Question 1

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)  the 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)  the space located between the visceral and parietal pleura. 
E)  the membrane that lines the pericardial sac.

Question 2

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 3

When a woman is giving birth, the head of the baby pushes against her cervix and stimulates the release of the hormone oxytocin. Oxytocin travels in the blood and stimulates the uterus to contract. Labor contractions become more and more intense until the baby is expelled. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  negative feedback 
B)  positive feedback 
C)  dynamic equilibrium 
D)  integration control 
E)  set point adjustment 
A)  negative feedback 
B)  positive feedback 
C)  dynamic equilibrium 
D)  integration control 
E)  set point adjustment

Question 4

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 5

The visceral pleura 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)  the 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)  the space located between the visceral and parietal pleura. 
E)  the membrane that lines the pericardial sac.

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes research focused on the physiology of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dr. Ali studies the signaling that occurs between defense cells and abnormal cells of the body. 
B)  Dr. Johnson's research focuses on the factors that regulate blood pH. 
C)  Dr. Salak is interested in the chemical signaling that maintains normal blood glucose levels. 
D)  Dr. Woods is interested in the development of cell communication junctions associated with memory. 
A)  Dr. Ali studies the signaling that occurs between defense cells and abnormal cells of the body. 
B)  Dr. Johnson's research focuses on the factors that regulate blood pH. 
C)  Dr. Salak is interested in the chemical signaling that maintains normal blood glucose levels. 
D)  Dr. Woods is interested in the development of cell communication junctions associated with memory.

Question 7

The brachial 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

Question 8

Which of the following is consistent with homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  As body temperature rises, sweating occurs to cool the body. 
B)  When a person drinks large quantities of water, urine output decreases to raise blood volume. 
C)  Elevated blood glucose levels cause insulin secretion to decline. 
D)  Decreases in blood pressure cause a corresponding decrease in heart rate. 
E)  As blood pressure falls, blood flow to the heart decreases. 
A)  As body temperature rises, sweating occurs to cool the body. 
B)  When a person drinks large quantities of water, urine output decreases to raise blood volume. 
C)  Elevated blood glucose levels cause insulin secretion to decline. 
D)  Decreases in blood pressure cause a corresponding decrease in heart rate. 
E)  As blood pressure falls, blood flow to the heart decreases.

Question 9

Which branch of physiology would study the effects of sunbathing on the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cell physiology 
B)  Systemic physiology 
C)  Regional physiology 
D)  Organ physiology 
A)  Cell physiology 
B)  Systemic physiology 
C)  Regional physiology 
D)  Organ physiology

Question 10

The cervical 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 11

An anatomical image created from sound waves is a/an ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

-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 13

Homeostasis and occupying space are both unique characteristics of living things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

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 16

The gallbladder, liver, and stomach are all part of the ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine 
B)  cardiovascular 
C)  skeletal 
D)  respiratory 
E)  digestive 
A)  endocrine 
B)  cardiovascular 
C)  skeletal 
D)  respiratory 
E)  digestive

Question 17

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 18

-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity. What structure does "A" 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

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 20

If the thoracic cavity was cut along the midsaggital plane, which of the following descriptions of the two halves would be accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The midsaggital cut would create an anterior half that contained portions of the lungs and heart and a posterior half that contained the spinal cord. 
B)  The midsagittal plane would produce a medial half and a lateral half, each containing a lung. 
C)  The midsagittal plane would produce a right half that contained one lung and a left half that contained a lung and most of the heart. 
D)  The midsagittal plane would produce an inferior half that contained portions of the heart and portions of both lungs and a superior half that contained portions of the lungs and the thymus. 
A)  The midsaggital cut would create an anterior half that contained portions of the lungs and heart and a posterior half that contained the spinal cord. 
B)  The midsagittal plane would produce a medial half and a lateral half, each containing a lung. 
C)  The midsagittal plane would produce a right half that contained one lung and a left half that contained a lung and most of the heart. 
D)  The midsagittal plane would produce an inferior half that contained portions of the heart and portions of both lungs and a superior half that contained portions of the lungs and the thymus.

Exam 1: The Human Organism

The mesentery is

The plantar surface is the

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

The visceral pleura is

Which of the following statements best describes research focused on the physiology of the lymphatic system?

The brachial region is commonly known as the ________.

Which of the following is consistent with homeostasis?

Which branch of physiology would study the effects of sunbathing on the skin?

The cervical region is the ________.

An anatomical image created from sound waves is a/an ________.

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

Homeostasis and occupying space are both unique characteristics of living things.

A cell is

The sural region is the ________.

The gallbladder, liver, and stomach are all part of the ________ system.

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

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

Anatomy is

If the thoracic cavity was cut along the midsaggital plane, which of the following descriptions of the two halves would be accurate?

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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