Chapter 1 A&P practice test
41 ) What is a vertical section through the body , dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called ? A ) frontal B ) median C ) sagittal D ) transverse
A) Frontal
36 ) Select the most correct statement . A ) The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system . B ) Organ systems operate independently of each other to maintain life . C ) The endocrine system is not a true structural organ system . D ) Organ systems can be composed of cells or tissues , but not both.
A) The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system
In which body cavities are the lungs located? A)pleural, ventral and thoracic B)mediastinal, thoracic and ventral C)pleural, dorsal and abdominal D)pericardial, ventral and thoracic
A) pleural , ventral , and thoracic
If you consider your home air conditioner in terms of homeostasis , then the wall thermostat would be the_____. A)control center B)receptor C)effector D)variable
A)control center
Histology would be best defined as a study of________. A) cells B)tissues C)cell chemistry D)the gross structures of the body
B) tissues
What is the main, general purpose of negative feedback? A)to control body movement B)to maintain homeostasis C)to keep the body's blood sugar level high D)to regulate excretion via the kidneys
B) to maintain homeostasis
28 ) Place the following in correct sequence from simplest to most complex : 1. molecules 2. atoms 3. tissues 4. cells 5. organs A)1-2-3-4-5 B)2-1-4-3-5 C)2-1-3-4-5 D)1-2-4-3-5
B ) 2-1-4-3-5
Which of these is not part of the dorsal cavity ? A)Cranial cavity B)Thoracic cavity C)Spinal Cord D)Vertebral cavity
B ) thoracic cavity
________ cavities are spaces within joints. A)Nasal B)Synovial C)Orbital D)Oral
B) Synovial
Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains_____. A)the lowest possible energy usage B)a relatively stable internal environment, within limits C)a static state with no deviation from preset points D)a dynamic state within an unlimited range, depending on circumstances
B) a relatively stable internal environment , within limits
39 ) The anatomical position is used A ) rarely because people don't usually assume this position during waking moments B ) as a standard reference point for directional terms regardless of the actual position of the body C ) only when a body is lying down one one's back rather than stomach D ) for proper placement of a patient or a cadaver upon an operating table in order to reach all major organs
B) as a standard reference point for directional terms regardless of the actual position of the body
An oblique cut is one that is cut ________. A)horizontally superior and inferior B)diagonally between vertical and horizontal planes C)vertically right and left D)perpendicular to vertical and horizontal planes
B) diagonally between vertical and horizontal planes
An increased rate of breathing as a result of an increased buildup of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream would be best described as an example of A)maintaining boundaries B)excretion of metabolic waste C)responsiveness D)metabolism
B) excretion of metabolic waste
The study of large body structures, visible to the naked eye, such as the heart is called ________ anatomy. A) microscopic B) gross C)developmental D)systematic
B) gross
The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane_______. A)covering individual lungs B)lining the thoracic cavity C)covering the heart D)lining the abdominal cavity
B) lining the thoracic cavity
35 ) The dorsal body cavity is the site of which of the following ? A ) intestines B ) brain C ) lungs D ) liver
B)Brain
37 ) One of the functional characteristics of life is excitability or responsiveness . This refers to A ) indigestible food residues stimulating the excretory system B ) sensing changes in the environment and then reacting or responding to them C ) the nervous system causing all living things to sometimes experience anger D ) the necessity for all organisms to reproduce
B)Sensing changes in the environment and then reacting or responding to them
42 ) The body cavities that protect the nervous system are located in the cavity . A ) cranial B ) dorsal C ) vertebral D ) thoracic E ) Ventral
B: Dorsal
31 ) In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located ? A)Right upper quadrant B)Right lower quadrant C)Lefter upper quadrant D)Left lower quadrant
C ) left upper quadrant
Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is not correctly matched. A)Gross anatomy: study of structures visible to the eye. B)Microscopic anatomy: study of structures too small to be seen by the naked eye. C)Cytology: study of structures in a particular region. D)Embryology: study of the changes in an individual from conception to birth.
C) Cytology: study of the structures in a particular region
Which of the following statements is true concerning feedback mechanisms ? A) positive feedback mechanisms always result in excessive damage to the host B) Negative feedback mechanisms tend to increase the original stimulus C) Negative feedback mechanisms work to prevent sudden severe changes within the body D) blood glucose levels are regulated by positive feedback mechanisms
C) Negative feedback mechanisms work to prevent sudden severe changes within the body.
40 ) What is a vertical section through the body , dividing it into left and right , called ? A ) frontal B ) regional C ) sagittal D ) transverse
C) Sagittal
Choose the following statement that is not completely correct regarding serous membranes. A)serosa are very thin, double layered structures B)serous membranes are divided into parietal and visceral membranes with a virtual space between the two C)Visceral pericardium covers the outer surface of the heart, and parietal pericardium lines the internal walls of the heart D)Serous membranes secrete a watery lubricating fluid
C) Visceral pericardium covers the outer surface of the heart , and parietal pericardium lines the internal walls of the heart .
Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane ? A) a transverse cut just above the knees B) two cuts dividing the body into left and right halves C)any sagittal plane except in the midline D)any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions
C) any sagittal plane except in the midline
A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be ________. A) body temperature regulation B)regulating glucose levels in blood C)enhancement of labor contractions D)blood calcium level regulation
C) enhancement of labor contractions
A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform specific functions for the body is a(n) ______. A)complex tissue B)organ system C)organ D)complex cell
C) organ
The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except ________. A) body erect B) arms at sides C) palms turned posteriorly D) thumbs pointed laterally
C) palms turned posteriorly
15 ) The single most abundant chemical substance of the body , accounting for 60 % to 80 % of body weight , is A)oxygen B)protein C)water D)hydrogen
C) water
Average body temperature is __________degrees centigrade A)98 B)68 C)47 D)37
D) 37
Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels? A) systematic anatomy B) cardiovascular anatomy C) systematic physiology D) cardiovascular physiology
D: cardiovascular physiology
29 ) Which of the following imaging devices would best localize a tumor in a person's brain ? A) X Ray B) DSA C) PET D)MRI
D) MRI
32 ) Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance ? A ) It is considered the cause of most diseases . B ) The internal environment is becoming more stable . C ) Positive feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed . D ) Negative feedback mechanisms are functioning normally
D) Negative feedback machinists are functioning normally
38 ) Which of the following are survival needs of the body ? A ) nutrients , water , movement , and reproduction B ) nutrients , water , growth , and reproduction C ) water , atmospheric pressure , growth , and movement D ) nutrients , water , atmospheric pressure , and oxygen
D) Nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure and oxygen
33 ) Which of the following are subdivisions of anatomy ? A ) gross , macroscopic , visual , and microscopic B ) gross , regional , dissection , and surface C ) regional , surface , visual , and microscopic D ) regional , systemic , and surface
D) Regional, systemic and surface
What is the regional term for the hip region ? A)manus B)inguinal C)pedal D)coxal
D) coxal
Which of the following would not be a functional characteristic of life? A) movement B)responsiveness to external stimuli C)maintenance of boundaries D)decay
D) decay
Which term means toward or at the back of the body, behind? A)anterior B)lateral C)distal D)dorsal
D) dorsal
Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region ? A) appendix B) stomach C) liver D) intestines
D) intestines
Which one of the following systems responds fastest to environmental stimuli ? A)muscular B)lymphatic C)immune D)nervous
D) nervous
The cavities housing the eyes are called __________ cavities. A)frontal B)cranial C)nasal D)orbital
D) orbital
The heart lies in the ________ cavity. A)superior mediastinal B)pleural C)dorsal D)pericardial
D) pericardial
The posterior knee area is called_____. A)sural B)crural C)antecubital D)popliteal
D) popliteal
34 ) The term pollex refers to the A ) great toe B ) calf C ) fingers D ) thumb
D)Thumb