A&P Chapter 1 Quiz

________ cavities are spaces within joints. a. Synovial b. Oral c. Orbital d. Nasal

a. Synovial

Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains ________. a. a relatively stable internal environment, within limits b. a dynamic state within an unlimited range, depending on circumstances c. a static state with no deviation from preset points d. the lowest possible energy usage

a. a relatively stable internal environment, within limits

An increased rate of breathing as a result of an increased buildup of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream would be best described as an example of _____. a. excretion of metabolic waste b. maintaining boundaries c. responsiveness d. metabolism

a. excretion of metabolic waste

In which body cavities are the lungs located? a. pleural, ventral, and thoracic b. pericardial, ventral, and thoracic c. pleural, dorsal, and abdominal d. mediastinal, thoracic, and ventral

a. pleural, ventral, and thoracic

Which of the following are subdivisions of anatomy? a. regional, systemic, and surface b. gross, macroscopic, visual, and microscopic c. regional, surface, visual, and microscopic d. gross, regional, dissection, and surface

a. regional, systemic, and surface

Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is not correctly matched. a. Gross anatomy: study of structures visible to the eye. b. Cytology: study of the structures in a particular region. c. Embryology: study of the changes in an individual from conception to birth. d. Microscopic anatomy: study of structures too small to be seen by the naked eye.

b. Cytology: study of the structures in a particular region.

The anatomical position is used ________. a. for proper placement of a patient or a cadaver upon an operating table in order to reach all major organs b. as a standard reference point for directional terms regardless of the actual position of the body c. rarely, because people don't usually assume this position during waking moments d. only when a body is lying down one one's back rather than stomach

b. as a standard reference point for directional terms regardless of the actual position of the body

Which one of the following systems responds fastest to environmental stimuli? a. immune b. nervous c. lymphatic d. muscular

b. nervous

Which of the following would not be a functional characteristic of life? a. responsiveness to external stimuli b. decay c. movement d. maintenance of boundaries

b. decay

What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right, called? a. transverse b. sagittal c. regional d. frontal

b. sagittal

Select the most correct statement. a. Organ systems can be composed of cells or tissues, but not both. b. The endocrine system is not a true structural organ system. c. The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system. d. Organ systems operate independently of each other to maintain life.

c. The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system.

Choose the following statement that is not completely correct regarding serous membranes. a. Serous membranes secrete a watery lubricating fluid. b. Serous membranes are divided into parietal and visceral membranes with a virtual space between the two. c. Visceral pericardium covers the outer surface of the heart, and parietal pericardium lines the internal walls of the heart. d. Serosa are very thin, double-layered structures.

c. Visceral pericardium covers the outer surface of the heart, and parietal pericardium lines the internal walls of the heart.

What is the regional term for the hip region? a. inguinal b. pedal c. coxal d. manus

c. coxal

The posterior knee area is called ________. a. sural b. antecubital c. popliteal d. crural

c. popliteal

The term pollex refers to the ________. a. calf b. fingers c. thumb d. great toe

c. thumb

Average body temperature is ________ degrees centigrade. a. 68 b. 98 c. 47 d. 37

d. 37

Which of the following statements is true concerning feedback mechanisms? a. Negative feedback mechanisms work to prevent sudden severe changes within the body. b. Positive feedback mechanisms always result in excessive damage to the host. c. Blood glucose levels are regulated by positive feedback mechanisms. d. Negative feedback mechanisms tend to increase the original stimulus.

d. Negative feedback mechanisms work to prevent sudden severe changes within the body.

Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels? a. systemic physiology b. systemic anatomy c. cardiovascular anatomy d. cardiovascular physiology

d. cardiovascular physiology

An oblique cut is one that is cut ________. a. perpendicular to vertical and horizontal planes b. horizontally superior and inferior c. vertically right and left d. diagonally between vertical and horizontal planes

d. diagonally between vertical and horizontal planes

The study of large body structures, visible to the naked eye, such as the heart is called ________ anatomy. a. systemic b. developmental c. microscopic d. gross

d. gross

Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region? a. appendix b. liver c. stomach d. intestines

d. intestines

A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform specific functions for the body is a(n) ________. a. complex tissue b. organ system c. complex cell d. organ

d. organ

The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except ________. a. body erect b. thumbs pointed laterally c. arms at sides d. palms turned posteriorly

d. palms turned posteriorly

Histology would be best defined as a study of ________. a. the gross structures of the body b. cell chemistry c. cells d. tissues

d. tissues