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1
Q

The study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of _____.

A

Physiology

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2
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The process of turning molecules that are ingested into forms that are compatible with the organism is _____.

A

Assimilation

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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

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4
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A decrease in blood glucose that causes the inhibition of insulin is an example of _____.

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Negative Feedback

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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

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6
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The \_\_\_\_\_ separates the thoracic from abdominal cavities.
A) pelvis
B) rib cage
C) diaphragm
D) peritoneum
A

Diaphragm

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7
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The heart lies specifically in the _____ space.

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Mediastinum (standing in the middle)

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8
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The _____ membranes surround the lungs.

A

Pleural

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9
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The wrist is the most _____ part of the hand region.

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Proximal

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10
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The arms lie on the _____ surface of the trunk.

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Lateral

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11
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A _____ section divides the body into right and left.

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Sagittal

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12
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The forearm is a/an _____ area.

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Antebrachial (ante=before, anit=against)

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13
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Which field, when compared to the others, tends to rely more on experimentation to find new answers?

A

Physiology

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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18
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Skin or bone is an example of what level of organization?

A

Organ

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19
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The human liver is primarily located in the _____.

A

Right upper quadrant of the abdominal area

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20
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Which term refers to the back of the knee?

A

Popliteal

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21
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The exchanging of gases for the purpose of producing energy is called _____.

A

Respiration

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22
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The removal of a compound that the body no longer requires is called _____.

A

Excretion

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23
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When a nurse takes someone’s temperature, they are directly assessing a _____.

A

Vital Sign

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24
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The force that water exerts on a system is referred to as the _____.

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Hydrostatic Pressure

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25
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The transportation of heat in the body is mainly a property of the _____ it contains.

A

Water

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26
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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
A

Heart Rate

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27
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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

A

Temperature of 100.2F causes a further increase

positive feedback = more of the same thing

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28
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A system is defined as a group of _____ that function together.

A

Organs

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29
Q

The structures called _____ are intracellular areas with specific living functions.

A

Organelles

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30
Q

Proteins and carbohydrates are classified as _____.

A

Macromolecules

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31
Q

Simple squamous epithelium is a/an _____ term.

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Tissue

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32
Q 
Which of the following does not apply to the dorsal cavity?
A) brain
B) vertebral canal
C) spinal cord
D) stomach
A

Stomach

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33
Q

The orbital cavity would contain the _____.

A

Eyes

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34
Q 
The following are correct cavity terms except which one?
A) oral
B) nasal
C) frontal
D) middle ear
A

Frontal

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35
Q

Another name for the cavity in the front or belly side is _____.

A

Ventral

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36
Q 
Which of the following would not be covered by visceral peritoneum?
A) heart
B) stomach
C) intestines
D) liver
A

Heart

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37
Q 
The following are sinus except which one?
A) frontal
B) maxillary
C) ethmoid
D) cranial
A

Cranial

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38
Q

The _____ system plays a role in moving fluids, wastes, and bones?

A

Muscular

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39
Q

The skin belongs to the _____ system.

A

Integumentary

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40
Q

Integration and coordination are properties of the _____ system of organs.

A

Nervous

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41
Q

Hormones are chemicals of the _____ system that affect target areas.

A

Endocrine

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42
Q 
Which of the following is not a respiratory organ?
A) trachea
B) bronchi
C) esophagus
D) larynx
A

Esophagus

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43
Q

Parts of the pharynx belong to the _____ and digestive systems.

A

Respiratory

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44
Q

The larynx is a term in the _____ system.

A

Respiratory

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45
Q

The _____ system returns tissue fluids to the heart.

A

Lymphatic

46
Q

The function of the _____ is to remove soluble wastes from the body.

A

Kidneys

47
Q 
The following are components of the excretory system except which one?
A) lungs
B) large intestine
C) integument
D) salivary glands
A

Salivary Glands

48
Q

The bulbourethral glands would be found in the _____ system.

A

Reproductive

49
Q

A tumor on top of the head would be on the _____ surface.

A

Superior

50
Q

The naval is located on the _____ surface.

A

Ventral

51
Q

A medial tumor on the head could be on the _____.

A

Nose

52
Q

A _____ section divides an organ into top and bottom.

A

Transverse

53
Q 
Which of the following is the same (close to) as inguinal?
A) epigastric
B) hypochondriac
C) lumbar
D) iliac
A

Iliac

54
Q

The lower ribs are located in the _____ region.

A

Hypochondriac

55
Q

The central abdominal area is the _____ region.

A

Umbilical

56
Q

A _____ fracture occurred in the elbow area.

A

Cubital

57
Q

A _____ fracture occurred in the hip area.

A

Coxal

58
Q

A mental tumor could be one in the _____.

A

Lower Jaw

59
Q

A cervical lesion could be on the uterus or _____.

A

Neck

60
Q

A headache is an example of a _____ pain.

A

Cephalic

61
Q

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.

A

Anatomy is concerned with the structure of body parts

62
Q

The _____ of the body includes the head, neck, and trunk.

A

Axial Portion

63
Q

The _____ cavity is the portion enclosed by the hip bones.

A

Pelvic

64
Q

The lungs are covered by a membrane called the _____.

A

Visceral Pleura

65
Q

The _____ system is responsible for transporting tissue fluid and also houses the body’s disease-fighting cells.

A

Lymphatic

66
Q

The _____ system includes all the glands that secrete hormones.

A

Endocrine

67
Q

The lower arm is _____ to the stomach area, while the head is _____ to the stomach.

A

Lateral ; Superior

68
Q

What is the smallest level of organization considered to be living?

A

Cell

69
Q 
Which of the following includes the other terms?
A) cell
B) tissue
C) system
D) organ
A

System

70
Q 
Which of the following terms means the same as ventral in humans?
A) dorsal
B) posterior
C) medial
D) anterior
A

Anterior

71
Q

A tumor on the side of the abdomen can be described as being on the _____ surface of the body.

A

Lateral

72
Q

The chin can be described as being on the _____ surface of the skull.

A

Inferior

73
Q 
What is another name for a frontal section?
A) transverse
B) coronal
C) saggital
D) occipital
A

Coronal

74
Q 
Which of the following terms cannot be properly paired?
A) cranial, skull
B) frontal, forehead
C) nasal, buccal
D) orbital, eyes
A

Nasal, Buccal

75
Q 
Which of the following pairs of terms is not correct?
A) opthalmic, eyes
B) pectoral, chest
C) axillary, armpit
D) costal, abdomen
A

Costal, Abdomen

76
Q 
Which of the following means the same as lower back?
A) lumbar
B) pelvic
C) inguinal
D) gluteal
A

Lumbar

77
Q

If an organism displays the ability to reproduce itself at some time, including microorganisms, it is probably living. T/F?

A

True

78
Q

Metabolism is a term, which can refer to the sum total of all chemical reactions in an organism. T/F?

A

True

79
Q

An otic abnormality could be a deformed nasal septum. T/F?

A

False (otic = ear)

80
Q

Death is recognized as the absence of vital signs and absence of brain activity. T/F?

A

True

81
Q

The skin is the part of the body that homeostatically controls the maintenance of body temperature. T/F?

A

False (does not control)

82
Q

Normal body temperature, assessed below the tongue, is 20 degrees C. T/F?

A

False

83
Q

Insulin decreases blood sugar levels while glucagon acts to increase blood glucose. T/F?

A

True

84
Q

Diseases usually involve positive rather than negative feedback mechanisms. T/F?

A

True

85
Q

Properties of an organ are usually considered to be the same as those of an organ system. T/F?

A

False

86
Q

A bone cell would function the same whether it was alone or together with a group of similar cells. T/F?

A

False

87
Q

The term parietal is used to name something on the surface of an organ. T/F?

A

False

88
Q

The peritoneum is a type of abdominal membrane. T/F?

A

True

89
Q

The parietal pleura are the membrane which covers the surface of each lung. T/F?

A

False

90
Q

The thymus gland lies on top of the heart in the mediastinum. T/F?

A

True

91
Q

Serous fluid is usually protective and thick in consistency. T/F?

A

False (its thin)

92
Q

Nerve impulses usually have a relatively slow influence on target organs when compared to hormones. T/F?

A

False

93
Q

The digestive system acts to bring foods into cells where they are broken down into usable forms. T/F?

A

False

94
Q

The epididymis is part of the endocrine system. T/F?

A

False

reproductive system

95
Q

The purpose of the reproductive system is for the continuation of the species. T/F?

A

True

96
Q

In the anatomical position the palm of the hands faces towards the back. T/F?

A

False

97
Q

The stethoscope is placed on the antecubital surface in order to assess a blood pressure. T/F?

A

True

antecubital = front elbow

98
Q

Magnetic resonance imaging is a technique using radiation to view the internal structures. T/F?

A

False

99
Q

A peripheral wound could be located near the surface of the skin. T/F?

A

True

100
Q

The term ipsilateral means on the opposite side. T/F?

A

False

ipsi = same

101
Q

Anterior can be used the same as ventral. T/F?

A

True

102
Q

The term transverse is identical to horizontal section. T/F?

A

True

103
Q

The abdominal area could be divided into six regions or quandrants. T/F?

A

False

quad = 4

104
Q

The term acromial indicates the elbow area. T/F?

A

False

acromial = shoulder

105
Q

All body structures must be associated with some type of functions and purposes. T/F?

A

True

106
Q

The term that means the opposite of central is deep. T/F?

A

False

107
Q

The head is considered to be a cephalic area within the axial division of the body. T/F?

A

True

108
Q

A carpal fracture is one that occurs to the bones found within the ankle. T/F?

A

False

carpal = wrist ; tarsal = ankle

109
Q

The occipital area is the region on the back of the skill. T/F?

A

True

110
Q

The term visceral refers to structures on the skin surface. T/F?

A

False

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