Question 1

What is a good strategy for class or laboratory preparation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only read after you have attended class or laboratory. 
B)  Read and prepare notes before attending your class or laboratory. 
C)  Avoid reading before class as you may get confused. 
D)  Focus on reading your materials on the weekends when you have hours to spend. 
A)  Only read after you have attended class or laboratory. 
B)  Read and prepare notes before attending your class or laboratory. 
C)  Avoid reading before class as you may get confused. 
D)  Focus on reading your materials on the weekends when you have hours to spend.

Question 2

What are the two subcavities of the dorsal body cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal and pelvic cavities 
B)  pleural and pericardial cavities 
C)  cranial and vertebral (spinal) cavities 
D)  thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities 
A)  abdominal and pelvic cavities 
B)  pleural and pericardial cavities 
C)  cranial and vertebral (spinal) cavities 
D)  thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities

Question 3

Explain how gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy differ.

Accepted Answer

The field of gross anatomy examines stru

Question 4

Explain where the pericardial cavity is situated in relation to the pericardial membranes.

Accepted Answer

The pericardial cavity is situ

Question 5

What is a gradient?

Accepted Answer

A)  equilibrium or balance between two unconnected areas 
B)  equal amounts of something exist in areas that are connected 
C)  maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment 
D)  more of something exists in one area than another and the two areas are connected 
A)  equilibrium or balance between two unconnected areas 
B)  equal amounts of something exist in areas that are connected 
C)  maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment 
D)  more of something exists in one area than another and the two areas are connected

Question 6

Discuss the role of effector in both the negative and positive feedback loops.

Accepted Answer

In a negative feedback loop, the effecto

Question 7

Which region of the abdominopelvic cavity lies between the right and left lumbar regions?

Accepted Answer

A)  epigastric region 
B)  umbilical region 
C)  right lumbar region 
D)  hypogastric region 
A)  epigastric region 
B)  umbilical region 
C)  right lumbar region 
D)  hypogastric region

Question 8

A female patient presents at the emergency room with pain in the right lower quadrant. Which organs might be involved?

Accepted Answer

The appendix, the right ovary,

Question 9

Which directional term indicates the front side of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior (ventral) 
B)  posterior (dorsal) 
C)  superior (cranial) 
D)  medial 
A)  anterior (ventral) 
B)  posterior (dorsal) 
C)  superior (cranial) 
D)  medial

Question 10

A person who is standing facing forward with hands at the sides, palms facing forward, is in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  anatomical position. 
B)  supine position. 
C)  frontal position. 
D)  sagittal position. 
A)  anatomical position. 
B)  supine position. 
C)  frontal position. 
D)  sagittal position.

Question 11

Which regions of the abdominopelvic cavity are situated medially?

Accepted Answer

A)  right and left lumbar regions and the umbilical region 
B)  right and left hypochondriac regions, and the epigastric region 
C)  epigastric, umbilical, hypogastric regions 
D)  right hypochondriac, right lumbar, and right iliac (inguinal) regions 
A)  right and left lumbar regions and the umbilical region 
B)  right and left hypochondriac regions, and the epigastric region 
C)  epigastric, umbilical, hypogastric regions 
D)  right hypochondriac, right lumbar, and right iliac (inguinal) regions

Question 12

In anatomical position, the palms are on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral surface. 
B)  posterior (dorsal) surface. 
C)  anterior (ventral) surface. 
D)  superior (cranial) surface. 
A)  lateral surface. 
B)  posterior (dorsal) surface. 
C)  anterior (ventral) surface. 
D)  superior (cranial) surface.

Question 13

List the four core principles that relate to homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

The four core principles that

Question 14

A cell or organ that responds to the directions of the control center in a negative feedback loop is termed a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus. 
B)  regulator. 
C)  receptor. 
D)  effector. 
A)  stimulus. 
B)  regulator. 
C)  receptor. 
D)  effector.

Question 15

According to the principle of complementarity of structure and function, structure and function are related only at the cellular level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is the most complex structural level of organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  organ level 
B)  cellular level 
C)  chemical level 
D)  tissue level 
A)  organ level 
B)  cellular level 
C)  chemical level 
D)  tissue level

Question 17

Discuss why anatomical position is used.

Accepted Answer

Anatomical position provides accurate co

Question 18

A plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  sagittal plane. 
B)  frontal (coronal) plane. 
C)  transverse (horizontal) plane. 
D)  midsagittal (median) plane. 
A)  sagittal plane. 
B)  frontal (coronal) plane. 
C)  transverse (horizontal) plane. 
D)  midsagittal (median) plane.

Question 19

Match the following with the correct body cavity or subdivision.
  
-Identify the thoracic cavity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following with the correct body...

Question 20

List the four quadrants and nine regions of the abdominopelvic cavity.

Accepted Answer

The four quadrants are the right upper q

Exam 1: Introduction to Anatomy Physiology

What is a good strategy for class or laboratory preparation?

What are the two subcavities of the dorsal body cavity?

Explain how gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy differ.

Explain where the pericardial cavity is situated in relation to the pericardial membranes.

What is a gradient?

Discuss the role of effector in both the negative and positive feedback loops.

Which region of the abdominopelvic cavity lies between the right and left lumbar regions?

A female patient presents at the emergency room with pain in the right lower quadrant. Which organs might be involved?

Which directional term indicates the front side of the body?

A person who is standing facing forward with hands at the sides, palms facing forward, is in the:

Which regions of the abdominopelvic cavity are situated medially?

In anatomical position, the palms are on the:

List the four core principles that relate to homeostasis.

A cell or organ that responds to the directions of the control center in a negative feedback loop is termed a(n):

According to the principle of complementarity of structure and function, structure and function are related only at the cellular level.

Which of the following is the most complex structural level of organization?

Discuss why anatomical position is used.

A plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts is known as a:

Match the following with the correct body cavity or subdivision. -Identify the thoracic cavity.

List the four quadrants and nine regions of the abdominopelvic cavity.

The Chemistry of Life

The Cell

Histology

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Tissue

The Skeletal System

Articulations

The Muscular System

Muscle Tissue Physiology

Introduction to the Nervous System Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System Homeostasis

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System I: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System Ii: Blood Vessels

Blood

The Lymphatic System Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism Nutrition

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte Acid-Base Homeostasis

The Reproductive System

Development Heredity

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