Question 1

An organ system is

Accepted Answer

A)  a small structure within a cell. 
B)  a structure composed of several tissue types. 
C)  the basic structural unit of all living organisms. 
D)  a group of organs with a common set of functions. 
E)  a group of cells with similar structure and function. 
A)  a small structure within a cell. 
B)  a structure composed of several tissue types. 
C)  the basic structural unit of all living organisms. 
D)  a group of organs with a common set of functions. 
E)  a group of cells with similar structure and function.

Question 2

The inguinal region is commonly known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  groin. 
B)  buttock. 
C)  breastbone. 
D)  upper arm. 
E)  naval. 
A)  groin. 
B)  buttock. 
C)  breastbone. 
D)  upper arm. 
E)  naval.

Question 3

What branch of physiology would study the effects of sunbathing on the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  cell physiology 
B)  systemic physiology 
C)  regional physiology 
D)  organ physiology 
A)  cell physiology 
B)  systemic physiology 
C)  regional physiology 
D)  organ physiology

Question 4

An example of a structure contained by the mediastinum is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  brain 
B)  stomach 
C)  esophagus 
D)  sternum 
E)  lung 
A)  brain 
B)  stomach 
C)  esophagus 
D)  sternum 
E)  lung

Question 5

The shoulder is _____ to the elbow.

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral 
B)  dorsal 
C)  distal 
D)  ventral 
E)  proximal 
A)  lateral 
B)  dorsal 
C)  distal 
D)  ventral 
E)  proximal

Question 6

In the expression "Let your fingers do the walking," which of the following anatomical terms could be substituted for "fingers?"

Accepted Answer

A)  tarsals 
B)  manuals 
C)  digits 
D)  carpals 
E)  metatarsals 
A)  tarsals 
B)  manuals 
C)  digits 
D)  carpals 
E)  metatarsals

Question 7

The plantar surface 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 8

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

An organ is

Accepted Answer

A)  a small structure within a cell. 
B)  a structure composed of several tissue types. 
C)  the basic structural unit of all living organisms. 
D)  a group of molecules with a common set of functions. 
E)  a group of cells with similar structure and function. 
A)  a small structure within a cell. 
B)  a structure composed of several tissue types. 
C)  the basic structural unit of all living organisms. 
D)  a group of molecules with a common set of functions. 
E)  a group of cells with similar structure and function.

Question 10

The suffix "-itis" means inflammation. Which of the following terms means inflammation of the membrane lining the body cavity that contains the liver?

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A)  pericarditis 
B)  peritonitis 
C)  pleurisy 
D)  colitis 
E)  hepatitis 
A)  pericarditis 
B)  peritonitis 
C)  pleurisy 
D)  colitis 
E)  hepatitis

Question 11

In a negative feedback mechanism, the response of the effector

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A)  reverses the original stimulus. 
B)  enhances the original stimulus. 
C)  has no effect on the original stimulus. 
D)  is usually damaging to the body. 
E)  creates a cycle that leads away from homeostasis. 
A)  reverses the original stimulus. 
B)  enhances the original stimulus. 
C)  has no effect on the original stimulus. 
D)  is usually damaging to the body. 
E)  creates a cycle that leads away from homeostasis.

Question 12

A tissue is a

Accepted Answer

A)  structure contained within a cell. 
B)  lower level of organization than a cell. 
C)  group of organs that performs specific functions. 
D)  group of cells with similar structure and function. 
E)  structure that contains a group of organs. 
A)  structure contained within a cell. 
B)  lower level of organization than a cell. 
C)  group of organs that performs specific functions. 
D)  group of cells with similar structure and function. 
E)  structure that contains a group of organs.

Question 13

The gallbladder, liver, and stomach are all part of the

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine system. 
B)  cardiovascular system. 
C)  skeletal system. 
D)  respiratory system. 
E)  digestive system. 
A)  endocrine system. 
B)  cardiovascular system. 
C)  skeletal system. 
D)  respiratory system. 
E)  digestive system.

Question 14

A term that means "toward the attached end of a limb" is

Accepted Answer

A)  medial. 
B)  lateral. 
C)  superficial. 
D)  distal. 
E)  proximal. 
A)  medial. 
B)  lateral. 
C)  superficial. 
D)  distal. 
E)  proximal.

Question 15

A cut through the long axis of an organ is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  longitudinal section 
B)  oblique section 
C)  transverse section 
A)  longitudinal section 
B)  oblique section 
C)  transverse section

Question 16

Microscopic examination of a frozen tissue specimen is an application of which of the following disciplines?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The kidneys are contained within the pelvic cavity subdivision of the abdominopelvic cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The antecubital 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 19

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures. What does "A" 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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 1: The Human Organism

An organ system is

The inguinal region is commonly known as the

What branch of physiology would study the effects of sunbathing on the skin?

An example of a structure contained by the mediastinum is the:

The shoulder is _____ to the elbow.

In the expression "Let your fingers do the walking," which of the following anatomical terms could be substituted for "fingers?"

The plantar surface is the

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

An organ is

The suffix "-itis" means inflammation. Which of the following terms means inflammation of the membrane lining the body cavity that contains the liver?

In a negative feedback mechanism, the response of the effector

A tissue is a

The gallbladder, liver, and stomach are all part of the

A term that means "toward the attached end of a limb" is

A cut through the long axis of an organ is a(n)

Microscopic examination of a frozen tissue specimen is an application of which of the following disciplines?

The kidneys are contained within the pelvic cavity subdivision of the abdominopelvic cavity.

The antecubital region is the

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

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

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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