Question 1

Why is positive feedback helpful in blood clotting but unsuitable for regulating body temperature?

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Question 2

All of the following participate in thermoregulation,except

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A)  brain.
B)  skin.
C)  gastrointestinal system.
D)  blood vessels.
E)  sweat glands.

Question 3

Our understanding of how the human body works is based on a knowledge of which level(s) of organization?

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A)  chemical level
B)  cellular level
C)  molecular level
D)  tissue level
E)  Knowledge about each level contributes to our total understanding of how the body works.

Question 4

The quadrants of the abdominopelvic region include all of the following except the

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A)  right upper quadrant (RUQ) .
B)  right lower quadrant (RLQ) .
C)  left upper quadrant (LUQ) .
D)  left lower quadrant (LLQ) .
E)  pelvic quadrant.

Question 5

What is the structure marked with an X in the MRI scan?

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach
B)  aorta
C)  spleen
D)  right kidney
E)  left kidney

Question 6

Which organ system provides support,protection of soft tissue,mineral storage,and blood formation?

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A)  integumentary
B)  muscular
C)  skeletal
D)  nervous
E)  endocrine

Question 7

All of the following are examples of positive feedback,except

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A)  blood clot formation.
B)  release of chemicals from the blood vessels after injury.
C)  decrease bleeding after injury.
D)  increase heart rate after blood loss.
E)  relaxation of smooth muscles' blood vessels when body temperature goes up. E

Question 8

Which organ system transports nutrients,metabolic wastes,gases,and defense cells?

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A)  cardiovascular
B)  digestive
C)  muscular
D)  respiratory
E)  urinary

Question 9

Describe a person in the anatomical position.

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A)  A person in anatomical position is lying in the fetal position.
B)  A person in anatomical position is standing erect,facing the observer,arms at the sides with the palms facing forward,and the feet together.
C)  A person in anatomical position is standing erect,facing the observer,arms are held out with the palms facing down,and the feet are shoulder-length apart.
D)  A person in anatomical position is lying on their back,arms are by their sides with palms facing down,and the feet together.
E)  A person in anatomical position is lying on their stomach,arms are held out with palms facing down,and the feet lay shoulder-length apart.

Question 10

What is human A&P?

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A)  The field of human anatomy and physiology.
B)  The field of human anthropology and philosophy.
C)  The field of human action and potential.
D)  The field of human alliance and power.
E)  The field of human activity and physics.

Question 11

A red blood cell has a diameter of about 8μm.Use that information to estimate the diameter of the oocyte in micrometers (μm) and millimeters (mm) .(1 mm = 1000 μm)

Accepted Answer

A)  An oocyte has a diameter about 2 times greater than the red blood cell.
B)  An oocyte has a diameter about 4 times greater than the red blood cell.
C)  An oocyte has a diameter about 7 times greater than the red blood cell.
D)  An oocyte has a diameter about 11 times greater than the red blood cell.
E)  An oocyte has a diameter about 15 times greater than the red blood cell.

Question 12

Define module,and state where the learning outcomes appear.

Accepted Answer

A)  A module is an independent,self-contained unit about a specific topic.Learning outcomes appear in the upper left-hand corner of each module.
B)  A module is an independent,self-contained unit about a specific topic.Learning outcomes appear in the lower left-hand corner of each module.
C)  A module is an independent,self-contained unit about a specific topic.Learning outcomes appear in the lower right-hand corner of each module.
D)  A module is a chapter containing information over a body system.Learning outcomes appear in the lower right-hand corner of each module.
E)  A module is a chapter containing information over a body system.Learning outcomes appear in the upper right-hand corner of each module.

Question 13

Give an example of an abnormality or problem at one level of organization,and explain how it affects other levels of organization.

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The levels of organization are dependent...

Question 14

A person lying face down is in the ________ position.

Accepted Answer

A)  prone
B)  supine
C)  anatomical
D)  anterior
E)  posterior

Question 15

Because the anatomy and physiology of the body's structures are interrelated,it is often said that "form determines ________."

Accepted Answer

A)  anatomy
B)  physiology
C)  structure
D)  function
E)  biology

Question 16

The anatomical term for the buccal region is the

Accepted Answer

A)  buttock.
B)  cheek.
C)  head.
D)  arm.
E)  foot.

Question 17

Identify the body cavities of the trunk.

Accepted Answer

A)  cranial cavity and the vertebral cavity
B)  anterior cavity (which contains the peritoneal cavity) and the posterior cavity (which contains the retroperitoneal cavity) 
C)  thoracic cavity (which contains the pleural and pericardial cavities) and the abdominopelvic cavity (consisting of the peritoneal,abdominal,and pelvic cavities) 
D)  thoracic cavity (which contains the peritoneal,abdominal,and pelvic cavities) and the abdominopelvic cavity (consisting of the pleural and pericardial cavities) 
E)  superior cavity and inferior cavity C

Question 18

The wrist is ________ to the elbow.

Accepted Answer

A)  proximal
B)  distal
C)  lateral
D)  medial
E)  horizontal

Question 19

Try this experiment.Pick one of the two examples,cover up the text,and focus solely on the art.What did you discover?

Accepted Answer

A)  The art was not clear.
B)  Text is not helpful for learning A&P.
C)  The text-art integration is important for understanding what was described.
D)  The text-art integration was unnecessary.
E)  Art is not helpful for learning A&P. C

Question 20

What do scientists mean when they use the term "Black Box"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scientists are referring to X-ray units.
B)  Scientists are referring to missing knowledge.
C)  Scientists are referring to MRI units.
D)  Scientists are referring to the known extent of knowledge in A&P.
E)  Scientists are referring to the limitations and risks of studying the human body.

Exam 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Why is positive feedback helpful in blood clotting but unsuitable for regulating body temperature?

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All of the following participate in thermoregulation,except

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Our understanding of how the human body works is based on a knowledge of which level(s) of organization?

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The quadrants of the abdominopelvic region include all of the following except the

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What is the structure marked with an X in the MRI scan?

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Which organ system provides support,protection of soft tissue,mineral storage,and blood formation?

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All of the following are examples of positive feedback,except

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Which organ system transports nutrients,metabolic wastes,gases,and defense cells?

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Describe a person in the anatomical position.

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What is human A&P?

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A red blood cell has a diameter of about 8μm.Use that information to estimate the diameter of the oocyte in micrometers (μm) and millimeters (mm) .(1 mm = 1000 μm)

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Define module,and state where the learning outcomes appear.

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Give an example of an abnormality or problem at one level of organization,and explain how it affects other levels of organization.

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A person lying face down is in the ________ position.

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Because the anatomy and physiology of the body's structures are interrelated,it is often said that "form determines ________."

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The anatomical term for the buccal region is the

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Identify the body cavities of the trunk.

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The wrist is ________ to the elbow.

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Try this experiment.Pick one of the two examples,cover up the text,and focus solely on the art.What did you discover?

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What do scientists mean when they use the term "Black Box"?

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