Question 1

Which of the following has the highest organizational level of complexity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respiratory system 
B)  Chemistry 
C)  Heart 
D)  Cells 
E)  Tissues 
A)  Respiratory system 
B)  Chemistry 
C)  Heart 
D)  Cells 
E)  Tissues

Question 2

The force on the outside of the body due to the weight of air above it is called atmospheric _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The force on the outside of the...

Question 3

Sweating caused by hot weather is an example of what characteristic of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respiration 
B)  Responsiveness 
C)  Absorption 
D)  Circulation 
A)  Respiration 
B)  Responsiveness 
C)  Absorption 
D)  Circulation

Question 4

The elbow is distal to the wrist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The human organism can be divided into an axial portion and appendicular portion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The digestive system filters wastes from the blood and maintains fluid and electrolyte balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What term refers to the region in front of the elbow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brachial 
B)  Popliteal 
C)  Antecubital 
D)  Cubital 
A)  Brachial 
B)  Popliteal 
C)  Antecubital 
D)  Cubital

Question 8

What life process is defined as the movement of substances through body fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Responsiveness 
B)  Absorption 
C)  Circulation 
D)  Assimilation 
A)  Responsiveness 
B)  Absorption 
C)  Circulation 
D)  Assimilation

Question 9

What term refers to a body part being above another body part?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior 
B)  Posterior 
C)  Superior 
D)  Inferior 
E)  Distal 
A)  Anterior 
B)  Posterior 
C)  Superior 
D)  Inferior 
E)  Distal

Question 10

What abdominopelvic quadrant contains the spleen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Left upper quadrant 
B)  Left lower quadrant 
C)  Right upper quadrant 
D)  Right lower quadrant 
A)  Left upper quadrant 
B)  Left lower quadrant 
C)  Right upper quadrant 
D)  Right lower quadrant

Question 11

Heat is a form of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Heat is a form of __________....

Question 12

Which of the following directly cause(s) the changes in the internal environment needed to maintain homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Receptors 
B)  Effectors 
C)  Setpoint 
D)  Intracellular fluid 
E)  Positive feedback 
A)  Receptors 
B)  Effectors 
C)  Setpoint 
D)  Intracellular fluid 
E)  Positive feedback

Question 13

The traits that humans share with other organisms are called characteristics of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What life process is defined as the removal of wastes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excretion 
B)  Absorption 
C)  Circulation 
D)  Movement 
A)  Excretion 
B)  Absorption 
C)  Circulation 
D)  Movement

Question 15

Which of the following lists illustrates the idea of increasing levels of organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems 
B)  Tissues, cells, organs, molecules, organ systems 
C)  Organs, molecules, organ systems, cells, tissues 
D)  Cell, atom, tissue, molecule, macromolecule 
E)  Cell, molecule, tissue, atom, macromolecule 
A)  Molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems 
B)  Tissues, cells, organs, molecules, organ systems 
C)  Organs, molecules, organ systems, cells, tissues 
D)  Cell, atom, tissue, molecule, macromolecule 
E)  Cell, molecule, tissue, atom, macromolecule

Question 16

The stomach is an example of which organizational level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Molecule 
B)  Organ system 
C)  Tissue 
D)  Organ 
A)  Molecule 
B)  Organ system 
C)  Tissue 
D)  Organ

Question 17

The compartment called the mediastinum separates the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity 
B)  thoracic cavity into right and left parts 
C)  thoracic cavity from the pelvic cavity 
D)  abdominal cavity from the pelvic cavity 
E)  abdominal cavity into right and left parts 
A)  thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity 
B)  thoracic cavity into right and left parts 
C)  thoracic cavity from the pelvic cavity 
D)  abdominal cavity from the pelvic cavity 
E)  abdominal cavity into right and left parts

Question 18

Homeostatic mechanisms act through positive feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The absence of vital signs signifies death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following examples illustrates a homeostatic mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shivering in response to a drop inbody temperature 
B)  Increasing body temperature during exercise 
C)  Decreasing body temperature during prolonged exposure to cold conditions 
D)  Dehydration from lack of water intake 
E)  Frostbite on exposure to cold 
A)  Shivering in response to a drop inbody temperature 
B)  Increasing body temperature during exercise 
C)  Decreasing body temperature during prolonged exposure to cold conditions 
D)  Dehydration from lack of water intake 
E)  Frostbite on exposure to cold

Which of the following has the highest organizational level of complexity?

The force on the outside of the body due to the weight of air above it is called atmospheric _____________.

Sweating caused by hot weather is an example of what characteristic of life?

The elbow is distal to the wrist.

The human organism can be divided into an axial portion and appendicular portion.

The digestive system filters wastes from the blood and maintains fluid and electrolyte balance.

What term refers to the region in front of the elbow?

What life process is defined as the movement of substances through body fluids?

What term refers to a body part being above another body part?

What abdominopelvic quadrant contains the spleen?

Heat is a form of __________.

Which of the following directly cause(s) the changes in the internal environment needed to maintain homeostasis?

The traits that humans share with other organisms are called characteristics of life.

What life process is defined as the removal of wastes?

Which of the following lists illustrates the idea of increasing levels of organization?

The stomach is an example of which organizational level?

The compartment called the mediastinum separates the __________.

Homeostatic mechanisms act through positive feedback.

The absence of vital signs signifies death.

Which of the following examples illustrates a homeostatic mechanism?

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestion and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

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Exam 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Which of the following has the highest organizational level of complexity?

The force on the outside of the body due to the weight of air above it is called atmospheric _____________.

Sweating caused by hot weather is an example of what characteristic of life?

The elbow is distal to the wrist.

The human organism can be divided into an axial portion and appendicular portion.

The digestive system filters wastes from the blood and maintains fluid and electrolyte balance.

What term refers to the region in front of the elbow?

What life process is defined as the movement of substances through body fluids?

What term refers to a body part being above another body part?

What abdominopelvic quadrant contains the spleen?

Heat is a form of __________.

Which of the following directly cause(s) the changes in the internal environment needed to maintain homeostasis?

The traits that humans share with other organisms are called characteristics of life.

What life process is defined as the removal of wastes?

Which of the following lists illustrates the idea of increasing levels of organization?

The stomach is an example of which organizational level?

The compartment called the mediastinum separates the __________.

Homeostatic mechanisms act through positive feedback.

The absence of vital signs signifies death.

Which of the following examples illustrates a homeostatic mechanism?

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestion and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Filters