Question 1

In the expression "Let your fingers do the walking," which of the following anatomical terms could be substituted for "fingers?"

Accepted Answer

A) tarsals 
B) manuals 
C) digits 
D) carpals 
E) metatarsals 
A) tarsals 
B) manuals 
C) digits 
D) carpals 
E) metatarsals C

Question 2

A major limitation of radiographs is that they

Accepted Answer

A) can only visualize bone. 
B) give only a flat,two-dimensional image of the body. 
C) are old technology that do not give good results. 
D) have very few applications. 
A) can only visualize bone. 
B) give only a flat,two-dimensional image of the body. 
C) are old technology that do not give good results. 
D) have very few applications. B

Question 3

The suffix "-itis" means inflammation.Which of the following terms means inflammation of the membrane lining the body cavity that contains the liver?

Accepted Answer

A) pericarditis 
B) peritonitis 
C) pleurisy 
D) colitis 
E) hepatitis 
A) pericarditis 
B) peritonitis 
C) pleurisy 
D) colitis 
E) hepatitis B

Question 4

The changes an organism undergoes through time is called

Accepted Answer

A) organization. 
B) metabolism. 
C) reproduction. 
D) growth. 
E) development. 
A) organization. 
B) metabolism. 
C) reproduction. 
D) growth. 
E) development.

Question 5

The wall of the abdominopelvic cavity is lined by a serous membrane called the

Accepted Answer

A) visceral pleural membrane. 
B) parietal peritoneum. 
C) visceral mediastinal membrane. 
D) visceral peritoneum. 
E) epicardium. 
A) visceral pleural membrane. 
B) parietal peritoneum. 
C) visceral mediastinal membrane. 
D) visceral peritoneum. 
E) epicardium.

Question 6

A cell is

Accepted Answer

A) a small structure within a molecule. 
B) a structure composed of several tissue types. 
C) the basic structural unit of living organisms. 
D) a group of organs with a common set of functions. 
E) a group of atoms with similar structure and function. 
A) a small structure within a molecule. 
B) a structure composed of several tissue types. 
C) the basic structural unit of living organisms. 
D) a group of organs with a common set of functions. 
E) a group of atoms with similar structure and function.

Question 7

Which subdivision of anatomy involves the study of organs that function together?

Accepted Answer

A) regional 
B) developmental 
C) systemic 
D) histology 
E) surface anatomy 
A) regional 
B) developmental 
C) systemic 
D) histology 
E) surface anatomy

Question 8

The brachial region is commonly known as the

Accepted Answer

A) groin. 
B) buttock. 
C) breastbone. 
D) upper arm. 
E) naval. 
A) groin. 
B) buttock. 
C) breastbone. 
D) upper arm. 
E) naval.

Question 9

Visual inspection of the appearance of the liver and gallbladder during surgery is associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) histology 
B) physiology 
C) gross anatomy 
D) radiology 
E) cytology 
A) histology 
B) physiology 
C) gross anatomy 
D) radiology 
E) cytology

Question 10

-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity.What cavity does "D" represent?

Accepted Answer

A) visceral peritoneum (covers organs) 
B) mesentery 
C) parietal peritoneum (lines cavity) 
D) retroperitoneal organs 
E) peritoneal cavity 
A) visceral peritoneum (covers organs) 
B) mesentery 
C) parietal peritoneum (lines cavity) 
D) retroperitoneal organs 
E) peritoneal cavity

Question 11

The study of tissues is

Accepted Answer

A) cytology. 
B) histology. 
C) molecular biology. 
D) microbiology. 
E) surface anatomy. 
A) cytology. 
B) histology. 
C) molecular biology. 
D) microbiology. 
E) surface anatomy.

Question 12

The umbilical region is commonly known as the

Accepted Answer

A) groin. 
B) buttock. 
C) breastbone. 
D) upper arm. 
E) naval. 
A) groin. 
B) buttock. 
C) breastbone. 
D) upper arm. 
E) naval.

Question 13

The anatomical arm refers to the part of the upper limb from the

Accepted Answer

A) shoulder to the wrist. 
B) elbow to the wrist. 
C) shoulder to the elbow. 
D) elbow to the fingers. 
E) shoulder to the fingers. 
A) shoulder to the wrist. 
B) elbow to the wrist. 
C) shoulder to the elbow. 
D) elbow to the fingers. 
E) shoulder to the fingers.

Question 14

It has been suggested by some scientists that early exposure to antibiotics significantly change in the makeup of the microbes in the human intestines may increase a person's susceptibility to autoimmune diseases like Crohn's disease and asthma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The mesentery is

Accepted Answer

A) a double-layered serous membrane that anchors some of the abdominal organs to the body wall. 
B) the serous membrane that covers the lungs. 
C) the serous membrane that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities. 
D) space located between the visceral and parietal pleura. 
E) the membrane that lines the pericardial sac. 
A) a double-layered serous membrane that anchors some of the abdominal organs to the body wall. 
B) the serous membrane that covers the lungs. 
C) the serous membrane that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities. 
D) space located between the visceral and parietal pleura. 
E) the membrane that lines the pericardial sac.

Question 16

An organism's ability to use energy in order to swim is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) metabolism. 
B) responsiveness. 
C) organization. 
D) maturation. 
E) development. 
A) metabolism. 
B) responsiveness. 
C) organization. 
D) maturation. 
E) development.

Question 17

Cephalic means

Accepted Answer

A) toward the middle or midline of the body. 
B) away from the surface. 
C) closer to the head. 
D) closer than another structure to the point of attachment to the trunk. 
E) toward the back of the body. 
A) toward the middle or midline of the body. 
B) away from the surface. 
C) closer to the head. 
D) closer than another structure to the point of attachment to the trunk. 
E) toward the back of the body.

Question 18

The plantar surface is the

Accepted Answer

A) area in front of the elbow. 
B) chest area. 
C) lower back. 
D) bottom of foot. 
E) forearm. 
A) area in front of the elbow. 
B) chest area. 
C) lower back. 
D) bottom of foot. 
E) forearm.

Question 19

Deep means

Accepted Answer

A) toward the middle or midline of the body. 
B) away from the surface. 
C) closer to the head. 
D) closer than another structure to the point of attachment to the trunk. 
E) toward the back of the body. 
A) toward the middle or midline of the body. 
B) away from the surface. 
C) closer to the head. 
D) closer than another structure to the point of attachment to the trunk. 
E) toward the back of the body.

Question 20

Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the movement of

Accepted Answer

A) electrons in a magnetic field. 
B) carbons in a magnetic field. 
C) protons in a magnetic field. 
D) cells in a magnetic field. 
A) electrons in a magnetic field. 
B) carbons in a magnetic field. 
C) protons in a magnetic field. 
D) cells in a magnetic field.

Exam 1: The Human Organism

In the expression "Let your fingers do the walking," which of the following anatomical terms could be substituted for "fingers?"

A major limitation of radiographs is that they

The suffix "-itis" means inflammation.Which of the following terms means inflammation of the membrane lining the body cavity that contains the liver?

The changes an organism undergoes through time is called

The wall of the abdominopelvic cavity is lined by a serous membrane called the

A cell is

Which subdivision of anatomy involves the study of organs that function together?

The brachial region is commonly known as the

Visual inspection of the appearance of the liver and gallbladder during surgery is associated with which of the following?

-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity.What cavity does "D" represent?

The study of tissues is

The umbilical region is commonly known as the

The anatomical arm refers to the part of the upper limb from the

It has been suggested by some scientists that early exposure to antibiotics significantly change in the makeup of the microbes in the human intestines may increase a person's susceptibility to autoimmune diseases like Crohn's disease and asthma.

The mesentery is

An organism's ability to use energy in order to swim is an example of

Cephalic means

The plantar surface is the

Deep means

Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the movement of

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joints and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition,metabolism,and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Water,electrolyte,and Acid-Based Balance

Reproductive System

Development,growth,aging,and Genetics

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