Question 1

One major strength of science is

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A)   all theories are correct.
B)   all experiments are successful.
C)   new ideas are considered as new information comes to light.
D)   facts that have been discovered remain unchanged.
E)   all questions may be explained by science.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 2

A test carried out under controlled conditions that may be manipulated by a researcher is a(n)

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A)   experiment.
B)   hypothesis.
C)   problem.
D)   procedure.
E)   variable.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 3

"Vertebrates" refers to animals that possess

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A)   hair.
B)   mammary glands.
C)   the ability to give birth to live young.
D)   lungs.
E)   a backbone.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Development and reproduction of an organism is guided by instructions from

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A)   the blood.
B)   the brain.
C)   DNA.
D)   the environment.
E)   RNA.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following involves a subjective judgment?

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A)   A fact
B)   A theory
C)   An hypothesis
D)   An opinion
E)   A controlF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are characteristics of life. Select the exception.

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A)   ionization
B)   energy usage
C)   reproduction
D)   growth
E)   cellular organizationF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

The adjective that best describes homeostasis in living organisms is

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A)   rigid.
B)   biological.
C)   dynamic.
D)   chemical.
E)   physical.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

A scientific approach to studying nature is based on all of the following except:

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A)   asking questions.
B)   formulating hypotheses.
C)   making predictions.
D)   devising tests and reporting results.
E)   devloping a control group.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following are not common disease-causing microbes in the human body are

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A)   bacteria.
B)   viruses.
C)   fungi.
D)   parasitic protists
E)   all of these.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 10

When the body's defenses can't respond quickly enough to prevent a pathogen's activities from interfering with normal function, ____ develops.

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A)   infection
B)   disease
C)   incursion
D)   invasion
E)   virulenceF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) B

Question 11

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are terms associated with valid critical thinking. Select the exception.

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A)   opinion
B)   cause
C)   facts
D)   reliable sources
E)   evidenceF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

After many years of testing, an hypothesis becomes accepted as a

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A)   problem.
B)   theory.
C)   conclusion.
D)   variable.
E)   control.F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 13

Of the following, which is a proposed explanation for an observation?

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A)   principle
B)   law
C)   theory
D)   fact
E)   hypothesisF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 14

What is the most inclusive level of life's organization?

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A)   a niche
B)   the biosphere
C)   a population
D)   an ecosystem
E)   a communityF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Which is the smallest unit of life that can exist as a separate entity?

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A)   a cell
B)   a molecule
C)   an organ
D)   an organelle
E)   an ecosystemF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

A systematic way of obtaining knowledge about the natural world is

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A)   an experiment.
B)   an hypothesis.
C)   science.
D)   the variable.
E)   a prediction.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D) C

Question 17

If a person is using critical thinking to analyze a problem, which of the following would NOT be useful?

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A)   opinions of others
B)   facts
C)   causes
D)   reliable data
E)   knowing the credentials of sourcesF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following is not a basic characteristic of life?

Accepted Answer

A)   Taking in energy and materials.
B)   Sensing and responding to changes in the environment.
C)   Locomotion.
D)   Reproducing and growing.
E)   Consisting of one or more cells.F) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

The entry of a pathogen into cells or tissues is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   disease.
B)   invasion.
C)   virulence.
D)   incursion.
E)   infection.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Each cell is able to maintain an internal state of chemical and physical stability. This is called

Accepted Answer

A)   metabolism.
B)   homeostasis.
C)   physiology.
D)   adaptation.
E)   evolution.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D) B

Exam 1: Learning About Human Biology

One major strength of science is

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A test carried out under controlled conditions that may be manipulated by a researcher is a(n)

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"Vertebrates" refers to animals that possess

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Development and reproduction of an organism is guided by instructions from

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Which of the following involves a subjective judgment?

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Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are characteristics of life. Select the exception.

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The adjective that best describes homeostasis in living organisms is

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A scientific approach to studying nature is based on all of the following except:

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Which of the following are not common disease-causing microbes in the human body are

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When the body's defenses can't respond quickly enough to prevent a pathogen's activities from interfering with normal function, ____ develops.

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Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are terms associated with valid critical thinking. Select the exception.

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After many years of testing, an hypothesis becomes accepted as a

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Of the following, which is a proposed explanation for an observation?

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What is the most inclusive level of life's organization?

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Which is the smallest unit of life that can exist as a separate entity?

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A systematic way of obtaining knowledge about the natural world is

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If a person is using critical thinking to analyze a problem, which of the following would NOT be useful?

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Which of the following is not a basic characteristic of life?

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The entry of a pathogen into cells or tissues is known as

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