Question 1

The cavity of the body immediately inferior to the diaphragm is the _____ cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) pleural 
B) thoracic 
C) inguinal 
D) pelvic 
E) abdominal 
A) pleural 
B) thoracic 
C) inguinal 
D) pelvic 
E) abdominal

Question 2

An investigator who conducts an experiment to determine how changes in pH affect the function of enzymes on digestion is most likely to be a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) neurologist. 
B) anatomist. 
C) engineer. 
D) physiologist. 
E) histologist. 
A) neurologist. 
B) anatomist. 
C) engineer. 
D) physiologist. 
E) histologist.

Question 3

The study of the external form of the body and its relationship to deeper structures is

Accepted Answer

A) systemic anatomy. 
B) regional anatomy. 
C) molecular biology. 
D) microbiology. 
E) surface anatomy. 
A) systemic anatomy. 
B) regional anatomy. 
C) molecular biology. 
D) microbiology. 
E) surface anatomy.

Question 4

A researcher discovered a sensory receptor that detects decreasing oxygen concentrations in the blood.According to the principles of negative feedback,it is likely that stimulation of this sensory receptor will produce which of the following types of responses?

Accepted Answer

A) a decrease in heart rate 
B) an increase in the respiratory rate 
C) an increase in physical activity 
D) unconsciousness 
E) both a decrease in heart rate and an increase in the respiratory rate 
A) a decrease in heart rate 
B) an increase in the respiratory rate 
C) an increase in physical activity 
D) unconsciousness 
E) both a decrease in heart rate and an increase in the respiratory rate

Question 5

Proximal 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 6

-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy.What does "D" represent?

Accepted Answer

A) median 
B) right 
C) left 
D) inferior 
E) lateral 
A) median 
B) right 
C) left 
D) inferior 
E) lateral

Question 7

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures.What does "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A) diaphragm 
B) mediastinum 
C) pelvic cavity 
D) thoracic cavity 
E) abdominal cavity 
A) diaphragm 
B) mediastinum 
C) pelvic cavity 
D) thoracic cavity 
E) abdominal cavity

Question 8

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures.What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A) diaphragm 
B) mediastinum 
C) pelvic cavity 
D) thoracic cavity 
E) abdominal cavity 
A) diaphragm 
B) mediastinum 
C) pelvic cavity 
D) thoracic cavity 
E) abdominal cavity

Question 9

The sternal 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 10

A vertical plane that separates the body into right and left portions is called a _____ plane.

Accepted Answer

A) sagittal 
B) transverse 
C) frontal 
D) horizontal 
E) coronal 
A) sagittal 
B) transverse 
C) frontal 
D) horizontal 
E) coronal

Question 11

The integumentary system

Accepted Answer

A) regulates body temperature. 
B) breaks down food into small particles for absorption. 
C) controls intellectual functions. 
D) produces body movements. 
E) coordinates and integrates body function. 
A) regulates body temperature. 
B) breaks down food into small particles for absorption. 
C) controls intellectual functions. 
D) produces body movements. 
E) coordinates and integrates body function.

Question 12

The inguinal 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

-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy.What does "A" represent?

Accepted Answer

A) median 
B) right 
C) left 
D) inferior 
E) lateral 
A) median 
B) right 
C) left 
D) inferior 
E) lateral

Question 14

A CT scan allows for a three-dimensional image to be generated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An organ is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The study of the structural features and functions of the cell 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 17

-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy.What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A) median 
B) right 
C) left 
D) inferior 
E) lateral 
A) median 
B) right 
C) left 
D) inferior 
E) lateral

Question 18

-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity.What serous membrane does "C" 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 19

Posterior 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

"Cutting off your nose" would be a section in the _____ plane.

Accepted Answer

A) coronal 
B) nasal 
C) median 
D) transverse 
E) sagittal 
A) coronal 
B) nasal 
C) median 
D) transverse 
E) sagittal

Exam 1: The Human Organism

The cavity of the body immediately inferior to the diaphragm is the _____ cavity.

An investigator who conducts an experiment to determine how changes in pH affect the function of enzymes on digestion is most likely to be a(n)

The study of the external form of the body and its relationship to deeper structures is

A researcher discovered a sensory receptor that detects decreasing oxygen concentrations in the blood.According to the principles of negative feedback,it is likely that stimulation of this sensory receptor will produce which of the following types of responses?

Proximal means

-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy.What does "D" represent?

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures.What does "C" represent?

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures.What does "B" represent?

The sternal region is commonly known as the

A vertical plane that separates the body into right and left portions is called a _____ plane.

The integumentary system

The inguinal region is commonly known as the

-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy.What does "A" represent?

A CT scan allows for a three-dimensional image to be generated.

An organ is

The study of the structural features and functions of the cell is

-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy.What does "B" represent?

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

Posterior means

"Cutting off your nose" would be a section in the _____ plane.

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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