Question 1

Why are the abdominopelvic cavity organs the most vulnerable to blunt deceleration in an automobile accident with seat belts?

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The walls of the abdominal cav...

Question 2

One of the descriptions below is from the perspective of anatomical study, the rest are from a physiological perspective. Select the description below that comes from an anatomical perspective.

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A)   The extremely thin tissue (simple squamous epithelium)  of the lungs allows for the quick diffusion of respiratory gases into and out of the body.
B)   The direction of blood flow through the heart is directed by one way valves.
C)   The cell-to-cell connections between heart (cardiac)  muscle cells are strong. They hold the tissue together for a life time of forceful contractions.
D)   The innermost lining of the lungs is composed primarily of a thin tissue called simple squamous epithelium.

Question 3

Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane?

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A)   any sagittal plane except in the midline
B)   any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions
C)   two cuts dividing the body into left and right halves
D)   a transverse cut just above the knees

Question 4

In which body cavities are the lungs located?

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A)   pleural, dorsal, and abdominal
B)   pericardial, ventral, and thoracic
C)   mediastinal, thoracic, and ventral
D)   pleural, ventral, and thoracic

Question 5

You are asked to draw blood from the median cubital vein. You will search for this vein in the __________ .

Accepted Answer

A)   hand
B)   proximal arm
C)   lateral side of the foot
D)   anterior side of the elbow

Question 6

Prevention of water loss is a necessary function for life that would best fit in the category of  __________.

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A)   metabolism
B)   excretion
C)   maintaining boundaries
D)   responsiveness

Question 7

The coxal joint is most likely found in the  ___________ region of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)   groin
B)   hand
C)   foot
D)   hip

Question 8

The nurse charted: "Patient has an open wound located on lateral aspect of leg." Describe where the wound is located.

Accepted Answer

The wound is located...

Question 9

You are told to take an axillary temperature on a small child. You will place the thermometer  ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   under the tongue
B)   in the rectum
C)   on the forehead
D)   in the armpit

Question 10

Responsiveness or irritability is the ability to sense changes in the environment and then respond to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Select the most correct statement.

Accepted Answer

A)   The endocrine system is not a true structural organ system.
B)   The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system.
C)   Organ systems can be composed of cells or tissues, but not both.
D)   Organ systems operate independently of each other to maintain life.

Question 12

Which feedback mechanism causes the variable to deviate further and further from its original value or range?

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The answer of Which feedback mechanism causes the variable to...

Question 13

It is wise to study anatomy alongside with physiology because  __________.

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A)   to understand anatomy requires complete understanding of physiology
B)   it makes for more efficient use of students' and teachers' time
C)   anatomy and physiology are practically the same thing
D)   physiology is only explainable in terms of the underlying anatomy

Question 14

Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)   cardiovascular anatomy
B)   systemic anatomy
C)   systemic physiology
D)   cardiovascular physiology

Question 15

The thoracic cavity contains the  __________. It is found  __________to the vertebral cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)   heart and lungs; anterior
B)   kidneys and spleen; deep
C)   digestive viscera; inferior
D)   stomach and liver; superficial

Question 16

What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called?

Accepted Answer

A)   median
B)   sagittal
C)   transverse
D)   frontal

Question 17

Which cavity contains the bladder, some reproductive organs, and the rectum?

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Question 18

The term that describes the back of the elbow is  ___________.

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The answer of The term that describes the back of...

Question 19

What is the function of the serous membranes?

Accepted Answer

They act to reduce f...

Question 20

Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is considered the cause of most diseases.
B)   Positive feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed.
C)   Negative feedback mechanisms are functioning normally.
D)   The internal environment is becoming more stable.

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Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance?

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One of the descriptions below is from the perspective of anatomical study, the rest are from a physiological perspective. Select the description below that comes from an anatomical perspective.

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What is the function of the serous membranes?

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In which body cavities are the lungs located?

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What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called?

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Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane?

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Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels?

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Select the most correct statement.

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The coxal joint is most likely found in the ___________ region of the body.

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Which feedback mechanism causes the variable to deviate further and further from its original value or range?

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The term that describes the back of the elbow is ___________.

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Responsiveness or irritability is the ability to sense changes in the environment and then respond to them.

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Why are the abdominopelvic cavity organs the most vulnerable to blunt deceleration in an automobile accident with seat belts?

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The thoracic cavity contains the __________. It is found __________to the vertebral cavity.

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You are asked to draw blood from the median cubital vein. You will search for this vein in the __________ .

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It is wise to study anatomy alongside with physiology because __________.

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Prevention of water loss is a necessary function for life that would best fit in the category of __________.

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Which cavity contains the bladder, some reproductive organs, and the rectum?

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