TEXT BOOOK CH 1

A cervical lesion could be on the uterus or _____. A) neck B) cheek C) armpit D) abdomen

A

All organisms share a set of basic requirements. These include all of the following, with the exception of _____________, which is not required by all organisms, even if it is present in many. A) carbon dioxide B) oxygen C) pressure D) food and water

A

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

A

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

A

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

A

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

A

The bulbourethral glands would be found in the _____ system. A) reproductive B) excretory C) circulatory D) endocrine

A

The chin can be described as being on the _____ surface of the skull. A) inferior B) lateral C) superior D) dorsal

A

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

The human liver is primarily located in the _____________________. A) right upper quadrant of the abdominal area B) left lower quadrant of the abdominal area C) right iliac region D) left hypochondriac region

A

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

A

The wrist is the most _____ part of the hand region. A) proximal B) distal C) superior D) inferior

A

What is the smallest level of organization considered to be living? A) cell B) organelle C) tissue D) system

A

Which of the following is the most complex level of organization? A) organ system B) macromolecule C) organ D) organelle

A

Which of the following means the same as lower back? A) lumbar B) pelvic C) inguinal D) gluteal

A

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

A

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

A tumor on the side of the abdomen can be described as being on the _____ surface of the body. A) anterior B) lateral C) medial D) posterior

B

A tumor on top of the head would be on the _____ surface. A) inferior B) superior C) medial D) lateral

B

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

B

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

B

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

B

Most of the body's homeostatic mechanisms operate by negative feedback, although a few function through positive feedback. Choose the example from the list below that operates by positive feedback. A) Blood pressure that has dropped too low is caused to increase. B) A baby suckling at the breast stimulates greater milk production. C) Maintenance of a constant body temperature is accomplished through sweating or shivering. D) Regulation of glucose levels in the blood requires the actions of two pancreatic hormones, insulin, and glucagon.

B

The _____ system returns tissue fluids to the heart. A) circulatory B) lymphatic C) integumentary D) histologic

B

The _____________ cavity is the portion enclosed by the hip bones. A) abdominopelvic B) pelvic C) abdominal D) thoracic

B

The arms lie on the _____ surface of the trunk. A) medial B) lateral C) distal D) posterior

B

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

B

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

B

The forearm is a/an _____ area. A) antecubital B) antebrachial C) cephalic D) crural

B

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

B

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

B

The lungs are covered by a membrane called the _______________. A) parietal pleura B) visceral pleura C) parietal pericardium D) peritoneum

B

The navel is located on the _____ surface. A) cranial B) ventral C) dorsal D) inferior

B

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

B

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

B

What is another name for a frontal section? A) transverse B) coronal C) sagittal D) occipital

B

Which field, when compared to the others, tends to rely more on experimentation to find new answers? A) anatomy B) physiology C) medical terminology D) history of science

B

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

B

Which of the following is not part of the axial body? A) head B) arm C) neck D) trunk

B

Which term refers to the back of the knee? A) perineal B) popliteal C) pelvic D) pedal

B

A _____ section divides the body into right and left. A) coronal B) transverse C) sagittal D) frontal

C

A headache is an example of a _____ pain. A) celiac B) femoral C) cephalic D) gluteal

C

A medial tumor on the head could be on the _____. A) ear B) cheeks C) nose D) eye

C

A mental tumor could be one in the _____. A) brain B) thigh C) lower jaw D) leg

C

Select the correct statement about the science of anatomy. A) Our knowledge of human anatomy has remained the same since the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans. B) Anatomy is concerned with the function of body parts. C) Anatomy is concerned with the structure of body parts. D) The functional role of a body part has little to do with how the part is constructed.

C

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

C

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

C

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

C

The ____________ system is responsible for transporting tissue fluid and also houses the body's disease-fighting cells. A) integumentary B) cardiovascular C) lymphatic D) digestive

C

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

C

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

C

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

C

The function of the _____ is to remove soluble wastes from the body. A) lungs B) gastrointestinal tract C) kidneys D) skin

C

The lower arm is _____________ to the stomach area, while the head is ________________ to the stomach. A) medial; peripheral B) proximal; anterior C) lateral; superior D) inferior; superfici

C

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

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

C

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

C

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

Which of the following includes the other terms? A) cell B) tissue C) system D) organ

C

Which of the following is not a major part of the endocrine system? A) pituitary B) thyroid C) brain D) adrenal

C

Which of the following is not a respiratory organ? A) trachea B) bronchi C) esophagus D) larynx

C

Which of the following terms cannot be properly paired? A) cranial, skull B) frontal, forehead C) nasal, buccal D) orbital, eyes

C

A _____ fracture occurred in the elbow area. A) dorsum B) buccal C) carpal D) cubital

D

A _____ fracture occurred in the hip area. A) gluteal B) lumbar C) costal D) coxal

D

A _____ section divides an organ into top and bottom. A) sagittal B) oblique C) coronal D) transverse

D

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

D

Skin or bone is an example of what level of organization? A) tissue B) cell C) macromolecule D) organ

D

The ______________ of the body includes the head, neck, and trunk. A) dorsal cavity B) appendicular portion C) ventral cavity D) axial portion

D

The ______________ system includes all the glands that secrete hormones. A) muscular B) lymphatic C) nervous D) endocrine

D

The central abdominal area is the _____ region. A) iliac B) hypogastric C) peritoneal D) umbilical

D

The following are components of the excretory system except which one? A) lungs B) large intestine C) integument D) salivary glands

D

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

D

The lower ribs are located in the _____ region. A) lumbar B) epigastric C) hypogastric D) hypochondriac

D

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

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

The wrist is _____ to the fingers with respect to the elbow. A) distal B) inferior C) superior D) proximal

D

Which of the following does not apply to the dorsal cavity? A) brain B) vertebral canal C) spinal cord D) stomach

D

Which of the following is the same as inguinal? A) epigastric B) hypochondriac C) lumbar D) iliac

D

Which of the following pairs of terms is not correct? A) ophthalmic, eyes B) pectoral, chest C) axillary, armpit D) costal, abdomen

D

Which of the following terms means the same as ventral in humans? A) dorsal B) posterior C) medial D) anterior

D

Which one of the following traits is not a characteristic of life shared by all organisms? A) circulation B) digestion C) growth D) photosynthesis

D

A bone cell would function the same whether it was alone or together with a group of similar cells. A) True B) False

F

A carpal fracture is one that occurs to the bones found within the ankle. A) True B) False

F

An otic abnormality could be a deformed nasal septum. A) True B) False

F

In the anatomical position the palm of the hands faces towards the back. A) True B) False

F

Magnetic resonance imaging is a technique using radiation to view the internal structures. A) True B) False

F

Nerve impulses usually have a relatively slow influence on target organs when compared to hormones. A) True B) False

F

Normal body temperature, assessed below the tongue, is 20 degrees C. A) True B) False

F

Properties of an organ are usually considered to be the same as those of an organ system. A) True B) False

F

Serous fluid is usually protective and thick in consistency. A) True B) False

F

The abdominal area could be divided into six regions or quadrants. A) True B) False

F

The digestive system acts to bring foods into cells where they are broken down into usable forms. A) True B) False

F

The epididymis is part of the endocrine system. A) True B) False

F

The parietal pleura are the membrane which covers the surface of each lung. A) True B) False

F

The skin is the part of the body that homeostatically controls the maintenance of body temperature. A) True B) False

F

The term acromial indicates the elbow area. A) True B) False

F

The term ipsilateral means on the opposite side. A) True B) False

F

The term parietal is used to name something on the surface of an organ. A) True B) False

F

The term that means the opposite of central is deep. A) True B) False

F

The term visceral refers to structures on the skin surface. A) True B) False

F

Ultrasonography is a sensitive method of viewing the possibility of bone fractures. A) True B) False

F Ultrasound is best used to view soft structures such as a fetus.

The property of responsiveness means that an organism will respond abnormally if stimulated. A) True B) False

F Responsiveness means that a cell or organism will make a response if stimulated.

A popliteal pulse would be felt above the femur. A) True B) False

F The popliteal area is located behind the knee.

A peripheral wound could be located near the surface of the skin. A) True B) False

T

All body structures must be associated with some type of functions and purposes. A) True B) False

T

Anterior can be used the same as ventral. A) True B) False

T

Death is recognized as the absence of vital signs and absence of brain activity. A) True B) False

T

Diseases usually involve positive rather than negative feedback mechanisms. A) True B) False

T

If an organism displays the ability to reproduce itself at some time, including microorganisms, it is probably living. A) True B) False

T

Insulin decreases blood sugar levels while glucagon acts to increase blood glucose. A) True B) False

T

Metabolism is a term, which can refer to the sum total of all chemical reactions in an organism. A) True B) False

T

The head is considered to be a cephalic area within the axial division of the body. A) True B) False

T

The occipital area is the region on the back of the skull. A) True B) False

T

The peritoneum is a type of abdominal membrane. A) True B) False

T

The purpose of the reproductive system is for the continuation of the species. A) True B) False

T

The stethoscope is placed on the antecubital surface in order to assess a blood pressure. A) True B) False

T

The term transverse is identical to horizontal section. A) True B) False

T

The thymus gland lies on top of the heart in the mediastinum. A) True B) False

T

All body structures must be associated with some type of functions and purposes. A) True B) False

T Although our understanding of all of the functions of the body is limited, it could be assumed that everything has a function since the human organism has survived the test of time.

Carbon dioxide can be a waste that must be eliminated from the body. A) True B) False

T Carbon dioxide, like many other compounds, is essential for life, only the amount that is in excess is eliminated into the air during breathing, and therefore a waste.