Which of the following is NOT a hallmark feature of epithelial tissues?
A) Epithelial tissues have a basement membrane.
B) Epithelial tissues have an apical surface.
C) Epithelial tissues fit closely to form continuous sheets.
D) Epithelial tissues are well vascularized.
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Question 2) Given the information below, calculate the tidal volume (VT). ERV = 1000 EC = 1500
A) VT = 500
B) VT = 1.5
C) VT = 1,500,000
D) VT = 2500
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Question 3) Groups of cells that are similar in both structure and function are known as ________.
A) organs
B) organ systems
C) tissues
D) atoms
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Question 4) The amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs during one cycle of normal inhalation and exhalation is called the ________.
A) inspiratory capacity
B) expiratory reserve volume (ERV)
C) vital capacity (VC)
D) tidal volume (VT)
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Question 5) The two steps of protein synthesis, in the correct order, are ________ and ________.
A) transcription; translation
B) replication; mitosis
C) mitosis; cytokinesis
D) transcription; replication
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Question 6) Inspiratory muscles act to ________ thoracic volume, whereas expiratory muscles act to ________ thoracic volume.
A) increase; decrease
B) increase; maintain
C) decrease; increase
D) maintain; decrease
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Question 7) The DNA segment that carries information for building one protein or polypeptide chain is called a(n) ________.
A) codon
B) gene
C) anticodon
D) amino acid
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Question 8) Inspiratory muscles include the ________.
A) diaphragm and external intercostals
B) external and internal obliques
C) diaphragm and internal intercostals
D) transverse thoracis and rectus abdominis
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Question 9) What process results in the exact duplication of DNA?
A) metaphase
B) prophase
C) DNA replication
D) protein synthesis
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Question 10) A patient has a vital capacity that is 65 percent of his predicted vital capacity. What is the clinical interpretation of this value?
A) The patient is healthy and normal.
B) The patient is most probably involved in a regular exercise program.
C) The patient may have a pulmonary disease such as emphysema.
D) Vital capacity is not a reliable clinical indicator; therefore, no conclusion can be drawn based on the information given.
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