McGraw Hill Chapter 1 Practice Questions

The orbital cavity would contain the _____. A) eyes B) nasal septum C) brain D) teeth

A) eyes

Which of the following would not be lined by peritoneum? A) heart B) stomach C) intestines D) liver

A) heart

The following are examples of homeostatic parameters or body values except which one? A) heart rate B) blood pressure C) blood glucose levels D) insulin production

A) heart rate

Proteins and carbohydrates are classified as _____. A) macromolecules B) microbes C) organelles D) atoms

A) macromolecules

Integration and coordination are properties of the _____ system of organs. A) nervous B) circulatory C) excretory D) muscular

A) nervous

Parts of the pharynx belong to the _____ and digestive systems. A) respiratory B) circulatory C) nervous D) skeletal

A) respiratory

Simple squamous epithelium is a _____ term. A) tissue B) cell C) organ D) pathology

A) tissue

The following belong together except which one? A) head B) arm C) neck D) trunk

B) arm

Hormones are chemicals of the _____ system that affect target areas. A) cardiovascular B) endocrine C) exocrine D) nervous

B) endocrine

The removal of a compound that the body no longer requires is called _____. A) secretion B) excretion C) movement D) digestion

B) excretion

The force that water exerts one a system is referred to as the _____. A) hydrophilic factor B) hydrostatic pressure* C) atmospheric pressure D) osmotic pressure

B) hydrostatic pressure

The skin belongs to the _____ system. A) nervous B) integumentary C) circulatory D) muscular

B) integumentary

The heart lies specifically in the _____ space. A) thoracic cavity B) mediastinum C) abdominal cavity D) pleural cavity

B) mediastinum

Anatomy is a term, which means the study of _____. A) physiology B) morphology C) cell functions D) human functions

B) morphology

A decrease in blood glucose that causes the inhibition of insulin is an example of _____. A) positive feedback B) negative feedback C) abnormal function D) the action of glucagon

B) negative feedback

The exchanging of gases for the purpose of producing energy is called _____. A) breathing B) respiration C) circulation D) responsiveness

B) respiration

The larynx is a term in the _____ system. A) integumentary B) respiratory C) digestive D) nervous

B) respiratory

The following is an example of a homeostatic event. A) sweating during a test B) shivering when it is cold C) developing a headache D) muscle strain

B) shivering when it is cold

Another name for the cavity in the front or belly side is _____. A) dorsal B) ventral C) abdominopelvic D) vertebral

B) ventral

The following is an example of positive feedback: A) glucagon raises blood sugar B) insulin lowers blood glucose C) a temperature of 100.2 F causes a further increase D) 100.1 F is followed by 98.6 F

C) a temperature of 100.2 F causes a further increase

The process of turning molecules that are ingested into forms that are compatible with the organism is _____. A) digestion B) absorption C) assimilation D) circulation

C) assimilation

The following belong together except which one? A) pituitary B) thyroid C) brain D) adrenal

C) brain

The _____ separates the thoracic from abdominal cavities. A) pelvis B) rib cage C) diaphragm D) peritoneum

C) diaphragm

The following belong together except which one? A) trachea B) bronchi C) esophagus D) larynx

C) esophagus

The following are correct cavity terms except which one? A) oral B) nasal C) frontal D) middle ear

C) frontal

The _____ system plays a role in moving fluids, wastes, and bones? A) skeletal B) integumentary C) muscular D) nervous

C) muscular

The structures called _____ are intracellular areas with specific living functions. A) inclusions B) organs C) organelles D) macromolecules

C) organelles

The _____ membranes surround the lungs. A) pericardial B) mediastinal C) pleural D) peritoneal

C) pleural

The following are essential needs of the body except for which one? A) water B) chemicals C) set point D) pressure

C) set point

When a nurse takes someone's temperature, they are directly assessing a _____. A) metabolic activity B) sign of illness C) vital sign D) core temperature

C) vital sign

The transportation of heat in the body is mainly a property of the _____ it contains. A) food B) oxygen C) water D) pressure

C) water

The following are sinus areas except which one? A) frontal B) maxillary C) ethmoid D) cranial

D) cranial

The process in which cells and organisms are able to maintain a stable balance of internal and external substances and forces is called _____. A) equilibrium B) adaptation C) adjustment D) homeostasis

D) homeostasis

A system is defined as a group of _____ that function together: A) cells B) tissues C) molecules D) organs

D) organs

The study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of _____. A) anatomy B) cytology C) teleology D) physiology

D) physiology

The following belong together except which one? A) brain B) vertebral canal C) spinal cord D) stomach

D) stomach