Chapter 1 Test Questions Flashcards
1
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The study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of _____.
A
Physiology
2
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The process of turning molecules that are ingested into forms that are compatible with the organism is _____.
A
Assimilation
3
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Which of the following is an example of a normal homeostatic event? A) sweating during a test B) shivering when its cold C) developing a headache D) muscle strain
A
Shivering when its cold
4
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A decrease in blood glucose that causes the inhibition of insulin is an example of _____.
A
Negative Feedback
5
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Which of the following is not part of the axial body? A) head B) arm C) neck D) trunk
A
Arm
6
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The \_\_\_\_\_ separates the thoracic from abdominal cavities. A) pelvis B) rib cage C) diaphragm D) peritoneum
A
Diaphragm
7
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The heart lies specifically in the _____ space.
A
Mediastinum (standing in the middle)
8
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The _____ membranes surround the lungs.
A
Pleural
9
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The wrist is the most _____ part of the hand region.
A
Proximal
10
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The arms lie on the _____ surface of the trunk.
A
Lateral
11
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A _____ section divides the body into right and left.
A
Sagittal
12
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The forearm is a/an _____ area.
A
Antebrachial (ante=before, anit=against)
13
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Which field, when compared to the others, tends to rely more on experimentation to find new answers?
A
Physiology
14
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Which one of the following traits is not a characteristic of life shared by all organisms? A) circulation B) digestion C) growth D) photosynthesis
A
Photosynthesis
15
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All organisms share a set of basic requirements. These include all of the following, with the exception of \_\_\_\_\_, which is not required by all organisms, even if it is present in many. A) carbon dioxide B) oxygen C) pressure D) food and water
A
Carbon Dioxide
16
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Most of the body’s homeostatic mechanisms operate by negative feedback, although a few function through positive feedback. Choose the example from the list below that operates by positive feedback.
A) blood pressure that has dropped too low is caused to increase
B) a baby suckling at the breast stimulates greater milk production
C) Maintenance of a constant body temperature is accomplished through sweating or shivering.
D) Regulation of glucose levels in the blood requires the actions of 2 pancreatic hormones, insulin, and glucagon
A
A baby suckling at the breast stimulates greater milk production.
17
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Which of the following is the most complex level of organization. A) organ system B) macromolecule C) organ D) organelle
A
Organ System
18
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Skin or bone is an example of what level of organization?
A
Organ
19
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The human liver is primarily located in the _____.
A
Right upper quadrant of the abdominal area
20
Q
Which term refers to the back of the knee?
A
Popliteal
21
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The exchanging of gases for the purpose of producing energy is called _____.
A
Respiration
22
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The removal of a compound that the body no longer requires is called _____.
A
Excretion
23
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When a nurse takes someone’s temperature, they are directly assessing a _____.
A
Vital Sign
24
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The force that water exerts on a system is referred to as the _____.
A
Hydrostatic Pressure
25
The transportation of heat in the body is mainly a property of the _____ it contains.
Water
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The following are examples of homeostatic parameters or body values except which one?
A) heart rate
B) blood pressure
C) blood glucose levels
D) insulin production
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Heart Rate
27
The following is an example of positive feedback:
A) glucagon raises blood sugar
B) insulin lowers blood glucose
C) a temperature of 100.2F causes a further increase
D) 100.1 is followed by 98.6F
Temperature of 100.2F causes a further increase
| positive feedback = more of the same thing
28
A system is defined as a group of _____ that function together.
Organs
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The structures called _____ are intracellular areas with specific living functions.
Organelles
30
Proteins and carbohydrates are classified as _____.
Macromolecules
31
Simple squamous epithelium is a/an _____ term.
Tissue
32
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Which of the following does not apply to the dorsal cavity?
A) brain
B) vertebral canal
C) spinal cord
D) stomach
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Stomach
33
The orbital cavity would contain the _____.
Eyes
34
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The following are correct cavity terms except which one?
A) oral
B) nasal
C) frontal
D) middle ear
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Frontal
35
Another name for the cavity in the front or belly side is _____.
Ventral
36
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Which of the following would not be covered by visceral peritoneum?
A) heart
B) stomach
C) intestines
D) liver
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Heart
37
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The following are sinus except which one?
A) frontal
B) maxillary
C) ethmoid
D) cranial
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Cranial
38
The _____ system plays a role in moving fluids, wastes, and bones?
Muscular
39
The skin belongs to the _____ system.
Integumentary
40
Integration and coordination are properties of the _____ system of organs.
Nervous
41
Hormones are chemicals of the _____ system that affect target areas.
Endocrine
42
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Which of the following is not a respiratory organ?
A) trachea
B) bronchi
C) esophagus
D) larynx
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Esophagus
43
Parts of the pharynx belong to the _____ and digestive systems.
Respiratory
44
The larynx is a term in the _____ system.
Respiratory
45
The _____ system returns tissue fluids to the heart.
Lymphatic
46
The function of the _____ is to remove soluble wastes from the body.
Kidneys
47
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The following are components of the excretory system except which one?
A) lungs
B) large intestine
C) integument
D) salivary glands
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Salivary Glands
48
The bulbourethral glands would be found in the _____ system.
Reproductive
49
A tumor on top of the head would be on the _____ surface.
Superior
50
The naval is located on the _____ surface.
Ventral
51
A medial tumor on the head could be on the _____.
Nose
52
A _____ section divides an organ into top and bottom.
Transverse
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Which of the following is the same (close to) as inguinal?
A) epigastric
B) hypochondriac
C) lumbar
D) iliac
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Iliac
54
The lower ribs are located in the _____ region.
Hypochondriac
55
The central abdominal area is the _____ region.
Umbilical
56
A _____ fracture occurred in the elbow area.
Cubital
57
A _____ fracture occurred in the hip area.
Coxal
58
A mental tumor could be one in the _____.
Lower Jaw
59
A cervical lesion could be on the uterus or _____.
Neck
60
A headache is an example of a _____ pain.
Cephalic
61
Select the correct statement about the science of anatomy.
A) Our knowledge of human anatomy has remained the same since the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
B) Anatomy is concerned with the function of body parts.
C) Anatomy is concerned with the structure of body parts.
D) The functional role of a body part has little to do with how the part is constructed.
Anatomy is concerned with the structure of body parts
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The _____ of the body includes the head, neck, and trunk.
Axial Portion
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The _____ cavity is the portion enclosed by the hip bones.
Pelvic
64
The lungs are covered by a membrane called the _____.
Visceral Pleura
65
The _____ system is responsible for transporting tissue fluid and also houses the body's disease-fighting cells.
Lymphatic
66
The _____ system includes all the glands that secrete hormones.
Endocrine
67
The lower arm is _____ to the stomach area, while the head is _____ to the stomach.
Lateral ; Superior
68
What is the smallest level of organization considered to be living?
Cell
69
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Which of the following includes the other terms?
A) cell
B) tissue
C) system
D) organ
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System
70
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Which of the following terms means the same as ventral in humans?
A) dorsal
B) posterior
C) medial
D) anterior
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Anterior
71
A tumor on the side of the abdomen can be described as being on the _____ surface of the body.
Lateral
72
The chin can be described as being on the _____ surface of the skull.
Inferior
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What is another name for a frontal section?
A) transverse
B) coronal
C) saggital
D) occipital
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Coronal
74
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Which of the following terms cannot be properly paired?
A) cranial, skull
B) frontal, forehead
C) nasal, buccal
D) orbital, eyes
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Nasal, Buccal
75
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Which of the following pairs of terms is not correct?
A) opthalmic, eyes
B) pectoral, chest
C) axillary, armpit
D) costal, abdomen
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Costal, Abdomen
76
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Which of the following means the same as lower back?
A) lumbar
B) pelvic
C) inguinal
D) gluteal
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Lumbar
77
If an organism displays the ability to reproduce itself at some time, including microorganisms, it is probably living. T/F?
True
78
Metabolism is a term, which can refer to the sum total of all chemical reactions in an organism. T/F?
True
79
An otic abnormality could be a deformed nasal septum. T/F?
False (otic = ear)
80
Death is recognized as the absence of vital signs and absence of brain activity. T/F?
True
81
The skin is the part of the body that homeostatically controls the maintenance of body temperature. T/F?
False (does not control)
82
Normal body temperature, assessed below the tongue, is 20 degrees C. T/F?
False
83
Insulin decreases blood sugar levels while glucagon acts to increase blood glucose. T/F?
True
84
Diseases usually involve positive rather than negative feedback mechanisms. T/F?
True
85
Properties of an organ are usually considered to be the same as those of an organ system. T/F?
False
86
A bone cell would function the same whether it was alone or together with a group of similar cells. T/F?
False
87
The term parietal is used to name something on the surface of an organ. T/F?
False
88
The peritoneum is a type of abdominal membrane. T/F?
True
89
The parietal pleura are the membrane which covers the surface of each lung. T/F?
False
90
The thymus gland lies on top of the heart in the mediastinum. T/F?
True
91
Serous fluid is usually protective and thick in consistency. T/F?
False (its thin)
92
Nerve impulses usually have a relatively slow influence on target organs when compared to hormones. T/F?
False
93
The digestive system acts to bring foods into cells where they are broken down into usable forms. T/F?
False
94
The epididymis is part of the endocrine system. T/F?
False
| reproductive system
95
The purpose of the reproductive system is for the continuation of the species. T/F?
True
96
In the anatomical position the palm of the hands faces towards the back. T/F?
False
97
The stethoscope is placed on the antecubital surface in order to assess a blood pressure. T/F?
True
| antecubital = front elbow
98
Magnetic resonance imaging is a technique using radiation to view the internal structures. T/F?
False
99
A peripheral wound could be located near the surface of the skin. T/F?
True
100
The term ipsilateral means on the opposite side. T/F?
False
| ipsi = same
101
Anterior can be used the same as ventral. T/F?
True
102
The term transverse is identical to horizontal section. T/F?
True
103
The abdominal area could be divided into six regions or quandrants. T/F?
False
| quad = 4
104
The term acromial indicates the elbow area. T/F?
False
| acromial = shoulder
105
All body structures must be associated with some type of functions and purposes. T/F?
True
106
The term that means the opposite of central is deep. T/F?
False
107
The head is considered to be a cephalic area within the axial division of the body. T/F?
True
108
A carpal fracture is one that occurs to the bones found within the ankle. T/F?
False
| carpal = wrist ; tarsal = ankle
109
The occipital area is the region on the back of the skill. T/F?
True
110
The term visceral refers to structures on the skin surface. T/F?
False
