AP Final Exam: Chapter 1-6;12

What is the normal pH of the stomach? A) 10.0 B) 5.0 C) 2.0

A) 10.0

Which of the following is known as the study of microscopic one-celled organisms, multicelled organisms, plants, animals, and humans? A) biology B) anatomy C) physiology D) chemistry

A) Biology

A complex life form has over 50 trillion cells. A) True B) False

A) True

An example of a life function would be the formation and release of hormones from a cell or structure. A) True B) False

A) True

Biology is the study of all forms of life. A) True B) False

A) True

Homeostasis is the ability of the body to regulate its' internal environment within narrow limits. A) True B) False

A) True

Life functions are a series of highly organized and related activities which allow living organisms to live, grow, and maintain themselves. A) True B) False

A) True

Nuclear medicine is a branch of medicine that uses radioactive isotopes to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. A) True B) False

A) True

The anatomical position is when a human being is standing erect, with face forward, arms at the side, and palms forward. A) True B) False

A) True

The dorsal cavity contains the brain and spinal cord. A) True B) False

A) True

The nail beds are the dirtiest part of our hands. A) True B) False

A) True

The pelvic cavity contains the organs of the reproductive and excretory system. A) True B) False

A) True

The sagittal plan divides the body into right and left parts. A) True B) False

A) True

The thoracic cavity protects the heart and lungs. A) True B) False

A) True

Atoms that are alike combine to form the next stage of matter which is a/an: A) compound B) molecule C) element D) cell

A) compound

The _____ plane divides the body into front and back portions. A) coronal B) sagittal C) transverse D) proximal

A) coronal

In the metric system, which of the following is used to measure weights. A) grams B) meters C) liters D) milliliters

A) grams

Which of the following had a high pH level according to the pH scale? A) hair dye B) lemon juice C) milk

A) hair dye

Electrolytes are responsible for the acidity or alkalinity of solutions and can conduct an electrical charge. A) True B) False

A) iron

The chemical compound "Fe" stands for: A) iron B) hair dye C) chloride D) glucose

A) iron

Place the following prefixes in the order of smallest to largest. A) micro, milli, centi B) milli, centi, micro C) centi, milli, micro D) micro, centi, milli

A) micro, milli, centi

Sitting in a chair is an example of ____. A) potential B) kinetic C) ongoing D) neural

A) potential

Hydrogen is an example of an atom? A) True B) False

A) true

Our cells are bathed in a fluid that contains hydrogen and oxygen. A) True B) False

A) true

Protons have a positive electric charge. A) True B) False

A) true

A human pH level of ______ would be considered neutral. A) 2.0 B) 7.0 C) 11.0

B) 7.0

A transverse cut is a vertical cut that divides the body into right and left parts. A) True B) False

B) False

Developmental anatomy is the study of the structure and function of various organs or parts that comprise a particular organ system. A) True B) False

B) False

Gross anatomy is the study of the structure, function, and the development of cells that comprise the different body parts. A) True B) False

B) False

Medial means toward the skull or head of the body. A) True B) False

B) False

Regular hand washing and surgical hand washing takes the same amount of time to perform. A) True B) False

B) False

Special cells, grouped together according to function, shape, size, and structure, are called organs. A) True B) False

B) False

Superior means lower or below another. A) True B) False

B) False

The hand is proximal to the elbow. A) True B) False

B) False

The kidneys are located within the abdominal cavity. A) True B) False

B) False

The lungs are located inferior to the diaphragm. A) True B) False

B) False

The midsagittal plane divides the body into front and back halves. A) True B) False

B) False

The skull only contains one small cavity. A) True B) False

B) False

The umbilical region is located under the navel. A) True B) False

B) False

There are ten abdomino-pelvic cavities in the human body. A) True B) False

B) False

Caudal means "skull, or head" of the body. A) True B) False

B) True

The study of the chemical reactions of living things is called? A) anatomy B) biochemistry C) physiology D) physics

B) biochemistry

Carbohydrates are divided into two groups: monosaccharides and disaccharides. A) True B) False

B) false

Lying in bed is an example of kinetic energy. A) True B) False

B) false

Medical imaging refers to invasive techniques and processes. A) True B) False

B) false

Our cells are bathed in a fluid that contains hydrogen and oxygen. A) True B) False

B) false

Phospholipids are lipids that contain cholesterol. A) True B) False

B) false

A scratch on the left thigh would best be described as _____. A) deep B) superficial C) internal D) bruise

B) superficial

Which of the following is the best description of anabolism? A) the functional activities of cells that result in growth, repair, energy release, use of food and secretions B) the building up of complex materials from simpler ones such as food and oxygen C) the breaking down and changing of complex substances into simpler ones, with a release of energy and carbon dioxide D) None of the answers are correct

B) the building up of complex materials from simpler ones such as food and oxygen

Which of the following conditions would occur on the anterior part of the body? A) an injury to the bottom of the foot B) ventral hernia C) a bruise on the back of the head D) a laceration to the back of the knee

B) ventral hernia

The correct abbreviation for potassium is: A) Fe- B) Na+ C) K+ D) P+

C) K+

If a wound occurred near the umbilicus of the abdomen and near the surface of the skin, it would be called: A) deep B) dorsal C) medial D) lateral

C) Medial

Which of the following sequences place the terms from the simplest to the most complex? A) tissues, cells, organs, organ systems, human body B) human body, organ system, organs, tissues, cells C) cells, tissues, organs, organ system, human body D) none are correct

C) cells, tissues, organs, organ system, human body

The _____ surface of a structure is toward, or nearer, the midline, and away from the side. A) distal B) lateral C) medial D) proximal

C) medial

Compounds are represented, when written, by something called a _____ that shows the types of elements present. A) unicellular B) isotope C) neutron D) formula

C) neutron

The dorsal cavity contains the _____. A) hearts and lungs B) major organs of digestion C) structures of the nervous system D) the bones

C) structures of the nervous system

Which of the following is considered an acid? A) liquid soap B) hair dye C) vinegar

C) vinegar

Which of the following had a high pH level according to the pH scale? A) computed axial tomography (CAT or CT scan) B) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) C) positron emission tomography (PET scan) D) bone scan

D) bone scan

Triglycerides are a type of: A) protein B) fat C) carbohydrate D) glycogen

D) glycogen

Shivering to keep the body warm is an example of: A) anabolism B) catabolism C) metabolism D) homeostasis

D) homeostasis

The midsagittal plane divides the body into _____. A) anterior and posterior portions B) cephalic and caudal halves C) upper and lower sections D) left and right halves

D) left and right halves

An example of elements in the human body would include all of the following except: A) potassium B) glucose C) zinc D) magnesium

D) magnesium

Lateral means _____. A) near the beginning of a structure B) near the front of the body C) toward the midline D) toward the side

D) toward the side