Human Biology
Spring 2006
Quiz 3- 20 points
Name:
Part I. Multiple choice. Write your answer next to the question number. 6 points
__3__ 1. _________ tissues have closely linked cells and one free surface.
1. Nerve
2. Muscle
3. Epithelial
4. Connective
__4__ 2. Most _____________ tissue has collagen and elastin fibers.
<use answers from 1. above>
__1__ 3. ____________ tissue detects and integrates information about changes and controls
responses to changes.
<use answers from 1. above>
__4__ 4. _____________ are shock pads and flex points.
1. Vertebrae
2. Lumbar bones
3. Cervical bones
4. Intervertebral disks
__1__ 5. Mineralization of bone tissue requires __________.
1. calcium ions
2. tendons
3. actin
4. cartilage
__3__ 6. ___________ is one of the proteins in muscle tissue that is involved in contraction.
<use answers from 5. above>
Part II. For each of the following, circle the bone(s) and draw a line out to the name of the bone. 4
points (1/2 point each), 4 points total.
1. The humerus
2. The scapula
3. The ulna/radius pair
See Figure 5.8, page 96
4. The sternum
5. The frontal bone of the cranium
6. The clavicle
7. The carpals and metacarpals.
8. The phalanges
Part III. Answer the following with a few words or a short phrase.
1. The body moves because of which two organ systems?
2 points.
Primarily Muscle and Skeletal, but with out the Nervous system, they couldn't move, so I'll accept any
two of those three systems.
2. Where is blood formed?
1 point
Blood is formed in the bone marrow, and that is why it is considered a specialized connective tissue.
Part IV. Fill out the following table for the three types of muscle tissue.
Name of the Muscle tissue type
4 points.
Characteristic of this tissue
Smooth Muscle
found in arteries, intestines and other internal systems
Cardiac
Heart
Skeletal Muscle
Connected to bone with tendons
Part V. The following diagram refers to a general negative feedback control loop. Write the
appropriate name or action in the numbered boxes.
3 points.