Question 1

The visceral pleura is

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A)   a double-layered serous membrane that anchors some of the abdominal organs to the body wall.
B)   the serous membrane that covers the lungs.
C)   the serous membrane that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
D)   space located between the visceral and parietal pleura.
E)   the membrane that lines the pericardial sac.F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 2

An increase in the number of cells is

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A)   reproduction.
B)   growth.
C)   differentiation.
D)   metabolism.
E)   organization.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

With regard to the validity of biomedical research in physiological studies, which statement is correct?

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A)   Although the general homeostatic mechanisms may be the same in some animal species, the individual variables are often very different.
B)   Although the individual variables may be the same in some animal species, the general homeostatic mechanisms are often very different.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 4

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures. What does "D" represent?

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A)   diaphragm
B)   mediastinum
C)   pelvic cavity
D)   thoracic cavity
E)   abdominal cavityF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Which subdivision of anatomy involves the study of organs that function together?

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A)   regional
B)   developmental
C)   systemic
D)   histology
E)   surface anatomyF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

A vertical plane that separates the body into right and left portions is called a _____ plane.

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A)   sagittal
B)   transverse
C)   frontal
D)   horizontal
E)   coronalF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Deep means

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A)   toward the middle or midline of the body.
B)   away from the surface.
C)   closer to the head.
D)   closer than another structure to the point of attachment to the trunk.
E)   toward the back of the body.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

A molecular biologist discovers that if a specific drug effectively treats obesity in mice, what can researchers conclude?

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A)   If the drug was effective in a large number of mice, it will therefore be effective in humans.
B)   If the drug was effective in a small proportion of mice, it will be effective in a small proportion of humans.
C)   The mice have provided a positive control in this experiment that proves the drug is effective in humans.
D)   The drug is effective in the mouse model; it must still be tested in humans.
E)   The effect of the drug on mice has no bearing on the effect of the drug on humans.F) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

The changes an organism undergoes through time is called

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A)   organization.
B)   metabolism.
C)   reproduction.
D)   growth.
E)   development.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Both the spleen and the urinary bladder are contained within the pelvic cavity subdivision of the abdominopelvic cavity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Medial means

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A)   toward the middle or midline of the body.
B)   away from the surface.
C)   closer to the head.
D)   closer than another structure to the point of attachment to the trunk.
E)   toward the back of the body.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

A person lying with his/her face down is said to be in what position?

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A)   supine
B)   prone
C)   anatomical
D)   reverseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 13

The study of the body's organization by areas is

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A)   systemic anatomy.
B)   regional anatomy.
C)   molecular biology.
D)   microbiology.
E)   surface anatomy.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

The pectoral region is the

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A)   area in front of the elbow.
B)   chest area.
C)   lower back.
D)   bottom of foot.
E)   forearm.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity. What serous membrane does "B" represent?

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A)   visceral peritoneum (covers organs) 
B)   mesentery
C)   parietal peritoneum (lines cavity) 
D)   retroperitoneal organs
E)   peritoneal cavityF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

The study of the external form of the body and its relationship to deeper structures is

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A)   systemic anatomy.
B)   regional anatomy.
C)   molecular biology.
D)   microbiology.
E)   surface anatomy.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B) E

Question 17

Whereas a 'plane' describes an imaginary flat surface, a 'section' describes a way to cut an organ.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In reference to the body tempaerature in living organisms, the set point can be defined as the

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A)   ideal normal value
B)   current specific value
C)   amount of change that must occur for a condition to return to ideal normal valueD) A) and C)
E) None of the above A

Question 19

What technique creates a three-dimensional dynamic image of blood vessels?

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A)   digital subtraction angiography
B)   magnetic resonance imaging
C)   dynamic spatial reconstruction
D)   positron emission tomographyE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

This figure illustrates changes in blood pressure when _____ feedback mechanisms are in control.

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A)   positive
B)   negativeC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Exam 1: The Human Organism

The visceral pleura is

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An increase in the number of cells is

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With regard to the validity of biomedical research in physiological studies, which statement is correct?

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-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures. What does "D" represent?

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Which subdivision of anatomy involves the study of organs that function together?

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A vertical plane that separates the body into right and left portions is called a _____ plane.

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Deep means

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A molecular biologist discovers that if a specific drug effectively treats obesity in mice, what can researchers conclude?

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The changes an organism undergoes through time is called

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Both the spleen and the urinary bladder are contained within the pelvic cavity subdivision of the abdominopelvic cavity.

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Medial means

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A person lying with his/her face down is said to be in what position?

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The study of the body's organization by areas is

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The pectoral region is the

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-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity. What serous membrane does "B" represent?

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The study of the external form of the body and its relationship to deeper structures is

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Whereas a 'plane' describes an imaginary flat surface, a 'section' describes a way to cut an organ.

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In reference to the body tempaerature in living organisms, the set point can be defined as the

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What technique creates a three-dimensional dynamic image of blood vessels?

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