Question 1

The study of the external form of the body and its relationship to deeper structures is

Accepted Answer

A)  systemic anatomy. 
B)  regional anatomy. 
C)  molecular biology. 
D)  microbiology. 
E)  surface anatomy. 
A)  systemic anatomy. 
B)  regional anatomy. 
C)  molecular biology. 
D)  microbiology. 
E)  surface anatomy. E

Question 2

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 B

Question 3

In reference to the body tempaerature in living organisms, the set point can be defined as the

Accepted Answer

A)  ideal normal value 
B)  current specific value 
C)  amount of change that must occur for a condition to return to ideal normal value 
A)  ideal normal value 
B)  current specific value 
C)  amount of change that must occur for a condition to return to ideal normal value A

Question 4

The pectoral 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 5

What technique creates a three-dimensional dynamic image of blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)  digital subtraction angiography 
B)  magnetic resonance imaging 
C)  dynamic spatial reconstruction 
D)  positron emission tomography 
A)  digital subtraction angiography 
B)  magnetic resonance imaging 
C)  dynamic spatial reconstruction 
D)  positron emission tomography

Question 6

Whereas a 'plane' describes an imaginary flat surface, a 'section' describes a way to cut an organ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures. What does "D" 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 8

The study of the body's organization by areas is

Accepted Answer

A)  systemic anatomy. 
B)  regional anatomy. 
C)  molecular biology. 
D)  microbiology. 
E)  surface anatomy. 
A)  systemic anatomy. 
B)  regional anatomy. 
C)  molecular biology. 
D)  microbiology. 
E)  surface anatomy.

Question 9

Which subdivision of anatomy involves the study of organs that function together?

Accepted Answer

A)  regional 
B)  developmental 
C)  systemic 
D)  histology 
E)  surface anatomy 
A)  regional 
B)  developmental 
C)  systemic 
D)  histology 
E)  surface anatomy

Question 10

With regard to the validity of biomedical research in physiological studies, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although the general homeostatic mechanisms may be the same in some animal species, the individual variables are often very different. 
B)  Although the individual variables may be the same in some animal species, the general homeostatic mechanisms are often very different. 
A)  Although the general homeostatic mechanisms may be the same in some animal species, the individual variables are often very different. 
B)  Although the individual variables may be the same in some animal species, the general homeostatic mechanisms are often very different.

Question 11

A molecular biologist discovers that if a specific drug effectively treats obesity in mice, what can researchers conclude?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the drug was effective in a large number of mice, it will therefore be effective in humans. 
B)  If the drug was effective in a small proportion of mice, it will be effective in a small proportion of humans. 
C)  The mice have provided a positive control in this experiment that proves the drug is effective in humans. 
D)  The drug is effective in the mouse model; it must still be tested in humans. 
E)  The effect of the drug on mice has no bearing on the effect of the drug on humans. 
A)  If the drug was effective in a large number of mice, it will therefore be effective in humans. 
B)  If the drug was effective in a small proportion of mice, it will be effective in a small proportion of humans. 
C)  The mice have provided a positive control in this experiment that proves the drug is effective in humans. 
D)  The drug is effective in the mouse model; it must still be tested in humans. 
E)  The effect of the drug on mice has no bearing on the effect of the drug on humans.

Question 12

Medial 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 13

Deep 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 14

-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity. What serous membrane does "B" 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 15

The changes an organism undergoes through time is called

Accepted Answer

A)  organization. 
B)  metabolism. 
C)  reproduction. 
D)  growth. 
E)  development. 
A)  organization. 
B)  metabolism. 
C)  reproduction. 
D)  growth. 
E)  development.

Question 16

A vertical plane that separates the body into right and left portions is called a _____ plane.

Accepted Answer

A)  sagittal 
B)  transverse 
C)  frontal 
D)  horizontal 
E)  coronal 
A)  sagittal 
B)  transverse 
C)  frontal 
D)  horizontal 
E)  coronal

Question 17

Both the spleen and the urinary bladder are contained within the pelvic cavity subdivision of the abdominopelvic cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An increase in the number of cells is

Accepted Answer

A)  reproduction. 
B)  growth. 
C)  differentiation. 
D)  metabolism. 
E)  organization. 
A)  reproduction. 
B)  growth. 
C)  differentiation. 
D)  metabolism. 
E)  organization.

Question 19

This figure illustrates changes in blood pressure when _____ feedback mechanisms are in control.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Exam 1: The Human Organism

The study of the external form of the body and its relationship to deeper structures is

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

In reference to the body tempaerature in living organisms, the set point can be defined as the

The pectoral region is the

What technique creates a three-dimensional dynamic image of blood vessels?

Whereas a 'plane' describes an imaginary flat surface, a 'section' describes a way to cut an organ.

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

The study of the body's organization by areas is

Which subdivision of anatomy involves the study of organs that function together?

With regard to the validity of biomedical research in physiological studies, which statement is correct?

A molecular biologist discovers that if a specific drug effectively treats obesity in mice, what can researchers conclude?

Medial means

Deep means

-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity. What serous membrane does "B" represent?

The changes an organism undergoes through time is called

A vertical plane that separates the body into right and left portions is called a _____ plane.

Both the spleen and the urinary bladder are contained within the pelvic cavity subdivision of the abdominopelvic cavity.

An increase in the number of cells is

This figure illustrates changes in blood pressure when _____ feedback mechanisms are in control.

The visceral pleura is

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Endocrine Glands

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