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Poetry and Human Biology study set below.
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1
In poetry, a 'caesura' is a pause in a line. In the human body, which organ is most associated with the rhythm of breathing?
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A
Liver
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B
Lungs
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C
Kidneys
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D
Spleen
2
The term 'meter' in poetry refers to the rhythmic structure. Which part of the body is responsible for pumping blood at a steady, rhythmic rate?
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A
Heart
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B
Stomach
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C
Brain
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D
Pancreas
3
A 'sonnet' traditionally has 14 lines. How many permanent teeth does a typical healthy adult human have in a full set?
4
Poets often use 'alliteration' to repeat sounds. Which human sensory organ is primarily used to perceive these sound waves?
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A
Eye
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B
Tongue
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C
Ear
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D
Nose
5
'Stanza' is a group of lines in a poem. Which part of the human skeletal system is made up of a group of bones protecting the lungs?
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A
Pelvis
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B
Ribcage
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C
Skull
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D
Femur
6
Poetry often expresses emotion. Which gland in the human body is primarily associated with the production of tears during an emotional response?
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A
Lacrimal gland
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B
Thyroid gland
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C
Adrenal gland
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D
Salivary gland
7
'Visual poetry' relies on the sense of sight. Which part of the eye focuses light onto the retina to allow us to read poetry?
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A
Iris
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B
Lens
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C
Pupil
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D
Sclera
8
The 'foot' is a basic unit of poetic meter. How many main bones make up the human foot?
9
'Oral poetry' is recited aloud. Which muscle in the human body is the primary tool for articulating speech and taste?
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A
Masseter
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B
Tongue
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C
Diaphragm
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D
Biceps
10
A 'couplet' consists of two lines. How many kidneys does a healthy human body typically have?
11
'Rhyme' involves matching sounds. Which part of the human brain processes language and auditory information?
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A
Cerebellum
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B
Temporal lobe
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C
Brain stem
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D
Occipital lobe
12
Many poems describe the skin as a 'canvas.' What is the largest organ of the human body?
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A
Liver
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B
Skin
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C
Large intestine
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D
Lungs
13
'Free verse' poetry lacks a strict structure. Which part of the human body provides structure and protects the spinal cord?
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A
Vertebral column
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B
Clavicle
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C
Patella
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D
Humerus
14
A 'trochee' is a poetic foot. Which substance, secreted by the body, acts as the primary energy source for muscles?
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A
Glucose
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B
Calcium
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C
Iron
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D
Potassium
15
Poets often write about 'the heart.' What type of muscle is the human heart specifically composed of?
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A
Skeletal muscle
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B
Cardiac muscle
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C
Smooth muscle
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D
Striated muscle
16
'Haiku' poetry is short and precise. Which human organ is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood?
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A
Liver
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B
Bladder
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C
Kidney
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D
Stomach
17
Poetry can be performed with 'gestures.' Which fingers on the human hand are controlled by the median nerve?
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A
Thumb, index, middle
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B
Pinky and ring
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C
Only the thumb
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D
None of the above
18
A poem's 'tone' can be described as serious. Which system in the human body regulates our mood and emotional tone via hormones?
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A
Endocrine system
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B
Digestive system
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C
Integumentary system
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D
Excretory system
