Question 1

The chemicals secreted by endocrine glands are called _____.

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Question 2

Which action is the main function of the digestive system?

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A)   Formation of cells
B)   Movement of body parts
C)   Absorption of nutrients
D)   Providing oxygen for the extraction of energy from nutrientsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

The membrane on the surface of a lung is called the

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A)   visceral pleura.
B)   parietal pleura.
C)   visceral pericardium.
D)   parietal pericardium.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following illustrates a positive feedback mechanism?

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A)   Maintaining blood pressure
B)   Uterine contractions during childbirth
C)   Body temperature control
D)   Control of blood sugarE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

Chromosomes get longer as a cell ages.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The branch of science that deals with the structure of human body parts is called _____.

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The answer of The branch of science that deals with...

Question 7

The anatomical position is lying down, as a cadaver would be positioned.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following lists best illustrates the idea of increasing levels of complexity?

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A)   Cells, tissues, organelles, organs, organ systems
B)   Tissues, cells, organs, organelles, organ systems
C)   Organs, organelles, organ systems, cells, tissues
D)   Organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systemsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

A subcellular structure built of assemblies of macromolecules that carries out a particular function is a(n) _____________.

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Question 10

The most abundant substance in the human body is _____.

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The answer of The most abundant substance in the human...

Question 11

An anatomical section that separates the body into right and left portions is a __________ section.

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A)   frontal
B)   transverse
C)   coronal
D)   sagittalE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

When the body is placed in the anatomical position, which of the following is not true?

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A)   The head is facing to the front.
B)   The palms are facing backward.
C)   The body is erect.
D)   The upper limbs are at the sides.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Cells with similar functions aggregate into organelles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The diaphragm separates the thoracic and the abdominopelvic cavities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Homeostasis is the

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A)   inability to keep body weight within normal limits.
B)   decrease in room temperature because a window is open.
C)   ingestion of more food than you need to eat.
D)   tendency of the body to maintain a stable internal environment.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The branch of science that deals with the functions of human body parts is called ______.

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The answer of The branch of science that deals with...

Question 18

A cell is the basic unit of structure and function of an organism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Absorption is the ability to exhale carbon dioxide.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The thoracic cavity lies _____________ the abdominopelvic cavity.

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

Exam 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

When the body is placed in the anatomical position, which of the following is not true?

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Chromosomes get longer as a cell ages.

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The branch of science that deals with the functions of human body parts is called ______.

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Which action is the main function of the digestive system?

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The thoracic cavity lies _____________ the abdominopelvic cavity.

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The branch of science that deals with the structure of human body parts is called _____.

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An anatomical section that separates the body into right and left portions is a __________ section.

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A subcellular structure built of assemblies of macromolecules that carries out a particular function is a(n) _____________.

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The membrane on the surface of a lung is called the

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The diaphragm separates the thoracic and the abdominopelvic cavities.

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The anatomical position is lying down, as a cadaver would be positioned.

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Cells with similar functions aggregate into organelles.

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The chemicals secreted by endocrine glands are called _____.

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Which of the following lists best illustrates the idea of increasing levels of complexity?

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The most abundant substance in the human body is _____.

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Which of the following illustrates a positive feedback mechanism?

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A cell is the basic unit of structure and function of an organism.

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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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Homeostasis is the

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Absorption is the ability to exhale carbon dioxide.

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