Academic Honesty Agreement By clicking “Begin” to take this exam, you are certifying the responses to these multiple choice questions are a result of your own knowledge, work, and efforts. You agree to not consult your notes, the internet, or each other as you take the exam.  Either using your notes, going online for help, or talking to each other during the test will result in a grade of zero for the exam and you may be reported to the Harper Student Conduct Officer. Be sure to have scratch paper and a scientific calculator available before beginning the exam. Before you click on START to begin the exam open the following periodic table link as a tab in your web browser: Periodic Table Link You have 90 minutes to answer 35 multiple choice questions.  Only one question will be shown at a time so skipping questions and going back might be a time expense that you cannot afford. Mark down the questions that you are struggling with as you go, but try to answer everything just in case you run out of time. Do not leave any questions unanswered. The timer starts when you click on “Begin” so use your time wisely. If you do not finish by the end of the 90 minutes, the test will autosubmit on your behalf. Get comfortable. Get your supplies together. Get your head in the game. Good luck!

A tsunami wiping out a portion of a population size would be a __________________ factor.

Which portion of the ocean would have the LEAST biodiversity?

Out of the vertebrate categories below, which would be considered the most “ancient” (evolutionary speaking)?

Elephants show what kind of survivorship curve?

Which body response to an acute inflammation is an example of a systemic response?

A patient who has been awaiting several days for the results of a bone marrow biopsy. He is experiencing stress as a result of uncertainty and the possibility that abnormal cell growth may be detected. A physical examination and blood work due to the stress will likely yield which result?

A myocardial infarction is death of myocardial cells. The most common cause is atherosclerotic plaques that disrupt blood flow to the myocardium resulting in cellular injury. What best describes the disruption of cell function?

After exposure to poison ivy, a child has hives on his trunk and extremities. In an effort to decrease his immune response the practitioner places him on which medication?

A patient is suffering from anxiety. She states “my heart races, I feel super sweaty and can’t catch my breath”. It is getting severe and interfering with her daily activities of living. Her PCP has prescribed counseling and a beta-1 adrenergic blocker. How would the beta-1 adrenergic blocker help her anxiety?