Question 1

Positive-feedback mechanisms are always damaging to the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Nerve cells generate electrical signals in response to changes in the environment.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) respiration. 
B) digestion. 
C) movement. 
D) filtration. 
E) responsiveness. 
A) respiration. 
B) digestion. 
C) movement. 
D) filtration. 
E) responsiveness.

Question 3

An anatomic image created from sound waves is a

Accepted Answer

A) radiograph. 
B) CT scan. 
C) MRI. 
D) sonogram. 
A) radiograph. 
B) CT scan. 
C) MRI. 
D) sonogram.

Question 4

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures.What does "E" 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 5

Anatomy is

Accepted Answer

A) the study of function. 
B) a branch of physiology. 
C) the study of structure. 
D) the study of living organisms. 
E) the study of homeostasis. 
A) the study of function. 
B) a branch of physiology. 
C) the study of structure. 
D) the study of living organisms. 
E) the study of homeostasis.

Question 6

What system removes nitrogenous waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH,ion balance,and water balance?

Accepted Answer

A) respiratory 
B) lymphatic 
C) cardiovascular 
D) immune 
E) urinary 
A) respiratory 
B) lymphatic 
C) cardiovascular 
D) immune 
E) urinary

Question 7

The gluteal 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 8

A tissue is a

Accepted Answer

A) structure contained within a cell. 
B) lower level of organization than a cell. 
C) group of organs that performs specific functions. 
D) group of cells with similar structure and function. 
E) structure that contains a group of organs. 
A) structure contained within a cell. 
B) lower level of organization than a cell. 
C) group of organs that performs specific functions. 
D) group of cells with similar structure and function. 
E) structure that contains a group of organs.

Question 9

Which of the following systems carries necessary compounds like oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

A) nervous 
B) cardiovascular 
C) urinary 
D) lymphatic 
E) respiratory 
A) nervous 
B) cardiovascular 
C) urinary 
D) lymphatic 
E) respiratory

Question 10

The anatomical term that means "away from the midline of the body" is

Accepted Answer

A) medial. 
B) proximal. 
C) distal. 
D) lateral. 
E) superficial. 
A) medial. 
B) proximal. 
C) distal. 
D) lateral. 
E) superficial.

Question 11

The sural region is the

Accepted Answer

A) calf. 
B) armpit. 
C) hollow behind the knee. 
D) neck. 
E) thigh. 
A) calf. 
B) armpit. 
C) hollow behind the knee. 
D) neck. 
E) thigh.

Question 12

Which of the following describes the position of the nose?

Accepted Answer

A) inferior to the chin 
B) superior to the forehead 
C) posterior to the ears 
D) lateral to the eyes 
E) superior to the mouth 
A) inferior to the chin 
B) superior to the forehead 
C) posterior to the ears 
D) lateral to the eyes 
E) superior to the mouth

Question 13

-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity.What structures does "E" 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 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 1: The Human Organism

Positive-feedback mechanisms are always damaging to the body.

Nerve cells generate electrical signals in response to changes in the environment.This is an example of

An anatomic image created from sound waves is a

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

Anatomy is

What system removes nitrogenous waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH,ion balance,and water balance?

The gluteal region is commonly known as the

A tissue is a

Which of the following systems carries necessary compounds like oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?

The anatomical term that means "away from the midline of the body" is

The sural region is the

Which of the following describes the position of the nose?

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

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

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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