Question 1

The parietal pericardium is attached to the surface of the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Aging begins in the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The term ________ refers to an increase in body size without overall shape change.

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The answer of The term ________ refers to an increase...

Question 4

The maintenance of a steady body temperature in the face of fluctuating environmental conditions illustrates homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The branch of science that deals with the structure of human body parts is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The branch of science that deals with...

Question 6

One characteristic that centenarians share is

Accepted Answer

A)  a high level of exercise throughout life.
B)  long-lived relatives.
C)  following the Mediterranean diet.
D)  never having smoked.

Question 7

The elbow is distal to the wrist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Specialized cell types organized in a way that provides a specific function form

Accepted Answer

A)  tissues, which build organs.
B)  organs, which build tissues.
C)  organ systems, which build tissues.
D)  atoms, which comprise tissues.

Question 9

Simple squamous epithelium is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  organ system.
B)  organ.
C)  tissue.
D)  molecule.

Question 10

The anatomical position is lying down, as a cadaver would be positioned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Standing erect with face and palms forward and upper limbs at the sides describes the ________ position.

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The answer of Standing erect with face and palms forward...

Question 12

Cell death first occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  at age 60.
B)  at age 50.
C)  at puberty.
D)  in the fetus.

Question 13

Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) is a condition that occurs when space forms between the lung and the wall of the pleural cavity. This space would be between ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the parietal pleura and visceral pleura
B)  parietal pleura and the visceral pericardium
C)  visceral pericardium and the parietal pericardium
D)  parietal pericardium and the parietal pleura

Question 14

Absorption is the ability to exhale carbon dioxide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The parietal pleura is a visceral membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The branch of science that deals with the functions of human body parts is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The branch of science that deals with...

Question 17

The upper midportion of the abdomen is called the ________ region.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypochondriac
B)  iliac
C)  hypogastric
D)  epigastric

Question 18

Organ systems consist of organs, which consist of tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Homeostasis exists if concentrations of water, nutrients, and oxygen in the body are balanced and heat and pressure ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease steadily
B)  remain within certain limited ranges
C)  increase when the body is stressed
D)  fluctuate greatly between very high and low values

Question 20

Reproduction is the change in body characteristics over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

The branch of science that deals with the functions of human body parts is called ________.

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The parietal pericardium is attached to the surface of the heart.

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Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) is a condition that occurs when space forms between the lung and the wall of the pleural cavity. This space would be between ________.

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The upper midportion of the abdomen is called the ________ region.

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Aging begins in the fetus.

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Reproduction is the change in body characteristics over time.

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The term ________ refers to an increase in body size without overall shape change.

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Organ systems consist of organs, which consist of tissues.

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Standing erect with face and palms forward and upper limbs at the sides describes the ________ position.

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Cell death first occurs

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Specialized cell types organized in a way that provides a specific function form

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The parietal pleura is a visceral membrane.

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Absorption is the ability to exhale carbon dioxide.

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One characteristic that centenarians share is

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The anatomical position is lying down, as a cadaver would be positioned.

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The branch of science that deals with the structure of human body parts is called ________.

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The elbow is distal to the wrist.

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Homeostasis exists if concentrations of water, nutrients, and oxygen in the body are balanced and heat and pressure ________.

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The maintenance of a steady body temperature in the face of fluctuating environmental conditions illustrates homeostasis.

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Simple squamous epithelium is an example of a(n)

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