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The olfactory neurons provide us with our sense of:


A) Smell
B) Hearing
C) Vision
D) Taste

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The "fight-or-flight" response to an emergency is activated by the:


A) Pineal gland
B) Parathyroid gland
C) Thyroid gland
D) Adrenal medulla

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If an individual develops measles following exposure,they will acquire:


A) Passive natural immunity
B) Passive artificial immunity
C) Active artificial immunity
D) Active natural immunity

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A(n)___________is a cell that provides the body with immunity.

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How many types of muscle tissue are there?


A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four

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The major difference between an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland is that the exocrine gland secretes:


A) Into the lymph glands
B) Through a duct
C) Into the blood
D) Into the interstitial fluid

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The basic unit of biological organization is the:


A) Tissue
B) Molecule
C) Atom
D) Cell

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The ___________nervous system is the part of the autonomic nervous system that speeds up vital activity during emergencies.

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Metabolic rate is controlled by the:


A) Posterior pituitary gland
B) Thyroid gland
C) Parathyroid gland
D) Adrenal gland

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The percentage of pure oxygen that we breathe is:


A) 10%
B) 21%
C) 54%
D) 85%

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The organ of hearing within the ear is the:


A) Cochlea
B) Incus
C) Stapes
D) Malleus

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___________are structures in the eye responsible for vision in dim light and black and white vision.

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The oblique muscles are located in the:


A) Abdomen
B) Chest
C) Back
D) Leg

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Homeostasis is defined as:


A) Man's challenge against remaining motionless
B) Stagnation of blood
C) The body's maintenance of a steady inner balance
D) Use of a tourniquet to stop bleeding

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Approximately how many muscles are there in the human body?


A) 200
B) 400
C) 600
D) 800

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The chemical digestion of fats occurs through the action of:


A) Amylase
B) Lipase
C) Bile
D) Chyme

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Another word for articulation is:


A) Rotation
B) Joint
C) Synovial
D) Sliding

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The coordination of muscle movements,posture,and balance are functions of the:


A) Cerebrum
B) Midbrain
C) Cerebellum
D) Brain stem

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Systole refers to:


A) Ventricular relaxation
B) Ventricular contraction
C) Pulse rate
D) Heart rate

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Urine passes from the kidneys to the bladder through the:


A) Urethra
B) Ureter
C) Glomerulus
D) Renal tubule

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