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Anatomy and Physiology Test Bank: Chapter 1, Exams of Advanced Education

A series of multiple-choice questions and answers covering fundamental concepts in anatomy and physiology, particularly focusing on the organization of the human body, its systems, and basic physiological processes. It is a valuable resource for students studying introductory anatomy and physiology, offering a comprehensive overview of key concepts and providing practice for understanding the subject.

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Download Anatomy and Physiology Test Bank: Chapter 1 and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity! anatomy and physiology test bank chapter 1 7) A structure composed of two or more tissue types that performs a specific function for the body is a(n) ________. A) organ B) tissue C) cell D) organ system Answer: A 8) The heart and blood vessels are the primary organs of the ________ system. A) lymphatic B) integumentary C) cardiovascular D) muscular Answer: C Brainpower Read More 9) The skeletal muscles that contract and shorten to move the bones form the ________ system. A) skeletal B) muscular C) endocrine D) reproductive Answer: B 10) The ________ system rids the body of indigestible food residue in feces while the ________ system removes nitrogen-containing metabolic waste in urine. A) urinary; digestive B) cardiovascular; urinary C) digestive; urinary D) reproductive; digestive Answer: C We have an expert-written solution to this problem! 11) ________ refers to all of the chemical reactions in the body. A) Metabolism B) Homeostasis C) Hematopoiesis D) Irritability Answer: A 12) Normal human body temperature is ________° C (or ________° F). A) 37; 98 B) 100; 212 C) 98; 37 D) 72; 102 Answer: A 13) The component of a control system that provides the means for the control center's response (output) is called the ________. A) stimulus B) effector C) receptor D) control center Answer: B 14) The net effect of the effector is to shut off the original ________, or reduce its intensity, during the negative feedback mechanism to restore homeostasis. A) response B) receptor C) control center D) stimulus Answer: D 15) When we imagine a person exhibiting anatomical position, the palms of the hands are assumed to be facing ________. A) to the side B) forward C) down D) behind Answer: B 16) The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions is referred to as ________. A) metabolism B) homeostasis C) irritability D) output B) ventral C) dorsal D) pelvic Answer: B 30) The orbital cavities house the ________. A) mouth B) nose C) eyes D) ears Answer: C 31) The abdominopelvic cavity has ________ quadrants and ________ regions. A) 6; 10 B) 9; 4 C) 4; 2 D) 4; 9 Answer: D 32) The majority of the liver and the gallbladder are situated in the ________ region of the abdominopelvic cavity. A) right lumbar B) left hypochondriac C) right hypochondriac D) right iliac (inguinal) Answer: C 33) The epigastric region is ________ to the right hypochondriac region of the abdominopelvic cavity. A) medial B) superior C) dorsal D) lateral Answer: A 1) The study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts and their relationships to one another is called ________. A) anatomy B) physiology C) homeostasis D) negative feedback E) irritability Answer: A 2) Which of the following activities represents a physiological study? A) making a section through the kidney to observe its interior B) examining the surface of a bone C) viewing muscle tissue through a microscope D) studying how the layers of the skin are organized E) observing how the heart contracts to pump blood Answer: E We have an expert-written solution to this problem! 3) Which of the following is the correct sequence, going from simplest to most complex, in the levels of structural organization of the human body? A) chemical level, cellular level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level, organismal level B) chemical level, tissue level, cellular level, organ system level, organ level, organismal level C) cellular level, chemical level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level, organismal level D) cellular level, tissue level, chemical level, organ level, organ system level, organismal level E) cellular level, chemical level, tissue level, organ system level, organismal level, organ level Answer: A 4) The building blocks of ALL matter are known as ________. A) organs B) tissues C) atoms D) cells E) organ systems Answer: C 5) The major organs of the cardiovascular system are the ________. A) skeletal muscles B) pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs C) bones, cartilages, ligaments, and joints D) brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory receptors E) heart and blood vessels Answer: E 6) The main function of the respiratory system is to ________. A) transport oxygen, nutrients, and wastes to and from body cells and tissues B) produce sperm and eggs C) supply the body with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide D) control body activities through hormones released into the blood E) break down food and deliver the products to the blood for dispersal Answer: C We have an expert-written solution to this problem! 7) The system that controls and coordinates the body through hormones is the ________. A) integumentary system B) skeletal system C) nervous system D) endocrine system E) digestive system Answer: D 8) The muscular system consists of the ________. A) skeletal muscles B) muscles of the heart C) muscles in the walls of hollow organs D) skeletal muscles and the muscles of the heart E) muscles of the heart and those in the walls of the hollow organs Answer: A 9) Which two organ systems include the pancreas? A) digestive and endocrine systems B) urinary and respiratory systems C) reproductive and urinary systems D) digestive and respiratory systems E) endocrine and respiratory systems Answer: A 10) Which system covers the external surface of the body and protects deeper tissues? A) endocrine system B) integumentary system C) nervous system D) lymphatic system E) skeletal system Answer: B 11) What is the major function of the lymphatic system? A) return leaked fluids back to the cardiovascular system B) produce offspring C) eliminate nitrogen-containing metabolic wastes from the body D) break down food into absorbable units E) secrete hormones to regulate body processes such as growth and reproduction 22) Jerome plays football and recently broke a bone in the tarsal region. This region is in the ________. A) calf B) thigh C) groin D) ankle E) wrist Answer: D 23) Sudie works as an administrative assistant and has developed carpal tunnel syndrome. What part of her body is affected? A) elbow B) wrist C) shoulder D) neck E) lower back Answer: B 24) In reference to the relationship between the patellar and popliteal regions, which of the following statements is correct? A) The patellar region is superior to the popliteal region. B) The patellar region is proximal to the popliteal region. C) The patellar region is distal to the popliteal region. D) The patellar region is lateral to the popliteal region. E) The patellar region is anterior to the popliteal region. Answer: E 25) Which body cavity is part of the dorsal cavity? A) thoracic cavity B) spinal cavity C) nasal cavity D) orbital cavity E) abdominopelvic cavity Answer: B 26) The lungs and heart are situated in the ________ body cavity. A) dorsal B) spinal C) thoracic D) cranial E) abdominopelvic Answer: C 27) Which of these body regions is located on the inferior body surface? A) antebrachial B) coxal C) gluteal D) plantar E) femoral Answer: D 28) The region that refers to the fingers and toes is the ________. A) carpal region B) digital region C) antebrachial region D) brachial region E) axillary region Answer: B 29) The dorsal body cavity houses the ________. A) urinary and reproductive organs B) heart and lungs C) digestive and reproductive organs D) tongue E) spinal cord and brain Answer: E 30) Which region is associated with the lower limb? A) brachial B) antebrachial C) axillary D) popliteal E) sacral Answer: D 31) Which of these regions is NOT associated with the ventral (anterior) portion of the head? A) buccal B) oral C) orbital D) occipital E) nasal Answer: D 32) The surgeon asked the surgical technician to help create an opening in the chest during open heart surgery along a plane that equally separated the right and left halves of the thoracic cavity. This section is known as a(n) ________. A) median (midsagittal) section B) frontal section C) transverse section D) horizontal section E) parasagittal section Answer: A 33) Which type of section could be used to separate the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity? A) coronal B) sagittal C) dorsal D) ventral E) transverse Answer: E 34) Which cavity houses the mediastinum? A) thoracic B) pelvic C) abdominal D) cranial E) spinal Answer: A 35) Which set of regions in the abdominopelvic cavity is medial? A) umbilical, right lumbar, and left lumbar regions B) epigastric, umbilical, and hypogastric (pubic) regions C) iliac (inguinal), lumbar, and hypogastric (pubic) regions D) epigastric, right, and left hypochondriac regions E) right and left iliac (inguinal), and hypogastric (pubic) regions Answer: B 36) The thoracic cavity is ________ to the abdominopelvic cavity. A) inferior B) lateral C) proximal D) superior E) dorsal Answer: D 37) The ribs are located in the ________. A) right and left iliac (inguinal) regions B) right and left lumbar regions C) right and left pubic regions D) right and left hypochondriac regions E) right and left inguinal regions Answer: D 12) Deltoid H) curve of shoulder 13) Antebrachial E) forearm 14) Femoral D) thigh 15) Sural C) calf 16) Coxal I) hip 17) Inguinal J) groin 18) Brachial F) arm 19) Crural B) leg 20) Glands secrete hormones to regulate other structures B) endocrine system 21) Breaks down food for distribution by blood to the body's cells C) digestive system 22) Maintains posture and produces heat E) muscular system 23) Regulates the acid-base balance of the blood A) urinary system 24) Picks up fluids leaked from blood vessels and returns it to blood F) lymphatic system 25) Excretes urea and salt in perspiration D) integumentary system 1) Identify the cavity that houses the spinal cord. A) Label A B) Label B C) Label C D) Label D E) Label E F) Label F label B We have an expert-written solution to this problem! 2) Label A points to the ________ cavity. A) thoracic B) pelvic C) cranial D) abdominal cranial 3) Identify the cavity that houses the heart and lungs (and other organs). A) Label A B) Label B C) Label C D) Label D E) Label E F) Label F label C 4) Identify the structure that separates the thoracic cavity from the rest of the ventral cavity. A) Label A B) Label B C) Label C D) Label D E) Label E F) Label F label D We have an expert-written solution to this problem! 5) Label F points to the ________ cavity. A) thoracic B) pelvic C) cranial D) abdominal pelvic 6) Identify the cavity that houses the stomach, liver, and other digestive organs. A) Label A B) Label B C) Label C D) Label D