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    Exam Name___________________________________ MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called? 1) A) transverse B) sagittal C) median D) frontal Answer: D Explanation: A) B) C) D) 2) One of the functional characteristics of life is irritability. This refers to ________. 2) A) the nervous system causing all living things to sometimes experience anger B) sensing changes in the environment and then reacting or responding to them C) the necessity for all organisms to reproduce D) indigestible food residues stimulating the excretory system Answer: B Explanation: A) B) C) D) 3) Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane? 3) A) two cuts dividing the body into left and right halves B) a transverse cut just above the knees C) any sagittal plane except the median D) any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior Answer: C Explanation: A) B) C) D) 4) Which one of the following systems responds to environmental stimuli? 4) A) nervous B) lymphatic C) immune D) muscular Answer: A Explanation: A) B) C) D) 5) The cavities housing the eyes are called __________ cavities. 5) A) cranial B) nasal C) orbital D) frontal Answer: C Explanation: A) B) C) D) 1

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    6) If you consider your home air conditioner in terms of homeostasis, then the wall thermostat would be the ________. 6) A) control center B) effector C) receptor D) variable Answer: A Explanation: A) B) C) D) 7) The dorsal body cavity is the site of which of the following? 7) A) intestines B) liver C) lungs D) brain Answer: D Explanation: A) B) C) D) 8) Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is not correctly matched. 8) A) Cytology: study of the structures in a particular region. B) Gross anatomy: study of structures visible to the eye. C) Embryology: study of the changes in an individual from conception to birth. D) Microscopic anatomy: study of structures too small to be seen by the naked eye. Answer: A Explanation: A) B) C) D) 9) The term pollex refers to the ________. 9) A) calf B) thumb C) fingers D) great toe Answer: B Explanation: A) B) C) D) 10) The study of the heart may incorporate many aspects of anatomy but as a whole you would say it is __________ anatomy. 10) A) developmental B) microscopic C) systemic D) gross Answer: D Explanation: A) B) C) D) 2

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    11) What is the posterior side of the patella called? 11) A) popliteal B) crural C) antecubital D) sural Answer: A Explanation: A) B) C) D) 12) Which of these is not part of the dorsal cavity? 12) A) cranial cavity B) spinal cord C) thoracic cavity D) vertebral cavity Answer: C Explanation: A) B) C) D) 13) 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 ________. 13) A) metabolism B) responsiveness C) maintaining boundaries D) excretion of metabolic waste Answer: D Explanation: A) B) C) D) 14) The anatomical position is used ________. 14) A) only when a body is lying down B) rarely, because people don't usually assume this position C) as a standard reference point for directional terms regardless of the actual position of the body D) as the most comfortable way to stand when dissecting a specimen Answer: C Explanation: A) B) C) D) 15) Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region? 15) A) stomach B) appendix C) liver D) intestines Answer: D Explanation: A) B) C) D) 3

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    16) An oblique cut is one that is cut ________. 16) A) vertical right and left B) perpendicular to vertical and horizontal C) horizontal right and left D) diagonally between the vertical and horizontal Answer: D Explanation: A) B) C) D) 17) What is the specific name for the hip region? 17) A) coxal B) manus C) pedal D) inguinal Answer: A Explanation: A) B) C) D) 18) Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels? 18) A) systemic anatomy B) cardiovascular physiology C) systemic physiology D) cardiovascular anatomy Answer: D Explanation: A) B) C) D) 19) Choose the following statement that is not completely correct regarding serous membranes. 19) A) Serous membranes are divided into parietal and visceral membranes with a potential space between the two. B) Visceral pericardium covers the surface of the heart, and parietal pericardium lines the walls of the heart. C) Serous membranes secrete a watery lubricating fluid. D) Serosa are very thin, double - layered structures. Answer: B Explanation: A) B) C) D) 20) The single most abundant chemical substance of the body, accounting for 60% to 80% of body weight, is ________. 20) A) protein B) oxygen C) water D) hydrogen Answer: C Explanation: A) B) C) D) 4

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    21) What is the main, general purpose of negative feedback? 21) A) to regulate excretion B) to maintain homeostasis C) to control all body system tissues D) to keep the body's sugar high Answer: B Explanation: A) B) C) D) 22) Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains ________. 22) A) a relatively stable internal environment, within limits B) a dynamic state within an unlimited range C) the lowest possible energy usage D) a static state with no deviation from preset points Answer: A Explanation: A) B) C) D) 23) Which body cavity protects the nervous system? 23) A) dorsal B) cranial C) thoracic D) vertebral Answer: A Explanation: A) B) C) D) 24) ________ cavities are spaces within joints. 24) A) Orbital B) Oral C) Synovial D) Nasal Answer: C Explanation: A) B) C) D) 25) Which of the following imaging devices would best localize a tumor in a person's brain? 25) A) DSA B) MRI C) X ray D) PET Answer: B Explanation: A) B) C) D) 26) A structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be a(n) ________. 26) A) organ system B) complex tissue C) organ D) complex cell Answer: C Explanation: A) B) C) D) 5

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    27) Average body temperature is ________ degrees centigrade. 27) A) 68 B) 47 C) 37 D) 98 Answer: C Explanation: A) B) C) D) 28) The parietal pleural would represent a serous membrane ________. 28) A) covering individual lungs B) covering the heart C) lining the thoracic cavity D) lining the abdominal cavity Answer: C Explanation: A) B) C) D) 29) A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be ________. 29) A) regulating glucose levels in the blood B) enhancement of labor contractions C) body temperature regulation D) blood calcium level regulation Answer: B Explanation: A) B) C) D) 30) Place the following in correct sequence from simplest to most complex: 1. molecules 2. atoms 3. tissues 4. cells 5. organ 30) A) 2 - 1 - 3 - 4 - 5 B) 1 - 2 - 4 - 3 - 5 C) 2 - 1 - 4 - 3 - 5 D) 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 Answer: C Explanation: A) B) C) D) 31) Select the most correct statement. 31) A) Organ systems operate independently of each other to maintain life. B) The endocrine system is not a true structural organ system. C) The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system. D) Organ systems can be composed of cells or tissues, but not both. Answer: C Explanation: A) B) C) D) 6

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    32) Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance? 32) A) Positive feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed. B) Negative feedback mechanisms are functioning normally. C) It is considered the cause of most diseases. D) The internal environment is becoming more stable. Answer: C Explanation: A) B) C) D) 33) What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right, called? 33) A) regional B) transverse C) sagittal D) frontal Answer: C Explanation: A) B) C) D) 34) The heart lies in the ________ cavity. 34) A) pericardial B) superior mediastinal C) pleural D) dorsal Answer: A Explanation: A) B) C) D) 35) Which of the following would not be a functional characteristic of life? 35) A) maintenance of boundaries B) responsiveness to external stimuli C) decay D) movement Answer: C Explanation: A) B) C) D) 36) Histology would be best defined as a study of ________. 36) A) cells B) cell chemistry C) the gross structures of the body D) tissues Answer: D Explanation: A) B) C) D) 7

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    37) Which of the following are survival needs of the body? 37) A) nutrients, water, growth, and reproduction B) nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure, and oxygen C) nutrients, water, movement, and reproduction D) water, atmospheric pressure, growth, and movement Answer: B Explanation: A) B) C) D) 38) The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except ________. 38) A) palms turned posteriorly B) body erect C) thumbs pointed laterally D) arms at sides Answer: A Explanation: A) B) C) D) 39) Which of the following statements is true concerning feedback mechanisms? 39) A) Negative feedback mechanisms work to prevent sudden severe changes within the body. B) Positive feedback mechanisms always result in excessive damage to the host. C) Blood glucose levels are regulated by positive feedback mechanisms. D) Negative feedback mechanisms tend to increase the original stimulus. Answer: A Explanation: A) B) C) D) 40) In which cavities are the lungs located? 40) A) mediastinum, thoracic, and ventral B) pleural, ventral, and thoracic C) pleural, dorsal, and abdominal D) pericardial, ventral, and thoracic Answer: B Explanation: A) B) C) D) 41) Subdivisions of anatomy include which of the following? 41) A) gross, macroscopic, visual, and microscopic B) regional, surface, visual, and microscopic C) gross, regional, dissection, and surface D) gross, regional, systemic, and surface Answer: D Explanation: A) B) C) D) 8

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    42) In which abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located? 42) A) left lower B) left upper C) right lower D) right upper Answer: B Explanation: A) B) C) D) 43) Which term means toward or at the back of the body, behind? 43) A) lateral B) distal C) dorsal D) anterior Answer: C Explanation: A) B) C) D) 9

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    SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question. Figure 1.1 Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities: 44) Vertebral cavity. 44) Answer: B Explanation: 45) What type of homeostatic feedback reflex is the withdrawal reflex? 45) Answer: negative Explanation: 46) Why is anatomical terminology necessary? 46) Answer: Anatomical terms are precise words that have limited usage, which prevents confusion when describing the location of body parts. Explanation: 47) The term that describes the heel region is ________. 47) Answer: calcaneal Explanation: 10

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    48) Why are the abdominopelvic cavity organs the most vulnerable in an automobile accident? 48) Answer: The walls of the abdominal cavity are formed only by trunk muscles and are not reinforced by bone. The pelvic organs receive a somewhat greater degree of protection from the bony pelvis. Explanation: 49) What is the function of the serous membranes? 49) Answer: They act to reduce friction and allow the organs to slide across cavity walls. Explanation: 50) The elbow is ________ to the wrist. 50) Answer: proximal Explanation: Figure 1.2 Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions: 51) Epigastric region. 51) Answer: A Explanation: 11

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    52) The ________ cavity contains tiny bones that transmit sound vibrations to the organ of hearing in the inner ear. 52) Answer: middle ear Explanation: Figure 1.2 Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions: 53) Right iliac (inguinal) region. 53) Answer: E Explanation: 54) Umbilical region. 54) Answer: C Explanation: 12

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    Figure 1.1 Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities: 55) Thoracic cavity. 55) Answer: C Explanation: 56) ________ is explained by chemical and physical principles and is concerned with the function of specific organs or organic systems. 56) Answer: Physiology Explanation: 13

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    Figure 1.2 Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions: 57) Right hypochondriac. 57) Answer: B Explanation: 58) What is the pathway between the receptor and the control center in the reflex pathway called? 58) Answer: afferent pathway Explanation: 59) Similar cells that have a common function are called ________. 59) Answer: tissues Explanation: 60) What broad term covers all chemical reactions that occur within the body cells? 60) Answer: metabolism Explanation: 61) Fully describe the anatomical position for the human body. 61) Answer: The body is erect, arms hanging at the sides, palms forward, and thumbs pointed away from the midline. Explanation: 14

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    62) What is a dynamic equilibrium of your internal environment termed? 62) Answer: homeostasis Explanation: 63) What is the serous membrane that covers the intestines called? 63) Answer: visceral Explanation: 64) ________ physiology concerns urine production and kidney function. 64) Answer: Renal Explanation: 65) The ability to sense changes in the environment and respond to them is called ________. 65) Answer: responsiveness or irritability Explanation: 66) What does the “principle of complementarity of structures and function” mean? 66) Answer: What a structure can do depends on its specific form, or "structure determines function." Explanation: 67) Can lungs carry out excretory functions? Explain your answer. 67) Answer: Yes, carbon dioxide is a metabolic waste the lungs excrete. Explanation: 68) What is the goal of all of the negative feedback mechanisms of the body? 68) Answer: The goal is to prevent sudden severe changes within the body. Explanation: 69) What is the single most abundant chemical substance in the body? 69) Answer: water Explanation: 15

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