Question 1

From smallest to largest,the levels of organization of the body are:

Accepted Answer

A)  organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle. 
B)  chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism. 
C)  organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical. 
D)  chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism. 
A)  organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle. 
B)  chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism. 
C)  organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical. 
D)  chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism. D

Question 2

Describe anatomical position.Give examples of structures that are ipsilateral and contralateral to each other.

Accepted Answer

The anatomical position is a standardized way of describing the orientation of the human body. In this position, the body is standing upright, facing forward, with the arms at the sides and the palms facing forward. The feet are also parallel to each other and flat on the ground. This position is used as a reference point for describing the location of different structures in the body.

Examples of structures that are ipsilateral to each other are the right arm and the right leg. This means that they are on the same side of the body. In contrast, examples of structures that are contralateral to each other are the right arm and the left leg. This means that they are on opposite sides of the body. These terms are important for accurately describing the location of different structures in the body.

Question 3

An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  tissue. 
B)  organism. 
C)  system. 
D)  organ. 
A)  tissue. 
B)  organism. 
C)  system. 
D)  organ. A

Question 4

The plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts is the _____ plane.

Accepted Answer

A)  sagittal 
B)  frontal 
C)  transverse 
D)  superficial 
A)  sagittal 
B)  frontal 
C)  transverse 
D)  superficial

Question 5

Of the 11 major body systems,which is the least involved in maintaining homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Circulatory 
B)  Endocrine 
C)  Lymphatic 
D)  Reproductive 
A)  Circulatory 
B)  Endocrine 
C)  Lymphatic 
D)  Reproductive

Question 6

Humans have similar right and left sides of the body,at least superficially.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  anatomical position. 
B)  anterior symmetry. 
C)  ipsilateral position. 
D)  bilateral symmetry. 
A)  anatomical position. 
B)  anterior symmetry. 
C)  ipsilateral position. 
D)  bilateral symmetry.

Question 7

The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the:

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys. 
B)  gallbladder. 
C)  right lung. 
D)  urinary bladder. 
A)  kidneys. 
B)  gallbladder. 
C)  right lung. 
D)  urinary bladder.

Question 8

The dorsal body cavity contains the:

Accepted Answer

A)  brain and spinal cord. 
B)  heart and lungs. 
C)  reproductive organs. 
D)  digestive organs. 
A)  brain and spinal cord. 
B)  heart and lungs. 
C)  reproductive organs. 
D)  digestive organs.

Question 9

Match each level of organization with its description.
-Level at which the tissues work together to perform a specific function

Accepted Answer

A) Chemical 
B) Organelle 
C) Cellular 
D) Tissue 
E) Organ
F)System
G)Organism 
A) Chemical 
B) Organelle 
C) Cellular 
D) Tissue 
E) Organ
F)System
G)Organism

Question 10

The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:

Accepted Answer

A)  molecules. 
B)  cells. 
C)  organelles. 
D)  atoms. 
A)  molecules. 
B)  cells. 
C)  organelles. 
D)  atoms.

Question 11

Match each organ to its corresponding system.
-large and small intestines

Accepted Answer

A) Respiratory 
B) Digestive 
C) Urinary 
D) Reproductive 
E) Endocrine
F)Cardiovascular
G)Integumentary
H)Muscular
I)Skeletal
J)Nervous 
A) Respiratory 
B) Digestive 
C) Urinary 
D) Reproductive 
E) Endocrine
F)Cardiovascular
G)Integumentary
H)Muscular
I)Skeletal
J)Nervous

Question 12

"Apple-shaped" or "pear-shaped" usually describes subtypes of what major body type?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mesomorph 
B)  Ectomorph 
C)  Endomorph 
D)  Polymorph 
A)  Mesomorph 
B)  Ectomorph 
C)  Endomorph 
D)  Polymorph

Question 13

Which of the following describes anatomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure 
B)  Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods 
C)  Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli 
D)  Examining the physiology of life 
A)  Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure 
B)  Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods 
C)  Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli 
D)  Examining the physiology of life

Question 14

Which of the following does not describe anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Head pointing forward 
B)  Body standing erect 
C)  Arms extended from the shoulders, palms up 
D)  All of the above describe the body in the anatomical position. 
A)  Head pointing forward 
B)  Body standing erect 
C)  Arms extended from the shoulders, palms up 
D)  All of the above describe the body in the anatomical position.

Question 15

Match each set of functions with its corresponding system or systems.
-nervous system

Accepted Answer

A) Reproduction and development 
B) Processing, regulation, maintenance 
C) Outer protection 
D) Support and movement 
E) Communication, control, integration
F)Tr 
A) Reproduction and development 
B) Processing, regulation, maintenance 
C) Outer protection 
D) Support and movement 
E) Communication, control, integration
F)Tr

Question 16

The study of the aging process is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  neonatology. 
B)  gerontology. 
C)  dermatology. 
D)  podiatry. 
A)  neonatology. 
B)  gerontology. 
C)  dermatology. 
D)  podiatry.

Question 17

Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation.
-altered DNA that causes abnormal proteins to be made that do not perform their intended function

Accepted Answer

A) Prion 
B) Tumor 
C) Fungi 
D) Gene mutation 
E) Bacteria
F)Virus
G)Protozoa 
A) Prion 
B) Tumor 
C) Fungi 
D) Gene mutation 
E) Bacteria
F)Virus
G)Protozoa

Question 18

The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:

Accepted Answer

A)  testes. 
B)  ovaries. 
C)  ureter. 
D)  penis. 
A)  testes. 
B)  ovaries. 
C)  ureter. 
D)  penis.

Question 19

Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation.
-an intracellular parasite that consists of an RNA or DNA core surrounded by a protein coat

Accepted Answer

A) Prion 
B) Tumor 
C) Fungi 
D) Gene mutation 
E) Bacteria
F)Virus
G)Protozoa 
A) Prion 
B) Tumor 
C) Fungi 
D) Gene mutation 
E) Bacteria
F)Virus
G)Protozoa

Question 20

The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the:

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  heart. 
D)  reproductive organs. 
A)  stomach. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  heart. 
D)  reproductive organs.

Exam 1: B: Organization of the Body

From smallest to largest,the levels of organization of the body are:

Describe anatomical position.Give examples of structures that are ipsilateral and contralateral to each other.

An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is called a(n):

The plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts is the _____ plane.

Of the 11 major body systems,which is the least involved in maintaining homeostasis?

Humans have similar right and left sides of the body,at least superficially.This is an example of:

The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the:

The dorsal body cavity contains the:

Match each level of organization with its description. -Level at which the tissues work together to perform a specific function

The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:

Match each organ to its corresponding system. -large and small intestines

"Apple-shaped" or "pear-shaped" usually describes subtypes of what major body type?

Which of the following describes anatomy?

Which of the following does not describe anatomical position?

Match each set of functions with its corresponding system or systems. -nervous system

The study of the aging process is called:

Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation. -altered DNA that causes abnormal proteins to be made that do not perform their intended function

The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:

Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation. -an intracellular parasite that consists of an RNA or DNA core surrounded by a protein coat

The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the:

A: Organization of the Body

A: The Chemical Basis of Life

B: The Chemical Basis of Life

A: Anatomy of Cells

B: Anatomy of Cells

Physiology of Cells

Cell Growth and Reproduction

Tissues

A: Skin and Its Appendages

B: Skin and Its Appendages

A: Skeletal Tissues

B: Skeletal Tissues

Skeletal System

A: Articulations

B: Articulations

A: Anatomy of the Muscular System

B: Anatomy of the Muscular System

A: Physiology of the Muscular System

B: Physiology of the Muscular System

A: Nervous System Cells

B: Nervous System Cells

A: Central Nervous System

B: Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

A: Sense Organs

B: Sense Organs

Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Blood

Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System

A: Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

B: Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System

A: Immune System

B: Immune System

Stress

Anatomy of the Respiratory System

A: Physiology of the Respiratory System

B: Physiology of the Respiratory System

A: Anatomy of the Digestive System

B: Anatomy of the Digestive System

A: Physiology of the Digestive System

B: Physiology of the Digestive System

A: Nutrition and Metabolism

B: Nutrition and Metabolism

A: Urinary System

B: Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Male Reproductive System

A: Female Reproductive System

B: Female Reproductive System

A: Growth and Development

B: Growth and Development

A: Genetics and Heredity

B: Genetics and Heredity

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