Question 1

In which body cavities are the lungs located?

Accepted Answer

A)  pleural, dorsal, and abdominal 
B)  pericardial, ventral, and thoracic 
C)  mediastinal, thoracic, and ventral 
D)  pleural, ventral, and thoracic 
A)  pleural, dorsal, and abdominal 
B)  pericardial, ventral, and thoracic 
C)  mediastinal, thoracic, and ventral 
D)  pleural, ventral, and thoracic

Question 2

The thoracic cavity contains the  __________. It is found  __________to the vertebral cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)  heart and lungs; anterior 
B)  kidneys and spleen; deep 
C)  digestive viscera; inferior 
D)  stomach and liver; superficial 
A)  heart and lungs; anterior 
B)  kidneys and spleen; deep 
C)  digestive viscera; inferior 
D)  stomach and liver; superficial

Question 3

Responsiveness or irritability is the ability to sense changes in the environment and then respond to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the function of the serous membranes?

Accepted Answer

They act to reduce f

Question 5

Which feedback mechanism causes the variable to deviate further and further from its original value or range?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which feedback mechanism causes the variable to...

Question 6

The nurse charted: "Patient has an open wound located on lateral aspect of leg." Describe where the wound is located.

Accepted Answer

The wound is located

Question 7

The coxal joint is most likely found in the  ___________ region of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  groin 
B)  hand 
C)  foot 
D)  hip 
A)  groin 
B)  hand 
C)  foot 
D)  hip

Question 8

Prevention of water loss is a necessary function for life that would best fit in the category of  __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolism 
B)  excretion 
C)  maintaining boundaries 
D)  responsiveness 
A)  metabolism 
B)  excretion 
C)  maintaining boundaries 
D)  responsiveness

Question 9

What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called?

Accepted Answer

A)  median 
B)  sagittal 
C)  transverse 
D)  frontal 
A)  median 
B)  sagittal 
C)  transverse 
D)  frontal

Question 10

Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular anatomy 
B)  systemic anatomy 
C)  systemic physiology 
D)  cardiovascular physiology 
A)  cardiovascular anatomy 
B)  systemic anatomy 
C)  systemic physiology 
D)  cardiovascular physiology

Question 11

Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is considered the cause of most diseases. 
B)  Positive feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed. 
C)  Negative feedback mechanisms are functioning normally. 
D)  The internal environment is becoming more stable. 
A)  It is considered the cause of most diseases. 
B)  Positive feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed. 
C)  Negative feedback mechanisms are functioning normally. 
D)  The internal environment is becoming more stable.

Question 12

You are told to take an axillary temperature on a small child. You will place the thermometer  ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  under the tongue 
B)  in the rectum 
C)  on the forehead 
D)  in the armpit 
A)  under the tongue 
B)  in the rectum 
C)  on the forehead 
D)  in the armpit

Question 13

It is wise to study anatomy alongside with physiology because  __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to understand anatomy requires complete understanding of physiology 
B)  it makes for more efficient use of students' and teachers' time 
C)  anatomy and physiology are practically the same thing 
D)  physiology is only explainable in terms of the underlying anatomy 
A)  to understand anatomy requires complete understanding of physiology 
B)  it makes for more efficient use of students' and teachers' time 
C)  anatomy and physiology are practically the same thing 
D)  physiology is only explainable in terms of the underlying anatomy

Question 14

Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane?

Accepted Answer

A)  any sagittal plane except in the midline 
B)  any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions 
C)  two cuts dividing the body into left and right halves 
D)  a transverse cut just above the knees 
A)  any sagittal plane except in the midline 
B)  any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions 
C)  two cuts dividing the body into left and right halves 
D)  a transverse cut just above the knees

Question 15

Which cavity contains the bladder, some reproductive organs, and the rectum?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which cavity contains the bladder, some reproductive...

Question 16

The term that describes the back of the elbow is  ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term that describes the back of...

Question 17

You are asked to draw blood from the median cubital vein. You will search for this vein in the __________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  hand 
B)  proximal arm 
C)  lateral side of the foot 
D)  anterior side of the elbow 
A)  hand 
B)  proximal arm 
C)  lateral side of the foot 
D)  anterior side of the elbow

Question 18

One of the descriptions below is from the perspective of anatomical study, the rest are from a physiological perspective. Select the description below that comes from an anatomical perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  The extremely thin tissue (simple squamous epithelium) of the lungs allows for the quick diffusion of respiratory gases into and out of the body. 
B)  The direction of blood flow through the heart is directed by one way valves. 
C)  The cell-to-cell connections between heart (cardiac) muscle cells are strong. They hold the tissue together for a life time of forceful contractions. 
D)  The innermost lining of the lungs is composed primarily of a thin tissue called simple squamous epithelium. 
A)  The extremely thin tissue (simple squamous epithelium) of the lungs allows for the quick diffusion of respiratory gases into and out of the body. 
B)  The direction of blood flow through the heart is directed by one way valves. 
C)  The cell-to-cell connections between heart (cardiac) muscle cells are strong. They hold the tissue together for a life time of forceful contractions. 
D)  The innermost lining of the lungs is composed primarily of a thin tissue called simple squamous epithelium.

Question 19

Select the most correct statement.

Accepted Answer

A)  The endocrine system is not a true structural organ system. 
B)  The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system. 
C)  Organ systems can be composed of cells or tissues, but not both. 
D)  Organ systems operate independently of each other to maintain life. 
A)  The endocrine system is not a true structural organ system. 
B)  The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system. 
C)  Organ systems can be composed of cells or tissues, but not both. 
D)  Organ systems operate independently of each other to maintain life.

Question 20

Why are the abdominopelvic cavity organs the most vulnerable to blunt deceleration in an automobile accident with seat belts?

Accepted Answer

The walls of the abdominal cav

In which body cavities are the lungs located?

The thoracic cavity contains the . It is found to the vertebral cavity.

Responsiveness or irritability is the ability to sense changes in the environment and then respond to them.

What is the function of the serous membranes?

Which feedback mechanism causes the variable to deviate further and further from its original value or range?

The nurse charted: "Patient has an open wound located on lateral aspect of leg." Describe where the wound is located.

The coxal joint is most likely found in the ___________ region of the body.

Prevention of water loss is a necessary function for life that would best fit in the category of __________.

What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called?

Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels?

Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance?

You are told to take an axillary temperature on a small child. You will place the thermometer ___________.

It is wise to study anatomy alongside with physiology because __________.

Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane?

Which cavity contains the bladder, some reproductive organs, and the rectum?

The term that describes the back of the elbow is ___________.

You are asked to draw blood from the median cubital vein. You will search for this vein in the __________ .

One of the descriptions below is from the perspective of anatomical study, the rest are from a physiological perspective. Select the description below that comes from an anatomical perspective.

Select the most correct statement.

Why are the abdominopelvic cavity organs the most vulnerable to blunt deceleration in an automobile accident with seat belts?

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissues

The Skeleton

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

Filters

Exam 1: The Human Body: an Orientation

In which body cavities are the lungs located?

The thoracic cavity contains the __________. It is found __________to the vertebral cavity.

Responsiveness or irritability is the ability to sense changes in the environment and then respond to them.

What is the function of the serous membranes?

Which feedback mechanism causes the variable to deviate further and further from its original value or range?

The nurse charted: "Patient has an open wound located on lateral aspect of leg." Describe where the wound is located.

The coxal joint is most likely found in the ___________ region of the body.

Prevention of water loss is a necessary function for life that would best fit in the category of __________.

What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called?

Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels?

Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance?

You are told to take an axillary temperature on a small child. You will place the thermometer ___________.

It is wise to study anatomy alongside with physiology because __________.

Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane?

Which cavity contains the bladder, some reproductive organs, and the rectum?

The term that describes the back of the elbow is ___________.

You are asked to draw blood from the median cubital vein. You will search for this vein in the __________ .

One of the descriptions below is from the perspective of anatomical study, the rest are from a physiological perspective. Select the description below that comes from an anatomical perspective.

Select the most correct statement.

Why are the abdominopelvic cavity organs the most vulnerable to blunt deceleration in an automobile accident with seat belts?

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissues

The Skeleton

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

Filters

The thoracic cavity contains the . It is found to the vertebral cavity.