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Ch . 1 Assignment + Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

The __________ is an organ directly associated with both the __________ and _________ systems.

stomach; digestive; reproductive

pancreas; digestive; endocrine

small intestine; digestive; integumentary

testis; male reproductive; urinary

ovary; female reproductive; lymphatic

A

pancreas; digestive; endocrine

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2
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The superolateral regions of the abdomen are called the __________ regions.

epigastric
inguinal
hypochondriac
hypogastric
lower quadrant

A

hypochondriac

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3
Q

The visceral pericardium is __________ to the parietal pericardium.

lateral
medial
superficial
deep
anterior

A

deep

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4
Q

The study of structures that can be observed with the naked eye is called __________.

gross anatomy
ultrastructure
microscopic anatomy
macroscopic anatomy
cytology

A

gross anatomy

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5
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The __________ region of the lower limb is proximal to the __________ region.

carpal; manual
femoral; crural
antebrachial; brachial
tarsal; crural
brachial; femoral

A

femoral; crural

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6
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When a doctor presses on the upper abdomen to feel the size and texture of the liver, he or she is using a technique of physical examination called __________.

A

palpation

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7
Q

Feeling structures with your fingertips is called __________, whereas tapping on the body and listening for the sounds of abnormalities is called __________.

palpation; auscultation
auscultation; percussion
percussion; auscultation
palpation; percussion
percussion; palpation

A

palpation; percussion

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8
Q

Which of these is the best imaging technique for routinely examining the anatomical development of a fetus?

Auscultation
PET scan
MRI
Sonography
Radiography

A

Sonography

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9
Q

The study of cells and organelles is called __________.

cytology
gross anatomy
exploratory physiology
comparative physiology
radiology

A

cytology

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10
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An anatomical term for internal organs is __________.

viscera
pleura
interna
endothelium

A

viscera

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11
Q

The image of a typical chest X-ray, taken from the anterior, shows a __________ view of the thoracic region.

sagittal
frontal
transverse
oblique
lateral

A

frontal

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12
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The duodenum is the region of the small intestine closest to the stomach. It is therefore referred to as the most __________ region of the small intestine.

dorsal
ventral
proximal
distal
medial

A

proximal

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13
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The sternum is __________ to the vertebral column.

anterior
posterior
superior
inferior
medial

A

anterior

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14
Q

Which of the following is not a criterion of anatomical position?

Palms forward
Standing erect
Arms raised over the head
Feet flat on the floor

A

Arms raised over the head

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15
Q

Precise spelling is important in anatomy because __________.

it’s easier to remember acronyms when spelled correctly

eponyms are difficult to memorize

there are many similar terms in anatomy that refer to different structures

there are many different ways to spell certain terms

it’s important to practice language skills

A

there are many similar terms in anatomy that refer to different structures

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16
Q

The fact that most of us have five lumbar vertebrae, but some people have six and some have four, is an example of __________ variation among organisms.

physiological
holistic
cellular
reductionist
anatomical

A

anatomical

17
Q

Changing the word occipital to occipitalis transforms a bone name to a muscle name. This best demonstrates which of the following?

A comparison of eponyms to antonyms

The importance of precision in spelling

The comparison of singular and plural forms of a noun

How anatomical terms can originate

A

The importance of precision in spelling

18
Q

Auscultation is __________.

examining test results for diagnosis of symptoms involving the abdominal cavity

looking at the body’s appearance in a physical examination

feeling a structure with the hands

listening to natural sounds made by the body

tapping on the body and feeling for resistance

A

listening to natural sounds made by the body

19
Q

The plural of axilla (armpit) is ____________, whereas the plural of appendix is ___________.

axilli; appendices
axillides; appendages
axillae; appendices
axillies; appendi

A

axillae; appendices

20
Q

Which imaging technique is most commonly used to view a fetus in utero?

Sonography

Positron emission tomography (PET)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Computed tomography (CT)

Radiography

A

Sonography

21
Q

The study of microscopic tissues is called __________.

dissection
histology
cytology
auscultation
gross anatomy

A

histology

22
Q

In normal circumstances, if membranes of adjacent structures appear to be pressed firmly together and no actual space is observed between them, this is referred to as a __________ space.

visceral
mesenter
potential
peritoneal

A

potential

23
Q

Of the nine abdominal regions, the central region is referred to as the __________ region.

hypogastric
umbilical
lumbar
inguinal

A

umbilical

24
Q

Which of the following structures is contained within the vertebral canal?

Lungs
Brain
Spinal cord
Heart

A

Spinal cord

25
Q

The __________ plane passes through the midline of the body and divides it into equal right and left halves.

transverse
oblique
frontal
median

A

median

26
Q

What is the directional term for “away from the midline”?

Lateral
Caudal
Ipsilateral
Rostral

A

Lateral

27
Q

Which of the following lists the levels of human structure from the most complex to the simplest?

Organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organelle

Organ, organ system, tissue, cell, organelle

Organ system, organ, cell, tissue, organelle

Organ system, organelle, tissue, cell, organ

Organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system

A

Organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organelle

28
Q

In regards to human structure, which of the following is the smallest unit considered to be alive?

Tissue
Organelle
Molecule
Organ
Cell

A

Cell

29
Q

Why is the liver considered to be an organ?

It is part of the digestive system.

It is composed of two or more tissue types.

It is larger than a cell.

It has complex physiological functions.

It has a complex blood supply.

A

It is composed of two or more tissue types.

30
Q

All of the following are human organ systems except ___________.

lymphatic
skeletal
epidermal
reproductive
endocrine

A

epidermal

31
Q

By definition, an organ is composed of two or more __________ types.

molecule
organelle
tissue
organ system
cell

A

tissue

32
Q

Which of the following is true regarding systemic versus regional anatomy?

Regional anatomy focuses on only one system at a time.

Systemic anatomy focuses on several organ systems.

Systemic anatomy focuses on several regions of the body.

A

Systemic anatomy focuses on only one system at a time.

33
Q

Which of the following organ systems does not function in supporting the body?

Skeletal
Muscular
Digestive
Integumentary

A

Digestive

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