(Test Bank) Human Biology

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HUMAN BIOLOGY 16TH EDITION MADER TEST BANK Human Biology 16th Edition Mader Test Bank Human Biology, 16e (Mader) Chapter 1 Exploring Life and Science 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) organis m. 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) community. 6) 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. HUMAN BIOLOGY 16TH EDITION MADER TEST BANK 7) 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. 8) 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 organiz ation of the cell. E) Cells and organisms maintain a fairly constant internal environment. 9) 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) reproducti on. 10) Choose the correct order (1–5) of incNrUeaRsSinINgGcToBm.CpOleMxity/org anization. A) (1) tissues, (2) organ systems, (3) cells, (4) organs, (5) organism B) (1) cells, (2) organ systems, (3) tissues, (4) organs, (5) organism C) (1) tissues, (2) organs, (3) organ systems, (4) cells, (5) organism D) (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism E) (1) organism, (2) organ systems, (3) organs, (4) tissues, (5) cells 11) Fish have scales that enable them to live in a water environment. This is an example of A) homeostasis. B) adaptation. C) metabolism. D) development. E) cellular organization. 12) The domain Eukarya contains kingdom(s). A) one B) two C) three D) four E) five HUMAN BIOLOGY 16TH EDITION MADER TEST BANK 13) Traditions, beliefs, and values are considered what aspect of human life? A) communicative B) cultural C) instructional D) biological E) chemical 14) The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus. This organism belongs to the domain A) Bacteria. B) Archaea. C) Eukarya. D) Animalia. E) Fungi. 15) Which organisms are most closely related to humans? A) spiders B) earthworms C) parake ets D) meerkats E) snakes 16) Humans evolved from apes. 17) Only humans have a language that allows for the communication of information and experiences symbolically. 18) Humans clear forests to grow crops, and they build houses and cities. What are thes e an example of? A) how humans modify the biosphere B) how humans preserve ecosystems C) the high value humans place on biodiversity D) the positive impact of humans on life on Earth E) how humans do not need the rest of life on Earth 19) Humans are part of the biosphere an d must live in harmony with it if we are to survive as a species. 20) observations are supported by factual information, while observations involve personal judgment. A) Subjective; analytical B) Objective; analytical C) Objective; subjective D) Objective; hypothetical E) Subjective; theoretical HUMAN BIOLOGY 16TH EDITION MADER TEST BANK 21) Which of the following statements is an objective observation? A) This milk tastes funny. B) This package is larger than that one. C) I like this picture. D) This mattress feels hard to me. E) I think I am going to be sick. 22) What is the unifying principle of the biological sciences? A) technology B) anatomy C) biochemistry D) taxonomy E) evolution 23) Where on a graph can you find the information that the graph pertains to? A) The x-axis only. B) The y-axis only. C) The dot points that are connected by the lines of the graph. D) The top of each bar in a bar graph. E) The x-axis and y-axis. 24) The tentative explanation to be tested is called A) a theory. B) a hunch. C) a hypothesis. D) the data. E) the conclusion. 25) Line graphs are used to depict the relationship between two quanti ties. 26) The information collected during the experiment or observation is called A) a theory. B) a hunch. C) the hypothesis. D) the data. E) the conclusion. 27) The general public needs to have an understanding of science in order to make informed decisions about the future of our species. 28) The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be A) excess stomach acid. B) the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. C) drinking too much coffee. D) extreme stress. E) diets rich in meat products. HUMAN BIOLOGY 16TH EDITION MADER TEST BANK 29) Which of the following statements is a hypothesis? A) If a student buys a meal plan, he or she will eat more vegetables. B) Ginny gained 5 lbs her freshman year. C) Blake failed the test. D) There are more calories in french fries than in colas. E) I like my biology class better than my other classes. 30) A controlled study in which neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment, is called a(n) A) statistical study. B) double -blind study. C) variable study. D) adaptive study. E) blind study. 31) In an experiment designed to test the effect of temperature on goldfi sh respiration, the temperatures that were changed represent what type of variable? A) control B) responding C) experimental D) correlative E) placebo 32) If the control group in an experimentNsUhRoSwINs GthTeBs.CaOmMe results as the test group, the treatment was successful . 33) To make all subjects think they are receiving the same treatment, patients in the control group can receive a placebo. 34) One of the difficulties with publication of research in scientific journals is that it A) is technical and may be difficult for a layper son to read. B) is often out of context or misunderstood. C) is unverified and usually not referenced. D) displays bias. E) is designed to convince readers to purchase a product. 35) Which of the following URLs would you trust least in writing a scientific paper? A) .com B) .gov C) .edu D) .org E) both .edu and .gov 36) An important part of scientific research is repeatability. HUMAN BIOLOGY 16TH EDITION MADER TEST BANK 37) The standard error tells A) how often the examiner made an error. B) how often the experimental variable was tested. C) the relationship between the control and test groups . D) whether or not the research has been published in a scientific journal. E) how uncertain a particular value is. 38) A probability value of less than 5% in a scientific study is acceptable. 39) Which of the following is an example of correlation without causation? A) HPV can cause cervical cancer. B) Illegal drug use causes an increase in crime. C) Helicobacter pylori can cause ulcers. D) People who commit crimes also consume bread. E) Parents have children. 40) In a graph, the experimental variable is plotted on the A) x-axis. B) y-axis. C) x- and y-axis. D) z-axis. E) x- and z-axis. 41) Choose the following int erest group NthUaRt SsIhNoGuTldB.bCeOhMeld most responsi ble for the future roles of new scientific technologies. A) scientists B) politicians C) clergy D) educators E) everyone 42) In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet, which of the following sources would be the least reliable? A) The Centers of Disease Control B) The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation C) The National Institute of Health D) The Pasteur Institute E) Astrology and Medicine 43) After studying biology, you should A) become an animal rights activist. B) be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well -being and the earth's. C) get a high paying job as a biologist. D) understand all there is to know about humans and biology. E) dislike anything to do with biol ogy. HUMAN BIOLOGY 16TH EDITION MADER TEST BANK 44) Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to the interests of humans. 45) Scientists who have a financial stake in a company are now required to state that when they do research. This is an example of A) ethics in science. B) financial planning. C) a new business model. D) a biotechnology revolution. E) statistical significance. 46) Which of the following statements best explains the atomic bomb and the benefit of nuclear physics to cancer therapy? A) Science and technology are not risk-free. B) Science and technolo gy are wrong. C) Science and technology are good for mankind. D) Science and technology are value -neutral. E) Science and technology always provide value to people. 47) List the four kingdoms of life that are classified under the domain Eukarya and indicate the key features of each. 48) List the characteristics that are common to all living organisms. 49) Describe the steps associated with t hNeUsRciSeInNtGifTicB.mCOetMhod. HUMAN BIOLOGY 16TH EDITION MADER TEST BANK Human Biology, 16e (Mader) Chapter 1 Exploring Life and Science 1) The scientific study of life is calle d A) biology. B) ecology. C) anatomy. D) biochemistry. E) limnology. Answer: A Explanation: Biology is the study of life. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Explain the basic characteristics that are common to all living organisms. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 2) A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a(n) A) community. B) population. C) organism. D) tissue. E) species. NURSINGTB.COM Answer: C Explanation: A complex individual that con sists of organ systems is known as an organism. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation HUMAN BIOLOGY 16TH EDITION MADER TEST BANK 3) All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the A) atmosphere. B) hydrosphere. C) biosphere. D) lithosphere. E) stratosphere. Answer: C Explanation: The biosphere is the sphere that contains all life, made up of all Earth's ecosystems. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization; Biodiversity Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 4) In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a(n) A) organism. B) population. C) community. D) ecosystem. E) biosphere. Answer: B NURSINGTB.COM Explanation: The alligators in a swamp are all members of one species and belong to a population. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 5) The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called a(n) community. Answer: FALSE Explanation: The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called a(n) ecosystem. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization; Biodiversity Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation HUMAN BIOLOGY 16TH EDITION MADER TEST BANK 6) 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. Answer: B Explanation: An ecosystem includes populations of organisms interacti ng with each other and the physical environment. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization; Biodiversity Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 7) 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. NURSINGTB.COM Answer: E Explanation: Development includes the changes that occur in an organism throughout its lifetime. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.03 Explain why the study of evolution is important in understanding life. Accessibili ty: Keyboard Navigation HUMAN BIOLOGY 16TH EDITION MADER TEST BANK 8) 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. Answer: E Explanation: Homeostasis is the ability of living things to maintain an internal environment that operates under specifi c conditions. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 4. Analyze Learning Outcome: 01.01.03 Explain why the study of evolution is important in understanding life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 9) 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. NURSINGTB.COM Answer: C Explanation: Movement in response to sunlight is an example of response to an external stimulus. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 3. Apply Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Explain the basic characteristics that are common to all living organisms. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation HUMAN BIOLOGY 16TH EDITION MADER TEST BANK 10) Choose the correct order (1–5) of increasing complexity/organization. A) (1) tissues, (2) organ systems, (3) cells, (4) organs, (5) organism B) (1) cells, (2) organ systems, (3) tissues, (4) organs, (5) organism C) (1) tissues, (2) organs, (3) organ systems, (4) cells, (5) organism D) (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism E) (1) organism, (2) organ systems, (3) organs, (4) tissues, (5) cells Answer: D Explanation: The levels of organization include: (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 11) Fish have scales that enable them to live in a water environment. This is an example of A) homeostasis. B) adaptation. C) metabolism. D) development. E) cellular organization. Answer: B NURSINGTB.COM Explanation: Adaptation provides members of a population with a better chance for survival. Fish scales are an adaptation to their environment. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.03 Explain why the study of evolution is important in understanding life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation HUMAN BIOLOGY 16TH EDITION MADER TEST BANK 12) The domain Eukarya contains kingdom(s). A) one B) two C) three D) four E) five Answer: D Explanation: The four kingdoms in domain Eukarya include: plants, fungi, animals, and protists. Section: 01.02 Topic: Eukarya Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 Summarize the place of humans in the overall clas sification of living organisms. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 13) Traditions, beliefs, and values are considered what aspect of human life? A) communicative B) cultural C) instructional D) biological E) chemical Answer: B NURSINGTB.COM Explanation: Cultural activ ities of humans include traditions, beliefs, and values. Section: 01.02 Topic: Humans and Life Bloom's: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Understand that humans have a cultural heritage. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation HUMAN BIOLOGY 16TH EDITION MADER TEST BANK 14) The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus. This organism belongs to the domain A) Bacteria. B) Archaea. C) Eukarya. D) Animalia. E) Fungi. Answer: C Explanation: Only domain Eukarya contains organisms that contain a nucleus. Animalia and Fungi are both kingdoms within the domain Eukarya. Section: 01.02 Topic: Eukarya Bloom's: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 Summarize the place of humans in the overall classification of living organisms. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 15) Which organisms are most closel y related to humans? A) spiders B) earthworms C) parakeets D) meerkats E) snakes NURSINGTB.COM Answer: D Explanation: All of these are animals. Only snakes, parakeets, and meerkats are vertebrates. Only meerkats are mammals; therefore meerkats are most closely relate d to humans. Section: 01.02 Topic: Humans and Life Bloom's: 4. Analyze Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 Summarize the place of humans in the overall classification of living organisms. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 16) Humans evolved from apes. Answer: FALS E Explanation: Today's apes are our evolutionary cousins. Humans did not evolve from apes. Section: 01.02 Topic: Humans and Life Bloom's: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 Summarize the place of humans in the overall classification of living organis ms. 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