Question 1

Gross anatomy refers to the study of

Accepted Answer

A)  cells. 
B)  structures formed by cells. 
C)  structures not visible to the unaided eye. 
D)  structures visible to the unaided eye. 
E)  nasal secretions. 
A)  cells. 
B)  structures formed by cells. 
C)  structures not visible to the unaided eye. 
D)  structures visible to the unaided eye. 
E)  nasal secretions.

Question 2

Anatomy is the study of

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A)  stars. 
B)  function. 
C)  sharp tools. 
D)  structure and form. 
E)  word histories. 
A)  stars. 
B)  function. 
C)  sharp tools. 
D)  structure and form. 
E)  word histories.

Question 3

The various chemical reactions that organisms carry out are collectively called

Accepted Answer

A)  reproduction. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  metabolism. 
D)  responsiveness. 
E)  development. 
A)  reproduction. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  metabolism. 
D)  responsiveness. 
E)  development.

Question 4

The urinary bladder is found in which abdominopelvic region?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypogastric 
B)  Right lumbar 
C)  Hypochondriac 
D)  Left iliac 
E)  Left lumbar 
A)  Hypogastric 
B)  Right lumbar 
C)  Hypochondriac 
D)  Left iliac 
E)  Left lumbar

Question 5

The moist, two-layered serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  peritoneum. 
B)  thoracic diaphragm. 
C)  synovium. 
D)  pleura. 
E)  pericardium. 
A)  peritoneum. 
B)  thoracic diaphragm. 
C)  synovium. 
D)  pleura. 
E)  pericardium.

Question 6

The term "hallux" refers to the

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A)  little finger. 
B)  thumb. 
C)  great toe. 
D)  lateral-most toe. 
E)  middle digit. 
A)  little finger. 
B)  thumb. 
C)  great toe. 
D)  lateral-most toe. 
E)  middle digit.

Question 7

Which is a physiological description rather than an anatomical one?

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A)  The muscles of the intestinal wall contract slowly and involuntarily. 
B)  The walls of blood capillaries are composed of a thin epithelium. 
C)  The muscles of the thigh are composed of skeletal muscle tissue. 
D)  There are fenestrations (openings) in the epithelial cells of capillary walls. 
E)  The esophageal wall includes a middle layer of dense irregular connective tissue. 
A)  The muscles of the intestinal wall contract slowly and involuntarily. 
B)  The walls of blood capillaries are composed of a thin epithelium. 
C)  The muscles of the thigh are composed of skeletal muscle tissue. 
D)  There are fenestrations (openings) in the epithelial cells of capillary walls. 
E)  The esophageal wall includes a middle layer of dense irregular connective tissue.

Question 8

The smallest structural unit that exhibits the characteristics of living things is

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A)  an organ. 
B)  an individual. 
C)  tissue. 
D)  a cell. 
E)  a system. 
A)  an organ. 
B)  an individual. 
C)  tissue. 
D)  a cell. 
E)  a system.

Question 9

The scientific discipline that studies the functions of body structures is

Accepted Answer

A)  anatomy. 
B)  physiology. 
C)  astronomy. 
D)  anthropology. 
E)  archaeology. 
A)  anatomy. 
B)  physiology. 
C)  astronomy. 
D)  anthropology. 
E)  archaeology.

Question 10

With a specimen in the anatomic position, you can best see the mediastinum with a(n) ________ view.

Accepted Answer

A)  midsagittal 
B)  superior 
C)  inferior 
D)  frontal 
E)  posterior 
A)  midsagittal 
B)  superior 
C)  inferior 
D)  frontal 
E)  posterior

Question 11

-These figures show a frontal view of the abdominopelvic cavities. Which number indicates the left iliac region?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 12

The head, neck, and trunk make up the ________ region of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  appendicular 
B)  axial 
C)  cephalic 
D)  caudal 
E)  thoracic 
A)  appendicular 
B)  axial 
C)  cephalic 
D)  caudal 
E)  thoracic

Question 13

The mediastinum is a serous cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Specialized subunits of cells that are made of macromolecules are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Specialized subunits of cells that are made...

Question 15

With the subject in the anatomic position, one can best see the dorsum of the manus from a(n) ________ view.

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral 
B)  superior 
C)  inferior 
D)  posterior 
E)  anterior 
A)  lateral 
B)  superior 
C)  inferior 
D)  posterior 
E)  anterior

Question 16

A professional fighter hit in the mental region might have damage to the

Accepted Answer

A)  jaw. 
B)  ear. 
C)  nose. 
D)  knee. 
E)  shoulder. 
A)  jaw. 
B)  ear. 
C)  nose. 
D)  knee. 
E)  shoulder.

Question 17

Which serous membrane covers the surface of an organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  The parietal layer 
B)  The visceral layer 
C)  The muscle layer 
D)  The dorsal layer 
E)  The ventral layer 
A)  The parietal layer 
B)  The visceral layer 
C)  The muscle layer 
D)  The dorsal layer 
E)  The ventral layer

Question 18

What is the anatomic term for the foot?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pubic 
B)  Patellar 
C)  Ped 
D)  Popliteal 
E)  Acromial 
A)  Pubic 
B)  Patellar 
C)  Ped 
D)  Popliteal 
E)  Acromial

Question 19

The group of metabolic reactions in which smaller molecules are combined to form larger ones is ________.

Accepted Answer

anabolism

Question 20

What is the anatomic term for the hip region?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sternal 
B)  Coxal 
C)  Dorsal 
D)  Crural 
E)  Sural 
A)  Sternal 
B)  Coxal 
C)  Dorsal 
D)  Crural 
E)  Sural

Exam 1: The Sciences of Anatomy and Physiology

Gross anatomy refers to the study of

Anatomy is the study of

The various chemical reactions that organisms carry out are collectively called

The urinary bladder is found in which abdominopelvic region?

The moist, two-layered serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity is called the

The term "hallux" refers to the

Which is a physiological description rather than an anatomical one?

The smallest structural unit that exhibits the characteristics of living things is

The scientific discipline that studies the functions of body structures is

With a specimen in the anatomic position, you can best see the mediastinum with a(n) ________ view.

-These figures show a frontal view of the abdominopelvic cavities. Which number indicates the left iliac region?

The head, neck, and trunk make up the ________ region of the body.

The mediastinum is a serous cavity.

Specialized subunits of cells that are made of macromolecules are called ________.

With the subject in the anatomic position, one can best see the dorsum of the manus from a(n) ________ view.

A professional fighter hit in the mental region might have damage to the

Which serous membrane covers the surface of an organ?

What is the anatomic term for the foot?

The group of metabolic reactions in which smaller molecules are combined to form larger ones is ________.

What is the anatomic term for the hip region?

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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