Question 1

The two major cavities of the body are the dorsal and ventral cavities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Medial and lateral are opposite terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Feedback loops continue to improve throughout life,reaching their peak in late adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The mediastinum is in both the ventral and thoracic cavities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The arms and legs are part of the appendicular body portion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The cells in the body live in a water environment that contains dissolved salts and other substances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match each of the following terms with its correct definition.
-A group that receives what is being tested

Accepted Answer

A) Hypothesis 
B) Scientific method 
C) Theory 
D) Experimentation 
E) Control group
F)Test group 
A) Hypothesis 
B) Scientific method 
C) Theory 
D) Experimentation 
E) Control group
F)Test group

Question 8

Explain a positive feedback loop.Give an example of a positive feedback loop in the body.

Accepted Answer

A positive feedback loop is a process in

Question 9

An example of a negative feedback loop would be

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining proper body temperature 
B)  forming a blood clot 
C)  uterine contractions during childbirth 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  maintaining proper body temperature 
B)  forming a blood clot 
C)  uterine contractions during childbirth 
D)  both b and c above

Question 10

List and briefly explain the levels of organization in the body.

Accepted Answer

The levels of organization in the body a

Question 11

The heart is an example of this level or organization.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The cell is the simplest level of organization in a living thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The thoracic cavity is divided into two parts,the mediastinum and the dorsal cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Because humans walk in an upright position,the two terms that can be used interchangeably are

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior and ventral 
B)  posterior and inferior 
C)  posterior and superficial 
D)  posterior and dorsal 
A)  posterior and ventral 
B)  posterior and inferior 
C)  posterior and superficial 
D)  posterior and dorsal

Question 15

A body in a prone position has its dorsal side to the ground.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Because humans walk upright,inferior and deep mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match each of the following terms with its correct definition.
-Ankle

Accepted Answer

A) Skull 
B) Groin 
C) Chest 
D) Mouth 
E) Brachial
F)Wrist
G)Cephalic
H)Antebrachial
I)Antecubital
J)Cervical
K)Axillary
L)Femoral
M)Lumbar
N)Popliteal
O)Tarsal
P)Plantar 
A) Skull 
B) Groin 
C) Chest 
D) Mouth 
E) Brachial
F)Wrist
G)Cephalic
H)Antebrachial
I)Antecubital
J)Cervical
K)Axillary
L)Femoral
M)Lumbar
N)Popliteal
O)Tarsal
P)Plantar

Question 18

On a directional rosette,a letter L would stand for

Accepted Answer

A)  "left" if it is opposite the letter R 
B)  "lateral" if it is opposite the letter D 
C)  "lateral" if it is opposite the letter A 
D)  "lower" if it is opposite the letter U 
A)  "left" if it is opposite the letter R 
B)  "lateral" if it is opposite the letter D 
C)  "lateral" if it is opposite the letter A 
D)  "lower" if it is opposite the letter U

Question 19

The term most opposite proximal is

Accepted Answer

A)  medial 
B)  superior 
C)  anterior 
D)  distal 
A)  medial 
B)  superior 
C)  anterior 
D)  distal

Question 20

Match each of the following terms with its correct definition.
-Forearm

Accepted Answer

A) Skull 
B) Groin 
C) Chest 
D) Mouth 
E) Brachial
F)Wrist
G)Cephalic
H)Antebrachial
I)Antecubital
J)Cervical
K)Axillary
L)Femoral
M)Lumbar
N)Popliteal
O)Tarsal
P)Plantar 
A) Skull 
B) Groin 
C) Chest 
D) Mouth 
E) Brachial
F)Wrist
G)Cephalic
H)Antebrachial
I)Antecubital
J)Cervical
K)Axillary
L)Femoral
M)Lumbar
N)Popliteal
O)Tarsal
P)Plantar

Exam 1: Introduction to the Body

The two major cavities of the body are the dorsal and ventral cavities.

Medial and lateral are opposite terms.

Feedback loops continue to improve throughout life,reaching their peak in late adulthood.

The mediastinum is in both the ventral and thoracic cavities.

The arms and legs are part of the appendicular body portion.

The cells in the body live in a water environment that contains dissolved salts and other substances.

Match each of the following terms with its correct definition. -A group that receives what is being tested

Explain a positive feedback loop.Give an example of a positive feedback loop in the body.

An example of a negative feedback loop would be

List and briefly explain the levels of organization in the body.

The heart is an example of this level or organization.

The cell is the simplest level of organization in a living thing.

The thoracic cavity is divided into two parts,the mediastinum and the dorsal cavity.

Because humans walk in an upright position,the two terms that can be used interchangeably are

A body in a prone position has its dorsal side to the ground.

Because humans walk upright,inferior and deep mean the same thing.

Match each of the following terms with its correct definition. -Ankle

On a directional rosette,a letter L would stand for

The term most opposite proximal is

Match each of the following terms with its correct definition. -Forearm

Chemistry of Life

Cells

Tissues

Organ Systems

Skin and Membranes

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Growth and Development

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