Question 1

Which of the following is not considered an abdominopelvic region?

Accepted Answer

A) right hypochondriac 
B) right inguinal region 
C) left lumbar 
D) left hypochondriac 
E) upper right 
A) right hypochondriac 
B) right inguinal region 
C) left lumbar 
D) left hypochondriac 
E) upper right

Question 2

Which gastrointestinal organ is responsible for bile secretion and regulation of blood nutrient composition?

Accepted Answer

A) gallbladder 
B) liver 
C) stomach 
D) pancreas 
E) salivary glands 
A) gallbladder 
B) liver 
C) stomach 
D) pancreas 
E) salivary glands

Question 3

In the anatomical position,describe an anterior view and a posterior view.

Accepted Answer

A) In anatomical position,anterior view shows the subject's face,whereas a posterior view shows the subject's back. 
B) In anatomical position,anterior view shows the subject's back,whereas a posterior view shows the subject's face. 
C) In anatomical position,anterior view shows the subject's left side,whereas a posterior view shows the subject's right side. 
D) In anatomical position,anterior view shows the subject's right side,whereas a posterior view shows the subject's left side. 
E) In anatomical position,anterior view shows the subject in cross-section,whereas a posterior view shows the subject in longitudinal section. 
A) In anatomical position,anterior view shows the subject's face,whereas a posterior view shows the subject's back. 
B) In anatomical position,anterior view shows the subject's back,whereas a posterior view shows the subject's face. 
C) In anatomical position,anterior view shows the subject's left side,whereas a posterior view shows the subject's right side. 
D) In anatomical position,anterior view shows the subject's right side,whereas a posterior view shows the subject's left side. 
E) In anatomical position,anterior view shows the subject in cross-section,whereas a posterior view shows the subject in longitudinal section.

Question 4

Much of the early history in anatomy is tied to what country?

Accepted Answer

A) France 
B) Italy 
C) United States 
D) Spain 
E) England 
A) France 
B) Italy 
C) United States 
D) Spain 
E) England

Question 5

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

A) It releases chemicals that affect other organs or tissues. 
B) It produces a more rapid response than the nervous system. 
C) It produces effects that last for days or longer. 
D) It produces an effect that involves several organs or tissues at the same time. 
E) It is important in regulating organs and tissues. 
A) It releases chemicals that affect other organs or tissues. 
B) It produces a more rapid response than the nervous system. 
C) It produces effects that last for days or longer. 
D) It produces an effect that involves several organs or tissues at the same time. 
E) It is important in regulating organs and tissues.

Question 6

What is the primary function of kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A) removes carbon dioxide from the body 
B) store urine 
C) regulate blood glucose 
D) form and concentrate urine 
E) secret enzymes for digestion 
A) removes carbon dioxide from the body 
B) store urine 
C) regulate blood glucose 
D) form and concentrate urine 
E) secret enzymes for digestion

Question 7

All of the following are organs of the endocrine system,except

Accepted Answer

A) pituitary. 
B) thyroid. 
C) thymus. 
D) muscle. 
E) pancreas. 
A) pituitary. 
B) thyroid. 
C) thymus. 
D) muscle. 
E) pancreas.

Question 8

If a response increases a disturbance,the 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 9

A person 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

The heart is ________ to the lungs.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

While standing in the anatomical position,

Accepted Answer

A) front refers to posterior. 
B) front refers to inferior. 
C) back refers to anterior. 
D) back refers to superior. 
E) back refers to dorsal. 
A) front refers to posterior. 
B) front refers to inferior. 
C) back refers to anterior. 
D) back refers to superior. 
E) back refers to dorsal.

Question 12

Visceral pericardium is located

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Name and define the unit used to measure cell size.

Accepted Answer

A) picometer; equal to one-trillionth of a meter 
B) nanometer; equal to one-billionth of a meter 
C) centimeter; equal to one-hundredth of a meter 
D) micrometer; equal to one-millionth of a meter 
E) millimeter; equal to one-thousandth of a meter 
A) picometer; equal to one-trillionth of a meter 
B) nanometer; equal to one-billionth of a meter 
C) centimeter; equal to one-hundredth of a meter 
D) micrometer; equal to one-millionth of a meter 
E) millimeter; equal to one-thousandth of a meter

Question 14

Name two structures and their functions in female reproductive system.

Accepted Answer

Ovaries: production of oocytes and hormo

Question 15

The liver is primarily located in the ________ quadrant.

Accepted Answer

A) right upper 
B) left upper 
C) right lower 
D) left lower 
E) hepatic 
A) right upper 
B) left upper 
C) right lower 
D) left lower 
E) hepatic

Question 16

Predict what would happen to the function of a structure if its anatomy were altered.

Accepted Answer

A) The structure's function would not be affected. 
B) The structure's function would be improved marginally. 
C) The structure's function would be impaired or eliminated. 
D) The structure's function would be improved significantly. 
A) The structure's function would not be affected. 
B) The structure's function would be improved marginally. 
C) The structure's function would be impaired or eliminated. 
D) The structure's function would be improved significantly.

Question 17

List the three basic principles of the cell theory.

Accepted Answer

The cell theory holds that (1)cells are

Question 18

Look at the woman standing.On which wrist is her bracelet found?

Accepted Answer

A) left 
B) right 
A) left 
B) right

Question 19

The mediastinum

Accepted Answer

A) contains the pleural cavities. 
B) separates the pleural cavities. 
C) contains the pericardial cavity. 
D) contains both the pleural and pericardial cavities. 
E) separates the pleural cavities,and contains the pericardial cavity. 
A) contains the pleural cavities. 
B) separates the pleural cavities. 
C) contains the pericardial cavity. 
D) contains both the pleural and pericardial cavities. 
E) separates the pleural cavities,and contains the pericardial cavity.

Question 20

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

Exam 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Which of the following is not considered an abdominopelvic region?

Which gastrointestinal organ is responsible for bile secretion and regulation of blood nutrient composition?

In the anatomical position,describe an anterior view and a posterior view.

Much of the early history in anatomy is tied to what country?

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of the endocrine system?

What is the primary function of kidneys?

All of the following are organs of the endocrine system,except

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

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

The heart is ________ to the lungs.

While standing in the anatomical position,

Visceral pericardium is located

Name and define the unit used to measure cell size.

Name two structures and their functions in female reproductive system.

The liver is primarily located in the ________ quadrant.

Predict what would happen to the function of a structure if its anatomy were altered.

List the three basic principles of the cell theory.

Look at the woman standing.On which wrist is her bracelet found?

The mediastinum

Anatomy is to ________ as physiology is to ________.

Chemical Level of Organization

Cellular Level of Organization

Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Skeleton

Joints

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain, cranial Nerves, and Sensory and Motor Pathways

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart and Cardiovascular Function

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism, nutrition, and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid,electrolyte,and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

Filters

Anatomy is to as physiology is to .