Human Biology 17th Edition By Mader Test Bank
Test Bank for Human Biology 17th Edition By Sylvia Mader, Michael Windelspecht, ISBN10: 1260710823, ISBN13: 9781260710823
Table of Contents
1. Exploring Life and Science
Unit 1 Human Organization
2. Chemistry of Life
3. Cell Structure and Function
4. Organization and Regulation of Body Systems
Unit 2 Maintenance of the Human Body
5. Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels
6. Cardiovascular System: Blood
7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
8. Biology of Infectious Diseases
9. Digestive System and Nutrition
10. Respiratory System
11. Urinary System
Unit 3 Movement and Support in Humans
12. Skeletal System
13. Muscular System
Unit 4 Integration and Coordination in Humans
14. Nervous System
15. Senses
16. Endocrine System
Unit 5 Reproduction in Humans
17. Reproductive System
18. Development and Aging
Unit 6 Human Genetics
19. Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance
20. Cancer
21. Genetic Inheritance
22. DNA Biology and Technology
Unit 7 Human Evolution and Ecology
23. Human Evolution
24. Ecology and the Nature of Ecosystems
25. Human Interactions with the Biosphere
1) The scientific study of life is called
A) biology.
B) ecology.
C) anatomy.
D) biochemistry.
E) limnology.
2) A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a(n)
A) community.
B) population.
C) organism.
D) tissue.
E) species.
3) All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the
A) atmosphere.
B) hydrosphere.
C) biosphere.
D) lithosphere.
E) stratosphere.
4) In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a(n)
A) organism.
B) population.
C) community.
D) ecosystem.
E) biosphere.
5) The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called a(n)
A) entity.
B) ecosystem.
C) biosystem.
D) community.
E) biosphere.
6) All of the changes that occur starting from the time an egg is fertilized and continuing through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood are called
A) metabolism.
B) evolution.
C) homeostasis.
D) reproduction.
E) development.
7) Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?
A) All living organisms are alike.
B) Living organisms do not change much over time.
C) Human beings and other animals acquire materials and energy when they eat food.
D) It takes energy to maintain the organization of the cell.
E) Cells and organisms maintain a fairly constant internal environment.
8) The face of a sunflower turns to follow the sun as it moves across the sky. This is an example of
A) metabolism.
B) homeostasis.
C) response to stimuli.
D) development.
E) reproduction.
