Chapter 1

Question 1

Charactorics of most living organisms include the ability to

Answer 1

Grow and reproduce

Respond and adapt to their environment

Question 2

Unicellular organisms exchange gas, eliminate wastes and absorb nutrients

Answer 2

Directly through their cell membranes

Question 3

The waste products of metabolism are eliminated through the process of

Answer 3

Excretion

Question 4

All of the chemical and physical changes taking place in the body refers to

Answer 4

Metabolism

Question 5

The study of the first few weeks of life includes

Answer 5

Embryology

Question 6

Studying anatomy by focusing on one region of the body and focusing on everything in that region is called

Answer 6

Gross anatomy

Question 7

The study of structures using special imaging techniques is

Answer 7

Radiographic anatomy

Question 8

The study of function is to_______ as the study of form is to anatomy

Answer 8

Physiology

Question 9

The study of cells and cellular structures is called

Answer 9

Cytology

Question 10

In dealing with physiology, function is related to

Answer 10

Form

Question 11

A gastroenterologist studies the human body mainly with an approach resembling

Answer 11

Systemic anatomy

Question 12

The branch of physiology that studies functions at the tissue level is called

Answer 12

Histophysiology

Question 13

Which of the following is an organ : blood, heart, peritoneum, connective tissue, mitochondrion

Answer 13

Heart

Question 14

A collection of cells that work together designates

Answer 14

Tissue

Question 15

The following is the simplest level of organization

Answer 15

Chemical

Question 16

Which of the following would be considered an organ: mitochondrion, blood, fat, skin, heart muscle

Answer 16

Skin

Question 17

Cells are considered the smallest units of life because

Answer 17

Cells are composed of atoms, which, chemically, are the smallest units of structure

Question 18

The fact that a single defective protein causes cystic fibrosis, a multisystemic illness, proves that

Answer 18

All levels of organization within an organism are interdependent

Question 19

Covering protection from infection, thermoregulation, and hormone production are functions of what system

Answer 19

Integumentary

Question 20

The production of another organism is the function of which of the following systems

Answer 20

Reproductive

Question 21

Regulation of the body using rapid changes caused by electrical signals is characteristic of the

Answer 21

Nervous system

Question 22

The trachea and lungs are components of the

Answer 22

Respiratory system

Question 23

The pituitary and thyroid glands are components of the

Answer 23

Endocrine system

Question 24

Gas exchange is a function of the

Answer 24

Respiratory system

Question 25

Lungs are to the respiratory system as the spleen is to the

Answer 25

Lymphoid system

Question 26

Hormones, glands and target cells are associated with the

Answer 26

Skeletal, muscular, integumentary and endocrine systems

Question 27

Which of the following is characteristics of the endocrine system

Answer 27

Can produce effects that last for days or longs

Question 28

Which of the following are parts of a homeostatic mechanism

Answer 28

Receptor, control center, and effector

Question 29

Imagine someone is cold and responds by putting on more clothes. This regulation mechanism is an example of

Answer 29

A behavioral change and is not related to the internal environment

Question 30

The prevention of change and the shutdown of an overactive organ are examples of

Answer 30

Negative feedback

Question 31

The increasingly forceful labor contraction that lead to childbirth are an example of the type of mechanism

Answer 31

Positive feedback

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of negative feedback

Answer 32

Increased pressure in the aorta triggers mechanisms to lower blood pressure

Question 33

A person who is lying on his stomach is said to be in the

Answer 33

Prone position

Question 34

Which indicates the back of the body

Answer 34

Posterior and dorsal

Question 35

Which of the following is medial to the breast

Answer 35

Sternum

Question 36

The wrist is considered ________ to the elbow

Answer 36

Distal

Question 37

The naval is _______ to the chin

Answer 37

Inferior

Question 38

Which of the following regions corresponds to the groin

Answer 38

Pelvic

Question 39

In the terminology of planes and sections which example includes two terms with identical meanings

Answer 39

Frontal/coronal

Question 40

Which of the following regions corresponds to the foot

Answer 40

Pedal

Question 41

This portion of the body contains the upper and lower limbs

Answer 41

Appendicular

Question 42

Referring to the back means

Answer 42

Dorsal

Question 43

Anterior is to _______ as posterior is to dorsal

Answer 43

Ventral

Question 44

Organs that are protected by bone are found in what part of their body

Answer 44

Axial

Question 45

A cut passing through the midline of the body that divides it into unequal left and right halves is known as this type of plane

Answer 45

Parasagittal

Question 46

The heart, lungs and small intestine would be found in the

Answer 46

Ventral body cavity

Question 47

The diaphragm separates the ______ cavity’s from the _______ cavity

Answer 47

Thoracic | Abdominopelvic

Question 48

The heart is surrounded by

Answer 48

Pericardial

Question 49

The membrane covering the surface of the stomach is named the

Answer 49

Visceral peritoneum

Question 50

The membrane covering the surface of the lung is referred to as the

Answer 50

Visceral pleura

Question 51

The main function of a serous membrane is to

Answer 51

Reduce friction

Question 52

The peritoneal cavity contains the

Answer 52

Small intestine

Question 53

Mary who is 6 months pregnant goes to her physican for a retest to check the development of her fetus. The physician uses a device that employs sound waves to produce an image. The technique is known as

Answer 53

Ultrasound

Question 54

A diagnostic technique that employs a radiodense dye injected into blood vessels is called

Answer 54

Angiogram

Question 55

The ventral body cavity contains the

Answer 55

Abdominal, pericardial, pelvic and pleural cavities

Question 56

The mediastinum separates ________ from the ________

Answer 56

One pleural cavity; other pleural cavity

Question 57

The study of body structure is called

Answer 57

Anatomy

Question 58

The branch of biological science that deals with how the kidney functions is called ____________ physiology

Answer 58

Renal

Question 59

A structure that senses change is called a

Answer 59

Receptor

Question 60

The tendency for physiological systems to stabilize internal conditions with respect to the external environment is called

Answer 60

Homeostasis

Question 61

In ________ feedback the initial stimulus produces a response that reinforces the stimulus

Answer 61

Positive

Question 62

A mechanism that brings the internal environment back to normal is ____________ mechanism

Answer 62

Negative feedback

Question 63

A person lying face up in the anatomical position is said to be in the ___________ position

Answer 63

Supine

Question 64

The forearm is called the

Answer 64

Antebrachium

Question 65

The term ___________ refers to the back of the knee

Answer 65

Popliteal

Question 66

The term __________ refers to the wrist

Answer 66

Carpal

Question 67

A cut parallel to the midsagittal line would produce a _________ section

Answer 67

Parasagittal or Sagittal

Question 68

Using anatomical terms of direction, supply the word that would make the sentence correct The stomach is __________ to the lungs

Answer 68

Inferior

Question 69

The knee is _________ to the foot

Answer 69

Proximal

Question 70

1. Atom 2. Cell 3. Lungs 4. Heart and blood vessels 5. Tissue

Answer 70

1. smallest level of organization 2. Individual living entity 3. Organ 4. Organ system 5. Group of cells

Question 71

Primary function of the integumentary system

Answer 71

Protection from environment

Question 72

Primary function of the muscular system

Answer 72

Locomotion and heat production

Question 73

Primary function of the endocrine system

Answer 73

Directing long term changes

Question 74

Primary function of the cardiovascular system

Answer 74

Internal transport of materials

Question 75

Primary function of the respiratory system

Answer 75

Delivery of air for gas exchange

Question 76

Primary function of the urinary system

Answer 76

Elimination of excess water

Question 77

Primary function of the reproductive system

Answer 77

Production of sex cells

Question 78

Primary function of the skeletal system

Answer 78

Support and protection

Question 79

Primary function of the nervous system

Answer 79

Directing responses to stimuli

Question 80

Primary function of the lymphoid system

Answer 80

Defense against infection

Question 81

Primary function of the digestive system

Answer 81

Processing of food

Question 82

Structure found within the organ system of endocrine system

Answer 82

Pituitary gland

Question 83

Structure found within the organ system of urinary system

Answer 83

Urethra

Question 84

Structure found within the organ system of digestive system

Answer 84

Liver

Question 85

Structure found within the organ system of skeletal system

Answer 85

Ligaments

Question 86

Structure found within the organ system of circulatory system

Answer 86

Arteries

Question 87

Organ near body region cranial

Answer 87

Brain

Question 88

Organ near body region vertebral

Answer 88

Spinal cord

Question 89

Organ near body region mammary

Answer 89

Lungs

Question 90

Organ near body region abdominal

Answer 90

Liver

Question 91

Organ near body region pelvic

Answer 91

Urinary bladder

Question 92

Body region and its location; popliteal

Answer 92

Back of knee

Question 93

Body region and its location; dorsal

Answer 93

Midline of back

Question 94

Body region and its location; orbital

Answer 94

Eye

Question 95

Body region and its location; antecubital

Answer 95

Front of elbow

Question 96

Body region and its location; digital

Answer 96

Fingers or toes