Question 1

Figure 1-2 Anatomical Landmarks
Use Figure 1-2 to answer the following questions:
-The pollex is located in which region?

Accepted Answer

A)  18 
B)  23 
C)  12 
D)  14 
E)  16 
A)  18 
B)  23 
C)  12 
D)  14 
E)  16

Question 2

The study of body structure is called

Accepted Answer

A)  physiology. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  anatomy. 
D)  positive feedback. 
E)  negative feedback. 
A)  physiology. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  anatomy. 
D)  positive feedback. 
E)  negative feedback.

Question 3

The study of cells and cellular structures is called

Accepted Answer

A)  gross anatomy. 
B)  cytology. 
C)  histology. 
D)  organology. 
E)  microbiology. 
A)  gross anatomy. 
B)  cytology. 
C)  histology. 
D)  organology. 
E)  microbiology.

Question 4

A collection of cells that work together designates a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical. 
B)  organ. 
C)  tissue. 
D)  organ system. 
E)  molecule. 
A)  chemical. 
B)  organ. 
C)  tissue. 
D)  organ system. 
E)  molecule.

Question 5

Which of the following is an accurate description of the cellular level of organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cells consist of two or more different tissues working together to perform specific functions. 
B)  Cells are considered to be the largest living units in the body. 
C)  Cells are comprised of different molecules that interact to form larger structures, each type of which has a specific function. 
D)  Cells combine to form molecules with complex shapes, which determine their function(s). 
E)  Cardiac muscle is an example of the cellular level of organization. 
A)  Cells consist of two or more different tissues working together to perform specific functions. 
B)  Cells are considered to be the largest living units in the body. 
C)  Cells are comprised of different molecules that interact to form larger structures, each type of which has a specific function. 
D)  Cells combine to form molecules with complex shapes, which determine their function(s). 
E)  Cardiac muscle is an example of the cellular level of organization.

Question 6

Figure 1-2 Anatomical Landmarks
Use Figure 1-2 to answer the following questions:
-Which number identifies the cephalon?

Accepted Answer

A)  24 
B)  30 
C)  23 
D)  10 
E)  1 
A)  24 
B)  30 
C)  23 
D)  10 
E)  1

Question 7

Choose the directional term to make the following sentence correct. The knee is ________ to the foot.

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral 
B)  medial 
C)  superficial 
D)  distal 
E)  proximal 
A)  lateral 
B)  medial 
C)  superficial 
D)  distal 
E)  proximal

Question 8

The tendency for physiological systems to stabilize internal conditions with respect to the external environment is called

Accepted Answer

A)  integration. 
B)  internal regulation. 
C)  responsiveness. 
D)  homeostasis. 
E)  external regulation. 
A)  integration. 
B)  internal regulation. 
C)  responsiveness. 
D)  homeostasis. 
E)  external regulation.

Question 9

Photo Credit: Custom Medical Stock Photo, Inc.
Figure 1-5 Abdominopelvic Regions
Use Figure 1-5 to answer the following questions:
-The stomach,spleen,and some of the large intestine together are located in which region?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  4 
C)  1 
D)  7 
E)  6 
A)  5 
B)  4 
C)  1 
D)  7 
E)  6

Question 10

________ are terms used when comparing body areas on appendages.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral and medial 
B)  Proximal and distal 
C)  Superior and inferior 
D)  Supine and prone 
E)  Superficial and deep 
A)  Lateral and medial 
B)  Proximal and distal 
C)  Superior and inferior 
D)  Supine and prone 
E)  Superficial and deep

Question 11

A cardiologist studies the human body mainly with an approach resembling

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Figure 1-1 The Organ Systems of the Human Body
Use Figure 1-1 to answer the following questions:
-What is/are the function(s)of the organ system labeled #3?

Accepted Answer

A)  help control body temperature 
B)  provides support; produces heat 
C)  provides support; protects tissues; stores minerals 
D)  directs immediate responses to stimuli 
E)  defends against infection and disease 
A)  help control body temperature 
B)  provides support; produces heat 
C)  provides support; protects tissues; stores minerals 
D)  directs immediate responses to stimuli 
E)  defends against infection and disease

Question 13

Which of the following anatomical landmarks corresponds to the groin?

Accepted Answer

A)  inguinal 
B)  cephalon 
C)  gluteus 
D)  lumbus 
E)  thoracis 
A)  inguinal 
B)  cephalon 
C)  gluteus 
D)  lumbus 
E)  thoracis

Question 14

The membrane covering the surface of the stomach is named the

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal pleura. 
B)  visceral pleura. 
C)  pericardial sac. 
D)  visceral peritoneum. 
E)  serous membrane. 
A)  parietal pleura. 
B)  visceral pleura. 
C)  pericardial sac. 
D)  visceral peritoneum. 
E)  serous membrane.

Question 15

Which statement is true regarding the abdominopelvic regions?

Accepted Answer

A)  The bulk of the liver is found within the left hypochondriac region. 
B)  Directly inferior to the umbilical region is the inguinal region. 
C)  The small intestine is located in the bottom three regions only. 
D)  The hypogastric region is where the stomach is located. 
E)  The hypochondriac regions are superior to the lumbar regions. 
A)  The bulk of the liver is found within the left hypochondriac region. 
B)  Directly inferior to the umbilical region is the inguinal region. 
C)  The small intestine is located in the bottom three regions only. 
D)  The hypogastric region is where the stomach is located. 
E)  The hypochondriac regions are superior to the lumbar regions.

Question 16

Diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease would be covered in the specialty area of physiology called

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperbaric physiology. 
B)  pathophysiology. 
C)  gross anatomy. 
D)  regional anatomy. 
E)  systemic anatomy. 
A)  hyperbaric physiology. 
B)  pathophysiology. 
C)  gross anatomy. 
D)  regional anatomy. 
E)  systemic anatomy.

Question 17

Figure 1-1 The Organ Systems of the Human Body
Use Figure 1-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which organ system is labeled #1?

Accepted Answer

A)  nervous system 
B)  reproductive system 
C)  integumentary system 
D)  lymphatic system 
E)  muscular system 
A)  nervous system 
B)  reproductive system 
C)  integumentary system 
D)  lymphatic system 
E)  muscular system

Question 18

The production of another human organism is the function of which of the following systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal 
B)  reproductive 
C)  respiratory 
D)  lymphoid 
E)  cardiovascular 
A)  skeletal 
B)  reproductive 
C)  respiratory 
D)  lymphoid 
E)  cardiovascular

Question 19

A small,low-caliber bullet has entered your chest at an angle,through the right lung and then the heart.It is now lodged in heart muscle.The surgeon will have to open some closed cavities of the body and enter those spaces to remove the bullet.What is the order of the cavities and the correct cavities that the surgeon will have to open (starting from the outside)?

Accepted Answer

A)  the pleural cavity, the thoracic cavity, the pericardial cavity 
B)  the thoracic cavity, the pleural cavity, the mediastinum, the pericardial cavity 
C)  the thoracic cavity, one pleural cavity, other pleural cavity, pericardial cavity 
D)  the abdominal cavity, the pleural cavity, the pericardial cavity 
E)  the thoracic cavity, the pleural cavity, the pericardial cavity, the mediastinum 
A)  the pleural cavity, the thoracic cavity, the pericardial cavity 
B)  the thoracic cavity, the pleural cavity, the mediastinum, the pericardial cavity 
C)  the thoracic cavity, one pleural cavity, other pleural cavity, pericardial cavity 
D)  the abdominal cavity, the pleural cavity, the pericardial cavity 
E)  the thoracic cavity, the pleural cavity, the pericardial cavity, the mediastinum

Question 20

What is/are the primary function(s)of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  protection from environment 
B)  internal transport of materials 
C)  support, protection, and mineral storage 
D)  delivery of air for gas exchange 
E)  locomotion and heat production 
A)  protection from environment 
B)  internal transport of materials 
C)  support, protection, and mineral storage 
D)  delivery of air for gas exchange 
E)  locomotion and heat production

Figure 1-2 Anatomical Landmarks Use Figure 1-2 to answer the following questions: -The pollex is located in which region?

The study of body structure is called

The study of cells and cellular structures is called

A collection of cells that work together designates a(n)

Which of the following is an accurate description of the cellular level of organization?

Figure 1-2 Anatomical Landmarks Use Figure 1-2 to answer the following questions: -Which number identifies the cephalon?

Choose the directional term to make the following sentence correct. The knee is ________ to the foot.

The tendency for physiological systems to stabilize internal conditions with respect to the external environment is called

Photo Credit: Custom Medical Stock Photo, Inc. Figure 1-5 Abdominopelvic Regions Use Figure 1-5 to answer the following questions: -The stomach,spleen,and some of the large intestine together are located in which region?

________ are terms used when comparing body areas on appendages.

A cardiologist studies the human body mainly with an approach resembling

Figure 1-1 The Organ Systems of the Human Body Use Figure 1-1 to answer the following questions: -What is/are the function(s)of the organ system labeled #3?

Which of the following anatomical landmarks corresponds to the groin?

The membrane covering the surface of the stomach is named the

Which statement is true regarding the abdominopelvic regions?

Diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease would be covered in the specialty area of physiology called

Figure 1-1 The Organ Systems of the Human Body Use Figure 1-1 to answer the following questions: -Which organ system is labeled #1?

The production of another human organism is the function of which of the following systems?

What is/are the primary function(s)of the skeletal system?

The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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Exam 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Figure 1-2 Anatomical Landmarks Use Figure 1-2 to answer the following questions: -The pollex is located in which region?

The study of body structure is called

The study of cells and cellular structures is called

A collection of cells that work together designates a(n)

Which of the following is an accurate description of the cellular level of organization?

Figure 1-2 Anatomical Landmarks Use Figure 1-2 to answer the following questions: -Which number identifies the cephalon?

Choose the directional term to make the following sentence correct. The knee is ________ to the foot.

The tendency for physiological systems to stabilize internal conditions with respect to the external environment is called

Photo Credit: Custom Medical Stock Photo, Inc. Figure 1-5 Abdominopelvic Regions Use Figure 1-5 to answer the following questions: -The stomach,spleen,and some of the large intestine together are located in which region?

________ are terms used when comparing body areas on appendages.

A cardiologist studies the human body mainly with an approach resembling

Figure 1-1 The Organ Systems of the Human Body Use Figure 1-1 to answer the following questions: -What is/are the function(s)of the organ system labeled #3?

Which of the following anatomical landmarks corresponds to the groin?

The membrane covering the surface of the stomach is named the

Which statement is true regarding the abdominopelvic regions?

Diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease would be covered in the specialty area of physiology called

Figure 1-1 The Organ Systems of the Human Body Use Figure 1-1 to answer the following questions: -Which organ system is labeled #1?

The production of another human organism is the function of which of the following systems?

What is/are the primary function(s)of the skeletal system?

The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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