Test Bank For Human Physiology, 16th Edition

Student name:__________ TRUE/FALSE – Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if the statement is false. 1) Neutrons are uncharged particles found in the nucleus of an atom. ⊚ ⊚ 2) 15. An element with 5 protons, 5 neutrons, and 5 electrons would have an atomic number of ⊚ ⊚ 3) true false The term “chemical element” refers to the most common isotope of that element. ⊚ ⊚ 4) true false true false Negatively charged ions will migrate towards the anode in an electrical field. ⊚ ⊚ true false 5) Hydrogen bonds form between the partially charged atoms of two polar molecules, such as the slightly positively charged hydrogen atom of one water molecule and the slightly negatively charged oxygen atom of another. ⊚ ⊚ true false 6) Hydrogen bonds form between the partially charged atoms of two polar molecules, such as the slightly positively charged hydrogen atom of one water molecule and the slightly negatively charged oxygen atom of another. ⊚ ⊚ Version 1 true false 1 7) Atoms sharing a pair of electrons form covalent bonds. ⊚ ⊚ true false 8) If a molecule containing primarily ionic bonds is placed in an aqueous solution, it is more likely to retain its structure than a molecule composed primarily of polar covalent bonds. ⊚ ⊚ true false 9) The pH of a solution is directly proportional to the hydrogen ion concentration of the solution. ⊚ ⊚ true false 10) If a substance with a pH of 4 is added to a solution, the pH of that solution will decrease in proportion to the amount of hydrogen ions released into the solution. ⊚ ⊚ true false 11) If an acid with a pH of 3 is added to a solution, yet the pH of the solution remains relatively stable, the solution must have contained bicarbonate. ⊚ ⊚ 12) true false Lactate is an example of an organic acid that has been ionized. ⊚ ⊚ Version 1 true false 2 13) Fatty acids and glucose are the two primary, and preferred sources of energy to create ATP. ⊚ ⊚ true false 14) Glucose and lactose are structural isomers that can be used immediately by cells to create ATP. ⊚ ⊚ 15) true false Covalent bonds are formed between monosaccharides through dehydration synthesis. ⊚ ⊚ true false 16) Despite being a more immediate source of energy for a cell, glucose must be stored as glycogen in order to prevent excess intracellular fluid from accumulating. ⊚ ⊚ true false 17) Unsaturated fatty acids contain more hydrogen atoms than saturated fatty acids of the same length. ⊚ ⊚ true false 18) If triglycerides are rapidly hydrolyzed in sufficient amounts, blood pH may increase as acidic ketone bodies are formed. ⊚ ⊚ 19) true false Steroids are derived from cholesterol. Version 1 3 ⊚ ⊚ 20) true false All amino acids contain carboxyl and amino groups. ⊚ ⊚ true false 21) The specific sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide is known as the primary protein structure. ⊚ ⊚ 22) The specific shape of a protein determines its function. ⊚ ⊚ 23) true false true false In DNA, cytosine forms a complementary base pair with adenine. ⊚ ⊚ true false MULTIPLE CHOICE – Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 24) Water makes up ________of the total body weight of an average adult. A) 50–60% B) 55–65% C) 60–70% D) 65–75% 25) Most of the water found in the body is in the ________. Version 1 4 A) blood B) intracellular fluid compartment C) extracellular fluid compartment D) blood and extracellular fluid compartment 26) The atomic nucleus does NOT contain ________, which are negatively charged subatomic particles. A) protons B) electrons C) neutrons 27) An element with 11 neutrons, 11 protons, and 11 electrons would have a mass numberof ________. A) 11 B) 33 C) 22 D) 21 28) The ________ is the physical space that an electron occupies in an atom. A) nucleus B) orbital C) energy level D) Both orbital andenergy level are correct. 29) An element with 11 neutrons, 10 protons, and 11 electrons would have a mass numberof ________. Version 1 5 A) 11 B) 33 C) 22 D) 21 30) Isotopes have the same ________ number, but a different ________ number. A) mass; atomic B) neutron; mass C) atomic; mass D) atomic; proton 31) Which of the following is NOT true of isotopes of a given atom? A) They have the same number of neutrons B) They have the same number of protons C) They have different atomic masses D) All are not true regarding isotopes of a given atom. 32) Which of the following subatomic particles have negligible mass? A) Electrons B) Neutrons C) Protons D) Both neutrons and protons are correct. 33) When an atom loses one or more electrons, it ________. Version 1 6 A) becomes positively charged B) becomes negatively charged C) is called an anion D) has no change in its charge 34) When an atom gains one or more electrons, it ________. A) becomes positively charged B) has no change in its charge C) is called an anion D) is called a cation 35) An atom with 5 protons, 5 neutrons, and 6 electrons would have a net charge of ________. A) -1 B) -2 C) +1 D) +2 36) The type of bond formed when atoms share electrons unequally is termed ________. A) nonpolar covalent B) ionic C) polar covalent D) van der Waals 37) Hydration spheres can be formed by compounds which contain ________ bonds. Version 1 7 A) nonpolar covalent B) polar covalent C) ionic D) Both polar covalent and ionic are correct. 38) Hydrophobic molecules would contain ________ bonds. A) nonpolar covalent B) polar covalent C) hydrogen D) ionic 39) Surface tension between water molecules occurs because adjacent water molecules form ________bonds with each other. A) nonpolar covalent B) polar covalent C) hydrogen D) ionic 40) Bonds that are formed between oxygen and hydrogen atoms within water molecules are called ________. A) hydrogen bonds B) ionic bonds C) nonpolar covalent bonds D) polar covalent bonds 41) The type of bond found in sodium chloride is ________. Version 1 8 A) an ionic bond B) a polar covalent bond C) a hydrogen bond D) a nonpolar covalent bond 42) What type of bond is formed between potassium and iodine? A) Polar covalent bond B) Ionic bond C) Nonpolar covalent bond D) Hydrogen bond 43) Which of the following would be most easily broken? A) A hydrogen bond B) A nonpolar covalent bond C) An ionic bond D) A polar covalent bond 44) Water molecules form ________ ions when they associate with a hydrogen ion. A) hydroxide B) bicarbonate C) hydronium D) water 45) A solution of a pH above 7 is called ________. Version 1 9 A) acidic B) neutral C) basic D) isotonic 46) Bases will ________ protons in a solution. A) accept B) donate C) ignore D) repel 47) The primary buffer in the blood is the ________buffer. A) hydronium B) ammonia C) phosphate D) bicarbonate 48) The pH of a solution increases as the ________ion concentration decreases. A) hydrogen B) hydroxide C) bicarbonate D) sodium 49) In an acidic solution, ________. Version 1 10 A) the OH – ion concentration is greater than the H + ion concentration B) the OH – ion concentration is less than the H + ion concentration C) the H + ion concentration is equal to the OH – ion concentration D) the H + ion concentration is less than the OH – ion concentration only if the solution is buffered 50) A blood pH of 7.6 ________. A) is indicativeof acidosis B) is indicative of alkalosis C) is in the normal physiological range D) indicates effective buffering by the bicarbonate/carbonic acid system 51) Regarding acids and bases, ________. A) acids will increase the pH of a solution B) bases will decrease the pH of a solution C) acids will accept hydrogen ions in a solution D) bases will accept hydrogen ions in a solution 52) Ammonia usually ________. A) acts as a base B) acts as an acid C) acts as a buffer D) ionizes to form a hydroxyl ion 53) Molecules that contain carbon and hydrogen atoms are ________. Version 1 11 A) ionic B) inorganic C) organic D) carbonic 54) How many single bonds can a carbon atom form if it is double-bonded to an oxygen atom? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 55) A six-sided organic molecule with alternating double bonds is termed a(n) ________. A) aromatic compound B) ketone C) alcohol D) organic acid 56) Ketones contain a(n) ________ group within the carbon chain. A) hydroxyl B) carbonyl C) carboxyl D) aromatic 57) Organic acids will contain ________. Version 1 12 A) a carboxyl group B) a carbonyl group C) an amino group D) a hydroxyl group 58) An example of an aromatic substance is ________. A) hexane B) cyclohexane C) fructose D) benzene 59) Molecules with the same atoms, in the same sequence, but arranged differently in space are called ________. A) structural isomers B) stereoisomers C) functional groups D) aromatic molecules 60) Molecules that are mirror images of each other are ________. A) enantiomers B) geometric isomers C) cis/trans isomers D) structural isomers 61) Molecules with the same ratio of atoms, but different arrangements of atoms, are known as ________. Version 1 13 A) isotopes B) structural isomers C) stereoisomers D) radioactive isotopes 62) The addition of water with the proper enzymes to a molecule is called ________. A) dehydration synthesis B) condensation C) hydrolysis D) combustion 63) Which reaction represents a dehydration synthesis reaction? A) Reaction A B) Reaction B C) Both Reaction A and Reaction B are correct. D) Neither Reaction A nor Reaction B is correct. 64) Sucrose is a disaccharide that is composed of ________ and ________. A) glucose; glucose B) glucose; galactose C) glucose; fructose D) fructose; galactose 65) Which statement regarding glycogen is correct? Version 1 14 A) Glycogen contains more potential energy for humans than the carbohydrates found in starch. B) Glycogen contains more potential energy for humans than cellulose. C) Glycogen, but not cellulose, is a polysaccharide eaten and digested by humans. D) Glycogen can be comprised of any monosaccharides. 66) An example of a monosaccharide is ________. A) maltose B) sucrose C) glucose D) glycogen 67) Which of the following is NOT a disaccharide? A) Fructose B) Sucrose C) Maltose D) Lactose 68) Which of the following molecules cannot be used as a source of energy for humans? A) Glycogen B) Cellulose C) Triglycerides D) Amino acids 69) In order to maintain proper health, total dietary fat intake should not exceed ________ calories for a 2000 calorie diet. Version 1 15 A) 100 B) 800 C) 600 D) 400 70) Which of the following is NOT a type of lipid? A) Prostaglandins B) Triglycerides C) Cholesterol D) Glycogen 71) Lipids containing glycerol would include ________and ________. A) triglycerides; steroids B) prostaglandins; phospholipids C) triglycerides; phospholipids D) steroids; prostaglandins 72) What molecules are liver-synthesized derivatives of free fatty acids that can be used as an immediate source of energy by many organs? A) Glycerols B) Ketone bodies C) Steroids D) Cholesterols 73) Prostaglandins are a class of ________ that are involved in ________. Version 1 16 A) triglyceride; inflammation B) carbohydrate; blood clotting C) fatty acid; cell membrane integrity D) fatty acid; blood clotting 74) A molecule that is part polar and part nonpolar is called ________. A) an enantiomer B) a ketone body C) unsaturated D) amphipathic 75) This group of organic compounds acts as surfactants. A) Carbohydrates B) Phospholipids C) Nucleic acids D) Prostaglandins 76) In the formation of triglycerides, ________. A) hydroxyl and carbonyl groups interact B) amino and carbonyl groups interact C) carboxyl and amino groups interact D) carboxyl and hydroxyl groups interact 77) Which of the following is falseregarding unsaturated fatty acids? Version 1 17 A) They contain oneor more double bonds. B) They are found in cooking oil rather than a stick of butter. C) All of their hydrogen ions are occupied in double bonds. D) They can be formed from nuts and other plants. 78) Which of the following is NOT true of phospholipids? A) They areglycolipids originally isolated from the prostate gland. B) They are majorcomponents of the cell membrane. C) They have a polarhead and a nonpolar tail. D) They are amphipathic molecules. 79) Ketosis________. A) occurs when stored fats are rapidly degraded by the body B) stimulates an increased blood pH C) may lead to alkalosis D) occurs as the concentration of ketones in the urine decreases 80) Which of the following describes a trans-fat? A) Has carbon-carbon single bonds B) Has carbon-carbon double bonds with hydrogens on opposite sides of the bonds C) Has carbon-carbon double bonds with hydrogens on the same side of the bonds D) The fatty acids form a bent chain 81) Which of the following is false regarding steroids? Version 1 18 A) They have three 6-carbon rings joined to one 5-carbon ring. B) They contain a variety of functional groups. C) They are derived from palmitate. D) They differ in the position of the double covalent bonds between the carbon atoms in the rings. 82) Which of the following is NOT a derivative of cholesterol? A) Corticosteroids B) Vitamin D 3 C) Aldosterone D) Insulin 83) Phospholipid molecules will form aggregates called ________ when placed in water. A) surfactants B) ketone bodies C) prostaglandins D) micelles 84) What characteristic of phospholipids allows them to form the double layer seen in cell membranes? A) They are amphipathic. B) They are totally nonpolar. C) They are soluble in water. D) They are totally hydrophobic. 85) ________ is a structural protein found in tendons and ligaments. Version 1 19 A) Collagen B) Keratin C) Myosin D) Fibrin 86) Peptide bonds are formed by the process of ________. A) ketosis B) hydrolysis C) dehydration synthesis D) aromatization 87) The secondary structure of proteins is ________. A) the linear arrangement of amino acids in the molecule B) alpha helix coils and beta-pleated sheet folds of a protein strand C) due to the interaction between protein subunits D) stabilized when a protein is denatured 88) The primary structure of proteins is ________. A) the linear arrangement of amino acids in the molecule B) alpha helix coils and beta-pleated sheet folds of a protein strand C) due to the interaction between protein subunits D) stabilized when a protein is denatured 89) The subunit of protein is the ________. Version 1 20 A) fatty acid B) nucleic acid C) amino acid D) carboxylic acid 90) What holds a protein in its tertiary structure? A) Hydrogen bonds between nearby amino acids B) Weak chemical bonds between widely spaced amino acids C) Disulfide bonds between sulfur groups on cysteines D) Both weak chemicalbonds between widely spaced amino acids and disulfide bonds between sulfurgroups on cysteines are correct. 91) How many amino acids are present for a polypeptide chain to be called a protein? A) 3 B) 30 C) 50 D) 100 92) A protein that is combined with another type of molecule , such as a carbohydrate, becomes ________. A) conjugated B) denatured C) hydrolyzed D) complemented 93) Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the body? Version 1 21 A) Carriers for membrane transport B) Enzymes C) Compose genes D) Receptors for regulator molecules 94) Keratin and collagen are considered ________ proteins. A) functional B) structural C) fibrous D) Both structuraland fibrous are correct. 95) The nitrogenous base adenine is a ________. A) purine B) pyrimidine C) steroid D) prostaglandin 96) Which of the following is NOT a component of DNA? A) Phosphate B) Deoxyribose sugar C) Guanine D) Uracil 97) The “spiral staircase” structure of DNA is referred to as the ________. Version 1 22 A) tertiary structure B) spiral structure C) double helix D) twist of life 98) Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of RNA? A) dRNA B) tRNA C) rRNA D) mRNA 99) The base that is NOT found in RNA is ________. A) thymine B) guanine C) cytosine D) uracil 100) Which of the following is NOT a difference between DNA and RNA? A) They have different sugars. B) RNA is a single strand, while DNA is a double strand. C) DNA has thymine, while RNA has uracil. D) They both can leave the nucleus to perform their functions. 101) The backbone of a DNA molecule is a chain of ________. Version 1 23 A) alternating deoxyribose sugar and phosphate B) alternating phosphate and nitrogen C) alternating nitrogenous bases D) alternating deoxyribose and ribose sugars 102) Which of the following is NOT a function of a purine-containing nucleotide? A) Neurotransmitter B) Hormone C) Energy carrier D) Coenzymes Version 1 24 Answer Key Test name: Fox 2 1) TRUE 2) FALSE 3) FALSE 4) TRUE 5) TRUE 6) TRUE 7) TRUE 8) FALSE 9) FALSE 10) TRUE 11) TRUE 12) TRUE 13) TRUE 14) FALSE 15) TRUE 16) TRUE 17) FALSE 18) FALSE 19) TRUE 20) TRUE 21) TRUE 22) TRUE 23) FALSE 24) C 25) B 26) B Version 1 25 27) C 28) D 29) D 30) C 31) A 32) A 33) A 34) C 35) A 36) C 37) D 38) A 39) C 40) D 41) A 42) B 43) A 44) C 45) C 46) A 47) D 48) A 49) B 50) B 51) D 52) A 53) C 54) B 55) A 56) B Version 1 26 57) A 58) D 59) B 60) A 61) B 62) C 63) A 64) C 65) A 66) C 67) A 68) B 69) C 70) D 71) C 72) B 73) D 74) D 75) B 76) D 77) C 78) A 79) A 80) B 81) C 82) D 83) D 84) A 85) A 86) C Version 1 27 87) B 88) A 89) C 90) D 91) D 92) A 93) C 94) D 95) A 96) D 97) C 98) A 99) A 100) D 101) A 102) B Version 1 28