Question 1

Anterior is to ________ as posterior is to dorsal.

Accepted Answer

A)  cranial 
B)  ventral 
C)  caudal 
D)  inferior 
E)  medial 
A)  cranial 
B)  ventral 
C)  caudal 
D)  inferior 
E)  medial

Question 2

Biopsy samples from organs are sent to your lab for staining and then viewing in a microscope. Your area of expertise would be

Accepted Answer

A)  regional physiology. 
B)  gross anatomy. 
C)  regional anatomy. 
D)  systemic anatomy. 
E)  histology. 
A)  regional physiology. 
B)  gross anatomy. 
C)  regional anatomy. 
D)  systemic anatomy. 
E)  histology.

Question 3

The forearm is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  acromial. 
B)  olecranon. 
C)  antebrachium. 
D)  lumbus. 
E)  brachium. 
A)  acromial. 
B)  olecranon. 
C)  antebrachium. 
D)  lumbus. 
E)  brachium.

Question 4

The study of cells and cellular structures is called

Accepted Answer

A)  gross anatomy. 
B)  cytology. 
C)  histology. 
D)  organology. 
E)  microbiology. 
A)  gross anatomy. 
B)  cytology. 
C)  histology. 
D)  organology. 
E)  microbiology.

Question 5

The two lines, one vertical and one horizontal, that divide the abdominopelvic area into quadrants cross at the

Accepted Answer

A)  umbilicus/navel. 
B)  urinary bladder. 
C)  junction of the small and large intestines. 
D)  diaphragm. 
E)  sternum. 
A)  umbilicus/navel. 
B)  urinary bladder. 
C)  junction of the small and large intestines. 
D)  diaphragm. 
E)  sternum.

Question 6

The heart, lungs, and small intestine are in body cavities located on the ________ side of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsal 
B)  proximal 
C)  sagittal 
D)  ventral 
E)  superficial 
A)  dorsal 
B)  proximal 
C)  sagittal 
D)  ventral 
E)  superficial

Question 7

How are the endocrine organ system and nervous organ system alike?

Accepted Answer

A)  They both send nerve impulses. 
B)  Each of the systems regulates different activities. 
C)  Together, they both regulate most of the activities of the body. 
D)  They both have many disorders associated with them. 
E)  One system is more involved with young life, whereas the other becomes more important later in life. 
A)  They both send nerve impulses. 
B)  Each of the systems regulates different activities. 
C)  Together, they both regulate most of the activities of the body. 
D)  They both have many disorders associated with them. 
E)  One system is more involved with young life, whereas the other becomes more important later in life.

Question 8

Regarding components of negative feedback in thermoregulation, what is the corresponding term for the skeletal muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  effector 
B)  control center 
C)  receptor 
D)  integrator 
E)  stimulus 
A)  effector 
B)  control center 
C)  receptor 
D)  integrator 
E)  stimulus

Question 9

It is a warm day and you feel a little chilled. On checking your temperature, you find that your body temperature is 1.5 degrees below normal. Suggest some possible reasons for this situation.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why your body

Question 10

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Figure 1-4 Abdominopelvic Quadrants
Use Figure 1-4 to answer the following questions:
-The appendix is typically located in which region(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  1 
D)  3 
E)  1 & 3 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  1 
D)  3 
E)  1 & 3

Question 11

The tendency for physiological systems to stabilize internal conditions with respect to the external environment is called

Accepted Answer

A)  integration. 
B)  internal regulation. 
C)  responsiveness. 
D)  homeostasis. 
E)  external regulation. 
A)  integration. 
B)  internal regulation. 
C)  responsiveness. 
D)  homeostasis. 
E)  external regulation.

Question 12

The peritoneal cavity contains the

Accepted Answer

A)  heart. 
B)  small intestine. 
C)  lungs. 
D)  diaphragm. 
E)  thymus. 
A)  heart. 
B)  small intestine. 
C)  lungs. 
D)  diaphragm. 
E)  thymus.

Question 13

Which of the following anatomical landmarks corresponds to the groin?

Accepted Answer

A)  inguinal 
B)  cephalon 
C)  gluteus 
D)  lumbus 
E)  thoracis 
A)  inguinal 
B)  cephalon 
C)  gluteus 
D)  lumbus 
E)  thoracis

Question 14

Figure 1-3 Anatomical Landmarks
Use Figure 1-3 to answer the following questions:
-Which number identifies the olecranal region of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  12 
E)  13 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  12 
E)  13

Question 15

The branch of biological science that deals with how the kidney functions is called

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine physiology. 
B)  histology. 
C)  adrenal anatomy. 
D)  cytology. 
E)  renal physiology. 
A)  endocrine physiology. 
B)  histology. 
C)  adrenal anatomy. 
D)  cytology. 
E)  renal physiology.

Question 16

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Figure 1-5 Abdominopelvic Regions
Use Figure 1-5 to answer the following questions:
-Which of the following is the left inguinal region?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  6 
C)  9 
D)  4 
E)  8 
A)  3 
B)  6 
C)  9 
D)  4 
E)  8

Question 17

The sternum is ________ to the heart.

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral 
B)  proximal 
C)  dorsal 
D)  ventral 
E)  medial 
A)  lateral 
B)  proximal 
C)  dorsal 
D)  ventral 
E)  medial

Question 18

Using anatomical terms of direction, supply the word that would make the sentence correct. The stomach is ________ to the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A)  ventral 
B)  dorsal 
C)  superior 
D)  inferior 
E)  deep 
A)  ventral 
B)  dorsal 
C)  superior 
D)  inferior 
E)  deep

Question 19

A collection of cells that work together designates a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical. 
B)  organ. 
C)  tissue. 
D)  organ system. 
E)  molecule. 
A)  chemical. 
B)  organ. 
C)  tissue. 
D)  organ system. 
E)  molecule.

Question 20

Think about the definitions of anatomy and of physiology. The relationship between these two fields is best described by the following statement:

Accepted Answer

A)  Anatomy is the study of function. 
B)  All structures are derived from an ancestral structure. 
C)  Physiology becomes more complex over time. 
D)  Structure follows function. 
E)  Organs that have similar function also have similar structure. 
A)  Anatomy is the study of function. 
B)  All structures are derived from an ancestral structure. 
C)  Physiology becomes more complex over time. 
D)  Structure follows function. 
E)  Organs that have similar function also have similar structure.

Anterior is to ________ as posterior is to dorsal.

Biopsy samples from organs are sent to your lab for staining and then viewing in a microscope. Your area of expertise would be

The forearm is called the

The study of cells and cellular structures is called

The two lines, one vertical and one horizontal, that divide the abdominopelvic area into quadrants cross at the

The heart, lungs, and small intestine are in body cavities located on the ________ side of the body.

How are the endocrine organ system and nervous organ system alike?

Regarding components of negative feedback in thermoregulation, what is the corresponding term for the skeletal muscles?

It is a warm day and you feel a little chilled. On checking your temperature, you find that your body temperature is 1.5 degrees below normal. Suggest some possible reasons for this situation.

Photo Credit: Custom Medical Stock Photo, Inc. Figure 1-4 Abdominopelvic Quadrants Use Figure 1-4 to answer the following questions: -The appendix is typically located in which region(s)?

The tendency for physiological systems to stabilize internal conditions with respect to the external environment is called

The peritoneal cavity contains the

Which of the following anatomical landmarks corresponds to the groin?

Figure 1-3 Anatomical Landmarks Use Figure 1-3 to answer the following questions: -Which number identifies the olecranal region of the body?

The branch of biological science that deals with how the kidney functions is called

Photo Credit: Custom Medical Stock Photo, Inc. Figure 1-5 Abdominopelvic Regions Use Figure 1-5 to answer the following questions: -Which of the following is the left inguinal region?

The sternum is ________ to the heart.

Using anatomical terms of direction, supply the word that would make the sentence correct. The stomach is ________ to the lungs.

A collection of cells that work together designates a(n)

Think about the definitions of anatomy and of physiology. The relationship between these two fields is best described by the following statement:

The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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Exam 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Anterior is to ________ as posterior is to dorsal.

Biopsy samples from organs are sent to your lab for staining and then viewing in a microscope. Your area of expertise would be

The forearm is called the

The study of cells and cellular structures is called

The two lines, one vertical and one horizontal, that divide the abdominopelvic area into quadrants cross at the

The heart, lungs, and small intestine are in body cavities located on the ________ side of the body.

How are the endocrine organ system and nervous organ system alike?

Regarding components of negative feedback in thermoregulation, what is the corresponding term for the skeletal muscles?

It is a warm day and you feel a little chilled. On checking your temperature, you find that your body temperature is 1.5 degrees below normal. Suggest some possible reasons for this situation.

Photo Credit: Custom Medical Stock Photo, Inc. Figure 1-4 Abdominopelvic Quadrants Use Figure 1-4 to answer the following questions: -The appendix is typically located in which region(s)?

The tendency for physiological systems to stabilize internal conditions with respect to the external environment is called

The peritoneal cavity contains the

Which of the following anatomical landmarks corresponds to the groin?

Figure 1-3 Anatomical Landmarks Use Figure 1-3 to answer the following questions: -Which number identifies the olecranal region of the body?

The branch of biological science that deals with how the kidney functions is called

Photo Credit: Custom Medical Stock Photo, Inc. Figure 1-5 Abdominopelvic Regions Use Figure 1-5 to answer the following questions: -Which of the following is the left inguinal region?

The sternum is ________ to the heart.

Using anatomical terms of direction, supply the word that would make the sentence correct. The stomach is ________ to the lungs.

A collection of cells that work together designates a(n)

Think about the definitions of anatomy and of physiology. The relationship between these two fields is best described by the following statement:

The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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