Question 1

________ occurs when the activities of organs are regulated locally.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self- regulation 
B)  Automatic regulation 
C)  Intuitive regulation 
D)  Extrinsic regulation 
E)  Amplification 
A)  Self- regulation 
B)  Automatic regulation 
C)  Intuitive regulation 
D)  Extrinsic regulation 
E)  Amplification

Question 2

The quadrants of the abdominopelvic region include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) right upper quadrant (RUQ). 
B) right lower quadrant (RLQ). 
C) left upper quadrant (LUQ). 
D) left lower quadrant (LLQ). 
E) pelvic quadrant. 
A) right upper quadrant (RUQ). 
B) right lower quadrant (RLQ). 
C) left upper quadrant (LUQ). 
D) left lower quadrant (LLQ). 
E) pelvic quadrant.

Question 3

A person lying face down is in the ________ position.

Accepted Answer

A) anatomical 
B) prone 
C) supine 
D) ventral 
E) prostrate 
A) anatomical 
B) prone 
C) supine 
D) ventral 
E) prostrate

Question 4

The central principle of physiology is

Accepted Answer

A) nutrition. 
B) reflexes. 
C) homeostasis. 
D) stimulation. 
E) temperature regulation. 
A) nutrition. 
B) reflexes. 
C) homeostasis. 
D) stimulation. 
E) temperature regulation.

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

The thoracic cavity contains the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

In general,the nervous system does each of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) help to maintain homeostasis. 
B) respond rapidly to change. 
C) direct long-term responses to change. 
D) direct very specific responses. 
E) interpret sensory information. 
A) help to maintain homeostasis. 
B) respond rapidly to change. 
C) direct long-term responses to change. 
D) direct very specific responses. 
E) interpret sensory information.

Question 9

A person who is standing facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing forward is in the ________ position.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following organs is not contained within the abdominal cavity?

Accepted Answer

A) stomach 
B) small intestine 
C) ovary 
D) spleen 
E) pancreas 
A) stomach 
B) small intestine 
C) ovary 
D) spleen 
E) pancreas

Question 11

Identify the structure located within the mediastinum.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

If a response increases a disturbance,the control system is classified as a ________ feedback system.

Accepted Answer

A) deficit 
B) negative 
C) neutral 
D) polarized 
E) positive 
A) deficit 
B) negative 
C) neutral 
D) polarized 
E) positive

Question 13

The diaphragm muscle separates the ________ from the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) pleural cavity; mediastinum 
B) thoracic cavity; abdominopelvic cavity 
C) pericardial cavity; pleural cavity 
D) abdominal cavity; pelvic cavity 
E) pericardial sac; pericardial cavity 
A) pleural cavity; mediastinum 
B) thoracic cavity; abdominopelvic cavity 
C) pericardial cavity; pleural cavity 
D) abdominal cavity; pelvic cavity 
E) pericardial sac; pericardial cavity

Question 14

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

A) control center; effector; receptor 
B) receiver; communicator; effector 
C) receptor; control center; effector 
D) effector; receiver; communicator 
E) control center; receiver; effector 
A) control center; effector; receptor 
B) receiver; communicator; effector 
C) receptor; control center; effector 
D) effector; receiver; communicator 
E) control center; receiver; effector

Question 15

The maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment in an organism is termed

Accepted Answer

A) positive feedback. 
B) homeostasis. 
C) negative feedback. 
D) effector control. 
E) integration. 
A) positive feedback. 
B) homeostasis. 
C) negative feedback. 
D) effector control. 
E) integration.

Question 16

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 17

The kidneys and ureters are organs of the ________ system.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

A chemical imbalance in the body can cause the heart to stop pumping blood,which in turn will cause other tissues and organs to cease functioning.This observation supports the view that

Accepted Answer

A) all organisms are composed of cells. 
B) all levels of organization within an organism are interdependent. 
C) chemical molecules make up cells. 
D) blood has magical properties. 
E) congenital defects can be life-threatening. 
A) all organisms are composed of cells. 
B) all levels of organization within an organism are interdependent. 
C) chemical molecules make up cells. 
D) blood has magical properties. 
E) congenital defects can be life-threatening.

Question 19

Visceral pericardium is located

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Exam 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

________ occurs when the activities of organs are regulated locally.

The quadrants of the abdominopelvic region include all of the following except

A person lying face down is in the ________ position.

The central principle of physiology is

The two major divisions of the ventral body cavity are the

The thoracic cavity contains the

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

In general,the nervous system does each of the following except

A person who is standing facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing forward is in the ________ position.

Which of the following organs is not contained within the abdominal cavity?

Identify the structure located within the mediastinum.

If a response increases a disturbance,the control system is classified as a ________ feedback system.

The diaphragm muscle separates the ________ from 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 maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment in an organism is termed

Anatomy is to ________ as physiology is to ________.

The kidneys and ureters are organs of the ________ system.

A chemical imbalance in the body can cause the heart to stop pumping blood,which in turn will cause other tissues and organs to cease functioning.This observation supports the view that

Visceral pericardium is located

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

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

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

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

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

The diaphragm muscle separates the from 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.

Anatomy is to as physiology is to .