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What type of section would separate (1) the two eyes? (2) the nose and two ears? (3) the neck and naval? (Module 1.21B)
(1) sagittal (or mid-sagittal, if along midline); (2) frontal; (3) transverse, or horizontal
Which of the following can be found on a typical one- or two- page module?
All of the above
Which of the following describes the purpose of the numbered red blocks within each module?
All of the above
Which scenario(s) exemplifies exemplify the relationship between form and function?
All of the abovelisted responses are correct.
Explain the link between anatomy and physiology. (Module 1.8B)
Anatomy is the study of internal and external body structures; physiology is the study of how living organisms perform their vital functions.
You have a child who attends daycare while you attend classes. Just before class, you are notified that your child has a slight fever and appears fine otherwise, but must be picked up because of the fever. Which of the following is your best solution?
Contact your prearranged backup person so that she or he can pick up and take care of your child until you are out of class.
What is the purpose of directional and sectional terms? (Module 1.21C)
Directional and sectional terms are used because they provide a standardized frame of reference for describing the human body.
What are the differences between gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy? (Module 1.8A)
Gross anatomy involves the study of body structures that can be seen with the unaided eye; microscopic anatomy is the study of body structures that cannot be seen without magnification.
In the anatomical position, describe an anterior view and a posterior view. (Module 1.21A)
In anatomical position, anterior view shows the subject's face, whereas a posterior view shows the subject's back.
Which of the following is NOT true about the learning outcomes and their organization?
Learning outcomes in A&P can only be classified as lower order skills like "knowing and remembering"
Which of the following is a direct example of the study of physiology?
Measuring heart rate and noting blood pressure.
Which of the following is NOT correct for anatomical position?
Palms facing inward towards the thighs
Which example correctly describes the relationship of form and function at the chemical level?
The binding of chemical messengers to receptors often results in a shape change, which affects receptor function.
The cranial bones almost entirely surround the brain and protect it. Which of the following terms best describes the relationship between the cranial bones and the brain?
The cranial bones are superficial to the brain.
Compare the functioning of the elbow joint with a door on a hinge. (Module 1.9A)
The elbow moves in a single plane like the opening and closing of a door on a hinge.
The knee is proximal to the ankle. Which of these other terms could also be used to correctly describe the relationship between the knee and the ankle?
The knee is superior to the ankle.
Predict what would happen to the function of a structure if its anatomy were altered. (Module 1.9B)
The structure's function would be impaired or eliminated.
Which of the following is the least important when outlining a lecture?
Using numbers and letters at the start of each line
An anatomical term that means the same as "ventral" is
anterior.
While standing in the anatomical position,
back refers to dorsal
Why is twisting movement not allowed at the elbow joint?
because the humerus fits into a deep depression on the ulna, and projections of bone prevent twisting
Which of the following is an example of a normal physiological process that uses a positive feedback loop?
blood clotting
With which method can one typically observe structure at the tissue level?
dissecting microscope
The ankle is ______ to the knee.
distal
The wrist is ________ to the elbow.
distal
While standing erect, the direction of caudal is
downward
In an outline format, which of the following would most likely be indented the most?
examples
Because the anatomy and physiology of the body's structures are interrelated, it is often said that "form determines ________."
function
A midsagittal section would pass through the
heart
The central principle of physiology is
homeostasis
The chin is ________ to the nose.
inferior
Which term refers to moving away from the body's midline?
lateral
The heart is ________ to the lungs
medial
Which of the following is located in a median position?
mouth
Terms of anatomical direction are used to describe
one body part in relation to another
Moving from simpler to more complex, which level of organization is immediately before (simpler than) the cell?
organelle
Based on the Biological Hierarchy of Organization, tissues join together to form what structures?
organs
Which of the following is a term that can be used instead of dorsal?
posterior
Which plane divides the body into right and left parts?
sagittal
Anatomy is to ________ as physiology is to ________.
structure; function
In cardiac physiology, why must blood pressure in the major arteries be maintained within normal limits?
to prevent vessel damage and vessel collapse from high and low pressures, respectively
Which sectional plane would separate the thorax from the abdomen?
transverse