Question 1

The cavity of the body immediately inferior to the diaphragm is the _____ cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)   pleural
B)   thoracic
C)   inguinal
D)   pelvic
E)   abdominalF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 2

A major limitation of radiographs is that they

Accepted Answer

A)   can only visualize bone.
B)   give only a flat, two-dimensional image of the body.
C)   are old technology that do not give good results.
D)   have very few applications.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following describes the position of the nose?

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A)   inferior to the chin
B)   superior to the forehead
C)   posterior to the ears
D)   lateral to the eyes
E)   superior to the mouthF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

The axillary region is the

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

Question 5

Visual inspection of the appearance of the liver and gallbladder during surgery is associated with which of the following?

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A)   histology
B)   physiology
C)   gross anatomy
D)   radiology
E)   cytologyF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Positive feedback mechanisms are more commonly seen in ______ individuals.

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A)   healthy
B)   unhealthyC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 7

Proximal 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) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The control center compares input from a receptor with the ideal normal value for a condition called a set point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The study of the structural features and functions of the cell is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

A CT scan allows for a three-dimensional image to be generated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity. What structures does "E" represent?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Many undergraduate anatomy programs study cats and rats in laboratory settings. Use of these animal is ideal because they are inexpensive and although they are physically smaller, the internal structures are identical to humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What system removes nitrogenous waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH, ion balance, and water balance?

Accepted Answer

A)   respiratory
B)   lymphatic
C)   cardiovascular
D)   immune
E)   urinaryF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is not a function of the control center within a feedback mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)   receives and processes information
B)   controls effectors
C)   establishes a set point
D)   detects a change in the value of a variableE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is consistent with homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)   As body temperature rises, sweating occurs to cool the body.
B)   When a person drinks large quantities of water, urine output decreases to raise blood volume.
C)   Elevated blood glucose levels cause insulin secretion to decline.
D)   Decreases in blood pressure cause a corresponding decrease in heart rate.
E)   As blood pressure falls, blood flow to the heart decreases.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 18

The pleural cavity is the

Accepted Answer

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 E)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

The parietal peritoneum is

Accepted Answer

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) C) and D)

Question 20

Which organ system is the location of blood cell production?

Accepted Answer

A)   cardiovascular
B)   skeletal
C)   digestive
D)   nervous
E)   endocrineF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Exam 1: The Human Organism

-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity. What structures does "E" represent?

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Which of the following is consistent with homeostasis?

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Which of the following describes the position of the nose?

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The pleural cavity is the

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Positive feedback mechanisms are more commonly seen in ______ individuals.

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Visual inspection of the appearance of the liver and gallbladder during surgery is associated with which of the following?

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The study of the structural features and functions of the cell is

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Proximal means

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The cavity of the body immediately inferior to the diaphragm is the _____ cavity.

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The control center compares input from a receptor with the ideal normal value for a condition called a set point.

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

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What system removes nitrogenous waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH, ion balance, and water balance?

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The axillary region is the

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The parietal peritoneum is

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

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A major limitation of radiographs is that they

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A CT scan allows for a three-dimensional image to be generated.

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Many undergraduate anatomy programs study cats and rats in laboratory settings. Use of these animal is ideal because they are inexpensive and although they are physically smaller, the internal structures are identical to humans.

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Which of the following is not a function of the control center within a feedback mechanism?

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Which organ system is the location of blood cell production?

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