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Questions 1. 1. ID: 13473401752 Which of the following describes anatomy? A. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure B. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods Correct C. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli D. Examining the physiology of life 2. 2. ID: 13473402458 Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to: A. physiological investigation at a microscopic level. B. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet. C. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by systems groups of organs having a common function. Correct D. anatomical investigation at the molecular level. 3. 3. ID: 13473401755 Physiology can be subdivided according to the _____ studied. A. type of organism B. organizational level C. systemic function D. All of the above are correct. Correct 4. 4. ID: 13473401758 Physiology: A. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things. B. investigates the body’s structure. C. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of organization such as cells and systems. D. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts. Correct 5. 5. ID: 13473399841 Withdrawing from a painful stimulus is an example of: A. excretion. B. growth. C. responsiveness. Correct D. secretion. 6. 6. ID: 13473401761 Metabolism refers to: A. the chemical basis of life. B. the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body. Correct C. an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function. D. a subdivision of physiology. 7. 7. ID: 13473401764 A somatotype characterized by having a muscular physique is called a(n): A. endomorph.
B. mesomorph. Correct C. ectomorph. D. None of the above are correct. 8. 8. ID: 13473401767 Homeostasis can best be described as: A. a constant state maintained by living and nonliving organisms. B. a state of relative constancy. Correct C. adaptation to the external environment. D. changes in body temperature. 9. 9. ID: 13473401770 From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are: A. organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle. B. chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism. C. organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical. D. chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism. Correct 10. 10. ID: 13473399859 The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are: A. molecules. B. cells. Correct C. organelles. D. atoms. 11. 11. ID: 13473401774 An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is called a(n): A. tissue. Correct B. organism. C. system. D. organ. 12. 12. ID: 13473401783 An organ is one organizational step lower than a(n): A. system. Correct B. cell. C. organelle. D. tissue. 13. 13. ID: 13473401794 Which of the following is not one of the basic components in a feedback control loop? A. Effector mechanism B. Transmitter Correct C. Sensor D. Integrating center 14. 14. ID: 13473402407 All of the following systems and their organs participate in the actions of transport and defense within the human body except the _____ system. A. urinary Correct
B. cardiovascular C. lymphatic D. respiratory 15. 15. ID: 13473402419 The body’s thermostat is located in the: A. heart. B. cerebellum. C. pituitary. D. hypothalamus. Correct 16. 16. ID: 13473402432 The reproductive system includes all of the following except the: A. testes. B. ovaries. C. ureter. Correct D. penis. 17. 17. ID: 13473401067 The contraction of the uterus during the birth of a baby is an example of _____ feedback. A. negative B. positive Correct C. inhibitory D. deviating 18. 18. ID: 13473401070 Negative feedback mechanisms: A. minimize changes in blood glucose levels. B. maintain homeostasis. C. are responsible for an increased rate of sweating when air temperature is higher than body temperature. D. all of the above are correct. Correct 19. 19. ID: 13473401073 The lungs are located in the: A. thoracic cavity. Correct B. mediastinum. C. abdominal cavity. D. cranial cavity. 20. 20. ID: 13473402446 The mediastinum contains all the following except the: A. trachea. B. venae cavae. C. right lung. Correct D. esophagus. 21. 21. ID: 13473401076 The gallbladder lies in the: A. abdominal cavity. Correct
B. pelvic cavity. C. dorsal cavity. D. mediastinum. 22. 22. ID: 13473401079 The number of abdominal regions is: A. three. B. five. C. seven. D. nine. Correct 23. 23. ID: 13473401082 The abdominal region in which the urinary bladder is found is the: A. hypogastric. Correct B. epigastric. C. right lumbar. D. left iliac. 24. 24. ID: 13473401088 A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the _____ region. A. right lumbar B. right hypochondriac Correct C. hypogastric D. umbilical 25. 25. ID: 13473401091 The abdominal region in which the appendix is found is the: A. hypogastric. Correct B. right iliac. C. right lumbar. D. right hypochondriac. 26. 26. ID: 13473401094 Popliteal refers to the: A. calf. B. ankle. C. cheek. D. area behind the knee. Correct 27. 27. ID: 13473401085 A plane through the body that divides the body into right and left sides is called: A. sagittal. Correct B. frontal. C. coronal. D. transverse. 28. 28. ID: 13473399844 The abdominal quadrants are located with what structure as their midpoint? A. Umbilicus Correct B. Pubic bone
C. Xiphoid process D. Iliac crest 29. 29. ID: 13473401097 Humans have similar right and left sides of the body, at least superficially. This is an example of: A. anatomical position. B. anterior symmetry. C. ipsilateral position. D. bilateral symmetry. Correct 30. 30. ID: 13473401700 Two major cavities of the human body are: A. ventral/dorsal. Correct B. inferior/superior. C. visceral/parietal. D. axial/appendicular. 31. 31. ID: 13473401703 The dorsal cavity contains all of the following except the: A. brain. B. spinal column. C. spinal cord. D. thyroid gland. Correct 32. 32. ID: 13473399862 A plane through the body that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is: A. sagittal. B. median. C. coronal. Correct D. transverse. 33. 33. ID: 13473399865 The plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts is the _____ plane. A. sagittal B. frontal C. transverse Correct D. superficial 34. 34. ID: 13473401706 A somatotype characterized by a thin, fragile physique is a(n): A. ectomorph. Correct B. mesomorph. C. endomorph. 35. 35. ID: 13473401710 Pathogenesis may be defined as: A. a specific disease. B. a group of diseases. C. the course of disease development. Correct D. a subgroup of viruses.
36. 36. ID: 13473399868 The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the: A. kidneys. B. gallbladder. C. right lung. Correct D. urinary bladder. 37. 37. ID: 13473401713 Intracellular parasites that consist of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat and sometimes by a lipoprotein envelope are called: A. viruses. Correct B. bacteria. C. fungi. D. protozoa. 38. 38. ID: 13473401716 The term that literally means self-immunity is: A. autoimmunity. Correct B. homoimmunity. C. passive immunity. D. active immunity. 39. 39. ID: 13473401719 The study of the aging process is called: A. neonatology. B. gerontology. Correct C. dermatology. D. podiatry. 40. 40. ID: 13473399871 Epidemiology is the study of the _____ of diseases in human populations. A. occurrence B. distribution C. transmission D. All of the above are correct. Correct 41. 41. ID: 13473399874 Which of the following may put one at risk for developing a given disease? A. Environment B. Stress C. Lifestyle D. All of the above Correct 42. 42. ID: 13473401722 Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of life? A. Digestion B. Balance Correct C. Conductivity D. Circulation
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