Question 1

Anatomy is to ________ as physiology is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) function; form 
B) form; structure 
C) structure; function 
D) structure; form 
E) growth; form 
A) function; form 
B) form; structure 
C) structure; function 
D) structure; form 
E) growth; form

Question 2

The right pleural cavity contains:

Accepted Answer

A) heart 
B) trachea 
C) left lung 
D) right lung 
E) both lungs 
A) heart 
B) trachea 
C) left lung 
D) right lung 
E) both lungs

Question 3

________ regulation results from the activities of the nervous or endocrine system. (Be sure to capitalize the first letter of your answer).

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ regulation results from the activities of...

Question 4

The branch of biological science that deals with the study of how living organisms perform their vital functions is called ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

Which organ system includes the spleen and the tonsils?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

When homeostatic mechanisms fail,an individual will experience the symptoms of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When homeostatic mechanisms fail,an individual will experience...

Question 8

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

Question 9

Which of the following terms refers to the foot?

Accepted Answer

A) cervical 
B) brachial 
C) antebrachial 
D) femoral 
E) pedal 
A) cervical 
B) brachial 
C) antebrachial 
D) femoral 
E) pedal

Question 10

A midsagittal section of the body would pass through the

Accepted Answer

A) kidney. 
B) lung. 
C) heart. 
D) spleen. 
E) leg. 
A) kidney. 
B) lung. 
C) heart. 
D) spleen. 
E) leg.

Question 11

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 ce

Question 12

Which of the following organs is located between the peritoneum and the body wall?

Accepted Answer

A) stomach 
B) kidney 
C) urinary bladder 
D) large intestine 
E) spleen 
A) stomach 
B) kidney 
C) urinary bladder 
D) large intestine 
E) spleen

Question 13

The study of the general form and superficial markings of an organism is called ________ anatomy.

Accepted Answer

A) gross 
B) surface 
C) systemic 
D) regional 
E) surgical 
A) gross 
B) surface 
C) systemic 
D) regional 
E) surgical

Question 14

When body temperature rises,a center in the brain initiates physiological changes to decrease the body temperature.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) negative feedback. 
B) positive feedback. 
C) nonhomeostatic regulation. 
D) diagnostic regulation. 
E) fever. 
A) negative feedback. 
B) positive feedback. 
C) nonhomeostatic regulation. 
D) diagnostic regulation. 
E) fever.

Question 15

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

A) releases chemical messengers called hormones 
B) produces a more rapid response than the nervous system 
C) produces effects that last for days or longer 
D) produces an effect that involves several organs or tissues at the same time 
E) important homeostatic system 
A) releases chemical messengers called hormones 
B) produces a more rapid response than the nervous system 
C) produces effects that last for days or longer 
D) produces an effect that involves several organs or tissues at the same time 
E) important homeostatic system

Question 16

This type of feedback exaggerates the effects of variations from normal.

Accepted Answer

A) negative 
B) positive 
C) neutral 
D) depressing 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) negative 
B) positive 
C) neutral 
D) depressing 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 17

A person lying face down is in the ________ position.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

An anatomical term that means the same as ventral:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The integrating center for the negative feedback loop that regulates body temperature is the

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus. 
B) skin. 
C) temperature sensor. 
D) positive feedback center. 
E) thermostat. 
A) hypothalamus. 
B) skin. 
C) temperature sensor. 
D) positive feedback center. 
E) thermostat.

Question 20

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.

Exam 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy is to ________ as physiology is to ________.

The right pleural cavity contains:

________ regulation results from the activities of the nervous or endocrine system. (Be sure to capitalize the first letter of your answer).

The branch of biological science that deals with the study of how living organisms perform their vital functions is called ________.

The two major divisions of the ventral body cavity are the

Which organ system includes the spleen and the tonsils?

When homeostatic mechanisms fail,an individual will experience the symptoms of ________.

Which organ system removes carbon dioxide from the bloodstream?

Which of the following terms refers to the foot?

A midsagittal section of the body would pass through 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.

Which of the following organs is located between the peritoneum and the body wall?

The study of the general form and superficial markings of an organism is called ________ anatomy.

When body temperature rises,a center in the brain initiates physiological changes to decrease the body temperature.This is an example of

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of the endocrine system?

This type of feedback exaggerates the effects of variations from normal.

A person lying face down is in the ________ position.

An anatomical term that means the same as ventral:

The integrating center for the negative feedback loop that regulates body temperature is the

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

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Neural Integration I: Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

Neural Integration Ii: the Autonomic Nervous System and

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

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

Filters

Anatomy is to as physiology is to .

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.