Question 1

The most abundant substance in the human body is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most abundant substance in the human...

Question 2

Which of the following illustrates a positive feedback mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintaining blood pressure 
B)  Uterine contractions during childbirth 
C)  Body temperature control 
D)  Control of blood sugar 
A)  Maintaining blood pressure 
B)  Uterine contractions during childbirth 
C)  Body temperature control 
D)  Control of blood sugar

Question 3

The diaphragm separates the thoracic and the abdominopelvic cavities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The anatomical position is lying down, as a cadaver would be positioned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following lists best illustrates the idea of increasing levels of complexity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cells, tissues, organelles, organs, organ systems 
B)  Tissues, cells, organs, organelles, organ systems 
C)  Organs, organelles, organ systems, cells, tissues 
D)  Organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems 
A)  Cells, tissues, organelles, organs, organ systems 
B)  Tissues, cells, organs, organelles, organ systems 
C)  Organs, organelles, organ systems, cells, tissues 
D)  Organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems

Question 6

Chromosomes get longer as a cell ages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When the body is placed in the anatomical position, which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The head is facing to the front. 
B)  The palms are facing backward. 
C)  The body is erect. 
D)  The upper limbs are at the sides. 
A)  The head is facing to the front. 
B)  The palms are facing backward. 
C)  The body is erect. 
D)  The upper limbs are at the sides.

Question 8

The chemicals secreted by endocrine glands are called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The chemicals secreted by endocrine glands are...

Question 9

An anatomical section that separates the body into right and left portions is a __________ section.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The branch of science that deals with the structure of human body parts is called _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Cells with similar functions aggregate into organelles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Absorption is the ability to exhale carbon dioxide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A subcellular structure built of assemblies of macromolecules that carries out a particular function is a(n) _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A subcellular structure built of assemblies of...

Question 14

A cell is the basic unit of structure and function of an organism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Homeostasis is the

Accepted Answer

A)  inability to keep body weight within normal limits. 
B)  decrease in room temperature because a window is open. 
C)  ingestion of more food than you need to eat. 
D)  tendency of the body to maintain a stable internal environment. 
A)  inability to keep body weight within normal limits. 
B)  decrease in room temperature because a window is open. 
C)  ingestion of more food than you need to eat. 
D)  tendency of the body to maintain a stable internal environment.

Question 16

Which action is the main function of the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formation of cells 
B)  Movement of body parts 
C)  Absorption of nutrients 
D)  Providing oxygen for the extraction of energy from nutrients 
A)  Formation of cells 
B)  Movement of body parts 
C)  Absorption of nutrients 
D)  Providing oxygen for the extraction of energy from nutrients

Question 17

The branch of science that deals with the functions of human body parts is called ______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The membrane on the surface of a lung is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  visceral pleura. 
B)  parietal pleura. 
C)  visceral pericardium. 
D)  parietal pericardium. 
A)  visceral pleura. 
B)  parietal pleura. 
C)  visceral pericardium. 
D)  parietal pericardium.

Question 19

Temperature is a form of energy, whereas heat is a measurement of the intensity of the temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The thoracic cavity lies _____________ the abdominopelvic cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsal (posterior) to 
B)  ventral (anterior) to 
C)  superior to 
D)  inferior to 
A)  dorsal (posterior) to 
B)  ventral (anterior) to 
C)  superior to 
D)  inferior to

Exam 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

The most abundant substance in the human body is _____.

Which of the following illustrates a positive feedback mechanism?

The diaphragm separates the thoracic and the abdominopelvic cavities.

The anatomical position is lying down, as a cadaver would be positioned.

Which of the following lists best illustrates the idea of increasing levels of complexity?

Chromosomes get longer as a cell ages.

When the body is placed in the anatomical position, which of the following is not true?

The chemicals secreted by endocrine glands are called _____.

An anatomical section that separates the body into right and left portions is a __________ section.

The branch of science that deals with the structure of human body parts is called _____.

Cells with similar functions aggregate into organelles.

Absorption is the ability to exhale carbon dioxide.

A subcellular structure built of assemblies of macromolecules that carries out a particular function is a(n) _____________.

A cell is the basic unit of structure and function of an organism.

Homeostasis is the

Which action is the main function of the digestive system?

The branch of science that deals with the functions of human body parts is called ______.

The membrane on the surface of a lung is called the

Temperature is a form of energy, whereas heat is a measurement of the intensity of the temperature.

The thoracic cavity lies _____________ the abdominopelvic cavity.

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Skeletal System

Joints of the Skeletal System

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Nervous System I: Basic Structure and Function

Nervous System II: Division of the Nervous System

Nervous System III: Senses

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Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

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