Question 1

Posterior 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 2

An organism's ability to use energy in order to swim is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolism. 
B)  responsiveness. 
C)  organization. 
D)  maturation. 
E)  development. 
A)  metabolism. 
B)  responsiveness. 
C)  organization. 
D)  maturation. 
E)  development.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which of the following is most consistent with homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  As blood pressure falls, blood flow to cardiac (heart) muscle decreases. 
B)  As the mean blood pressure gradually increases in aging people, the blood vessel walls become thinner. 
C)  Men working in a hot environment drink large quantities of water, and their urine volume increases. 
D)  As body temperature decreases, blood vessels in the periphery dilate. 
E)  Elevated blood glucose levels cause insulin secretion (insulin causes cells to take up glucose) to increase. 
A)  As blood pressure falls, blood flow to cardiac (heart) muscle decreases. 
B)  As the mean blood pressure gradually increases in aging people, the blood vessel walls become thinner. 
C)  Men working in a hot environment drink large quantities of water, and their urine volume increases. 
D)  As body temperature decreases, blood vessels in the periphery dilate. 
E)  Elevated blood glucose levels cause insulin secretion (insulin causes cells to take up glucose) to increase.

Question 5

Cephalic 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

The study of tissues 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 7

The plane that cuts the body lengthwise and separates the body into anterior and posterior portions is called

Accepted Answer

A)  transverse 
B)  frontal 
C)  sagittal 
A)  transverse 
B)  frontal 
C)  sagittal

Question 8

Imagine the following scernerio:
Blood pressure decreases below normal levels.$\rightarrow$ Blood flow to the heart decreases $\rightarrow$Heart is unable to pump as much blood.$\rightarrow$ Blood pressure decreases even more.
This is an example of _____ feedback.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The lumbar 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 10

The thoracic cavity is divided into right and left parts by a median partition called the sternum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The wall of the abdominopelvic cavity is lined by a serous membrane called the

Accepted Answer

A)  visceral pleural membrane. 
B)  parietal peritoneum. 
C)  visceral mediastinal membrane. 
D)  visceral peritoneum. 
E)  epicardium. 
A)  visceral pleural membrane. 
B)  parietal peritoneum. 
C)  visceral mediastinal membrane. 
D)  visceral peritoneum. 
E)  epicardium.

Question 12

The integumentary system

Accepted Answer

A)  regulates body temperature. 
B)  breaks down food into small particles for absorption. 
C)  controls intellectual functions. 
D)  produces body movements. 
E)  coordinates and integrates body function. 
A)  regulates body temperature. 
B)  breaks down food into small particles for absorption. 
C)  controls intellectual functions. 
D)  produces body movements. 
E)  coordinates and integrates body function.

Question 13

The popliteal 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 14

Which body system would be affected by degeneration of cartilage in joints?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscular 
B)  nervous 
C)  cardiovascular 
D)  skeletal 
E)  lymphatic 
A)  muscular 
B)  nervous 
C)  cardiovascular 
D)  skeletal 
E)  lymphatic

Question 15

The parietal pericardium 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 16

-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy. What does "E" 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

The delivery of a radioactive compound to the body to study the metabolism of tissues is called

Accepted Answer

A)  MRI. 
B)  PET. 
C)  DSA. 
D)  DSR. 
A)  MRI. 
B)  PET. 
C)  DSA. 
D)  DSR.

Question 18

With regard to biomedical research: Rats and humans share over 90% of the same genes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

With regard to biomedical research: Because rats, pigs, apes, and other mammals share over 90% of the same genes as humans, these animals are always good predictors for how humans will respond to a specific drug therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Nerve cells generate electrical signals in response to changes in the environment. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  respiration. 
B)  digestion. 
C)  movement. 
D)  filtration. 
E)  responsiveness. 
A)  respiration. 
B)  digestion. 
C)  movement. 
D)  filtration. 
E)  responsiveness.

Exam 1: The Human Organism

Posterior means

An organism's ability to use energy in order to swim is an example of

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

Which of the following is most consistent with homeostasis?

Cephalic means

The study of tissues is

The plane that cuts the body lengthwise and separates the body into anterior and posterior portions is called

Imagine the following scernerio: Blood pressure decreases below normal levels. →\rightarrow→ Blood flow to the heart decreases →\rightarrow→ Heart is unable to pump as much blood. →\rightarrow→ Blood pressure decreases even more. This is an example of _____ feedback.

The lumbar region is the

The thoracic cavity is divided into right and left parts by a median partition called the sternum.

The wall of the abdominopelvic cavity is lined by a serous membrane called the

The integumentary system

The popliteal region is the

Which body system would be affected by degeneration of cartilage in joints?

The parietal pericardium is

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

The delivery of a radioactive compound to the body to study the metabolism of tissues is called

With regard to biomedical research: Rats and humans share over 90% of the same genes.

With regard to biomedical research: Because rats, pigs, apes, and other mammals share over 90% of the same genes as humans, these animals are always good predictors for how humans will respond to a specific drug therapy.

Nerve cells generate electrical signals in response to changes in the environment. This is an example of

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

Filters

Imagine the following scernerio: Blood pressure decreases below normal levels. $\rightarrow$ Blood flow to the heart decreases $\rightarrow$ Heart is unable to pump as much blood. $\rightarrow$ Blood pressure decreases even more. This is an example of _____ feedback.