Question 1

The reinforcement of a stimulus so that a climax is reached is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The reinforcement of a stimulus so that...

Question 2

The system responsible for the exchange of gases between the blood and atmospheric air is the ________ system.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Physiologists use chemistry to understand the workings of the body's organ systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The state of equilibrium, or fairly constant interval environment, in the body is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The state of equilibrium, or fairly constant...

Question 5

An inguinal hernia is in the region of the

Accepted Answer

A)  umbilicus. 
B)  groin. 
C)  calf. 
D)  thigh. 
E)  shoulder. 
A)  umbilicus. 
B)  groin. 
C)  calf. 
D)  thigh. 
E)  shoulder.

Question 6

The urinary system filters the blood, concentrates waste products, and removes waste products from the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The abdominopelvic quadrants are formed by passing one horizontal and one vertical line through the

Accepted Answer

A)  patellar region. 
B)  umbilicus. 
C)  antebrachial region. 
D)  gluteal region. 
E)  crural region. 
A)  patellar region. 
B)  umbilicus. 
C)  antebrachial region. 
D)  gluteal region. 
E)  crural region.

Question 8

The anatomic changes that result from disease are studied under

Accepted Answer

A)  pathologic anatomy. 
B)  systemic anatomy. 
C)  histology. 
D)  surgical anatomy. 
E)  developmental anatomy. 
A)  pathologic anatomy. 
B)  systemic anatomy. 
C)  histology. 
D)  surgical anatomy. 
E)  developmental anatomy.

Question 9

The body system that provides support and protection as well as being a site of blood cell production (hemopoiesis) is the ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal 
B)  muscular 
C)  cardiovascular 
D)  respiratory 
E)  lymphatic 
A)  skeletal 
B)  muscular 
C)  cardiovascular 
D)  respiratory 
E)  lymphatic

Question 10

The anatomic term for the calf is

Accepted Answer

A)  crural. 
B)  popliteal. 
C)  tarsal. 
D)  carpal. 
E)  sural. 
A)  crural. 
B)  popliteal. 
C)  tarsal. 
D)  carpal. 
E)  sural.

Question 11

If carbon dioxide levels rise in the body, negative feedback mechanisms will trigger

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in breathing so that carbon dioxide levels decline to the set point. 
B)  an increase in breathing so that carbon dioxide levels rise further above set point. 
C)  a decrease in breathing so that carbon dioxide levels rise to the set point. 
D)  a decrease in breathing so that carbon dioxide levels decline below set point. 
A)  an increase in breathing so that carbon dioxide levels decline to the set point. 
B)  an increase in breathing so that carbon dioxide levels rise further above set point. 
C)  a decrease in breathing so that carbon dioxide levels rise to the set point. 
D)  a decrease in breathing so that carbon dioxide levels decline below set point.

Question 12

The normal level at which a physiological variable is maintained is known as its

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus. 
B)  control center. 
C)  negative feedback. 
D)  set point. 
E)  effector. 
A)  stimulus. 
B)  control center. 
C)  negative feedback. 
D)  set point. 
E)  effector.

Question 13

The level of organization one step more complex than the organ level is the ________ level.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The level of organization one step more...

Question 14

The mediastinum is within the ventral cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The best term for referring to the rear or "tail end" is

Accepted Answer

A)  caudal. 
B)  cephalic. 
C)  inferior. 
D)  superior. 
E)  lateral. 
A)  caudal. 
B)  cephalic. 
C)  inferior. 
D)  superior. 
E)  lateral.

Question 16

Which describes the anatomic position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body is upright. 
B)  Palms are facing forward. 
C)  Thumbs point away from the body. 
D)  Feet are flat on the floor. 
E)  All of these apply. 
A)  Body is upright. 
B)  Palms are facing forward. 
C)  Thumbs point away from the body. 
D)  Feet are flat on the floor. 
E)  All of these apply.

Question 17

The large surface area of the inside of the small intestine means that this structure is

Accepted Answer

A)  well adapted for its physiological role in absorption. 
B)  derived from an embryological structure that served a different function. 
C)  anatomically complex but physiologically simple. 
D)  maladaptive in that it harbors bacteria. 
A)  well adapted for its physiological role in absorption. 
B)  derived from an embryological structure that served a different function. 
C)  anatomically complex but physiologically simple. 
D)  maladaptive in that it harbors bacteria.

Question 18

The central nervous system acts as the control center for the regulation of blood calcium and blood glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Lateral to the umbilical abdominopelvic region are the ________ regions.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypochondriac 
B)  iliac 
C)  hypogastric 
D)  epigastric 
E)  lumbar 
A)  hypochondriac 
B)  iliac 
C)  hypogastric 
D)  epigastric 
E)  lumbar

Question 20

In a homeostatic control mechanism, the receptor detects changes in the environment and relays that information to the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a homeostatic control mechanism, the receptor...

Exam 1: The Sciences of Anatomy and Physiology

The reinforcement of a stimulus so that a climax is reached is known as ________.

The system responsible for the exchange of gases between the blood and atmospheric air is the ________ system.

Physiologists use chemistry to understand the workings of the body's organ systems.

The state of equilibrium, or fairly constant interval environment, in the body is called ________.

An inguinal hernia is in the region of the

The urinary system filters the blood, concentrates waste products, and removes waste products from the body.

The abdominopelvic quadrants are formed by passing one horizontal and one vertical line through the

The anatomic changes that result from disease are studied under

The body system that provides support and protection as well as being a site of blood cell production (hemopoiesis) is the ________ system.

The anatomic term for the calf is

If carbon dioxide levels rise in the body, negative feedback mechanisms will trigger

The normal level at which a physiological variable is maintained is known as its

The level of organization one step more complex than the organ level is the ________ level.

The mediastinum is within the ventral cavity.

The best term for referring to the rear or "tail end" is

Which describes the anatomic position?

The large surface area of the inside of the small intestine means that this structure is

The central nervous system acts as the control center for the regulation of blood calcium and blood glucose.

Lateral to the umbilical abdominopelvic region are the ________ regions.

In a homeostatic control mechanism, the receptor detects changes in the environment and relays that information to the ________.

Atoms, Ions, and Molecules

Energy, Chemical Reactions, and Cellular Respiration

Biology of the Cell

Tissue Organization

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bone Structure and Function

Skeletal System: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton

Skeletal System: Articulations

Muscle Tissue

Muscular System: Axial and Appendicular Muscles

Nervous System: Nervous Tissue

Nervous System: Brain and Cranial Nerves

Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

Nervous System: Senses

Endocrine System

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: Heart

Cardiovascular System: Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System

Immune System and the Bodys Defense

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolytes

Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

Reproductive System

Development, Pregnancy, and Heredity

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