Question 1

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.

Question 2

Which of the following is the simplest level of organization?

Accepted Answer

A) cellular 
B) chemical 
C) organ 
D) system 
E) tissue 
A) cellular 
B) chemical 
C) organ 
D) system 
E) tissue

Question 3

All of these organ systems have exchange of materials as a main function.

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A) urinary and digestive 
B) respiratory and cardiovascular 
C) cardiovascular and endocrine 
D) digestive and respiratory 
E) lymphatic and bone 
A) urinary and digestive 
B) respiratory and cardiovascular 
C) cardiovascular and endocrine 
D) digestive and respiratory 
E) lymphatic and bone

Question 4

The wrist is ________ to the elbow.

Accepted Answer

A) proximal 
B) distal 
C) lateral 
D) medial 
E) deep 
A) proximal 
B) distal 
C) lateral 
D) medial 
E) deep

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of negative feedback?

Accepted Answer

A) An increase in normal body temperature triggers heat loss through enhanced blood flow to the skin and increased sweating. 
B) An increase in ambient room temperature triggers the thermostat to turn on the heater. 
C) A severe cut triggers accelerated blood clotting until the bleeding stops. 
D) Increased blood sugar stimulates the release of a hormone from the pancreas that stimulates the liver to release blood sugar. 
E) An increase in body temperature triggers a neural response that initiates physiological changes to increase body temperature. 
A) An increase in normal body temperature triggers heat loss through enhanced blood flow to the skin and increased sweating. 
B) An increase in ambient room temperature triggers the thermostat to turn on the heater. 
C) A severe cut triggers accelerated blood clotting until the bleeding stops. 
D) Increased blood sugar stimulates the release of a hormone from the pancreas that stimulates the liver to release blood sugar. 
E) An increase in body temperature triggers a neural response that initiates physiological changes to increase body temperature.

Question 6

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 7

-Which number identifies the cephalon?

Accepted Answer

A) 24 
B) 30 
C) 23 
D) 10 
E) 1 
A) 24 
B) 30 
C) 23 
D) 10 
E) 1

Question 8

The membrane covering the surface of the stomach is named the

Accepted Answer

A) parietal pleura. 
B) visceral pleura. 
C) pericardial sac. 
D) visceral peritoneum. 
E) serous membrane. 
A) parietal pleura. 
B) visceral pleura. 
C) pericardial sac. 
D) visceral peritoneum. 
E) serous membrane.

Question 9

Diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease would be covered in the specialty area of physiology called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

In the terminology of planes and sections,which example includes two terms with identical meanings?

Accepted Answer

A) frontal/coronal 
B) coronal/horizontal 
C) equatorial/coronal 
D) sagittal/midsagittal 
E) caudal/cranial 
A) frontal/coronal 
B) coronal/horizontal 
C) equatorial/coronal 
D) sagittal/midsagittal 
E) caudal/cranial

Question 11

-Which number identifies the acromial region?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 13 
C) 2 
D) 12 
E) 1 
A) 3 
B) 13 
C) 2 
D) 12 
E) 1

Question 12

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 13

Which component of a homeostatic regulation is characterized as having an activity that opposes or enhances the stimulus?

Accepted Answer

A) balance 
B) control center 
C) integration center 
D) positive feedback loop 
E) effector 
A) balance 
B) control center 
C) integration center 
D) positive feedback loop 
E) effector

Question 14

What is/are the primary function(s)of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

A) protection from environment 
B) internal transport of materials 
C) support,protection,and mineral storage 
D) delivery of air for gas exchange 
E) locomotion and heat production 
A) protection from environment 
B) internal transport of materials 
C) support,protection,and mineral storage 
D) delivery of air for gas exchange 
E) locomotion and heat production

Question 15

Lungs are to the respiratory system as the spleen is to the

Accepted Answer

A) lymphatic system. 
B) urinary system. 
C) digestive system. 
D) cardiovascular system. 
E) muscular system. 
A) lymphatic system. 
B) urinary system. 
C) digestive system. 
D) cardiovascular system. 
E) muscular system.

Question 16

How is the MRI imaging technique different from a CT imaging technique?

Accepted Answer

A) One is used for transverse images whereas the other can be used for any orientation of the image. 
B) One procedure is cheap and the other is very expensive. 
C) One requires the injection of radioactive dyes and the other does not. 
D) One uses X-ray technology and the other does not. 
E) One is used on superficial problems and the other is used to see inside of the body. 
A) One is used for transverse images whereas the other can be used for any orientation of the image. 
B) One procedure is cheap and the other is very expensive. 
C) One requires the injection of radioactive dyes and the other does not. 
D) One uses X-ray technology and the other does not. 
E) One is used on superficial problems and the other is used to see inside of the body.

Question 17

________ are terms used when comparing body areas on appendages.

Accepted Answer

A) Lateral and medial 
B) Proximal and distal 
C) Superior and inferior 
D) Supine and prone 
E) Superficial and deep 
A) Lateral and medial 
B) Proximal and distal 
C) Superior and inferior 
D) Supine and prone 
E) Superficial and deep

Question 18

The main function of a serous membrane is to

Accepted Answer

A) reduce friction. 
B) protect organs. 
C) allow blood to pass. 
D) hold organs together. 
E) fill empty spaces. 
A) reduce friction. 
B) protect organs. 
C) allow blood to pass. 
D) hold organs together. 
E) fill empty spaces.

Question 19

Choose the directional term to make the following sentence correct.The knee is ________ to the foot.

Accepted Answer

A) lateral 
B) medial 
C) superficial 
D) distal 
E) proximal 
A) lateral 
B) medial 
C) superficial 
D) distal 
E) proximal

Question 20

Which of the following is an accurate description of the cellular level of organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Cells consist of two or more different tissues working together to perform specific functions. 
B) Cells are considered to be the largest living units in the body. 
C) Cells are comprised of different molecules that interact to form larger structures,each type of which has a specific function. 
D) Cells combine to form molecules with complex shapes,which determine their function(s). 
E) Cardiac muscle is an example of the cellular level of organization. 
A) Cells consist of two or more different tissues working together to perform specific functions. 
B) Cells are considered to be the largest living units in the body. 
C) Cells are comprised of different molecules that interact to form larger structures,each type of which has a specific function. 
D) Cells combine to form molecules with complex shapes,which determine their function(s). 
E) Cardiac muscle is an example of the cellular level of organization.

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

Which of the following is the simplest level of organization?

All of these organ systems have exchange of materials as a main function.

The wrist is ________ to the elbow.

Which of the following is an example of negative feedback?

The study of cells and cellular structures is called

-Which number identifies the cephalon?

The membrane covering the surface of the stomach is named the

Diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease would be covered in the specialty area of physiology called

In the terminology of planes and sections,which example includes two terms with identical meanings?

-Which number identifies the acromial region?

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

Which component of a homeostatic regulation is characterized as having an activity that opposes or enhances the stimulus?

What is/are the primary function(s)of the skeletal system?

Lungs are to the respiratory system as the spleen is to the

How is the MRI imaging technique different from a CT imaging technique?

________ are terms used when comparing body areas on appendages.

The main function of a serous membrane is to

Choose the directional term to make the following sentence correct.The knee is ________ to the foot.

Which of the following is an accurate description of the cellular level of organization?

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

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

Which of the following is the simplest level of organization?

All of these organ systems have exchange of materials as a main function.

The wrist is ________ to the elbow.

Which of the following is an example of negative feedback?

The study of cells and cellular structures is called

-Which number identifies the cephalon?

The membrane covering the surface of the stomach is named the

Diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease would be covered in the specialty area of physiology called

In the terminology of planes and sections,which example includes two terms with identical meanings?

-Which number identifies the acromial region?

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

Which component of a homeostatic regulation is characterized as having an activity that opposes or enhances the stimulus?

What is/are the primary function(s)of the skeletal system?

Lungs are to the respiratory system as the spleen is to the

How is the MRI imaging technique different from a CT imaging technique?

________ are terms used when comparing body areas on appendages.

The main function of a serous membrane is to

Choose the directional term to make the following sentence correct.The knee is ________ to the foot.

Which of the following is an accurate description of the cellular level of organization?

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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