Question 1

Match the following systems to their functions:
-Prevents water loss,entry of germs into the body and synthesizes vitamin D.

Accepted Answer

A) Muscular 
B) Skeletal 
C) Integumentary 
D) Nervous 
A) Muscular 
B) Skeletal 
C) Integumentary 
D) Nervous

Question 2

Some of the nerve endings in the skin are sensitive to changes in temperature.They are part of a negative feedback mechanism regulating body temperature.These nerve endings represent a(n)________ in the negative feedback mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A)  receptor 
B)  control center 
C)  homeostatic balance or "ideal" value 
D)  effector 
A)  receptor 
B)  control center 
C)  homeostatic balance or "ideal" value 
D)  effector

Question 3

One of the functional characteristics of life is excitability or responsiveness.This refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the necessity for all organisms to reproduce 
B)  sensing changes in the environment and then reacting or responding to them 
C)  indigestible food residues stimulating the excretory system 
D)  the nervous system causing all living things to sometimes experience anger 
A)  the necessity for all organisms to reproduce 
B)  sensing changes in the environment and then reacting or responding to them 
C)  indigestible food residues stimulating the excretory system 
D)  the nervous system causing all living things to sometimes experience anger

Question 4

The integumentary system helps to maintain a boundary between the internal and external environment.Give an example of something that is prevented entry to the body and an example of something prevented from escaping the body by the integumentary system.

Accepted Answer

The integument prevents entry

Question 5

Match the following systems and organs:
-Kidneys,bladder,ureters.

Accepted Answer

A) Respiratory 
B) Endocrine 
C) Digestive 
D) Urinary 
E) Cardiovascular 
A) Respiratory 
B) Endocrine 
C) Digestive 
D) Urinary 
E) Cardiovascular

Question 6

In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located?

Accepted Answer

A)  left upper quadrant 
B)  right upper quadrant 
C)  right lower quadrant 
D)  left lower quadrant 
A)  left upper quadrant 
B)  right upper quadrant 
C)  right lower quadrant 
D)  left lower quadrant

Question 7

One of the descriptions below is from the perspective of physiological study,the rest are from an anatomical perspective.Select the description below that comes from physiological perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  The pancreas lies deep to the stomach within the abdominal cavity. 
B)  The skull is formed by 22 facial and cranial bones. 
C)  The contraction of smooth muscle in blood vessels (vasoconstriction) can reduce the flow of blood through the vessel. 
D)  The chambers of the heart and blood vessels leading to and from the heart are separated by valves composed of fibrous connective tissue. 
A)  The pancreas lies deep to the stomach within the abdominal cavity. 
B)  The skull is formed by 22 facial and cranial bones. 
C)  The contraction of smooth muscle in blood vessels (vasoconstriction) can reduce the flow of blood through the vessel. 
D)  The chambers of the heart and blood vessels leading to and from the heart are separated by valves composed of fibrous connective tissue.

Question 8

Figure 1.1
Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities:
-Cranial cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) D 
B) A 
C) C 
D) B 
A) D 
B) A 
C) C 
D) B

Question 9

Similar cells that have a common function are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Similar cells that have a common function...

Question 10

Which feedback mechanism causes the variable to deviate further and further from its original value or range?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which feedback mechanism causes the variable to...

Question 11

What is a dynamic equilibrium of your internal environment termed?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a dynamic equilibrium of your...

Question 12

What is the pathway between the receptor and the control center in the reflex pathway called?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the pathway between the receptor...

Question 13

Match the following regional terms and common terms:
-Chest.

Accepted Answer

A) Brachial 
B) Gluteal 
C) Thoracic 
D) Patellar 
E) Cephalic 
A) Brachial 
B) Gluteal 
C) Thoracic 
D) Patellar 
E) Cephalic

Question 14

Figure 1.1
Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities:
-Vertebral cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) D 
B) A 
C) C 
D) B 
A) D 
B) A 
C) C 
D) B

Question 15

Match the following systems and organs:
-Adrenal glands,pancreas,pituitary.

Accepted Answer

A) Respiratory 
B) Endocrine 
C) Digestive 
D) Urinary 
E) Cardiovascular 
A) Respiratory 
B) Endocrine 
C) Digestive 
D) Urinary 
E) Cardiovascular

Question 16

A tissue consists of groups of similar cells that have a common function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Positive feedback mechanisms tend to enhance the original stimulus so that the response is accelerated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is the best explanation for why cells are considered the smallest units of living things.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cells are the simplest structure to fit all of the characteristic necessary to be considered alive. 
B)  Cells have the ability to reproduce identical copies of themselves in a process called mitosis. 
C)  Cells are highly ordered and complex. 
D)  Cells cannot be seen with the naked eye and are considered microscopic. 
A)  Cells are the simplest structure to fit all of the characteristic necessary to be considered alive. 
B)  Cells have the ability to reproduce identical copies of themselves in a process called mitosis. 
C)  Cells are highly ordered and complex. 
D)  Cells cannot be seen with the naked eye and are considered microscopic.

Exam 1: The Human Body: an Orientation

Match the following systems to their functions: -Prevents water loss,entry of germs into the body and synthesizes vitamin D.

Some of the nerve endings in the skin are sensitive to changes in temperature.They are part of a negative feedback mechanism regulating body temperature.These nerve endings represent a(n)________ in the negative feedback mechanism.

One of the functional characteristics of life is excitability or responsiveness.This refers to ________.

The integumentary system helps to maintain a boundary between the internal and external environment.Give an example of something that is prevented entry to the body and an example of something prevented from escaping the body by the integumentary system.

Match the following systems and organs: -Kidneys,bladder,ureters.

In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located?

One of the descriptions below is from the perspective of physiological study,the rest are from an anatomical perspective.Select the description below that comes from physiological perspective.

Figure 1.1 Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities: -Cranial cavity.

Similar cells that have a common function are called ________.

Which feedback mechanism causes the variable to deviate further and further from its original value or range?

What is a dynamic equilibrium of your internal environment termed?

What is the pathway between the receptor and the control center in the reflex pathway called?

Match the following regional terms and common terms: -Chest.

Figure 1.1 Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities: -Vertebral cavity.

Match the following systems and organs: -Adrenal glands,pancreas,pituitary.

A tissue consists of groups of similar cells that have a common function.

Positive feedback mechanisms tend to enhance the original stimulus so that the response is accelerated.

Which of the following is the best explanation for why cells are considered the smallest units of living things.

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissue

The Skeleton

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition,metabolism,and Body Temperature Regulation

The Urinary System

Fluid,electrolyte,and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Pregnancy and Human Development

Heredity

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