Question 1

Blood pressure is a phenomenon that results from the fact that the
circulatory system is a closed system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements about red blood cells is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are formed in the bone marrow. 
B)  Their primary function is to fight infection. 
C)  They are carriers of hemoglobin. 
D)  They live for about 3 months. 
A)  They are formed in the bone marrow. 
B)  Their primary function is to fight infection. 
C)  They are carriers of hemoglobin. 
D)  They live for about 3 months.

Question 3

One of your body's first lines of defense against infection is

Accepted Answer

A)  good hygiene. 
B)  antiseptics. 
C)  antibiotics. 
D)  your skin. 
A)  good hygiene. 
B)  antiseptics. 
C)  antibiotics. 
D)  your skin.

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding AIDS is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not kill directly. 
B)  Although millions of people have the disease worldwide, most of the deaths have occurred in North America. 
C)  It is caused by a virus. 
D)  It affects T cells. 
A)  It does not kill directly. 
B)  Although millions of people have the disease worldwide, most of the deaths have occurred in North America. 
C)  It is caused by a virus. 
D)  It affects T cells.

Question 5

Research on sex differences in the organ systems and glands indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  differences between males and females are learned and not physiological. 
B)  females do not exhibit the symptoms of Grave's disease. 
C)  males actually secrete more hormones under stress than females do. 
D)  there are no statistically significant differences in these systems. 
A)  differences between males and females are learned and not physiological. 
B)  females do not exhibit the symptoms of Grave's disease. 
C)  males actually secrete more hormones under stress than females do. 
D)  there are no statistically significant differences in these systems.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a disease or disorder of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  cystic fibrosis 
B)  hypertension 
C)  pneumoconiosis 
D)  asthma 
A)  cystic fibrosis 
B)  hypertension 
C)  pneumoconiosis 
D)  asthma

Question 7

In the small intestine, which does NOT occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  The food mixture becomes alkaline. 
B)  Enzymes are received from the pancreas. 
C)  Most ingested materials the body uses are absorbed into the bloodstream. 
D)  Storage of feces takes place. 
A)  The food mixture becomes alkaline. 
B)  Enzymes are received from the pancreas. 
C)  Most ingested materials the body uses are absorbed into the bloodstream. 
D)  Storage of feces takes place.

Question 8

This chapter describes a number of diseases or disorders that can occur in the six systems reviewed.What linkages exist between the discussion in this chapter and the discussion of common definitions of health and illness in Chapter 1?

Accepted Answer

The answer of This chapter describes a number of diseases...

Question 9

A condition in which one's immune response is directed at parts of the body it should protect is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  immune disease. 
B)  rheumatic disease. 
C)  autoimmune disease. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  immune disease. 
B)  rheumatic disease. 
C)  autoimmune disease. 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

Which of the statements below accurately describes the roles of the right and left hemispheres of the brain in most people?

Accepted Answer

A)  They perform essentially the same functions. 
B)  The left hemisphere controls vision and the right hemisphere controls body balance. 
C)  The left hemisphere controls language whereas the right controls emotions. 
D)  In adults the functions of each hemisphere are interchangeable. 
A)  They perform essentially the same functions. 
B)  The left hemisphere controls vision and the right hemisphere controls body balance. 
C)  The left hemisphere controls language whereas the right controls emotions. 
D)  In adults the functions of each hemisphere are interchangeable.

Question 11

Which of the following are not antigens?

Accepted Answer

A)  viruses 
B)  bacteria 
C)  leukocytes 
D)  protozoa 
A)  viruses 
B)  bacteria 
C)  leukocytes 
D)  protozoa

Question 12

The actual digestive process begins in the

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  esophagus with the secretion of certain enzymes. 
C)  duodenum. 
D)  mouth. 
A)  liver. 
B)  esophagus with the secretion of certain enzymes. 
C)  duodenum. 
D)  mouth.

Question 13

Which of the following is not typically a disease of the liver?

Accepted Answer

A) ulcers 
B) cirrhosis 
C) hepatitis 
D) anemia 
A) ulcers 
B) cirrhosis 
C) hepatitis 
D) anemia

Question 14

Compare and contrast cell-mediated immunity and antibody-mediated immunity.

Accepted Answer

Cell-mediated immunity and antibody-medi

Question 15

Which bodily organs cleanse the blood of impurities?

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys and liver 
B)  liver and gall bladder 
C)  gall bladder and lungs 
D)  right atrium and right ventricle 
A)  kidneys and liver 
B)  liver and gall bladder 
C)  gall bladder and lungs 
D)  right atrium and right ventricle

Question 16

Discuss the issue of individual variability in internal systems between people.Provide evidence to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Individual variability in internal syste

Question 17

The thalamus is the maturation site for white blood (T) cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Following a sharp blow to the back of her head, Shelley developed partial blindness.Which part of her brain was most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum 
B)  frontal lobe 
C)  parietal lobe 
D)  occipital lobe 
A)  cerebellum 
B)  frontal lobe 
C)  parietal lobe 
D)  occipital lobe

Question 19

The act of breathing (respiration) does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supplies the body with oxygen. 
B)  Supplies a necessary component for metabolism. 
C)  Helps us get rid of a specific waste product. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Supplies the body with oxygen. 
B)  Supplies a necessary component for metabolism. 
C)  Helps us get rid of a specific waste product. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Match one of the following with descriptions given in questions .
-Serves as the chief relay station for sensory messages coming in and for
motor commands out to the skeletal muscles

Accepted Answer

A) frontal lobe 
B) temporal lobe 
C) parietal lobe 
D) occipital lobe 
E) thalamus 
A) frontal lobe 
B) temporal lobe 
C) parietal lobe 
D) occipital lobe 
E) thalamus

Blood pressure is a phenomenon that results from the fact that the circulatory system is a closed system.

Which of the following statements about red blood cells is not true?

One of your body's first lines of defense against infection is

Which of the following statements regarding AIDS is not true?

Research on sex differences in the organ systems and glands indicates that

Which of the following is not a disease or disorder of the respiratory system?

In the small intestine, which does NOT occur?

This chapter describes a number of diseases or disorders that can occur in the six systems reviewed.What linkages exist between the discussion in this chapter and the discussion of common definitions of health and illness in Chapter 1?

A condition in which one's immune response is directed at parts of the body it should protect is referred to as a(n)

Which of the statements below accurately describes the roles of the right and left hemispheres of the brain in most people?

Which of the following are not antigens?

The actual digestive process begins in the

Which of the following is not typically a disease of the liver?

Compare and contrast cell-mediated immunity and antibody-mediated immunity.

Which bodily organs cleanse the blood of impurities?

Discuss the issue of individual variability in internal systems between people.Provide evidence to support your answer.

The thalamus is the maturation site for white blood (T) cells.

Following a sharp blow to the back of her head, Shelley developed partial blindness.Which part of her brain was most likely injured?

The act of breathing (respiration) does which of the following?

Match one of the following with descriptions given in questions . -Serves as the chief relay station for sensory messages coming in and for motor commands out to the skeletal muscles

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Exam 2: The Bodys Physical Systems

Blood pressure is a phenomenon that results from the fact that the circulatory system is a closed system.

Which of the following statements about red blood cells is not true?

One of your body's first lines of defense against infection is

Which of the following statements regarding AIDS is not true?

Research on sex differences in the organ systems and glands indicates that

Which of the following is not a disease or disorder of the respiratory system?

In the small intestine, which does NOT occur?

This chapter describes a number of diseases or disorders that can occur in the six systems reviewed.What linkages exist between the discussion in this chapter and the discussion of common definitions of health and illness in Chapter 1?

A condition in which one's immune response is directed at parts of the body it should protect is referred to as a(n)

Which of the statements below accurately describes the roles of the right and left hemispheres of the brain in most people?

Which of the following are not antigens?

The actual digestive process begins in the

Which of the following is not typically a disease of the liver?

Compare and contrast cell-mediated immunity and antibody-mediated immunity.

Which bodily organs cleanse the blood of impurities?

Discuss the issue of individual variability in internal systems between people.Provide evidence to support your answer.

The thalamus is the maturation site for white blood (T) cells.

Following a sharp blow to the back of her head, Shelley developed partial blindness.Which part of her brain was most likely injured?

The act of breathing (respiration) does which of the following?

Match one of the following with descriptions given in questions . -Serves as the chief relay station for sensory messages coming in and for motor commands out to the skeletal muscles

An Overview of Psychology and Health

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

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Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

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Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Aids:

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