Chapter 1 McGraw Hill assignment

An organelle is best described as which of the following? A) A microscopic structure in a cell that carries out individuals function B) A substance made up of two or more atoms C) The smallest particle of matter with unique chemical properties

A) A microscopic structure in a cell that carries out individuals function

Which is the smallest particle with a unique chemical identity? A) Atom B) Organ C) Molecule D) Tissue

A) Atom

What is the smallest unit of an organism that can carry out all the functions of life? A) Cell B) Organ C) Tissue D) Organelle

A) Cell

Multiple answers: Which can be revealed through percussion during a medical exam? A) Scar Tissue B) Cancer cells C) Pockets of air D) Pockets of fluid

A) Scar Tissue C) Pockets of air D) Pockets of fluid

What percentage of today's medical terms are formed from just 1,200 Greek and Latin roots? A) 100% B) 90% C) 50% D) 25%

B) 90%

An organ is best described as which of the following? A) Two or more organs, that work together for a common function B) A structure composed of at least two different tissues, with recognizable boundaries, and with a discrete function C) A group of cells working together for a common function D) A single complete individual E) The smallest unit of an organism that can carry out all the functions of life

B) A structure composed of at least two different tissues, with recognizable boundaries, and with a discrete function

Students are studying the shape, size, and parts of the heart. They are studying the Blank______ of the heart. A) Physics B) Anatomy C) Physiology D) Chemistry

B) Anatomy

Dissection and anatomy both mean ______. A) too small to be seen without a microscope B) Cutting apart C) Multiple species D) Physical examination

B) Cutting apart

What is the cell or organ that directly carries out a response to a stimulus called? A) Receptor B) Effector C) Integrator

B) Effector

Responsiveness is also known as ____________. A) Growth B) Excitability C) Stimuli D) Metabolism

B) Excitability

A tissue is more complex than an organ. A) True B) False

B) False

An organism is a ____________ A) Structure composed of the same cell type B) Group of two or more atoms C) Group of organs that carry out a similar function D) Complete individual

D) Complete individual

What is the ability of nerve and muscle cells to produce quick reactions called? A) Differentiation B) Stimulus C) Reactivity D) Excitability

D) Excitability

Most medical terminology comes from the ____________ and Greek languages.

Latin

An aggregation of cells and extracellular materials, which perform a discrete function, is known as a(n) ___________

Tissue

The smallest unit of an organism that carries out all the basic functions of life is called a(n) _________

cells

The study of many species to look for similarities and differences is called ___________ anatomy.

comparative

The term for the process of carefully separating tissues to reveal anatomical relationships is _________________.

dissection

The internal state of the body is best described as a(n) ____________ equilibrium, where there is a set average point and conditions fluctuate around that point.

dynamic

A structure that carries out a response to a stimulus is called a(n) ___________.

effector

A structure that is made up of two or more atoms is called a(n)

molecule

Blood pressure is controlled by a ___________ feedback mechanism.

negative

A branch of medicine that utilizes medical imaging technologies to explore the interior of the body is called ___________.

radiology

A group of organs working together for a coordinated function is an organ ___________.

system

The study of ultrastructure focuses on examining individual cells, but not the fine details of cells. A) True B) False

B) False

Macromolecules are ________ A) Small organs B) Large molecules C) Large tissues D) Small cells

B) Large molecules

Taking a pulse by feeling the radial artery is an example of which of the following? A) Percussion B) Autopsy C) Auscultation D) Palpation

D) Palpation

The study of individual cells is called ________. A) Cytology B) Histology C) Histopathology D) Anatomy

A) Cytology

Select all that apply Which of the following are examples of a positive feedback mechanisms? A) Formation of a blood clot B) Contractions during childbirth C) Maintenance of normal blood pressure D) Maintenance of normal body temperature

A) Formation of a blood clot B) Contractions during childbirth

Which part of a feedback mechanism processes information, relates it to other information, and makes a decision of action? A) Integrating center B) Effector C) Receptor

A) Integrating center

Homeostasis is the ability of an organism to ____________. A) Maintain a stable internal environment B) Grow C) Reproduce D) Move away from an unstable external environment

A) Maintain a stable internal environment

What is an anatomical structure that is composed of at least two different tissue types, has recognizable structural boundaries, and has a discrete function different from the structures around it called? A) Organ B) Cell C) Organism D) Tissue

A) Organ

What is a group of organs with a unique collective function called? A) Organ system B) Organelle C) Organism

A) Organ system

Which structure encloses a human cell and controls the traffic of molecules in and out of the cell? A) Plasma membrane B) Cell wall C) Nuclear envelope

A) Plasma membrane

What is a cell or organ that is specialized to detect a stimulus called? A) Receptor B) Effector C) Integrator

A) Receptor

What is the body's tendency to maintain relatively stable internal conditions in spite of greater changes in its external environment called? A) Excitability B) Homeostasis C) Static equilibrium

B) Homeostasis

When some bodily changes are detected, responses are activated that reverse the change, restoring stability and preserving normal body function. This would be an example of what type of feedback? A) Positive B) Negative

B) Negative

What is a microscopic structure in a cell that carries out individuals functions is called? A) Molecule B) Organelle C) Organ D) Atom

B) Organelle

Which of the following describes a single complete individual? A) Organ B) Organism C) Organ system D) Atom E) Organelle

B) Organism

What type of feedback is a self-amplifying cycle in which a physiological change leads to an even greater change in the same direction? A) Negative B) Positive

B) Positive

What is gross anatomy? A) The study of development of an individual from fertilization of an egg to death B) The study of body structures that can be observed without magnification C) The study of specific body systems, such as the cardiovascular system D) The study of more than one species in order to observe the structural similarities and differences

B) The study of body structures that can be observed without magnification

An effector __________. A) processes information B) carries out corrective behavior C) Detects changes in internal conditions

B) carries out corrective behavior

A physician who is listening to your heart beat is utilizing which diagnostic procedure? A) Autopsy B) Palpation C) Auscultation D) Percussion

C) Auscultation

Evolutionary trends between species are often studied in which discipline? A) Constructive anatomy B) Compatible anatomy C) Comparative anatomy D) Complex anatomy

C) Comparative anatomy

What type of equilibrium occurs when there is a set average point and conditions fluctuate around that point? A) Independent B) Static C) Dynamic D) Variable

C) Dynamic

What type of anatomy focuses on body structures that can be observed without magnification? A) Comparative B) Systemic C) Gross D) Developmental

C) Gross

Which branch of medicine examines tissues for disease? A) Histology B) Embryology C) Histopathology D) Cytology

C) Histopathology

Which is an example of auscultation? A) Shining a light into a patient's eye B) Feeling the radial artery for a pulse C) Listening to heart sounds D) Taking a patient's temperature

C) Listening to heart sounds

Histology is also called ______________. A) Radiology B) Gross anatomy C) Microscopic anatomy D) Pathology

C) Microscopic anatomy

What is the act of tapping the body to feel for abnormal resistance or listen for sounds called? A) Palpation B) Inspection C) Percussion D) Auscultation

C) Percussion

An integrating center ______. A) Contracts in response to a stimulus B) Detects a change in conditions C) Processes information

C) Processes information

Which is an example of percussion? A) Taking a patient's temperature B) Listening to a heart beat through a stethoscope C) Tapping on the body to listen for pockets of air D) Feeling the radial artery for a pulse

C) Tapping on the body to listen for pockets of air

What is the act of looking at the body called? A) Percussion B) Autopsy C) Auscultation D) Inspection E) Palpation

D) Inspection

Proteins and DNA are which of the following? A) Cofactors B) Minerals C) Monomers D) Macromolecules

D) Macromolecules

Most exploratory surgery has been replaced with ______. A) Dissection B) Percussion C) Histopathology D) Medical imaging techniques

D) Medical imaging techniques

The ability to maintain a relatively stable internal environment in spite of changes in the external environment is known as ______________.

Homeostasis

Fill in the correct term for the following sequence: Macromolecules, organelles, cells, tissues, _____, organ system, organism.

organ

The name for a structure that is specialized to detect a stimulus is a(n) ___________.

receptor