Question 1

"Cutting off your nose" would be a section in the _____ plane.

Accepted Answer

A)  coronal 
B)  nasal 
C)  median 
D)  transverse 
E)  sagittal 
A)  coronal 
B)  nasal 
C)  median 
D)  transverse 
E)  sagittal

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The coordinated activity of the organ systems is necessary for normal function. 
B)  Because organ systems are so interrelated, dysfunction in one organ system can have profound effects on other systems. 
C)  An organism is any living thing considered as a whole whether composed of one cell such as a bacteria or trillions of cells such as a human. 
D)  Living things are highly organized and disruption of this organized state can lead to loss of function and death. 
E)  All of these statements are true 
A)  The coordinated activity of the organ systems is necessary for normal function. 
B)  Because organ systems are so interrelated, dysfunction in one organ system can have profound effects on other systems. 
C)  An organism is any living thing considered as a whole whether composed of one cell such as a bacteria or trillions of cells such as a human. 
D)  Living things are highly organized and disruption of this organized state can lead to loss of function and death. 
E)  All of these statements are true

Question 3

The antebrachial 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 4

There are more microbial cells than human cells in your body and the health of this microbiota clearly influences human well-being. How many microbes are there?.

Accepted Answer

A)  For every cell in your body, there are one hundred microbial cells. 
B)  For every cell in your body, there are one thousand microbial cells. 
C)  For every cell in your body, there are ten microbial cells. 
D)  For every cell in your body, there are ten thousand microbial cells. 
A)  For every cell in your body, there are one hundred microbial cells. 
B)  For every cell in your body, there are one thousand microbial cells. 
C)  For every cell in your body, there are ten microbial cells. 
D)  For every cell in your body, there are ten thousand microbial cells.

Question 5

Imagine the following scenario:
Platelets adhere to a damaged blood vessel$\rightarrow$Platelets secrete various substances $\rightarrow$ Platelets adhere to a damaged blood vessel
This is an example of _____ feedback.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the movement of

Accepted Answer

A)  electrons in a magnetic field. 
B)  carbons in a magnetic field. 
C)  protons in a magnetic field. 
D)  cells in a magnetic field. 
A)  electrons in a magnetic field. 
B)  carbons in a magnetic field. 
C)  protons in a magnetic field. 
D)  cells in a magnetic field.

Question 7

With regard to biomedical research: It has been found that drugs that are toxic to one mammal species will be toxic to another mammal species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Positive feedback mechanisms are less common in healthy individuals than negative feedback mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The mesentery 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 10

The umbilical 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 11

The brachial 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 12

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures. What does "C" 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 13

A cell is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a component of a negative feedback mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  effector 
B)  stabilizer 
C)  control center 
D)  receptor 
A)  effector 
B)  stabilizer 
C)  control center 
D)  receptor

Question 15

-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity. What serous membrane does "C" 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 16

Scientists believe that any significant change in the composition of the microbiome of the human integumentary system may increase a person's susceptibility to autoimmune diseases.
Early research seems to indicate that any significant change in the profile of the microbiome of the human gut may increase a person's susceptibility to autoimmune diseases. (not the integumentary system)

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An anatomic image created from sound waves is a

Accepted Answer

A)  radiograph. 
B)  CT scan. 
C)  MRI. 
D)  sonogram. 
A)  radiograph. 
B)  CT scan. 
C)  MRI. 
D)  sonogram.

Question 18

The anatomical arm refers to the part of the upper limb from the

Accepted Answer

A)  shoulder to the wrist. 
B)  elbow to the wrist. 
C)  shoulder to the elbow. 
D)  elbow to the fingers. 
E)  shoulder to the fingers. 
A)  shoulder to the wrist. 
B)  elbow to the wrist. 
C)  shoulder to the elbow. 
D)  elbow to the fingers. 
E)  shoulder to the fingers.

Question 19

Anatomy is

Accepted Answer

A)  the study of function. 
B)  a branch of physiology. 
C)  the study of structure. 
D)  the study of living organisms. 
E)  the study of homeostasis. 
A)  the study of function. 
B)  a branch of physiology. 
C)  the study of structure. 
D)  the study of living organisms. 
E)  the study of homeostasis.

Question 20

Positive-feedback mechanisms are always damaging to the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: The Human Organism

"Cutting off your nose" would be a section in the _____ plane.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The antebrachial region is the

There are more microbial cells than human cells in your body and the health of this microbiota clearly influences human well-being. How many microbes are there?.

Imagine the following scenario: Platelets adhere to a damaged blood vessel →\rightarrow→ Platelets secrete various substances →\rightarrow→ Platelets adhere to a damaged blood vessel This is an example of _____ feedback.

Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the movement of

With regard to biomedical research: It has been found that drugs that are toxic to one mammal species will be toxic to another mammal species.

Positive feedback mechanisms are less common in healthy individuals than negative feedback mechanisms.

The mesentery is

The umbilical region is commonly known as the

The brachial region is commonly known as the

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

A cell is

Which of the following is NOT a component of a negative feedback mechanism?

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

An anatomic image created from sound waves is a

The anatomical arm refers to the part of the upper limb from the

Anatomy is

Positive-feedback mechanisms are always damaging to the body.

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 scenario: Platelets adhere to a damaged blood vessel $\rightarrow$ Platelets secrete various substances $\rightarrow$ Platelets adhere to a damaged blood vessel This is an example of _____ feedback.