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1
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The Heart is an example of a
-Organism
-Organ
-Tissue
-System

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organ

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In which abdominal region is the liver located?
a.Right hypochondriac
b.Right lumbar
c.Right Flank
d.Left hypochondriac
e.Right inguinal

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Right hypochondriac

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Which abdominal region is the stomach located?
-Epigastrium
-Umbilical
-Left hypochondriac
-Right hypochondriac
-hypogastrium

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-epigastrium

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The body section that divides the right ear from the left ear is a ——- section
a. frontal
b. Coronal
c. sagittal
d. Transverse

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sagittal

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The level of organization directly below the organ level is the _____ level.
a. system
b. tissue
c. cellular
d. chemical

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tissue

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Which region is located superior to the hypogastrium?
a. right iliac
b. umbilical
c. right flank
d. hypogastric
e. epigastium

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umbilical

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The abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity are separated by a muscle called the diaphragm.
True or false

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False

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Acids have
a. less h+ ions
b. ph less that 7
c. ph more than 7 and less H+ ions

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ph less that 7

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Bonds that usually dissociate (separate) in water to form electrolytes are _____ bonds.
a. ionic
b. covalent no polar
c. organic

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ionic

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In which abdominal region the sigmoid colon is found?
- left iliac
-right iliac
-epigastrium
-right inguinal
-left lumbar

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-left iliac

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Which abdominal region houses the majority of the descending colon?
-epigastrium
-left flank
- left inguinal
-right inguinal
-right flank

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left flank

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The human body tries to maintain hydration. This is an example of
-a sensor
-positive feedback loop
-an effector
-homeostasis

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homeostasis

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he lower part of the ventral body cavity -
abdominopelvic cavity

part of the dorsal cavity that contains the brain-
cranial cavity

a muscular sheet dividing the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities-
diaphragm

divides the body into right and left sides-
sagittal plane

divides the body into front and rear parts-
frontal plane

cavity that is subdivided into pleural cavities-
thoracic cavity

A

match

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The body section that divides the nose from the back of the head is a _____ section.
-midsagittal
-frontal
-transverse
-sagittal

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-frontal

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Which abdominal region is located lateral to the umbilical region?
-iliac
-hypochondriac
-epigastric
-lumbar

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lumbar

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Alkaline have
-a ph more that 7
-a ph less than 7
-more H+ ions and ph more than 7

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a ph more than 7

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Which word is defined as the study of the function of living organisms and their parts?
-Anatomy
-Physiology
-Pathology
-Dissection

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Physiology

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Cells:
a. are more complex than tissues
b. are the first level of organization in the body
c. are the smallest living units of structure and function in the body

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c. are the smallest living units of structure and function in the body

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The levels of organization from most simple to most complex are:
a.cell - organelle → organ - tissue - system
b.organelle → cell - tissue - organ - system
c.tissue - cell -organelle →organ -system
d.tissue - cell - organ - organelle →system

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b.organelle → cell - tissue - organ - system

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The part of the feedback loop that detects a change in the regulated condition is called
-the sensor
-homeostasis
-the control center
-the effector

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the sensor

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Which abdominal region is located below the umbilical region?

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hypogastric

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Which term means toward the head?

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superior

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A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a

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tissue

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A coronal plane or section is another term for a _____ plane

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frontal

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In which abdominal region is the spleen located?
left hypogastric
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Which of the options describes below correspond to a function of the Osteoclasts -Builds bone -secretes synovial fluid into joints -raises blood calcium levels -regulates the production of blood cells
raises calcium levels
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Which of the following bones is not located in the lower limbs? -tarsal -tibia -ulna -femur
ulna
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Which of the following substances makes the skin water resistant?
keratin
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Which structure refers to the shaft of a long bone?
dyaphysis
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The diaphysis is the
shaft of long bone
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What is the outer lining of connective tissue that surrounds the diaphysis of a long bone ?
periosteum
32
C1 to C7 refer to
vertebrae
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What is the term that refers to the replacement of cartilage by bone?
ossification
34
Fontanels are
areas found in the infant skull that are membranous
35
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal refer to
vertebrae
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Which of the following describes exfoliation and desquamation?
The sloughing off by the stratum corneum of dead cells
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Which word(s) best reflect(s) the function of the epiphyseal disc (Aka. Growth cartilage) ?
Longitudinal growth
38
Which of the following is true of the following terms: osteoblast, osteoclast, osteocyte, and osseous tissue?
all refer to bone
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The __________ is synthesized (produced) by the skin and is necessary for calcium absorption from the digestive tract.
Vitamin D
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Which of the following is not part of the thoracic cage?
Pelvic bones
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The hypodermis:
is also called the subcutaneous layer.
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Which bone is found in the skull but not in the cranium?
Mandible
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What is the name of the "soft spots" in a baby's skull?
Fontanels
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Which of the following is located at the ends of a long bone?
Epiphysis
45
The occipital bone
contains the foramen magnum
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Which bone is found in the skull but is not a facial bone?
Occipital
47
Cancellous refers to a
spongy bone
48
What is the result of the contraction of the arrector pili muscles?
goosebumps
49
The Haversian system (osteon) is
the functional unit of the bone
50
the zygomatic bone
is called the cheekbone
51
What is the function of the masseter muscle?
chews food
52
Which muscle separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and is also the chief breathing muscle?
diaphram
53
Which of the following is not descriptive of the medulla oblongata?
cardiovascular respiratory center
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The medulla oblongata is: a.sensitive to the effects of opioids (narcotics). b.all of the above. c.located in the brain stem. d.an infratentorial structure.
b.all of the above.
55
The orbicularis oris muscle
surrounds the mouth
56
The medulla oblongata descends as the
spinal cord
57
What is the name of the cord of connective tissue that connects muscle to bone?
tendon
58
The midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata are referred to as the
brain stem
59
The frontal, temporal, occipital, and parietal lobes form the
cerebrum
60
Which cranial nerve is responsible for eye movements?
CN II
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Which of the following is an event that occurs within the neuromuscular junction?
Binding of the acetylcholine to the cholinergic receptor on the muscle membrane
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The corpus callosum:
connects the right and left hemispheres.
63
A tendon:
attaches muscle to bone.
64
The orbicularis oculi:
encircles the lips
65
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles of facial expression?
CN VII
66
There are four major areas of the brain: the cerebrum, diencephalon, brain stem, and
cerebellum
67
Which muscles are located between the ribs and help move the rib cage during breathing?
intercostal muscles
68
Which of the following muscles is described as striated and involuntary?
cardiac
69
Which of the following is located within the subarachnoid space?
cerebrospinal fluid
70
The cerebral spinal fluid
cushions the brain (Protection) , delivers nutrients to the brain, and removes wastes
71
What makes white matter "white"?
Myelin
72
Which of the following is true of the diencephalon?
Contains the thalamus and hypothalamus
73
Acetylcholine is released from the neuron's membrane in response to the
nerve impluse
74
The Achilles tendon attaches the soleus and which muscle to the calcaneus?
gastrocnemius
75
What is the fatty insulating material that surrounds the axons of the white matter nerve cells?
myelin
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Which of the following statements is not true of the spinal cord?
It extends form the occipital bone to the third sacral vertebra
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The two principal divisions that make up the nervous system are the:
Central and peripheral nervous system
78
The autonomic nervous system is considered a subdivision of the central nervous system.
false
79
Which of the following types of muscle is stimulated by the Somatic Nervous System?
skeletal muscle
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Which of the following is most characteristic of the parasympathetic nervous system?
rest and digest system
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Stimulation of Alpha 1 receptors produce
vasoconstriction
82
Parkinson disease is treated by trying to get more dopamine into the brain
true
83
An adrenergic receptor is stimulated by
epinephrine
84
_____________are part of the peripheral nervous system and is stimulated by Acetylcholine.
somatic and the parasympathetic system
85
Alpha and beta receptors are
associated with the sympathetic nervous system
86
Norepinephrine and acetylcholine both belong to a group of compounds called catecholamines.
false
87
A beta1 receptor
increases heartrate
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Which of the following is least related to the sympathetic nervous system?
cholinergic effect
89
The Synaptic area are compose by the pre-synaptic, post- synaptic and the synaptic gap
true
90
Stimulation of Beta 2 receptors stimulate the
lungs
91
Stimulation of Beta 1 receptors stimulate the
heart
92
Which group is incorrect?
Sympathetic responses: decreased blood pressure, decreased heart rate, anxiety
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What term is used to describe the electrical signal that travels down the axon of a neuron?
Action potential
94
The two principal divisions that make up the nervous system are the:
peripheral and autonomic
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Increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, bronchodilation, diaphoresis, and pupillary dilation (mydriasis) are consequences of
activation of the adrenergic receptors.
96
A neurotransmitter that causes the heart to beat stronger and faster is called
adrenergic
97
Sympathetic nerve stimulation causes relaxation of the breathing passages (bronchodilation). Which of the following achieves this effect?
Beta2-adrenergic
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The autonomic nervous system consists of neurons that conduct impulses from the PNS to: a. Glandular tissue (Example: Salivary glands) b. All of the above c. Smooth muscle d. Cardiac muscle
all of the above
99
The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight-or-flight" response.
true
100
Muscarinic receptors are
activated by ACh.
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Which neurotransmitter is secreted by a cholinergic nerves?
acetylcholine
102
The somatic nervous system controls actions of:
skeletal muscles
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