Chapter 1

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

a. Regional, systemic and surface

_______ cavities are the spaces found within joints. a. Synovial b. Nasal c. Periosteal d. Orbital

a. Synovial

The term "pollex" refers to the _____? a. Thumb b. Back of the head c. Calf d. Big (great toe)

a. Thumb "Pollish Hotdog"

What is a vertical section through the body called that divides it into anterior and posterior regions? a. Transverse b. Frontal c. Midsagittal d.Median

B. Frontal

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 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.

CYTOLOGY is the study of plants & animal cells CYTE = CELL

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

a. Regional, systemic and surface

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

a. 37

What is the regional term for the hip region? a. Coxal b. Manus (hand) c. Inguinal (groin) d. Pedal (foot)

a. Coxal

Which of the following would NOT be a functional characteristic of life? a. Decay b. Movement c. Maintenance of boundaries d. Responsiveness to external stimuli

a. Decay (death)

An oblique cut through a specimen is a cut that runs ___? a. Diagonally between vertical and horizontal planes. b. Perpendicular to the vertical plane. c. Vertically, cutting the specimen into left and right sections. d. Horizontally, cutting the specimen into superior and inferior sections.

a. Diagonally between vertical and horizontal planes. OBLIQUES = Diagonal

A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be ____? a. Increasing frequency of contractions during labor. b. Regulating blood glucose levels in the blood. c. Regulating blood calcium levels. d. Regulating body temperature.

a. Increasing frequency of contractions during labor. ***Contractions are POSITIVE during pregnancy

Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region? a. Intestines b. Appendix c. Stomach d. Liver

a. Intestines

Which of the following statements is the MOST correct regarding homeostatic imbalance? a. It is the ultimate cause of the most disease b. It is a result of the internal environment becoming stable c. It shows that negative feedback systems are functioning normally. d. It overwhelms positive feedback mechanisms

a. It is the ultimate cause of the most disease

In general, the main purpose of NEGATIVE feedback is to _______? a. Maintain homeostasis b. Regulate excretion through the kidneys. c. Keep blood sugar levels high. d. Control body movement

a. Maintain homeostasis

A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform specific functions for the body is called a(n)________? a. Organ b. Organ system c. Organism d. Complex tissue

a. Organ Atoms Molecules Cells Tissues Organs

When we breathe, we are both absorbing _______. a. Oxygen and excreting carbon dioxide. b. Carbon dioxide and excreting oxygen. c. Water and excreting air. d. Air and excreting water.

a. Oxygen and excreting carbon dioxide

Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane? a. Any cut dividing the body into unequal sections. b. Any cut along a sagittal plane that is not the midline cut. c. A transverse cut just above the knees. d. Multiple sections starting at the most anterior location and slicing progressively back towards the most posterior location.

b. Any cut along a sagittal plane that is not the midline cut.

A nurse charts the following information: "Patient has an open wound located on the LATERAL aspect of the leg, distal to the knee." Where is this wound located? a. Just below the patient's hip bone on the outside of their leg. b. In the peroneal or fibular area on the outside of the leg. c. Just above the top of the foot, along the shin. d. On the inside of the patient's thigh.

b. In the peroneal or fibular area on the outside of the leg. Outside = Lateral of the body distal = below

In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located? a. Right lower quadrant b. Left upper quadrant c. Left lower quadrant d. Right upper quadrant

b. Left upper quadrant

Which of the following imaging devices would best localize a tumor in a person's brain? a. PET b. MRI c. DSA d. X-ray

b. MRI

The cavities housing the eyes are called the _____ cavities. a. Cranial b. Orbital c. Nasal d. Frontal

b. Orbital

The posterior knee area, that is the area behind the knee, is called ______? a. Crural - (leg or thigh) b. Popliteal (inside of the knee) c. Sural (Calf) d. Anticubital (inside of elbow)

b. Popliteal

Which of these is not part of, or in, the dorsal cavity? a. Vertebral cavity b. Thoracic cavity c. Cranial cavity d. Spinal cord

b. Thoracic cavity

Similar cells with a common function are called _____? a. Organisms b. Tissues c. Organs d. Organ systems

b. Tissues Atoms Molecules Cells Tissues Organs

Place the following in correct sequence from simplest to most complex: 1. Molecules 2. Atoms 3. Tissues 4. Cells 5. Organs a. 1-2-3-4-5 b. 2-1-3-4-5 c. 2-1-4-3-5 d. 1-2-4-3-5

c. 2-1-4-3-5 Atoms Molecules Cells Tissues Organs

The dorsal body cavity is the site of which of the following? a. Liver b. Intestines c. Brain d. Lungs

c. Brain BRAIN IS CONNECTED TO THE SPINE

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

c. Cardiovascular physiology

If you consider your home air conditioner in terms of homeostasis, then the wall thermostat would be the ____? a. Receptor b. Variable c. Control Center d. Effector

c. Control Center *Control the temperature at your house

The study of large body structures, visible to the naked eye, such as the heart, is called ______? anatomy. a. Developmental b. Microscopic c. Gross d. Systemic

c. Gross Anatomy is Gross

A withdrawal reflex is an example of which type of HOMEOSTATIC feedback? a. Unconscious b. Voluntary c. Negative d. Positive

c. Negative *Withdrawal = Negative Homeostasis has to do with positive and negative

Which of the following systems responds fastest to environmental stimuli? a. Muscle b. Immune c. Nervous d. Lymphatic

c. Nervous

In which body cavity are the lungs located? a. Mediastinal, ventral, and thoracic b. Pleural, dorsal, and abdominal c. Pleural, ventral, and thoracic d. Pericardial, ventral, and thoracic

c. Pleural, ventral, and thoracic

What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right, called? a. Transverse b. Regional c. Sagittal d. Frontal

c. Sagittal

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

c. The lymphatic system and immune systems are closely associated.

The single most abundant chemical substance in the body, accounting for 60-80% of body weight, is ______. a. Oxygen b. Carbon c. Water d. Hydrogen

c. Water

The heart lies in the ____ cavity. a. Superior, mediastinal b. Plueral c. Pericadial d. Dorsal

c. pericardial Cardial like CARDIO (deals with the heart)

Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains ____? a. A static state with no deviation from present points. b. A dynamic state within a unlimited range. c. The lowers possible energy usage. d. A relatively stable internal environment, within certain limits.

d. A relatively stable internal environment, within certain limits. Homeostasis: equal (=)

The anatomical position is used ____? a. Only when a body is lying down on one's back rather than on their stomach. b. For proper placement of a patient on an operating table in order to reach all the major organs. c. Rarely, because people don't usually assume this position during walking moments. d. As a standard reference point for directional terms, regardless of the actual position of the body.

d. As a standard reference point for directional terms, regardless of the actual position of the body.

The term that describes the NECK region is ____? a. Vertebral b. Throat c. Ventral d. Cervical

d. Cervical cervical = neck

The body cavities that protect the nervous system are located in the ___ cavity. a. Thoracic (chest) b. Cranial (head) c. Vertebral (neck) d. Dorsal (spine)

d. Dorsal (spine) **Nervous system located in the brain(nervous system)

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. Metabolism b. Maintaining boundaries c. Absorption d. Excretion (of metabolic waste)

d. Excretion (of metabolic waste)

Raul has been taken by ambulance to the hospital. The EMT tells the admitting nurse that Raul is, "complaining of pain in his left axilla which radiates medially down his arm." Which of the following best locates this pain? a. In the area of his left hip, extending up to his arm. b. In the area of his left knee, extending up and out his left arm. c. Raul is experiencing pain from his left foot all the way through his left arm. d. In his left armpit and the inner portion of his arm, extending perhaps into his hand.

d. In his left armpit and the inner portion of his arm, extending perhaps into his hand. * Axilla = armpit

The parietal pluera are serous membranes _____. a. Covering the individual lungs. b. Covering the heart. c. Lining the abdominal cavity d. Lining the thoracic cavity.

d. Lining the thoracic cavity.

The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except______? a. Arms at sides b. Thumbs pointed laterally c. Body erect d. Palms turned posteriorly

d. Palms turned posteriorly

One of the functional characteristics of life is excitability, or, responsiveness. This refers to _______? a. The fact that all animals respond with anger to frustrating events. b. Stimulating excretory responses by indigestible food. c. The sexual arousal of all male animals when they see a female of the same species. d. Sensing changes in the environment and then reacting pr responding to them.

d. Sensing changes in the environment and then reacting pr responding to them.

Why are the organs in the abdominal cavity vulnerable to blunt trauma in an auto accident if a person is only wearing the lap belt (without the shoulder portion)? a. The ribs are easily broken by the lap belt. b. The pelvis deflects the lap belt into the chest. c. All the body organs are found in the abdominal cavity, so it makes sense they would be injured. d. The abdominal cavity walls are not reinforced with bones.

d. The abdominal cavity walls are not reinforced with bones.

Histology is best defined as a study of ___?___ a. Cell chemistry b. Biochemistry c. The gross structures of the body d. Tissues

d. Tissues * Histology is the study of tissues

Choose the following statement that is NOT correct regarding serous membranes. a. Serosa are very thin, double-layered structures. b. Serous membranes consist of a parietal and visceral layer with a fluid filled space in between. c. Serous membranes secrete a watery lubricating fluid. d. Visceral pericardium covers the outer surface of the heart and parietal pericardium lines the internal walls of the chamber (of the heart).

d. Visceral pericardium covers the outer surface of the heart and parietal pericardium lines the internal walls of the chamber (of the heart).

Which term means toward, or at the back of, the body, as in, behind? a. Distal b. Anterior c. Lateral d. dorsal

d. dorsal

Which of the following statements is true concerning feedback mechanisms? a. Negative feedback mechanisms tend to increase the original stimulus. b. Positive feedback mechanisms always result in an enhanced response that damages the host. c. Positive feedback systems are the most common kind of control mechanism in the body. d. negative feedback mechanisms work to prevent sudden, severe changes within the body.

d. negative feedback mechanisms work to prevent sudden, severe changes within the body. ** SOUNDS FACTUAL - THE REST SOUND LIKE OPINIONS