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Multiple Choice Questions
1. To diagnose and treat a disease, a doctor must evaluate the patient’s body at multiple levels
of organization. Identify the level of organization relevant to each stage of the process
described below.
(1) As part of Fred’s annual physical, the doctor examined his skin, fingernails and hair for
signs of disease. Noticing an unusual lesion on his neck, the doctor referred Fred to a
dermatologist.
(2) Upon observing the lesion, the dermatologist said, “Yes, this looks like it could be a
squamous cell carcinoma, a tumor in the epidermis of the skin.”
(3) The dermatologist carefully examined all of Fred’s skin for signs of additional tumors,
but did not find any.
(4) The dermatologist removed the lesion and sent it for a biopsy. Under the microscope, the
pathologist saw some cells with abnormal morphology and confirmed a diagnosis of
squamous cell carcinoma. However, he noted that the margins of the lesion were clear of
abnormal cells, and the tumor had been successfully removed.
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What is the key concept addressed by the question?
What type of thinking is required?
• Analyze level:
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information is related to the question?
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Reflect on Process
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process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a
more desirable result?
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2. Which of the following is not a level of organization in the vertebrate body?
3. It’s the ninth inning, and the bases are loaded. As the pitcher winds up to throw the ball,
how does each tissue in his arm contribute to this critical pitch? The ___________ of his
fingers grips the ball. His __________ sends instructions that trigger his ___________ to
contract. His ______________ provides stability and transmits the force produced.
4. If at the last minute the pitcher decides to throw a curveball, which tissue responds first?
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process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a
more desirable result?
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5. In adult vertebrates, which of these is not one of the four principal kinds of primary
tissues?
6. Which of the following are the fundamental embryonic tissues called the “germ layers”?
7. In 1822, the Canadian fur trader Alexis St. Martin was accidentally shot with a musket.
The shot entered his left chest, fractured a rib, damaged the lungs, lacerated the diaphragm,
perforated the stomach, and finally exited his body. Amazingly he survived, but the hole in
his belly never completely healed. This allowed Dr. William Beaumont direct access to his
stomach for experiments, and led to his discovery of the importance of stomach acid in
digestion. Which body cavities did the musket shot pass through?
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the question?
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process break down or lead you astray?
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8. In mammals and some reptiles, the coelom is divided into smaller cavities that enclose the
lungs, heart, and gut. What are these cavities called?
9. Why are epithelial membranes not very thick?
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10. What are epithelial cells with a flat, irregular shape and tapered edges called?
11. Which of the following types of epithelia would be likely to make up the tubules of the
kidney?
12. Which type of cells line the lungs and blood vessels?
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13. Goblet cell hyperplasia is associated with asthma. Based on their function, what is the
likely outcome of an overabundance of goblet cells?
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14. A recent study suggests the surprising idea that intestinal goblet cells present food
antigens to dendritic cells to induce tolerance to food molecules. Thus, goblet cell dysfunction
may be a cause of food allergies. If this is true, it illustrates the importance of coordination
between which two organ systems?
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15. The glands of vertebrates are derived from ____________ epithelium.
16. If the connection between a gland and the epithelial membrane is maintained as a duct,
the gland is called a(n) ___________ gland.
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17. Which of the following would not provide protection to the epidermis?
18. Which of the following epithelial tissues secretes mucous and is dense with cilia?
19. A friend asks you how exocrine glands differ from endocrine glands. She knows that both
form from invaginated epithelium. How do you respond?
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20. Connective tissue includes adipose tissue, tendons, bone, cartilage, and blood. What do
all these tissues have in common?
21. The most abundant protein in mammals is collagen. This strong, ropelike molecule is
particularly abundant in which tissue?
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22. When collagen is hydrolyzed it forms gelatin, the main ingredient of a jiggly dessert
adored by children. What parts of a cow provide a rich source of collagen?
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23. You are researching a family with a heritable disease whose symptoms include hyper-
flexible joints, pliable skin, stretchy ligaments, and fragile muscles that tear easily. You plan
to use genetic testing to determine the cause of the disease. Which gene do you sequence
first?
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24. All connective tissues share which of the following structural features?
I-contain cells
II-contain a matrix filled with extracellular material
III-contain sarcomere units
25. In humans, which of these structures is not made of cartilage?
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26. Which of these is not part of loose connective tissue?
27. Your professor asks you to explain the difference between a tendon and a ligament. How
do you answer?
28. What tissue type produces the tough coverings that package organs?