Question 1

A group of related organs that have a common function is called a/an

Accepted Answer

A) organ 
B) system 
C) tissue 
D) group 
E) organism 
A) organ 
B) system 
C) tissue 
D) group 
E) organism B

Question 2

Name and briefly describe the six levels of structural organization in the human body.

Accepted Answer

The chemical level: includes atoms and molecules.
The cellular level: includes all different cells made of combinations of molecules.
The tissue level: tissues consist of groups of similar cells.
The organ level: organs are formed when different types of tissues join together.
The system level: consists of related organs that have a common function.
The organismal level: the highest level of structural organization includes all organ systems making up the entire organism.

Question 3

Largest level of organization within the human body is the _____ level.

Accepted Answer

organismal

Question 4

In the anatomical position, the subject

Accepted Answer

A) is lying face down. 
B) has his/her arms placed above the head. 
C) has his/her arms folded on the chest. 
D) is standing upright facing the observer with the palms backwards. 
E) is standing upright facing the observer with the palms forward. 
A) is lying face down. 
B) has his/her arms placed above the head. 
C) has his/her arms folded on the chest. 
D) is standing upright facing the observer with the palms backwards. 
E) is standing upright facing the observer with the palms forward.

Question 5

The life process by which a hemocytoblast (unspecialized stem cell)becomes an erythroblast that will then mature into a red blood cell is called

Accepted Answer

A) metabolism 
B) movement 
C) growth 
D) differentiation 
E) reproduction 
A) metabolism 
B) movement 
C) growth 
D) differentiation 
E) reproduction

Question 6

Anatomy refers to both structure and function of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The anatomical term for navel is

Accepted Answer

A) crural 
B) inguinal 
C) umbilical 
D) femoral 
E) coxal 
A) crural 
B) inguinal 
C) umbilical 
D) femoral 
E) coxal

Question 8

The humerus is _____ to the radius

Accepted Answer

The answer of The humerus is _____ to the radius...

Question 9

The body cavity containing the urinary bladder and portions of the large intestine is the

Accepted Answer

A) pelvic cavity 
B) abdominal cavity 
C) mediastinum 
D) pleural cavity 
E) dorsal cavity 
A) pelvic cavity 
B) abdominal cavity 
C) mediastinum 
D) pleural cavity 
E) dorsal cavity

Question 10

The level of organization when different multiple types of tissues join together is called the

Accepted Answer

A) chemical level 
B) cellular level 
C) tissue level 
D) organ level 
E) system level 
A) chemical level 
B) cellular level 
C) tissue level 
D) organ level 
E) system level

Question 11

Which of the following abdominopelvic regions contains portions of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A) right hypochondriac region 
B) left hypochondriac region 
C) epigastric region 
D) both right hypochondriac region and left hypochondriac region 
E) both left hypochondriac region and epigastric region 
A) right hypochondriac region 
B) left hypochondriac region 
C) epigastric region 
D) both right hypochondriac region and left hypochondriac region 
E) both left hypochondriac region and epigastric region

Question 12

Otitis refers to inflammation in what region of the body?

Accepted Answer

A) nose 
B) eye 
C) neck 
D) cheek 
E) ear 
A) nose 
B) eye 
C) neck 
D) cheek 
E) ear

Question 13

The plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior segments is the _____ plane.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The plane that divides the body into...

Question 14

A midsagittal plane always divides the body into equal superior and inferior portions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Less efficient functioning of the digestive system and decreased function of the kidneys are changes often associated with aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The sum of all chemical processes that occur in the human body is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) anabolism 
B) catabolism 
C) metabolism 
D) differentiation 
E) homeostasis 
A) anabolism 
B) catabolism 
C) metabolism 
D) differentiation 
E) homeostasis

Question 17

Aging is a normal process associated with a reduced ability to maintain homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following physiological processes is controlled by positive feedback?

Accepted Answer

A) regulation of blood sugar 
B) initiation of blood clotting 
C) control of blood pressure 
D) maintenance of body temperature 
E) control of breathing rate 
A) regulation of blood sugar 
B) initiation of blood clotting 
C) control of blood pressure 
D) maintenance of body temperature 
E) control of breathing rate

Question 19

The plane that divides the body into a superior and inferior portion is a/an

Accepted Answer

A) parasagittal plane 
B) midsagittal plane 
C) transverse plane 
D) oblique plane 
E) frontal plane 
A) parasagittal plane 
B) midsagittal plane 
C) transverse plane 
D) oblique plane 
E) frontal plane

Question 20

The heart is located in the mediastinum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Organization of the Human Body

A group of related organs that have a common function is called a/an

Name and briefly describe the six levels of structural organization in the human body.

Largest level of organization within the human body is the _____ level.

In the anatomical position, the subject

The life process by which a hemocytoblast (unspecialized stem cell)becomes an erythroblast that will then mature into a red blood cell is called

Anatomy refers to both structure and function of the body.

The anatomical term for navel is

The humerus is _____ to the radius

The body cavity containing the urinary bladder and portions of the large intestine is the

The level of organization when different multiple types of tissues join together is called the

Which of the following abdominopelvic regions contains portions of the stomach?

Otitis refers to inflammation in what region of the body?

The plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior segments is the _____ plane.

A midsagittal plane always divides the body into equal superior and inferior portions.

Less efficient functioning of the digestive system and decreased function of the kidneys are changes often associated with aging.

The sum of all chemical processes that occur in the human body is referred to as

Aging is a normal process associated with a reduced ability to maintain homeostasis.

Which of the following physiological processes is controlled by positive feedback?

The plane that divides the body into a superior and inferior portion is a/an

The heart is located in the mediastinum.

Introductory Chemistry

Cells

Tissues

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

Joints

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves

Autonomic Nervous System

Somatic Senses and Special Sense

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive Systems

Development and Inheritance

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