Question 1

Match the following systems to their functions:
-Directly causes mechanical motion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Integumentary
B)  Muscular
C)  Skeletal
D)  Nervous

Question 2

Steve was injured in a football accident. X-ray examination showed a fracture underlying his left brachial deformity. What part of his body was injured?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Match the following cavities and organs:
-Heart.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thoracic
B)  Crania
C)  Abdominopelvic

Question 4

Place the following in correct sequence from simplest to most complex:
1)  molecules
2)  atoms
3)  tissues
4)  cells
5)  organs

Accepted Answer

A)   1-2-3-4-5
B)   2-1-4-3-5
C)   2-1-3-4-5
D)   1-2-4-3-5

Question 5

Match the following cavities and organs:
-Uterus.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thoracic
B)  Crania
C)  Abdominopelvic

Question 6

What broad term covers all chemical reactions that occur within the body cells?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Match the following systems to their functions:
-Removes and filters excess fluid from tissues.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiovascular
B)  Immune
C)  Lymphatic
D)  Endocrine

Question 8

What is the main, general purpose of negative feedback?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The term that describes the neck region is ________.

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The answer of The term that describes the neck region...

Question 10

The anatomical position is used ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The elbow is proximal to the shoulder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located?

Accepted Answer

A)   right upper quadrant
B)   right lower quadrant
C)   left upper quadrant
D)   left lower quadrant

Question 13

Figure 1.1
Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities:
-Thoracic cavity.

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Figure 1.1
Using Figure 1.1, match the...

Question 14

A major function of serous membranes is to decrease friction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The posterior knee area is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   sural
B)   crural
C)   antecubital
D)   popliteal

Question 16

A tissue consists of groups of similar cells that have a common function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The higher we go in the mountains, the greater the atmospheric pressure, resulting in an increase in available oxygen. Comment on this statement.

Accepted Answer

At high altitudes, the atmosph...

Question 18

Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Figure 1.1
Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities:
-Abdominal cavity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
Figure 1.1
Using Figure 1.1, match the...

Question 20

Which of the following statements is True concerning feedback mechanisms?

Accepted Answer

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.

Exam 1: The Human Body: an Orientation

In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located?

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A tissue consists of groups of similar cells that have a common function.

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Match the following cavities and organs: -Uterus.

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The higher we go in the mountains, the greater the atmospheric pressure, resulting in an increase in available oxygen. Comment on this statement.

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The anatomical position is used ________.

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Figure 1.1 Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities: -Thoracic cavity.

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Which of the following statements is True concerning feedback mechanisms?

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Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains ________.

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The elbow is proximal to the shoulder.

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What is the main, general purpose of negative feedback?

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Steve was injured in a football accident. X-ray examination showed a fracture underlying his left brachial deformity. What part of his body was injured?

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A major function of serous membranes is to decrease friction.

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The posterior knee area is called ________.

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Figure 1.1 Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities: -Abdominal cavity.

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Match the following systems to their functions: -Removes and filters excess fluid from tissues.

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What broad term covers all chemical reactions that occur within the body cells?

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Match the following cavities and organs: -Heart.

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Place the following in correct sequence from simplest to most complex: 1) molecules 2) atoms 3) tissues 4) cells 5) organs

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The term that describes the neck region is ________.

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Match the following systems to their functions: -Directly causes mechanical motion.

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