Question 1

A person who is lying on his or her stomach is said to be in the

Accepted Answer

A) supine position. 
B) prone position. 
C) transverse position. 
D) frontal position. 
E) sagittal position. 
A) supine position. 
B) prone position. 
C) transverse position. 
D) frontal position. 
E) sagittal position.

Question 2

Which structure(s)is/are a component of the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

A) pituitary gland 
B) ligaments 
C) urethra 
D) arteries 
E) liver 
A) pituitary gland 
B) ligaments 
C) urethra 
D) arteries 
E) liver

Question 3

One difference between a gross anatomist and a histologist would be

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A) the use of a microscope. 
B) the need to use sophisticated diagnostic imaging methods. 
C) one studies physiology and the other studies anatomy. 
D) which organ systems one studies. 
E) which diseases are seen. 
A) the use of a microscope. 
B) the need to use sophisticated diagnostic imaging methods. 
C) one studies physiology and the other studies anatomy. 
D) which organ systems one studies. 
E) which diseases are seen.

Question 4

-Which of the following structures is located superior to the nasus?

Accepted Answer

A) 35 
B) 4 
C) 32 
D) 5 
E) 30 
A) 35 
B) 4 
C) 32 
D) 5 
E) 30

Question 5

The pituitary and thyroid glands are components of the

Accepted Answer

A) endocrine system. 
B) cardiovascular system. 
C) respiratory system. 
D) lymphoid system. 
E) digestive system. 
A) endocrine system. 
B) cardiovascular system. 
C) respiratory system. 
D) lymphoid system. 
E) digestive system.

Question 6

The heart,blood,and blood vessels combine to form which of the following?

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A) a group of cells 
B) an organ system 
C) the smallest level of organization 
D) an organ 
E) an individual living entity 
A) a group of cells 
B) an organ system 
C) the smallest level of organization 
D) an organ 
E) an individual living entity

Question 7

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 8

The term ________ refers to the wrist.

Accepted Answer

A) pes 
B) tarsus 
C) manus 
D) palmar 
E) carpus 
A) pes 
B) tarsus 
C) manus 
D) palmar 
E) carpus

Question 9

Describe the regional term "antecubitis."

Accepted Answer

A) back of knee 
B) midline of back 
C) eye 
D) front of elbow 
E) forearm 
A) back of knee 
B) midline of back 
C) eye 
D) front of elbow 
E) forearm

Question 10

The membrane covering the surface of the lung is referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A) visceral pericardium. 
B) parietal peritoneum. 
C) visceral pleura. 
D) serous membrane. 
E) mediastinum. 
A) visceral pericardium. 
B) parietal peritoneum. 
C) visceral pleura. 
D) serous membrane. 
E) mediastinum.

Question 11

The thymus is associated with which organ system?

Accepted Answer

A) nervous 
B) respiratory 
C) digestive 
D) urinary 
E) endocrine 
A) nervous 
B) respiratory 
C) digestive 
D) urinary 
E) endocrine

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

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 14

-What is/are the function(s)of the organ system labeled #3?

Accepted Answer

A) help control body temperature 
B) provides support; produces heat 
C) provides support; protects tissues; stores minerals 
D) directs immediate responses to stimuli 
E) defends against infection and disease 
A) help control body temperature 
B) provides support; produces heat 
C) provides support; protects tissues; stores minerals 
D) directs immediate responses to stimuli 
E) defends against infection and disease

Question 15

-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 16

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 17

A person lying face up in the anatomical position is said to be in the ________ position.

Accepted Answer

A) coronal 
B) supine 
C) prone 
D) sagittal 
E) lateral 
A) coronal 
B) supine 
C) prone 
D) sagittal 
E) lateral

Question 18

Covering,protection,and control of body temperature are functions of which organ system of the human body?

Accepted Answer

A) integumentary 
B) muscular 
C) skeletal 
D) nervous 
E) endocrine 
A) integumentary 
B) muscular 
C) skeletal 
D) nervous 
E) endocrine

Question 19

The heart is surrounded by the ________ membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) pericardial 
B) peritoneal 
C) visceral 
D) serous 
E) pleural 
A) pericardial 
B) peritoneal 
C) visceral 
D) serous 
E) pleural

Question 20

Mary,who is six months pregnant,goes to her obstetrician for a test to check the development of her fetus.She uses a device that employs sound waves to produce an image of the fetus.This technique is known as

Accepted Answer

A) an X-ray. 
B) a CT scan. 
C) an MRI. 
D) an ultrasound. 
E) radiography. 
A) an X-ray. 
B) a CT scan. 
C) an MRI. 
D) an ultrasound. 
E) radiography.

A person who is lying on his or her stomach is said to be in the

Which structure(s)is/are a component of the digestive system?

One difference between a gross anatomist and a histologist would be

-Which of the following structures is located superior to the nasus?

The pituitary and thyroid glands are components of the

The heart,blood,and blood vessels combine to form which of the following?

The sternum is ________ to the heart.

The term ________ refers to the wrist.

Describe the regional term "antecubitis."

The membrane covering the surface of the lung is referred to as the

The thymus is associated with which organ system?

The peritoneal cavity contains the

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

-What is/are the function(s)of the organ system labeled #3?

-Which number identifies the olecranal region of the body?

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

A person lying face up in the anatomical position is said to be in the ________ position.

Covering,protection,and control of body temperature are functions of which organ system of the human body?

The heart is surrounded by the ________ membrane.

Mary,who is six months pregnant,goes to her obstetrician for a test to check the development of her fetus.She uses a device that employs sound waves to produce an image of the fetus.This technique is known as

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

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Exam 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

A person who is lying on his or her stomach is said to be in the

Which structure(s)is/are a component of the digestive system?

One difference between a gross anatomist and a histologist would be

-Which of the following structures is located superior to the nasus?

The pituitary and thyroid glands are components of the

The heart,blood,and blood vessels combine to form which of the following?

The sternum is ________ to the heart.

The term ________ refers to the wrist.

Describe the regional term "antecubitis."

The membrane covering the surface of the lung is referred to as the

The thymus is associated with which organ system?

The peritoneal cavity contains the

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

-What is/are the function(s)of the organ system labeled #3?

-Which number identifies the olecranal region of the body?

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

A person lying face up in the anatomical position is said to be in the ________ position.

Covering,protection,and control of body temperature are functions of which organ system of the human body?

The heart is surrounded by the ________ membrane.

Mary,who is six months pregnant,goes to her obstetrician for a test to check the development of her fetus.She uses a device that employs sound waves to produce an image of the fetus.This technique is known as

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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