Question 1

Name the structural levels of the body, and describe each level.

Accepted Answer

The chemical level consists of atoms and the molecules that are formed from atoms. The cellular level consists of cells, the smallest structural and functional units of the body. The tissue level consists of groups of cells that work to provide an emergent function or functions. The organ level consists of organs, constructed of different types of tissue, which can provide different specific functions. The systems level consists of many organs that are interlinked in general functions. The organism is made up of all of the systems that work to provide homeostasis.

Question 2

The term otic refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  eye 
B)  leg 
C)  shoulder 
D)  ear 
E)  elbow 
A)  eye 
B)  leg 
C)  shoulder 
D)  ear 
E)  elbow D

Question 3

List and briefly describe the six basic life processes.

Accepted Answer

The six basic life processes include metabolism, which is the sum of all chemical processes in the body. Responsiveness is the body's ability to detect and respond to internal and external stimuli. Movement includes motion of an individual cell to the entire body. Growth means an increase in body size or an increase in the number of cells. Differentiation is the process as dividing cells become more specialized. Reproduction refers to formation of new cells for growth and repair or production of a new individual.

Question 4

When the examiner uses a stethoscope to amplify the sound of breathing into the lungs, this is called ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  inspection. 
B)  percussion. 
C)  auscultation. 
D)  palpation. 
E)  ultrasonography. 
A)  inspection. 
B)  percussion. 
C)  auscultation. 
D)  palpation. 
E)  ultrasonography.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT retroperitoneal?

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas 
B)  adrenal gland 
C)  stomach 
D)  duodenum of small intestine 
E)  kidney 
A)  pancreas 
B)  adrenal gland 
C)  stomach 
D)  duodenum of small intestine 
E)  kidney

Question 6

Where on the diagram is the femoral area?

Accepted Answer

A)  D 
B)  E 
C)  F 
D)  J 
E)  K 
A)  D 
B)  E 
C)  F 
D)  J 
E)  K

Question 7

Describe the anatomical position.

Accepted Answer

In the anatomical position the subject s

Question 8

Which plane is oblique?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 9

Which term describes the serous membrane lining the cavity that houses the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal pericardium 
B)  parietal peritoneum 
C)  dura mater 
D)  parietal pleura 
E)  parietal mediastinum 
A)  parietal pericardium 
B)  parietal peritoneum 
C)  dura mater 
D)  parietal pleura 
E)  parietal mediastinum

Question 10

Which of the following terms best describes the location of the stomach relative to the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

A)  deep 
B)  serous 
C)  distal 
D)  transverse 
E)  anterior 
A)  deep 
B)  serous 
C)  distal 
D)  transverse 
E)  anterior

Question 11

When an examiner feels the body surfaces with hands, for example to detect enlarged or tender organs, this is called ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  inspection. 
B)  percussion. 
C)  auscultation. 
D)  palpation. 
E)  ultrasonography. 
A)  inspection. 
B)  percussion. 
C)  auscultation. 
D)  palpation. 
E)  ultrasonography.

Question 12

The thoracic region is ___ to the inguinal region.

Accepted Answer

A)  superior 
B)  deep 
C)  distal 
D)  ipsilateral 
E)  supine 
A)  superior 
B)  deep 
C)  distal 
D)  ipsilateral 
E)  supine

Question 13

The organs in the human body ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  function entirely independently from one another 
B)  are made of a single tissue type 
C)  are the smallest living units in the human body 
D)  include examples such as the bones, the skin, the heart and the lungs 
E)  can only contribute to the function of a single organ system, such as the gonads contributing to the function of the reproductive system 
A)  function entirely independently from one another 
B)  are made of a single tissue type 
C)  are the smallest living units in the human body 
D)  include examples such as the bones, the skin, the heart and the lungs 
E)  can only contribute to the function of a single organ system, such as the gonads contributing to the function of the reproductive system

Question 14

This component of a feedback system receives output from the control center.

Accepted Answer

A)  effector 
B)  stimulus 
C)  receptor 
D)  central Nervous System 
E)  afferent 
A)  effector 
B)  stimulus 
C)  receptor 
D)  central Nervous System 
E)  afferent

Question 15

This plane divides the body into unequal left and right sides.

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal 
B)  midsagittal 
C)  transverse 
D)  oblique 
E)  parasagittal 
A)  frontal 
B)  midsagittal 
C)  transverse 
D)  oblique 
E)  parasagittal

Question 16

This directional term is the opposite of deep.

Accepted Answer

A)  superficial 
B)  superior 
C)  inferior 
D)  distal 
E)  proximal 
A)  superficial 
B)  superior 
C)  inferior 
D)  distal 
E)  proximal

Question 17

In which cavity is the spleen located?

Accepted Answer

A)  cranial cavity 
B)  mediastinal cavity 
C)  pleural cavity 
D)  pelvic cavity 
E)  abdominal cavity 
A)  cranial cavity 
B)  mediastinal cavity 
C)  pleural cavity 
D)  pelvic cavity 
E)  abdominal cavity

Question 18

The term sural refers to the ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  skin 
B)  ear 
C)  forehead 
D)  shoulder 
E)  calf 
A)  skin 
B)  ear 
C)  forehead 
D)  shoulder 
E)  calf

Question 19

The gallbladder is ___ to the sternum.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The term brachial refers to the ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  chin 
B)  fingers 
C)  arm 
D)  forearm 
E)  top of the head 
A)  chin 
B)  fingers 
C)  arm 
D)  forearm 
E)  top of the head

Exam 1: An Introduction to the Human Body

Name the structural levels of the body, and describe each level.

The term otic refers to the:

List and briefly describe the six basic life processes.

When the examiner uses a stethoscope to amplify the sound of breathing into the lungs, this is called ___.

Which of the following is NOT retroperitoneal?

Where on the diagram is the femoral area?

Describe the anatomical position.

Which plane is oblique?

Which term describes the serous membrane lining the cavity that houses the liver?

Which of the following terms best describes the location of the stomach relative to the pancreas?

When an examiner feels the body surfaces with hands, for example to detect enlarged or tender organs, this is called ___.

The thoracic region is ___ to the inguinal region.

The organs in the human body ___.

This component of a feedback system receives output from the control center.

This plane divides the body into unequal left and right sides.

This directional term is the opposite of deep.

In which cavity is the spleen located?

The term sural refers to the ___.

The gallbladder is ___ to the sternum.

The term brachial refers to the ___.

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Introduction to the Skeletal System

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Introduction to the Nervous System

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: the Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems and Development

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