Question 1

An organ is

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A)  a small structure within a cell.
B)  a structure composed of several tissue types.
C)  the basic structural unit of all living organisms.
D)  a group of molecules with a common set of functions.
E)  a group of cells with similar structure and function.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy.What does "A" represent?

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A)  median
B)  right
C)  left
D)  inferior
E)  lateralF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures.What does "B" represent?

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A)  diaphragm
B)  mediastinum
C)  pelvic cavity
D)  thoracic cavity
E)  abdominal cavityF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy.What does "B" represent?

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A)  median
B)  right
C)  left
D)  inferior
E)  lateralF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 5

A CT scan allows for a three-dimensional image to be generated.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The integumentary system

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A)  regulates body temperature.
B)  breaks down food into small particles for absorption.
C)  controls intellectual functions.
D)  produces body movements.
E)  coordinates and integrates body function.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 7

The inguinal region is commonly known as the

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A)  groin.
B)  buttock.
C)  breastbone.
D)  upper arm.
E)  naval.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 8

The study of the external form of the body and its relationship to deeper structures is

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A)  systemic anatomy.
B)  regional anatomy.
C)  molecular biology.
D)  microbiology.
E)  surface anatomy.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

The cavity of the body immediately inferior to the diaphragm is the _____ cavity.

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A)  pleural
B)  thoracic
C)  inguinal
D)  pelvic
E)  abdominalF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

A vertical plane that separates the body into right and left portions is called a _____ plane.

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A)  sagittal
B)  transverse
C)  frontal
D)  horizontal
E)  coronalF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures.What does "C" represent?

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A)  diaphragm
B)  mediastinum
C)  pelvic cavity
D)  thoracic cavity
E)  abdominal cavityF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy.What does "D" represent?

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A)  median
B)  right
C)  left
D)  inferior
E)  lateralF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Proximal means

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A)  toward the middle or midline of the body.
B)  away from the surface.
C)  closer to the head.
D)  closer than another structure to the point of attachment to the trunk.
E)  toward the back of the body.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

The study of the structural features and functions of the cell is

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A)  cytology.
B)  histology.
C)  molecular biology.
D)  microbiology.
E)  surface anatomy.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

"Cutting off your nose" would be a section in the _____ plane.

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A)  coronal
B)  nasal
C)  median
D)  transverse
E)  sagittalF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity.What serous membrane does "C" represent?

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A)  visceral peritoneum (covers organs) 
B)  mesentery
C)  parietal peritoneum (lines cavity) 
D)  retroperitoneal organs
E)  peritoneal cavityF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 17

An investigator who conducts an experiment to determine how changes in pH affect the function of enzymes on digestion is most likely to be a(n)

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A)  neurologist.
B)  anatomist.
C)  engineer.
D)  physiologist.
E)  histologist.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

The sternal region is commonly known as the

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A)  groin.
B)  buttock.
C)  breastbone.
D)  upper arm.
E)  naval.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

A researcher discovered a sensory receptor that detects decreasing oxygen concentrations in the blood.According to the principles of negative feedback,it is likely that stimulation of this sensory receptor will produce which of the following types of responses?

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A)  a decrease in heart rate
B)  an increase in the respiratory rate
C)  an increase in physical activity
D)  unconsciousness
E)  both a decrease in heart rate and an increase in the respiratory rateF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Posterior means

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A)  toward the middle or midline of the body.
B)  away from the surface.
C)  closer to the head.
D)  closer than another structure to the point of attachment to the trunk.
E)  toward the back of the body.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 1: The Human Organism

Posterior means

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An investigator who conducts an experiment to determine how changes in pH affect the function of enzymes on digestion is most likely to be a(n)

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An organ is

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-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures.What does "C" represent?

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The cavity of the body immediately inferior to the diaphragm is the _____ cavity.

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-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy.What does "D" represent?

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-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy.What does "A" represent?

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Proximal means

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The integumentary system

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A vertical plane that separates the body into right and left portions is called a _____ plane.

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The sternal region is commonly known as the

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-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity.What serous membrane does "C" represent?

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A CT scan allows for a three-dimensional image to be generated.

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"Cutting off your nose" would be a section in the _____ plane.

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A researcher discovered a sensory receptor that detects decreasing oxygen concentrations in the blood.According to the principles of negative feedback,it is likely that stimulation of this sensory receptor will produce which of the following types of responses?

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The study of the structural features and functions of the cell is

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The study of the external form of the body and its relationship to deeper structures is

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-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy.What does "B" represent?

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The inguinal region is commonly known as the

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-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures.What does "B" represent?

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