The brain is an example of what level of organization (highest level of organiza

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The brain is an example of what level of organization (highest level of organization)? a. atom b. cell c. molecule d organ e. organ system f. tissue Determine whether the following statements are mechanistic or teleological in nature. i. "Glucose is transported from blood into cells by transporters in response to insulin." ii. " Glucose is transported from blood into cells because cells require glucose to meet their energy needs." a. mechanistic, mechanistic b. mechanistic, teleological c. teleological, mechanistic d. teleological, teleological Which of the following are questions a physiologist would be interested in answering (as opposed to a researcher in another field)? Choose any that apply. a. How dose the body adapt to extreme elevations? b Does speciation occur more quickly in tropical than temperate climates? c. Why does pollen cause allergies? d. Under what conditions are certain genes expressed in the body? e. How can we engineer a more drought-resistant strain of corn? f. How can we improve DNA sequencing techniques to provide faster sequencing of DNA? g. How does the structure of the protein, kinesin, influence its function? h. How does exercise decrease the risk of developing cardiovascular disease? The graph to the right, shows the average weight (kg. for male and female students in a physiology lab) What is the dependent variable? a. sex b. weight What is the independent variable? a. sex b weight It a bar graph the mom appropriate way to present these data? a Yes b. No, a line graph would be better. c. No, a pic chart would be better. d. No, a scatter plot would be better.

Explanation / Answer

1. The brain is an example of organ system level of organisation. Hence option (c) is correct.

2. The statement ist is mechanistic in nature, whereas statement 2nd is teleological in nature.

Hence option (b) is correct.

3. The physiologist would be interested in answering the following questions:

(a),(c),(d),(g) and ( h).

4. Weight is a dependent variable.

5. Sex is independent variable.

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