Question 1

The gluteal region is commonly known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  groin 
B)  buttock 
C)  breastbone 
D)  upper arm 
E)  navel 
A)  groin 
B)  buttock 
C)  breastbone 
D)  upper arm 
E)  navel B

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/an ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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. B

Question 4

The thumb is ________ to the fifth digit (little finger).

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following is not a term that describes a cut that separates the body into left and right portions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sagittal 
B)  Median 
C)  Parasagittal 
D)  Coronal 
A)  Sagittal 
B)  Median 
C)  Parasagittal 
D)  Coronal

Question 6

The antecubital region 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 7

Which organ system is the location of blood cell production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiovascular 
B)  Skeletal 
C)  Digestive 
D)  Nervous 
E)  Endocrine 
A)  Cardiovascular 
B)  Skeletal 
C)  Digestive 
D)  Nervous 
E)  Endocrine

Question 8

Which 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 9

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 10

Which of the following is NOT a component of a negative feedback mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effector 
B)  Stabilizer 
C)  Control center 
D)  Receptor 
A)  Effector 
B)  Stabilizer 
C)  Control center 
D)  Receptor

Question 11

The fact that most of us have five lumbar vertebrae, but some people have six and some have four, is an example of ________ variation among organisms.

Accepted Answer

A)  cellular 
B)  holistic 
C)  physiological 
D)  anatomical 
E)  reductionist 
A)  cellular 
B)  holistic 
C)  physiological 
D)  anatomical 
E)  reductionist

Question 12

Positive feedback mechanisms are less common in healthy individuals than negative feedback mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An organelle 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 organs 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 organs with a common set of functions. 
E)  a group of cells with similar structure and function.

Question 14

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 15

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 16

Which of the following statements provides an example of responsiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sandra began to shiver while she walked from her lab to her dorm room, through the freezing rain. 
B)  James finally saw the results of working out as the sleeves on his t-shirt were tighter around his biceps. 
C)  Jarrod was happy to see that the wound he received from falling on the sidewalk was almost completely healed. 
D)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  Sandra began to shiver while she walked from her lab to her dorm room, through the freezing rain. 
B)  James finally saw the results of working out as the sleeves on his t-shirt were tighter around his biceps. 
C)  Jarrod was happy to see that the wound he received from falling on the sidewalk was almost completely healed. 
D)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 17

A person lying with his/her face down is said to be in what position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supine 
B)  Prone 
C)  Anatomical 
D)  Reverse 
A)  Supine 
B)  Prone 
C)  Anatomical 
D)  Reverse

Question 18

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 19

Imagine the following scenario:
Platelets adhere to a damaged blood vessel → Platelets secrete various substances → Platelets adhere to a damaged blood vessel
This is an example of ________ feedback.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive 
B)  negative 
A)  positive 
B)  negative

Question 20

Which of the following would indicate dysfunction of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change in blood pH 
B)  Increase in blood glucose levels 
C)  Increased blood pressure 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Change in blood pH 
B)  Increase in blood glucose levels 
C)  Increased blood pressure 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Exam 1: The Human Organism

The gluteal region is commonly known as the ________.

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/an ________.

An organ is

The thumb is ________ to the fifth digit (little finger).

Which of the following is not a term that describes a cut that separates the body into left and right portions?

The antecubital region is the

Which organ system is the location of blood cell production?

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

Cephalic means

Which of the following is NOT a component of a negative feedback mechanism?

The fact that most of us have five lumbar vertebrae, but some people have six and some have four, is an example of ________ variation among organisms.

Positive feedback mechanisms are less common in healthy individuals than negative feedback mechanisms.

An organelle is

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

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

Which of the following statements provides an example of responsiveness?

A person lying with his/her face down is said to be in what position?

Proximal means

Imagine the following scenario: Platelets adhere to a damaged blood vessel → Platelets secrete various substances → Platelets adhere to a damaged blood vessel This is an example of ________ feedback.

Which of the following would indicate dysfunction of the respiratory system?

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joint 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-Base Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

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