d. The conclusion

The independent variable

Which of the following is most different from the others?

a. Thyroid

b. Stomach

c. Intestines

d. Pancreasv

Thyroid

A vaccination is a way of acquiring which type of immunity?

a. Passive natural immunity

b. Active natural immunity

c. Active artificial immunity

d. Passive artificial immunity

Active artificial immunity

Which of the following stimulates adaptive immunity?

a. Peptides

b. Phagocytes

c. Prions

d. Platelets

Phagocytes

Which structure controls the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland?

a. Hypothalamus

b. Adrenal gland

c. Testes

d. Pancreas

Hypothalamus

Let B represent the dominant allele for a full head of hair, and let b represent the recessive allele for male-pattern baldness. The following Punnett square represents the offspring of two people with recessive genes for baldness.

According to the Punnett square, which selection includes all outcomes that would produce an offspring with male-pattern baldness?

a. Possibility 1

b. Possibility 4

c. Possibilities 1, 2, and 3

d. Possibilities 2, 3, and 4

Possibility 4

Let B represent the dominant allele for a full head of hair, and let b represent the recessive allele for male-pattern baldness. The following Punnett square represents the offspring of two people with recessive genes for baldness.

According to the Punnett square, which selection includes all outcomes that would produce an offspring with a full head of hair?

a. Possibility 1

b. Possibility 4

c. Possibilities 1, 2, and 3

d. Possibilities 2, 3, and 4

Possibilities 1, 2, and 3

Two isotopes of the same element have different numbers of:

a. Electrons

b. Protons

c. Neutrons

d. Nuclei

Neutrons

An atom has 2 protons, 4 neutrons, and 2 electrons. What is the approximate atomic mass of this atom?

a. 2

b. 4

c. 6

d. 8

6

A researcher wants to investigate the relationship between family income and quality of medical care. Which statement provides the best reason to conduct this investigation?

a. The researcher can identify cheap medical care to recommend to low-income families.

b. The investigation can help target healthy people so that they can remain healthy.

c. Results of this investigation may identify a group of people who do not receive quality medical care and these people could receive better medical treatments.

d. There is no reason to conduct this investigation.

Results of this investigation may identify a group of people who do not receive quality medical care and these people could receive better medical treatments.

The hydrogen bonds between its molecules make water a good:

a. Solvent for lipids

b. Participant in replacement reactions

c. Surface for small particles and living organisms to move across

d. Solvent for polysaccharides such as cellulose

Surface for small particles and living organisms to move across

The hydrogen bonds between its molecules make water a good:

a. Solvent for lipids

b. Participant in replacement reactions

c. Surface for small particles and living organisms to move across

d. Solvent for polysaccharides such as cellulose

Solvent for lipids

Which part of the cell serves as the control center for all cell activity?

a. Nucleus

b. Cell membrane

c. Cytoplasm

d. Mitochondria

Nucleus

Women were more likely to die in childbirth in the 18th century than in the 21st century.

What is a possible explanation for why women are less likely to die in childbirth in the present age?

a. Doctors are better equipped to perform cesarean sections.

b. Doctors have more tools to monitor mothers during childbirth, so complications can be detected much earlier.

c. Doctors wash their hands well to avoid transferring germs and infections.

d. All of the statements above offer reasonable explanations for decreases in mortality during childbirth.

All of the statements above offer reasonable explanations for decreases in mortality during childbirth

Which of the following does not contain blood vessels?

a Hyperdermis

b. Hypodermis

c. Dermis

d. Epidermis

Epidermis

Which of the following is not a type of muscle tissue?

a. Skeletal

b. Smooth

c. Cardiac

d. Adipose

Adipose

Which of the following is considered an intensive property?

a. Mass

b. Weight

c. Volume

d. Density

Density

The average life expectancy at birth in the United States at the beginning of the 21st century was about 75 years. The average life expectancy at birth in the middle of the 19th century was only about 40 years. Which of the following factors are likely to have contributed to the longer life expectancy in the 21st century? (Select all that apply.)

a.The human body has evolved to become more resilient to its environment.

b. There have been numerous advances in medical technology and treatments.

c. Higher standards of basic cleanliness have helped people avoid illness.

d. The creation of vaccines has nearly eliminated certain diseases that were once deadly.

e. Genetic disorders have been largely eliminated from the population.

There have been numerous advances in medical technology and treatments.

Higher standards of basic cleanliness have helped people avoid illness.

The creation of vaccines has nearly eliminated certain diseases that were once deadly

The chart below shows the average snowfall in inches for a town on Michigan's Upper Peninsula during the months November through April.

Which of the following can be concluded based on the information that is provided in t chart?

a. April is not a good month to go skiing in the Upper Peninsula.

b. Snowfall blocks the sunshine and reduces the number of sunny days.

c. The fewest sunny days occur in the months with the heaviest snowfall.

d. The number of sunny days only increases after November.

The fewest sunny days occur in the months with the heaviest snowfall.

In order to be included in the formation of a scientific conclusion, evidence must be

a. Quantitative

b. Reproducible

c. Obvious

d. All of the above

Reproducible

Which of the following does not exist in RNA?

a. Uracil

b. Thymine

c. Cytosine

d. Guanine

Thymine

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the use of qualitative and quantitative data in

scientific research?

a. Quantitative data is collected through numerical measurements.

b. Quantitative data is more accurate than qualitative data.

c. Qualitative data is focused on perspectives and behavior.

d. Qualitative data is collected through observation and interviews.

Quantitative data is more accurate than qualitative data.

What kind of bond connects sugar and phosphate in DNA?

a. Hydrogen

b. Ionic

c. Covalent

d. Overt

Covalent

All of the following are components of the genitourinary system EXCEPT:

a. The kidneys

b. The urethra

c. The rectum

d. The bladder

The rectum

Let T represent the dominant allele for a person being tall, and let the t allele represent a person being short. Additionally, the B allele corresponds to black hair, and the b allele corresponds with red hair. The genes of a tall person with red hair (Ttbb) are crossed with a short person with black hair (ttBb). Now consider the Punnett square below.

What are the characteristics of a person with the genotype from Possibility 1?

a. Short with black hair

b. Short with red hair

c. Tall with black hair

d. Tall with red hair

Tall with black hair

Let T represent the dominant allele for a person being tall, and let the t allele represent a person being short. Additionally, the B allele corresponds to black hair, and the b allele corresponds with red hair. The genes of a tall person with red hair (Ttbb) are crossed with a short person with black hair (ttBb). Now consider the Punnett square below.

Which of the following possibilities would produce a short offspring with black hair?

a. Possibility 13

b. Possibility 10

c. Possibility 7

d. Possibility 4

Possibility 4

All of the following are parts of the respiratory system EXCEPT the:

a. Trachea

b. Bronchi

c. Esophagus

d. Larynx

Esophagus

The table below contains information from the periodic table of elements.

Which pattern below best describes the masses of the elements listed in the table?

a. The elements are listed in random order, C being the heaviest element and N being the lightest element.

b. The elements are listed in decreasing order, B being the heaviest element and O being the lightest element.

c. The elements are listed in increasing order, B being the lightest element and O being the heaviest element.

d. All the elements weigh the same, so the order is irrelevant.

The elements are listed in increasing order, B being the lightest element and O being the heaviest element.

The majority of nutrient absorption occurs in the:

a. Mouth

b. Stomach

c. Small intestine

d. Large intestine

Small intestine

Which of the following items is a true statement about the immune system?

a. The immune system is controlled by the hypothalamus.

b. The immune system filters toxins out of the blood.

c. The immune system stimulates the production of blood cells in response to infections.

d. The immune system helps the body avoid, detect, and eliminate infections.

The immune system helps the body avoid, detect, and eliminate infections.

What is the smallest unit that can encode for a trait?

a. A codon

b. A gene

c. A nucleotide

d. A chromosome

A gene

Long bones are one of the five major types of bone in the human body. Which of the following bones are long bones? (Select all that apply.)

a. Sacrum

b. Clavicle

c. Patella

d. Ulna

e. Fibula

f. Humerus

Clavicle

Ulna

Fibula

Humerus

Which of the following is true regarding T cells? a.

They are only seen in those with leukemia.

b. They are a specialized type of red blood cell.

c. They mature in the thyroid.

d. They play a role in the immune response.

They play a role in the immune response.

If a biologist is describing the physical and visible expression of a genetic trait, which of the following is he or she referring to?

a. Phenotype

b. Allele

c. Gamete

d. Genotype

Phenotype

What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred between atoms?

a. Transfer bond

b. Static bond

c. Covalent bond

d. Ionic bond

Ionic bond

Which type of cell secretes antibodies?

a. Bacterial cells

b. Viral cells

c. Lymph cells

d. Plasma cells

Plasma cells

Which of the following structures have the lowest blood pressure?

a. Arteries

b. Arterioles

c. Venules

d. Veins

Veins

42. If an organism is AaBb, which of the following combinations in the gametes is NOT possible?

a. AB

b. aa

c. aB

d. Ab

aa

Which of the following statements is NOT true of most metals?

a. They are good conductors of heat

b. They are gases at room temperature

c. They are ductile

d. They make up the majority of elements on the periodic table

They are gases at room temperature

The adrenal glands are part of the

a. Immune system

b, Endocrine system

c. Lymphatic system

d. Respiratory system

Endocrine system

What is the name of a condition where the heart rate is 118 beats per minute (bpm)?

a. Tachycardia (> 100 bpm)

b. Apnea

c. Bradycardia (< 60 bpm)

d. Tachypnea (> 20 bpm)

Tachycardia

A dietitian wants to convince a patient to lose weight. Which statement below best communicates a scientific argument that justifies the need for weight loss?

a. Losing weight can lower blood pressure, increase energy level, and promote overall health

b. Society tends to treat overweight people unfairly

c. Members of the opposite sex are more interested in people who maintain a healthy weight

d. Losing weight is easy to do

Losing weight can lower blood pressure, increase energy level, and promote overall health

A researcher is studying the response of bacteria to a certain chemical. In three experiments, the bacteria swim towards the chemical, and in one experiment, the bacteria swim away from it. What would be the most appropriate next step for the researcher?

a. Report only the first three experiments

b. Report all the experiments, but refrain from making any conclusions

c. Repeat the experiment several more times and apply a statistical analysis to the data

d. Repeat the experiment, adding a new chemical to determine its effect on the bacteria

Repeat the experiment several more times and apply a statistical analysis to the data

Which of the following is NOT one of the major types of bones in the human body?

a. Dense bone

b. Long bone

c. Short bone

d. irregular bone

Dense bone

Which statement below best describes the process of condensation?

a. Condensation is the process of changing from a gas to a liquid

b. Condensation is the process of changing from a liquid to a gas

c. Condensation is the process of changing from a solid to a liquid

d. Condensation is the process of changing from solid to a gas

Condensation is the process of changing from a gas to a liquid

Using the graph below, what conclusion can be made about the students’ scores?

a. The scores increased as the year progressed

b. The girls did better than the boys on the test each quarter

c. The test about math

d. The scores were heavily impacted by the test reviews that were provided

The scores increased as the year progressed