Question 1

What are the two different ways the abdominal region of the body can be divided?

Accepted Answer

A)  The abdominal region can be divided into 4 quadrants or 2 regions. 
B)  The abdominal region can be divided into 4 regions or 6 quadrants. 
C)  The abdominal region can be divided into 4 quadrants or 9 regions. 
D)  The abdominal region can only be divided into 4 regions. 
A)  The abdominal region can be divided into 4 quadrants or 2 regions. 
B)  The abdominal region can be divided into 4 regions or 6 quadrants. 
C)  The abdominal region can be divided into 4 quadrants or 9 regions. 
D)  The abdominal region can only be divided into 4 regions.

Question 2

Which part of the pleural membrane is not in direct contact with the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visceral 
B)  Parietal 
C)  Pleura 
D)  Peritoneum 
A)  Visceral 
B)  Parietal 
C)  Pleura 
D)  Peritoneum

Question 3

All of the following describe an anatomical term of direction except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right 
B)  Cubital 
C)  Bilateral 
D)  Medial 
A)  Right 
B)  Cubital 
C)  Bilateral 
D)  Medial

Question 4

All of the following are examples of positive feedback except:

Accepted Answer

A)  sweating in response to elevated body temperature. 
B)  secretion of insulin in response to increased blood glucose. 
C)  secretion of glucagon in response to decreased blood glucose. 
D)  uterine contractions in response to the pressure of the baby's head on the cervix. 
A)  sweating in response to elevated body temperature. 
B)  secretion of insulin in response to increased blood glucose. 
C)  secretion of glucagon in response to decreased blood glucose. 
D)  uterine contractions in response to the pressure of the baby's head on the cervix.

Question 5

Physiology is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the study of physics. 
B)  the study of body structures. 
C)  the study of how the body functions. 
D)  the study of how the body malfunctions. 
A)  the study of physics. 
B)  the study of body structures. 
C)  the study of how the body functions. 
D)  the study of how the body malfunctions.

Question 6

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects what region of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Foot 
B)  Arm 
C)  Leg 
D)  Wrist 
A)  Foot 
B)  Arm 
C)  Leg 
D)  Wrist

Question 7

If a person sustained cervical dislocation in an accident,what region of his/her body was affected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Head 
B)  Neck 
C)  Chest 
D)  Face 
A)  Head 
B)  Neck 
C)  Chest 
D)  Face

Question 8

Which of the following terms describes an anatomical plane that separates the body front from back?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sagittal 
B)  Transverse 
C)  Midsagittal 
D)  Frontal or coronal 
A)  Sagittal 
B)  Transverse 
C)  Midsagittal 
D)  Frontal or coronal

Question 9

Which anatomical term of position describes the anterior surface facing down?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supine 
B)  Ventral 
C)  Anterior 
D)  Prone 
A)  Supine 
B)  Ventral 
C)  Anterior 
D)  Prone

Question 10

What is a serous membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  A single layered membrane 
B)  A double layered membrane with air between the two layers 
C)  A double layered membrane that contains fluid between the two layers 
D)  A membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord 
A)  A single layered membrane 
B)  A double layered membrane with air between the two layers 
C)  A double layered membrane that contains fluid between the two layers 
D)  A membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord

Question 11

The anterior cubital region refers to which part of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wrist 
B)  Front of the elbow 
C)  Upper arm 
D)  Back of the hand 
A)  Wrist 
B)  Front of the elbow 
C)  Upper arm 
D)  Back of the hand

Question 12

Which organs are associated with the dorsal cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain and spinal cord 
B)  Lungs and heart 
C)  Digestive organs 
D)  Reproductive organs 
A)  Brain and spinal cord 
B)  Lungs and heart 
C)  Digestive organs 
D)  Reproductive organs

Question 13

What is homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The body's ability to maintain a steady internal environment 
B)  Negative feedback 
C)  Positive feedback 
D)  The body's ability to function outside of the optimal range 
A)  The body's ability to maintain a steady internal environment 
B)  Negative feedback 
C)  Positive feedback 
D)  The body's ability to function outside of the optimal range

Question 14

All of the following describe an anatomical region except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Axial 
B)  Cubital 
C)  Bilateral 
D)  Tarsal 
A)  Axial 
B)  Cubital 
C)  Bilateral 
D)  Tarsal

Question 15

Which of the following is not an anatomical cavity in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thoracic 
B)  Dorsal 
C)  Inguinal 
D)  Abdominal 
A)  Thoracic 
B)  Dorsal 
C)  Inguinal 
D)  Abdominal

Question 16

Which of the following organs are housed in the mediastinum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kidneys 
B)  Lungs 
C)  Esophagus 
D)  Spleen 
A)  Kidneys 
B)  Lungs 
C)  Esophagus 
D)  Spleen

What are the two different ways the abdominal region of the body can be divided?

Which part of the pleural membrane is not in direct contact with the lungs?

All of the following describe an anatomical term of direction except which one?

All of the following are examples of positive feedback except:

Physiology is defined as:

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects what region of the body?

If a person sustained cervical dislocation in an accident,what region of his/her body was affected?

Which of the following terms describes an anatomical plane that separates the body front from back?

Which anatomical term of position describes the anterior surface facing down?

What is a serous membrane?

The anterior cubital region refers to which part of the body?

Which organs are associated with the dorsal cavity?

What is homeostasis?

All of the following describe an anatomical region except which one?

Which of the following is not an anatomical cavity in the body?

Which of the following organs are housed in the mediastinum?

Levels of Organization of the Human Body

Introduction to Pathology

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The Nervous System-Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System-Blood

The Cardiovascular System - Heart and Vessels

The Lymphatic System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Excretoryurinary System

The Male Reproductive System

The Female Reproductive System

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Exam 1: The Basics

What are the two different ways the abdominal region of the body can be divided?

Which part of the pleural membrane is not in direct contact with the lungs?

All of the following describe an anatomical term of direction except which one?

All of the following are examples of positive feedback except:

Physiology is defined as:

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects what region of the body?

If a person sustained cervical dislocation in an accident,what region of his/her body was affected?

Which of the following terms describes an anatomical plane that separates the body front from back?

Which anatomical term of position describes the anterior surface facing down?

What is a serous membrane?

The anterior cubital region refers to which part of the body?

Which organs are associated with the dorsal cavity?

What is homeostasis?

All of the following describe an anatomical region except which one?

Which of the following is not an anatomical cavity in the body?

Which of the following organs are housed in the mediastinum?

Levels of Organization of the Human Body

Introduction to Pathology

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The Nervous System-Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System-Blood

The Cardiovascular System - Heart and Vessels

The Lymphatic System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Excretoryurinary System

The Male Reproductive System

The Female Reproductive System

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