Question 1

The muscular system is responsible for body movements, maintenance of posture, and production of body heat.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A researcher has questions about the structure of the mesentery, a tissue connecting the intestines to the wall of the abdominal cavity. They begin researching its location, components, and its specific structures. This researcher is studying the physiology of the organ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Temperature is a form of energy, whereas heat is a measurement of the intensity of the temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The thoracic cavity lies ________the abdominopelvic cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsal (posterior) to
B)  ventral (anterior) to
C)  superior to
D)  inferior toE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Homeostasis is the body's maintenance of an unstable internal environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Kidneys are part of the lymphatic system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The potential space between the ________  membranes is called the pleural cavity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The potential space between the ________  membranes...

Question 8

The following list accurately represents levels of organization in the body from smallest to
largest: nucleus → chromosome → liver cell→ liver epithelial tissue → liver→ digestive system

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The transition from a hunter-gatherer to an agricultural lifestyle greatly changed the types of diseases and injuries that early peoples suffered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The anatomy of a body part is closely related to its physiology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Agriculture began in some countries as recently as ________ years ago.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Agriculture began in some countries as recently...

Question 12

The activities of an anatomist consist of ________, whereas those of a physiologist consist of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  observing body parts; studying functions of body parts
B)  conducting experiments; making microscopic examinations
C)  studying molecules; observing forms of the body parts
D)  sketching; dissectingE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

In all organisms, the basic unit of structure and function is

Accepted Answer

A)  the atom.
B)  the molecule.
C)  the macromolecule.
D)  the cell.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following processes does not help to maintain the life of an individual organism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Responsiveness
B)  Movement
C)  Reproduction
D)  RespirationE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, and high blood pressure are all diseases of the ________ system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, and high...

Question 16

Ceroid pigments and lipofuscin accumulate with aging, impairing a cell's ability to withstand the damaging effects of oxygen free radicals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The origin of the term "anatomy" is related to

Accepted Answer

A)  the Greek word for "function."
B)  the name of the first anatomist.
C)  the Greek word for "cutting up."
D)  the function of internal organs.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

A parietal layer of a serous membrane ________, whereas a visceral layer of a serous membrane ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  covers organs; lines cavities
B)  lines cavities; covers organs
C)  secretes serous fluid; secretes mucus
D)  secretes mucus; secretes a serous fluidE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Maintaining a stable internal environment typically requires

Accepted Answer

A)  positive feedback mechanisms.
B)  an unstable outside environment.
C)  decreased atmospheric pressure.
D)  negative feedback mechanisms.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Assimilation is

Accepted Answer

A)  changing absorbed substances into different chemical forms.
B)  breaking down foods into nutrients that the body can absorb.
C)  eliminating waste from the body.
D)  an increase in body size without a change in overall shape.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Ceroid pigments and lipofuscin accumulate with aging, impairing a cell's ability to withstand the damaging effects of oxygen free radicals.

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A researcher has questions about the structure of the mesentery, a tissue connecting the intestines to the wall of the abdominal cavity. They begin researching its location, components, and its specific structures. This researcher is studying the physiology of the organ.

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Which of the following processes does not help to maintain the life of an individual organism?

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The muscular system is responsible for body movements, maintenance of posture, and production of body heat.

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The activities of an anatomist consist of ________, whereas those of a physiologist consist of ________.

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The origin of the term "anatomy" is related to

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Deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, and high blood pressure are all diseases of the ________ system.

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The transition from a hunter-gatherer to an agricultural lifestyle greatly changed the types of diseases and injuries that early peoples suffered.

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Maintaining a stable internal environment typically requires

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The anatomy of a body part is closely related to its physiology.

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A parietal layer of a serous membrane ________, whereas a visceral layer of a serous membrane ________.

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Agriculture began in some countries as recently as ________ years ago.

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The following list accurately represents levels of organization in the body from smallest to largest: nucleus → chromosome → liver cell→ liver epithelial tissue → liver→ digestive system

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The potential space between the ________ membranes is called the pleural cavity.

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Homeostasis is the body's maintenance of an unstable internal environment.

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Temperature is a form of energy, whereas heat is a measurement of the intensity of the temperature.

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Assimilation is

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The thoracic cavity lies ________the abdominopelvic cavity.

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In all organisms, the basic unit of structure and function is

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Kidneys are part of the lymphatic system.

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