Question 1

The integumentary system

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A)   regulates body temperature.
B)   breaks down food into small particles for absorption.
C)   controls intellectual functions.
D)   produces body movements.
E)   coordinates and integrates body function.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 2

The plane that cuts the body lengthwise and separates the body into anterior and posterior portions is called

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A)   transverse
B)   frontal
C)   sagittalD) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Question 3

The lumbar 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 B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

The wall of the abdominopelvic cavity is lined by a serous membrane called the

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A)   visceral pleural membrane.
B)   parietal peritoneum.
C)   visceral mediastinal membrane.
D)   visceral peritoneum.
E)   epicardium.F) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

The delivery of a radioactive compound to the body to study the metabolism of tissues is called

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A)   MRI.
B)   PET.
C)   DSA.
D)   DSR.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Posterior 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) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which body system would be affected by degeneration of cartilage in joints?

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A)   muscular
B)   nervous
C)   cardiovascular
D)   skeletal
E)   lymphaticF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 8

Imagine the following scernerio:
Blood pressure decreases below normal levels. →\rightarrow→  Blood flow to the heart decreases  →\rightarrow→ Heart is unable to pump as much blood. →\rightarrow→  Blood pressure decreases even more.
This is an example of _____ feedback.

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A)   positive
B)   negative C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 9

The popliteal region is the

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A)   calf.
B)   armpit.
C)   hollow behind the knee.
D)   neck.
E)   thigh.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is most consistent with homeostasis?

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A)   As blood pressure falls, blood flow to cardiac (heart)  muscle decreases.
B)   As the mean blood pressure gradually increases in aging people, the blood vessel walls become thinner.
C)   Men working in a hot environment drink large quantities of water, and their urine volume increases.
D)   As body temperature decreases, blood vessels in the periphery dilate.
E)   Elevated blood glucose levels cause insulin secretion (insulin causes cells to take up glucose)  to increase.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

The study of tissues is

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A)   cytology.
B)   histology.
C)   molecular biology.
D)   microbiology.
E)   surface anatomy.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Nerve cells generate electrical signals in response to changes in the environment. This is an example of

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A)   respiration.
B)   digestion.
C)   movement.
D)   filtration.
E)   responsiveness.F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 13

-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy. What does "D" represent?

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A)   median
B)   right
C)   left
D)   inferior
E)   lateralF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 14

-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy. What does "E" represent?

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A)   median
B)   right
C)   left
D)   inferior
E)   lateralF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

An organism's ability to use energy in order to swim is an example of

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A)   metabolism.
B)   responsiveness.
C)   organization.
D)   maturation.
E)   development.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Cephalic 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) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 17

The parietal pericardium 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) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

With regard to biomedical research: Rats and humans share over 90% of the same genes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

With regard to biomedical research: Because rats, pigs, apes, and other mammals share over 90% of the same genes as humans, these animals are always good predictors for how humans will respond to a specific drug therapy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The thoracic cavity is divided into right and left parts by a median partition called the sternum.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: The Human Organism

The thoracic cavity is divided into right and left parts by a median partition called the sternum.

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Which of the following is most consistent with homeostasis?

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The popliteal region is the

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-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy. What does "D" represent?

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The plane that cuts the body lengthwise and separates the body into anterior and posterior portions is called

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Cephalic means

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An organism's ability to use energy in order to swim is an example of

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Imagine the following scernerio: Blood pressure decreases below normal levels. →\rightarrow→ Blood flow to the heart decreases →\rightarrow→ Heart is unable to pump as much blood. →\rightarrow→ Blood pressure decreases even more. This is an example of _____ feedback.

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The study of tissues is

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The integumentary system

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The wall of the abdominopelvic cavity is lined by a serous membrane called the

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Posterior means

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Which body system would be affected by degeneration of cartilage in joints?

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With regard to biomedical research: Rats and humans share over 90% of the same genes.

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With regard to biomedical research: Because rats, pigs, apes, and other mammals share over 90% of the same genes as humans, these animals are always good predictors for how humans will respond to a specific drug therapy.

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The lumbar region is the

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-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy. What does "E" represent?

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The delivery of a radioactive compound to the body to study the metabolism of tissues is called

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The parietal pericardium is

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Nerve cells generate electrical signals in response to changes in the environment. This is an example of

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