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Biology Structure and Function Questions Test DAT

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Which hormone sees a significant increase immediately during ovulation?
A. FSH
B. LH
C. Estrogen
D. Progesterone
E. hCG
B. LH
Adipose tissue would be classified as which of the following tissue types?
A. Epithelial Tissue
B. Connective Tissue
C. Muscle Tissue
D. Scar Tissue
E. Nervous Tissue
B. Connective Tissue
The blood vessels in the body that carry the largest pressure are
A. Capillaries
B. Veins
C. Arterioles
D. Venules
E. Arteries
E. Arteries
All of the following are components of blood EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
A. Plasma
B. Podocytes
C. Buffy coat
D. Granulocytes
E. Red blood cells
B. Podocytes
Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure?
A. Spleen
B. Colon
C. Pancreas
D. Appendix
E.Larynx
D. Appendix
Which of the following anatomic structures is the lower border of the thoracic cavity?
A. Ribcage
B. Intercostal muscles
C. Stomach
D. Intestines
E. Diaphragm
E. Diaphragm
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes excessive bone resorption in individuals suffering from it. This excessive bone resorption can lead to:
A. Decreased calcium levels
B. Increased phosphorus levels
C. Increased parathyroid hormone levels
D. Decreased calcitonin levels
B. Increased phosphorus levels
If an individual can no longer chemically modify their waste and release bile, they may have a defect in which of the following organs?
A. Colon
B. Kidney
C. Liver
D. Urethra
E. Skin
C. Liver
A scientist discovers a new species that produces highly concentrated urine. Which of the following structure would the organism contain that may explain this?
A. Shorter proximal convoluted tubules
B. Longer proximal convoluted tubules
C. Shorter Loops of Henle
D. Longer Loops of Henle
E. Larger Bowman's capsules
D. Longer Loops of Henle
Which of the following hormones has a function that directly raises metabolism?
A. Oxytocin
B. Aldosterone
C. Thyroid-releasing hormone
D. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
E. Thyroxine
E. Thyroxine
Which of the following uses "peristaltic action" muscle movement?
A. Mouth
B. Trachea
C. Stomach
D. Arteries
E. Pancreas
C. Stomach
What is the deepest layer of the skin that attaches to the basement membrane?
A. Stratum granulosum
B. Stratum spinosum
C. Stratum Basale
D. Stratum lucidum
E. Stratum corneum
C. Stratum Basale
Identify the function of the structure indicated in the image below:
A. Amino acid synthesis
B. Lipid production
C. Contraction
D. Regulation of osmosis
E. Bone demineralization
C. Contraction
Which of the following layers covers the surface of a bone?
A. Spongy bone
B. Periosteum
C. Endosteum
D. Epiphyseal line
E. Compact bone
B. Periosteum
The secretion of which hormone would be expected to decrease following surgical removal of the posterior pituitary gland?
A. FSH
B. LH
C. Vasopressin
D. HGH
E. Cortisol
C. Vasopressin
Which of the following produces a hormone responsible for decreasing blood calcium levels?
A. C Cells
B. Adrenal cortex
C. Adrenal medulla
D. Posterior pituitary
E. Anterior pituitary
A. C Cells
The role of the collecting duct in the urinary system involves
A. Sodium reabsorption in response to aldosterone
B. Secretion of drugs, toxins and some ions
C. Reabsorption of glucose and amino acids
D. Secretions of hydrogen ions and sodium ions
E. Glucose reabsorption in response to vasopressin
A. Sodium reabsorption in response to aldosterone
The immune system is used to help the body fight off infections from foreign invaders. What cells are the first to attack foreign infectious agents?
A. Macrophages
B. Neutrophils
C. Helper T cells
D. Plasma cells
E. Memory cells
B. Neutrophils
Sarcomeres are made up of all of the following components EXCEPT one. Which of the following is the EXCEPTION?
A. Z-Line
B. Thin filaments
C. Thick filaments
D. Intermediate filaments
E. A band
D. Intermediate filaments
In a nerve cell experiment, no matter how strong of a stimulus is provided to the cell during the segment on the graph labeled B, another action potential cannot be initiated. During the period on the graph labeled C, another action potential can be initiated but a stronger than usual stimulus is required. The letters B and C correspond to which two concepts, respectively?
A. Relative refractory period, Absolute refractory period
B. Resting membrane potential, Hyperpolarization
C. Absolute refractory period, Relative refractory period
D. Threshold stimulus, Depolarization
E. Repolarization, Overshoot
C. Absolute refractory period, Relative refractory period
The blood type that has the lowest chance of causing a transfusion reaction when donated is
A. Type A
B. Type B
C. Type O
D. Type AB
E. Type i
C. Type O
Which of the following triggers menstruation?
A. Increase in estrogen levels
B. Increase in estrogen and progesterone levels
C. Increase in estrogen and decrease in progesterone levels
D. Decrease in estrogen and increase in progesterone levels
E. Decrease in estrogen and progesterone levels
E. Decrease in estrogen and progesterone levels
Failure to produce bile would result in an inability to properly process which of the following substances?
A. Protein
B. Trypsin
C. Glucagon
D. Fat
E. Carbohydrates
D. Fat
All of the following are components of the ear EXCEPT one. Which one of these is the EXCEPTION?
A. Pinna
B. Malleus
C. Cochlea
D. Tympanic membrane
E. Ciliary body
E. Ciliary body
A blood bank accidentally mislabels all of the blood sent to a hospital. Individuals of which blood type would be unaffected no matter which type of blood they are given?
A. O+
B. O-
C. AB+
D. AB-
E. A+
C. AB+
Which of the following innervates the Sinoatrial node and decreases heart rate?
A. Interatrial septa
B. Purkinje fibers
C. Sympathetic vagus nerve
D. Parasympathetic vagus nerve
E. Atrioventricular valves
D. Parasympathetic vagus nerve
The pancreas releases enzymes used in digestion. Which of the following pancreatic enzymes is used to cleave peptide chains?
A. Trypsin
B. Nuclease
C. Amylase
D. Pepsin
E. Maltose
A. Trypsin
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