Question 1

A midsagittal section would pass through the

Accepted Answer

A) kidney. 
B) lung. 
C) heart. 
D) spleen. 
E) leg. 
A) kidney. 
B) lung. 
C) heart. 
D) spleen. 
E) leg.

Question 2

What is the purpose of directional and sectional terms?

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A) Directional and sectional terms are used because they provide continuity between organs of humans and animals. 
B) Directional and sectional terms are used because they provide a standardized frame of reference for describing the human body. 
C) Directional and sectional terms are used because they give hints about the function of the body part. 
D) Directional and sectional terms are used because all organs that perform the same function have the same directional and sectional term regardless of the organism. 
E) Directional and sectional terms are used because they are easier to spell and pronounce than the anatomical terms. 
A) Directional and sectional terms are used because they provide continuity between organs of humans and animals. 
B) Directional and sectional terms are used because they provide a standardized frame of reference for describing the human body. 
C) Directional and sectional terms are used because they give hints about the function of the body part. 
D) Directional and sectional terms are used because all organs that perform the same function have the same directional and sectional term regardless of the organism. 
E) Directional and sectional terms are used because they are easier to spell and pronounce than the anatomical terms.

Question 3

The serous membrane covering the stomach and most of the intestines is called the

Accepted Answer

A) pericardium. 
B) peritoneum. 
C) pleura. 
D) mediastinum. 
E) abdomen. 
A) pericardium. 
B) peritoneum. 
C) pleura. 
D) mediastinum. 
E) abdomen.

Question 4

Which of the following is arranged in correct order from the most complex to the simplest?

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A) cellular,tissue,molecular,system,organ,organism 
B) molecular,cellular,tissue,organ,system,organism 
C) tissue,cellular,molecular,organ,system,organism 
D) organ,organism,molecular,cellular,tissue,system 
E) organism,system,organ,tissue,cellular,molecular 
A) cellular,tissue,molecular,system,organ,organism 
B) molecular,cellular,tissue,organ,system,organism 
C) tissue,cellular,molecular,organ,system,organism 
D) organ,organism,molecular,cellular,tissue,system 
E) organism,system,organ,tissue,cellular,molecular

Question 5

An example of a receptor in a negative feedback loop controlling body temperature would be

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A) temperature sensors on the skin that detect a stimulus. 
B) sweat glands that increase secretion. 
C) regulatory centers that send commands to an effector. 
D) effectors that cause blood vessels to dilate. 
E) sweat glands that act like effectors. 
A) temperature sensors on the skin that detect a stimulus. 
B) sweat glands that increase secretion. 
C) regulatory centers that send commands to an effector. 
D) effectors that cause blood vessels to dilate. 
E) sweat glands that act like effectors.

Question 6

A chemical imbalance in the blood can cause the heart to stop pumping blood,which in turn will cause other tissues and organs to cease functioning.This observation supports the view that

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A) all organisms are composed of cells. 
B) all levels of organization within an organism are interdependent. 
C) chemical molecules make up cells. 
D) blood has magical properties. 
E) congenital defects can be life-threatening. 
A) all organisms are composed of cells. 
B) all levels of organization within an organism are interdependent. 
C) chemical molecules make up cells. 
D) blood has magical properties. 
E) congenital defects can be life-threatening.

Question 7

How would a reproductive system disorder affect the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

Your answer may differ but could include

Question 8

The muscle known as the diaphragm separates the ________ from the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) pleural cavity; mediastinum 
B) thoracic cavity; abdominopelvic cavity 
C) pericardial cavity; pleural cavity 
D) abdominal cavity; pelvic cavity 
E) pericardial sac; pericardial cavity 
A) pleural cavity; mediastinum 
B) thoracic cavity; abdominopelvic cavity 
C) pericardial cavity; pleural cavity 
D) abdominal cavity; pelvic cavity 
E) pericardial sac; pericardial cavity

Question 9

Describe the general roles of the different types of muscle tissue.

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle moves the bone

Question 10

Which of the following cell types is long,slender and makes contractions?

Accepted Answer

A) red blood cells 
B) bone cells 
C) fat cells 
D) muscle cells 
E) white blood cells 
A) red blood cells 
B) bone cells 
C) fat cells 
D) muscle cells 
E) white blood cells

Question 11

Which type of cells carry oxygen and carbon dioxide?

Accepted Answer

A) bone cells 
B) fat cells 
C) muscle cells 
D) white blood cells 
E) red blood cells 
A) bone cells 
B) fat cells 
C) muscle cells 
D) white blood cells 
E) red blood cells

Question 12

What do eye-tracking studies tell us about the most effective way to learn?

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A) The extrinsic eye muscles are flexible. 
B) The extrinsic eye muscles develop during reading. 
C) To read text without looking at art. 
D) To look at art without reading text. 
E) To read the text and the art together. 
A) The extrinsic eye muscles are flexible. 
B) The extrinsic eye muscles develop during reading. 
C) To read text without looking at art. 
D) To look at art without reading text. 
E) To read the text and the art together.

Question 13

Elimination of excess water,salts,and waste products are functions of the ________ system.

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A) endocrine 
B) digestive 
C) respiratory 
D) urinary 
E) lymphatic 
A) endocrine 
B) digestive 
C) respiratory 
D) urinary 
E) lymphatic

Question 14

An anatomical term that means the same as "ventral" is

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A) posterior. 
B) inferior. 
C) abdominal. 
D) anterior. 
E) superior. 
A) posterior. 
B) inferior. 
C) abdominal. 
D) anterior. 
E) superior.

Question 15

When homeostatic mechanisms fail,an individual will experience the symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A) homeostasis. 
B) negative feedback. 
C) illness or disease. 
D) positive feedback. 
A) homeostasis. 
B) negative feedback. 
C) illness or disease. 
D) positive feedback.

Question 16

While standing erect,the direction of caudal is

Accepted Answer

A) upward. 
B) downward. 
C) laterally. 
D) medially. 
E) None of the answers is correct. 
A) upward. 
B) downward. 
C) laterally. 
D) medially. 
E) None of the answers is correct.

Question 17

Which type of cells are spherical and contain energy molecules?

Accepted Answer

A) bone cells 
B) fat cells 
C) muscle cells 
D) white blood cells 
E) red blood cells 
A) bone cells 
B) fat cells 
C) muscle cells 
D) white blood cells 
E) red blood cells

Question 18

What is homeostatic regulation,and what is its physiological importance?

Accepted Answer

Homeostatic regulation refers to adjustm

Question 19

Calculate the area in blue.All numbers are in centimeters (cm).If you need help,scan the QR code in the upper right corner on the opposite page.

Accepted Answer

A) 5)12 square centimeters 
B) 10.24 square centimeters 
C) 20.48 square centimeters 
D) 64 square centimeters 
E) 96 square centimeters 
A) 5)12 square centimeters 
B) 10.24 square centimeters 
C) 20.48 square centimeters 
D) 64 square centimeters 
E) 96 square centimeters

Question 20

Using the table as a reference,describe how falling down a flight of stairs could affect at least six of the organ systems.

Accepted Answer

Falling down a flight of stairs could ca

Exam 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

A midsagittal section would pass through the

What is the purpose of directional and sectional terms?

The serous membrane covering the stomach and most of the intestines is called the

Which of the following is arranged in correct order from the most complex to the simplest?

An example of a receptor in a negative feedback loop controlling body temperature would be

A chemical imbalance in the blood can cause the heart to stop pumping blood,which in turn will cause other tissues and organs to cease functioning.This observation supports the view that

How would a reproductive system disorder affect the urinary system?

The muscle known as the diaphragm separates the ________ from the ________.

Describe the general roles of the different types of muscle tissue.

Which of the following cell types is long,slender and makes contractions?

Which type of cells carry oxygen and carbon dioxide?

What do eye-tracking studies tell us about the most effective way to learn?

Elimination of excess water,salts,and waste products are functions of the ________ system.

An anatomical term that means the same as "ventral" is

When homeostatic mechanisms fail,an individual will experience the symptoms of

While standing erect,the direction of caudal is

Which type of cells are spherical and contain energy molecules?

What is homeostatic regulation,and what is its physiological importance?

Calculate the area in blue.All numbers are in centimeters (cm).If you need help,scan the QR code in the upper right corner on the opposite page.

Using the table as a reference,describe how falling down a flight of stairs could affect at least six of the organ systems.

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

The muscle known as the diaphragm separates the from the .