Question 1

A directional term that means the same as posterior is:

Accepted Answer

A)  ventral. 
B)  sagittal. 
C)  anterior. 
D)  dorsal. 
A)  ventral. 
B)  sagittal. 
C)  anterior. 
D)  dorsal.

Question 2

What is a major function of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  digest food and absorb nutrients into the blood 
B)  deliver oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide from the body 
C)  return excess tissue fluid to the cardiovascular system 
D)  produce vitamin D and retain water 
A)  digest food and absorb nutrients into the blood 
B)  deliver oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide from the body 
C)  return excess tissue fluid to the cardiovascular system 
D)  produce vitamin D and retain water

Question 3

The innermost serous membrane attached to the heart muscle is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  visceral pleura. 
B)  visceral pericardium. 
C)  parietal pericardium. 
D)  visceral peritoneum. 
A)  visceral pleura. 
B)  visceral pericardium. 
C)  parietal pericardium. 
D)  visceral peritoneum.

Question 4

In laboratory, you will study the overall structure and shape of the femur bone without the aid of a microscope. This is a study known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  microscopic anatomy. 
B)  systemic anatomy. 
C)  regional anatomy. 
D)  gross anatomy. 
A)  microscopic anatomy. 
B)  systemic anatomy. 
C)  regional anatomy. 
D)  gross anatomy.

Question 5

The transverse (horizontal plane or cross section) plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the following with the correct regional anatomical term.
  
-Identify the cephalic region.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The thymus is a component of both the endocrine and lymphatic systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which organ system includes blood vessels and the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphatic system 
B)  endocrine system 
C)  respiratory system 
D)  cardiovascular system 
A)  lymphatic system 
B)  endocrine system 
C)  respiratory system 
D)  cardiovascular system

Question 9

You should wait to read the textbook until you have heard the material presented in lecture or laboratory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Blood pressure in arteries is higher than the blood pressure in capillaries. Blood flows from arteries to capillaries due to the presence of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  negative feedback loop. 
B)  positive feedback loop. 
C)  homeostatic imbalance. 
D)  gradient. 
A)  negative feedback loop. 
B)  positive feedback loop. 
C)  homeostatic imbalance. 
D)  gradient.

Question 11

The simplest level of organization in the human body is the cellular level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The popliteal region is posterior (dorsal) to the patellar region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Select the appropriate directional term to complete this sentence: The elbow is ________ to the wrist.

Accepted Answer

A)  superficial 
B)  proximal 
C)  inferior (caudal) 
D)  distal 
A)  superficial 
B)  proximal 
C)  inferior (caudal) 
D)  distal

Question 14

The hand is also known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  plantar region. 
B)  acromial region. 
C)  pedal region. 
D)  manual region. 
A)  plantar region. 
B)  acromial region. 
C)  pedal region. 
D)  manual region.

Question 15

When you go outside on a hot summer day, your body temperature heats up above the normal range. Receptors in your brain detect the change in body temperature. The brain activates nerve cells that send messages to sweat glands, causing the body temperature to fall as the sweat evaporates from the skin. What part of this feedback loop is the stimulus?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased body temperature 
B)  brain 
C)  sweat glands 
D)  nerve cells 
A)  increased body temperature 
B)  brain 
C)  sweat glands 
D)  nerve cells

Question 16

The shoulder is also known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  digital region. 
B)  brachial region. 
C)  antebrachial region. 
D)  acromial region. 
A)  digital region. 
B)  brachial region. 
C)  antebrachial region. 
D)  acromial region.

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct sequence, from simplest to most complex, in the levels of structural organization of the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical level, tissue level, cellular level, organ system level, organ level, organismal level 
B)  cellular level, tissue level, chemical level, organ level, organ system level, organismal level 
C)  cellular level, chemical level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level, organismal level 
D)  chemical level, cellular level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level, organismal level 
A)  chemical level, tissue level, cellular level, organ system level, organ level, organismal level 
B)  cellular level, tissue level, chemical level, organ level, organ system level, organismal level 
C)  cellular level, chemical level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level, organismal level 
D)  chemical level, cellular level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level, organismal level

Question 18

Jesse felt comfortable using the microscope after listening to directions from his lab professor. His learning style preference must be:

Accepted Answer

A)  visual/nonverbal learner. 
B)  auditory/verbal learner. 
C)  visual/verbal learner. 
D)  tactile/kinesthetic learner. 
A)  visual/nonverbal learner. 
B)  auditory/verbal learner. 
C)  visual/verbal learner. 
D)  tactile/kinesthetic learner.

Question 19

What part of a feedback loop causes physiological responses to return the variable to the normal homeostatic range?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus 
B)  effector 
C)  control center 
D)  receptor (sensor) 
A)  stimulus 
B)  effector 
C)  control center 
D)  receptor (sensor)

Question 20

Match the following with the correct regional anatomical term.
  
-Identify the vertebral region.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 1: Introduction to Anatomy Physiology

A directional term that means the same as posterior is:

What is a major function of the respiratory system?

The innermost serous membrane attached to the heart muscle is called the:

In laboratory, you will study the overall structure and shape of the femur bone without the aid of a microscope. This is a study known as:

The transverse (horizontal plane or cross section) plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.

Match the following with the correct regional anatomical term. -Identify the cephalic region.

The thymus is a component of both the endocrine and lymphatic systems.

Which organ system includes blood vessels and the heart?

You should wait to read the textbook until you have heard the material presented in lecture or laboratory.

Blood pressure in arteries is higher than the blood pressure in capillaries. Blood flows from arteries to capillaries due to the presence of a:

The simplest level of organization in the human body is the cellular level.

The popliteal region is posterior (dorsal) to the patellar region.

Select the appropriate directional term to complete this sentence: The elbow is ________ to the wrist.

The hand is also known as the:

The shoulder is also known as the:

Which of the following is the correct sequence, from simplest to most complex, in the levels of structural organization of the human body?

Jesse felt comfortable using the microscope after listening to directions from his lab professor. His learning style preference must be:

What part of a feedback loop causes physiological responses to return the variable to the normal homeostatic range?

Match the following with the correct regional anatomical term. -Identify the vertebral region.

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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