Anatomy and Physiology
Sagittal
A section that divides the body on the longitudinal plane into right and left parts is called A.Sigittal B.Frontal C.Transverse D.Oblique E.Coronal
Urinary system
Elimination of metabolic wastes from the body is the function of the A.Nervous system B.Urinary system C.Cardiovascular system D.Endocrine system E.Lymphatic system
Nervous and endocrine systems
Homeostasis in the human body is controlled primarily by which two organ systems A.Cardiovascular and integumentary systems B.Cardiovascular and respiratory systems C.Skeletal and endocrine systems D.Nervous and skeletal systems E.Nervous and endocrine systems
The body is erect with the feet parallel and the arms hanging at the sides with the palms facing forward
In anatomical position A.The body is erect with the feet parallel and the arms hanging at the sides with the palms facing backward B.The body is erect with the feet parallel and the arms hanging at the sides with the palms facing forward C.The body is laying face up with the feet parallel and the arms at the sides with the palms facing backward D.The body is laying face down with the feet parallel and the arms at the sides with the palms facing backward E.The body is laying face up with the feet parallel and the arms at the sides with the palms facing forward
The patellar region is distal to the femoral region
In describing the relationship between the patellar and femoral regions A.The patellar region is superior to the femoral region B.The patellar region is proximal to the femoral region C.The patellar region is distal to the femoral region D.The patellar region is lateral to the femoral region E.The patellar region is dorsal to the femoral region
The lungs are lateral to the heart
In describing the relationship of the lungs to the heart A.The lungs are intermediate to the heart B.The lungs are are caudal to the heart C.The lungs are superficial to the heart D.The lungs are lateral to the heart E.The lungs are cephalad to the heart
The thoracic cavity is ventral to the spinal cavity
In describing the relationship of the thoracic and spinal cavities A.The thoracic cavity is superior to the spinal cavity B.The thoracic cavity is is inferior to the spinal cavity C.The thoracic cavity is proximal to the spinal cavity D.The thoracic cavity is medial to the spinal cavity E.The thoracic cavity is ventral to the spinal cavity
Negative feedback systems
Operate in such a way that initial stimulus is shut off or reduced A.Regulate blood clotting and the birth process B.Operate in such a way that the initial stimulus is enhanced and increases C.Operate in such a way that the initial stimulus is shut off or reduced D.Always inhibit a process as reflected in their naming as negative E.Function in the same way as positive feedback systems
Curve of the shoulder
The deltoid region is the A.Buttock B.Shoulder blade region C.Posterior knee area D.Area of the spine E.Curve of the shoulder
Reproductive and endocrine systems
The ovary is part of which of the following two systems A.Digestive and endocrine systems B.Digestive and respiratory systems C.Reproductive and endocrine systems D.Reproductive and respiratory systems E.Endocrine and respiratory systems
Digestive and endocrine systems
The pancreas is part of which of the following two systems A.Digestive and endocrine systems B.Digestive and respiratory systems C.Reproductive and endocrine systems D.Reproductive and respiratory systems E.Endocrine and respiratory systems
Umbilical region
The region that contains the navel is the A.Carpal region B.Umbilical region C.Iniguinal region D.Orbital region E.Anterior knee
Right and left hypochondriac regions
The ribs are located in the A.Right and left iliac regions B.Right and left lumbar regions C.Right and left pubic regions D.Right and left hypochondriac regions E.Right and left inguinal regions
Anatomy
The study of the structure and shape of the body and body parts is called A.Anatomy B.Physiology C.Homeostasis D.Negative feedback E.Irritability
Oxygen
The survival need that is required in order to release energy from foods is A.Nutrients B.Water C.Atmospheric pressure D.Oxygen E.Constant body temperature
Urinary system
The urethra is one of the organs in the A.Female reproductive system B.Respiratory system C.Urinary system D.Cardiovascular system E.Endocrine system
Drawing blood from laboratory animals to determine their blood sugar levels
Which of the following activities represents physiological studies A.Making a section through the heart to observe its interior B.Examining the surface of a bone C.Viewing muscle tissue through ha microscope D.Drawing blood from laboratory animals to determine their blood sugar levels E.Observing the parts of a reproducing cell
Receptor
Which of the following elements of a control system detects a change A.Control center B.Stimulus C.Effector D.Receptor E.Efferent pathway
Prostate gland
Which of the following glands is not part of the endocrine system A.Pituitary gland B.Adrenal gland C.Thymus D.Testis E.Prostate gland
Scapular region
Which of the following is a dorsal body landmark A.Scapular region B.Sternal region C.Thoracic region D.Patellar region E.Pubic region
Antecubital region
Which of the following is an anterior body landmark A.Sural region B.Popliteal region C.Gluteal region D.Vertebral region E.Antecubital region
Nutrients
Which of the following is not a necessary life function A.Maintaining boundaries B.Movement C.Responsiveness D.Nutrients E.Metabolism
spinal cavity
Which of the following is not a ventral cavity A.Thoracic cavity B.Abdominal cavity C.Pelvic cavity D.Spinal cavity E.Oral cavity
Stimulus, receptor, afferent pathway, control center, efferent pathway, effector, response
Which of the following is the correct order of elements in a control system A.Receptor, stimulus, afferent pathway, control center, efferent pathway, effector, response B.Receptor, stimulus, efferent pathway, control center, afferent pathway, effector, response C.Effector, stimulus, efferent pathway, control center, afferent pathway, receptor, response D.Stimulus, receptor, afferent pathway, control center, efferent pathway, effector, response E.Stimulus, receptor, efferent pathway, control center, afferent pathway, effector, response
Hypochondriac region, lumbar region, iliac region
Which of the following is the correct sequence, going from superior to inferior, on the lateral abdominal surface A.Iliac region, hypochondriac region, lumbar region B.Iliac region, lumbar region, hypochondriac region C.Lumbar region, illiac region, hypochondriac region D.Lumbar region, hypochondriac region, iliac region E.Hypochondriac region, lumbar region, iliac region
Epigastric region, umbilical region, hypogastric region
Which of the following is the correct sequence, going from superior to inferior, on the medial abdominal surface A.Epigastric region, hypogastric region, umbilical region B.Epigastric region, umbilical region, hypogastric region C.Hypogastric region, Epigastric region, umbilical region D.Hypogastric region, umbilical region, Epigastric region E.Umbilical region, hypogastric region, Epigastric region
Anterior and ventral
Which of the following orientation and directional terms have the same meaning (in humans) A.Superior and caudal B.Inferior and cranial C.Inferior and cephalad D.Anterior and ventral E.Anterior and dorsal
Superficial and deep
Which of the following orientation terms have opposite meanings (in humans) A.Superficial and proximal B.Superficial and deep C.Medial and distal D.Lateral and distal E.posterior and intermediate
Both of these organs are located in the left upper quadrant
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the location of the spleen and stomach A.Both of these organs are located in the left upper quadrant B.Both of these organs are located in the right upper quadrant C.The spleen is located in the left upper quadrant and the stomach is located in the right upper quadrant. D.The spleen is located in the right upper quadrant and the stomach is located in the left upper quadrant. E.Both of these organs are located medially
All of these regions are located on the anterior surface of the body
Which of the following statements is true regarding the sternal, axillary, and brachial regions A.All of these region are located on the anterior surface of the body B.None of these regions are located on the anterior surface of the body C.Only the sternal and axillary regions are anterior D.Only the sternal and brachial regions are anterior E.Only the axillary and brachial regions are anterior
Only the vertebral and occipital regions are located dorsally
Which of the following statements is true regarding the vertebral, occipital, and buccal regions A.All of these regions are located dorsally B.None of these regions is located dorsally C.Only the vertebral and occipital regions are located dorsally D.Only the vertebral and buccal regions are located dorsally E.Only the occipital and buccal regions are located dorsally
Nervous system - Responsiveness
Which of the following systems is matched most accurately to the life function it provides A.Integumentary system - movement B.Nervous system - excretion C.Muscular system - maintaining boundaries D.Nervous system - responsiveness E.Respiratory system - digestion
Transverse
Which type of section could be used to separate the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity A.Coronal B.Sagittal C.Dorsal D.Ventral E.Transverse
Abdominal
Which ventral cavity subdivision has no bony protection A.Thoracic B.Pelvic C.Abdominal D.Cranial E.Spinal
Control center
Your body thermostat is located in a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. Which of the following elements of a control system does this area in the brain represent A.Control center B.Stimulus C.Effector D.Efferent pathway E.Afferent pathway