Basic Anatomy & Physiology of the Human Body

Lips

Which of the following structures is superficial to the teeth? Report an Error Lips Larynx Tongue Trachea

neck

Which of the following structures is superior to the rib cage? Report an Error Neck Hips Feet Knees

Transverse

Which plane runs parallel to the ground in a standing human? Report an Error Medial Sagittal Median Transverse

Nutrients and fluids

With a malabsorption disorder, the small intestine has an inability to absorb which of the following: Report an Error Nutrients and fluids Antigens and antibodies Drugs and medications Protons and neutrons

This is a leftover response from our evolutionary ancestors

A man is standing outdoor and feels a sudden chill. He notices the hair raising on his arms. Why do the hairs on a people's arms raise? This is a leftover response from our evolutionary ancestors. This is how ectotherms respond to cold weather. This reaction to cold weather occurs mainly in humans and primates. This is caused by blood vessels constricting near the surface of the skin.

attach the biceps tendon further away from the elbow

Consider an individual who needs surgery to reattach his biceps tendon to his forearm. He requests the surgeon reattach the tendon in such a way to increase the strength of his forearm flexion. What would the surgeon need to do to accomplish his request? Report an Error attach the biceps tendon closer to the elbow changing the position of the tendon will not affect the strength attach the biceps tendon further away from the elbow attach the biceps tendon on the opposite side of the elbow

Because the sarcomere can only shorten so much.

If a muscle is held at a shortened resting length, then why is tension development compromised? Report an Error Because nerves are inhibited. Because tendons are strained. Because the amount of interaction between thin and thick filaments is compromised. Because the sarcomere can only shorten so much.

Ventral

If structure A is situated more towards the front than structure B, then structure A is ___to structure B: Dorsal Cranial Rostral Ventral Caudal

External forces

In ectotherms, what controls body temperature? Concentrations of ions External forces Glucose levels in the blood Internal forces

Fibrous

The most immobile joint tissue type in the body is: Report an Error Cartilaginous Amphiarthrosis Fibrous Synovial

Synovial

The most mobile joint tissue type in the body is: Report an Error Synarthrosis Cartilaginous Amphiarthrosis Synovial

Coronal

The plane dividing your body into anterior and posterior portions is known as the _____ plane. Report an Error Medial Transverse Coronal Sagittal

They are both digestive enzymes

What do amylase and pepsin have in common? Report an Error They are both digestive enzymes. They both break proteins down into smaller peptides. They both break large polysaccharides (carbohydrates) down into smaller polysaccharides. They are both found in gastric juice.

to break down protein to amino acids

What is one reason that enzymes are present in the small intestine? Report an Error to break down protein to amino acids to convert zymogens to glucose to convert monosaccharides to polysaccharides to break down lipids to water

After food has already entered the stomach

When does maximum secretion of hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen in the stomach occur? Report an Error When a person is anticipating a meal. Just before food has entered the stomach. After food has already entered the stomach. At about the same times every day when a person normally eats their meals.

Hypothalamus

When your body gets too hot, the change is reported to this center, which could be called your body's thermostat. Report an Error Temporal lobe Wernicke's area of the brain Pancreas Parietal lobe Hypothalamus

The relationship between the energy you take in and the energy you put out

Which of the following BEST describes energy balance? Report an Error The relationship between the calories you eat and your age The balance between different energy-yielding nutrients you eat The relationship between the energy you take in and the energy you put out The relationship between the energy you take in and the prevention of disease The balance of food choices from all five major food groups

It stores bile made by the liver

Which of the following statements about the gallbladder is TRUE? Report an Error It stores bile made by the liver. It collects bile from the pancreas. It secretes insulin. It stores insulin.

Myofilaments

Which of the following structures are optimally arranged to maximize contraction? Report an Error Myofilaments Myofibrils Ions Tendons Ligaments

proximal

Your knee is _____ to your ankle. Report an Error proximal ventral rostral distal dorsal