Question 1

Contrast the descriptions used by clinicians and anatomists when referring to the positions of injuries or internal organs of the abdomen and pelvis.

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinicians base their descriptions on a person lying in a prone position,whereas anatomists use a person lying in a supine position.
B)  Clinicians base their descriptions on a person lying in a supine position,whereas anatomist use a person lying in a prone position.
C)  Clinicians base their descriptions on four abdominopelvic quadrants,whereas anatomists use nine abdominopelvic regions.
D)  Clinicians base their descriptions on nine abdominopelvic regions,whereas anatomists use four abdominopelvic quadrants.
E)  Clinicians base their descriptions on superficial anatomical terms,whereas anatomists use regional anatomical terms.

Question 2

Describe the three parts necessary for homeostatic regulation.

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A)  The three parts necessary for homeostatic regulation are the receptor,the pathway,and the outcome.
B)  The three parts necessary for homeostatic regulation are the chemical,the membrane,and the receptor.
C)  The three parts necessary for homeostatic regulation are the afferent signal,the central signal,and the efferent signal.
D)  The three parts necessary for homeostatic regulation are the set point,the stimulus,and the result.
E)  The three parts necessary for homeostatic regulation are the receptor,the control center,and the effector.

Question 3

Which organ system removes carbon dioxide from the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular
B)  lymphatic
C)  respiratory
D)  digestive
E)  endocrine

Question 4

Describe two distinctive features and two essential functions of true body cavities.

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True body cavities are (1)lined by a ser...

Question 5

Directing long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems is the major function of the ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine
B)  cardiovascular
C)  respiratory
D)  lymphatic
E)  digestive

Question 6

A cell or organ that responds to commands of the control center in negative feedback is termed a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  receptor.
B)  thermoregulator.
C)  control center (integration center) .
D)  effector.
E)  stimulus.

Question 7

The thoracic cavity contains the

Accepted Answer

A)  coelom.
B)  pericardial cavity.
C)  pelvic cavity.
D)  pleural cavities.
E)  pericardial and pleural cavities.

Question 8

The common term for the carpal region is the

Accepted Answer

A)  skull.
B)  ankle.
C)  chest.
D)  wrist.
E)  leg.

Question 9

Define the term biology.

Accepted Answer

A)  Biology is the study of matter and energy.
B)  Biology is the study of rocks and minerals.
C)  Biology is the study of human behavior.
D)  Biology is the study of life.
E)  Biology is the study of human culture.

Question 10

If a response decreases a disturbance,the system is classified as a ________ feedback system.

Accepted Answer

A)  deficit
B)  negative
C)  neutral
D)  polarized
E)  positive

Question 11

Name the two upper abdominal quadrants and list the organs that lie in each.

Accepted Answer

right upper quadrant (RUQ): right lobe o...

Question 12

Explain the function of negative feedback systems,and give an example of homeostatic regulation by negative feedback in the body.

Accepted Answer

Negative feedback systems maintain homeo...

Question 13

What is the smallest living level of organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  cellular level
B)  chemical level
C)  organ level
D)  organ system level
E)  tissue level

Question 14

________ is the study of tissue structures.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gross anatomy
B)  Pathology
C)  Biology
D)  Microbiology
E)  Histology

Question 15

The Appendix contains tables of the normal physiological values regarding dissolved materials in various body fluids.Most of these values are listed as ranges,rather than averages.Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each individual person only has one number at any given time.
B)  Young people have the lower values and the elderly have the higher values.
C)  Homeostatic control is not precise,and normal ranges are not fixed with absolute values.
D)  The lower number of the range represents healthy,normal conditions and the higher number of the range represents disease values.
E)  Young people have the higher values and the elderly have the lower values.

Question 16

Which of the following structures is located within the mediastinum?

Accepted Answer

A)  pericardial sac
B)  small intestine
C)  lung
D)  spleen
E)  stomach

Question 17

A cut parallel to the midsagittal plane would produce a ________ section.

Accepted Answer

A)  superior
B)  coronal
C)  transverse
D)  parasagittal
E)  frontal

Question 18

Gas exchange is to the respiratory system as absorption of nutrients is to the ________ system(s) .

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphatic
B)  urinary
C)  digestive
D)  cardiovascular
E)  urinary and cardiovascular

Question 19

The central principle of physiology is

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrition.
B)  reflexes.
C)  homeostasis.
D)  stimulation.
E)  temperature regulation.

Question 20

The urinary bladder is found in the ________ quadrant and the ________ quadrant.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Appendix contains tables of the normal physiological values regarding dissolved materials in various body fluids.Most of these values are listed as ranges,rather than averages.Why?

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A cell or organ that responds to commands of the control center in negative feedback is termed a(n)

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Directing long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems is the major function of the ________ system.

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Describe the three parts necessary for homeostatic regulation.

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The central principle of physiology is

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Which of the following structures is located within the mediastinum?

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The urinary bladder is found in the ________ quadrant and the ________ quadrant.

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Gas exchange is to the respiratory system as absorption of nutrients is to the ________ system(s) .

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Define the term biology.

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Which organ system removes carbon dioxide from the bloodstream?

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Contrast the descriptions used by clinicians and anatomists when referring to the positions of injuries or internal organs of the abdomen and pelvis.

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A cut parallel to the midsagittal plane would produce a ________ section.

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What is the smallest living level of organization?

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Name the two upper abdominal quadrants and list the organs that lie in each.

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The thoracic cavity contains the

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Describe two distinctive features and two essential functions of true body cavities.

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If a response decreases a disturbance,the system is classified as a ________ feedback system.

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________ is the study of tissue structures.

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Explain the function of negative feedback systems,and give an example of homeostatic regulation by negative feedback in the body.

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