Question 1

Visual inspection of the appearance of the liver and gallbladder during surgery is associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  histology 
B)  physiology 
C)  gross anatomy 
D)  radiology 
E)  cytology 
A)  histology 
B)  physiology 
C)  gross anatomy 
D)  radiology 
E)  cytology

Question 2

Many undergraduate anatomy programs study cats and rats in laboratory settings. Use of these animal is ideal because they are inexpensive and although they are physically smaller, the internal structures are identical to humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following describes the position of the nose?

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior to the chin 
B)  superior to the forehead 
C)  posterior to the ears 
D)  lateral to the eyes 
E)  superior to the mouth 
A)  inferior to the chin 
B)  superior to the forehead 
C)  posterior to the ears 
D)  lateral to the eyes 
E)  superior to the mouth

Question 4

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 5

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 6

Which of the following is not a function of the control center within a feedback mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  receives and processes information 
B)  controls effectors 
C)  establishes a set point 
D)  detects a change in the value of a variable 
A)  receives and processes information 
B)  controls effectors 
C)  establishes a set point 
D)  detects a change in the value of a variable

Question 7

What 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 8

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures. What does "E" 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 9

A CT scan allows for a three-dimensional image to be generated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The control center compares input from a receptor with the ideal normal value for a condition called a set point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

Positive feedback mechanisms are more commonly seen in ______ individuals.

Accepted Answer

A)  healthy 
B)  unhealthy 
A)  healthy 
B)  unhealthy

Question 13

The pleural cavity is the

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.

Question 14

-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity. What structures does "E" 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 axillary 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

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

Accepted Answer

A)  median 
B)  right 
C)  left 
D)  inferior 
E)  lateral 
A)  median 
B)  right 
C)  left 
D)  inferior 
E)  lateral

Question 17

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 18

The parietal peritoneum 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.

Question 19

A major limitation of radiographs is that they

Accepted Answer

A)  can only visualize bone. 
B)  give only a flat, two-dimensional image of the body. 
C)  are old technology that do not give good results. 
D)  have very few applications. 
A)  can only visualize bone. 
B)  give only a flat, two-dimensional image of the body. 
C)  are old technology that do not give good results. 
D)  have very few applications.

Question 20

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.

Exam 1: The Human Organism

Visual inspection of the appearance of the liver and gallbladder during surgery is associated with which of the following?

Many undergraduate anatomy programs study cats and rats in laboratory settings. Use of these animal is ideal because they are inexpensive and although they are physically smaller, the internal structures are identical to humans.

Which of the following describes the position of the nose?

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

Proximal means

Which of the following is not a function of the control center within a feedback mechanism?

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

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

A CT scan allows for a three-dimensional image to be generated.

The control center compares input from a receptor with the ideal normal value for a condition called a set point.

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

Positive feedback mechanisms are more commonly seen in ______ individuals.

The pleural cavity is the

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

The axillary region is the

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

Which organ system is the location of blood cell production?

The parietal peritoneum is

A major limitation of radiographs is that they

Which of the following is consistent with homeostasis?

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joints 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-Based Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

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