Question 1

Which organ system removes carbon dioxide from the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular 
B)  lymphatic 
C)  respiratory 
D)  digestive 
E)  endocrine 
A)  cardiovascular 
B)  lymphatic 
C)  respiratory 
D)  digestive 
E)  endocrine C

Question 2

The right pleural cavity contains the

Accepted Answer

A)  heart. 
B)  trachea. 
C)  left lung. 
D)  right lung. 
E)  left lung and right lung. 
A)  heart. 
B)  trachea. 
C)  left lung. 
D)  right lung. 
E)  left lung and right lung. D

Question 3

Homeostatic regulation usually involves a(n) ________ that detects a particular stimulus, and a(n) ________ that responds to the stimulus by communicating with a(n) ________ whose activity has an effect on the same stimulus.

Accepted Answer

receptor; control center (integrating center); effector

Question 4

The two major divisions of the ventral body cavity are the

Accepted Answer

A)  pelvic and thoracic. 
B)  cranial and sacral. 
C)  lateral and medial. 
D)  thoracic and abdominopelvic. 
E)  dorsal and ventral. 
A)  pelvic and thoracic. 
B)  cranial and sacral. 
C)  lateral and medial. 
D)  thoracic and abdominopelvic. 
E)  dorsal and ventral.

Question 5

A person lying face down is in the ________ position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person lying face down is in...

Question 6

The common name for the patella is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The common name for the patella is...

Question 7

A person facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing forward is in the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Name two organs found in the thoracic cavity.

Accepted Answer

lungs, heart, trache

Question 9

Which of the following is not considered an abdominopelvic region?

Accepted Answer

A)  right hypochondriac 
B)  right inguinal region 
C)  left lumbar 
D)  left hypochondriac 
E)  upper right 
A)  right hypochondriac 
B)  right inguinal region 
C)  left lumbar 
D)  left hypochondriac 
E)  upper right

Question 10

The branch of biological science that studies the external and internal structure of the body and the physical relationship among body parts is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The branch of biological science that studies...

Question 11

While standing in the anatomical position,

Accepted Answer

A)  front refers to anterior. 
B)  front refers to ventral. 
C)  back refers to posterior. 
D)  back refers to dorsal. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  front refers to anterior. 
B)  front refers to ventral. 
C)  back refers to posterior. 
D)  back refers to dorsal. 
E)  all of the above

Question 12

The serous membrane covering the stomach and most of the intestines is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  pericardium. 
B)  peritoneum. 
C)  pleura. 
D)  mediastinum. 
E)  abdomen. 
A)  pericardium. 
B)  peritoneum. 
C)  pleura. 
D)  mediastinum. 
E)  abdomen.

Question 13

The thoracic cavity contains the

Accepted Answer

A)  coelom. 
B)  pericardial cavity. 
C)  pelvic cavity. 
D)  pleural cavities. 
E)  the pericardial and pleural cavities. 
A)  coelom. 
B)  pericardial cavity. 
C)  pelvic cavity. 
D)  pleural cavities. 
E)  the pericardial and pleural cavities.

Question 14

The urinary bladder is found in the ________ quadrant and the ________ quadrant.

Accepted Answer

A)  right upper; right lower 
B)  left upper; left lower 
C)  right upper; right lower. 
D)  right upper; left lower. 
E)  right lower; left lower. 
A)  right upper; right lower 
B)  left upper; left lower 
C)  right upper; right lower. 
D)  right upper; left lower. 
E)  right lower; left lower.

Question 15

What is homeostatic regulation, and what is its physiological importance?

Accepted Answer

Homeostatic regulation refers to adjustm

Question 16

Visceral pericardium is located

Accepted Answer

A)  on the heart itself. 
B)  lining the pleural cavity. 
C)  on the small intestine itself. 
D)  on the lung itself. 
E)  lining the peritoneal cavity. 
A)  on the heart itself. 
B)  lining the pleural cavity. 
C)  on the small intestine itself. 
D)  on the lung itself. 
E)  lining the peritoneal cavity.

Question 17

Gas exchange is to the respiratory system as absorption of nutrients is to the ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphatic 
B)  urinary 
C)  digestive 
D)  cardiovascular 
E)  urinary and cardiovascular 
A)  lymphatic 
B)  urinary 
C)  digestive 
D)  cardiovascular 
E)  urinary and cardiovascular

Question 18

Identify a structure located within the mediastinum.

Accepted Answer

A)  pericardial sac 
B)  small intestine 
C)  lung 
D)  spleen 
E)  stomach 
A)  pericardial sac 
B)  small intestine 
C)  lung 
D)  spleen 
E)  stomach

Question 19

An example of a receptor in a negative feedback loop controlling body temperature would be

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature sensors on the skin that detect a stimulus. 
B)  sweat glands that increase secretion. 
C)  regulatory centers that send commands to an effector. 
D)  effectors that cause blood vessels to dilate. 
E)  sweat glands that act like effectors. 
A)  temperature sensors on the skin that detect a stimulus. 
B)  sweat glands that increase secretion. 
C)  regulatory centers that send commands to an effector. 
D)  effectors that cause blood vessels to dilate. 
E)  sweat glands that act like effectors.

Question 20

The common term for the carpal region is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The common term for the carpal region...

Exam 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Which organ system removes carbon dioxide from the bloodstream?

The right pleural cavity contains the

Homeostatic regulation usually involves a(n) ________ that detects a particular stimulus, and a(n) ________ that responds to the stimulus by communicating with a(n) ________ whose activity has an effect on the same stimulus.

The two major divisions of the ventral body cavity are the

A person lying face down is in the ________ position.

The common name for the patella is the ________.

A person facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing forward is in the

Name two organs found in the thoracic cavity.

Which of the following is not considered an abdominopelvic region?

The branch of biological science that studies the external and internal structure of the body and the physical relationship among body parts is called ________.

While standing in the anatomical position,

The serous membrane covering the stomach and most of the intestines is called the

The thoracic cavity contains the

The urinary bladder is found in the ________ quadrant and the ________ quadrant.

What is homeostatic regulation, and what is its physiological importance?

Visceral pericardium is located

Gas exchange is to the respiratory system as absorption of nutrients is to the ________ system.

Identify a structure located within the mediastinum.

An example of a receptor in a negative feedback loop controlling body temperature would be

The common term for the carpal region is the ________.

Chemical Level of Organization

Cellular Level of Organization

Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The Skeleton

Articulations

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood and Blood Vessels

The Heart and Cardiovascular Function

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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Homeostatic regulation usually involves a(n) that detects a particular stimulus, and a(n) that responds to the stimulus by communicating with a(n) whose activity has an effect on the same stimulus.

The urinary bladder is found in the quadrant and the quadrant.