Introduction Chpt 1 Study Slides
A group of molecules working together toward a common function is a: A. Cell B. Atom C. Organelle D. Tissue E. Organ
ANSWER A group of molecules working together toward a common function is a: A. Cell B. Atom C. Organelle D. Tissue E. Organ
Visceral pericardium is located A. on the heart itself. B. lining the pleural cavity. C. lining the pericardial cavity. D. on the lung itself. E. lining the spinal cavity.
ANSWER Visceral pericardium is located A. on the heart itself. B. lining the pleural cavity. C. lining the pericardial cavity. D. on the lung itself. E. lining the spinal cavity.
Which of the following regions corresponds to the upper arm? A. cervical B. brachial C. antebrachial D. femoral E. pedal
ANSWER Which of the following regions corresponds to the upper arm? A. cervical B. brachial C. antebrachial D. femoral E. pedal
A chemical imbalance in the neurons of the brain can cause muscles cells of the diaphragm to stop contracting. This will cause the respiratory system to fail. This observation supports the view that A. All organisms are composed of cells B. All levels of organization within an organism are interdependent (or related) C. Chemical and molecules make up cells D. All cells are independent of each other E. Congenital defects can be life threatening
ANSWER A chemical imbalance in the neurons of the brain can cause muscles cells of the diaphragm to stop contracting. This will cause the respiratory system to fail. This observation supports the view that A. All organisms are composed of cells B. All levels of organization within an organism are interdependent (or related) C. Chemical and molecules make up cells D. All cells are independent of each other E. Congenital defects can be life threatening
An example of a positive feedback mechanism would be A. Body temperature regulation B. Regulating glucose levels in the blood C. Enhancement of labor contractions by oxytocin D. Blood calcium level regulation
ANSWER An example of a positive feedback mechanism would be A. Body temperature regulation B. Regulating glucose levels in the blood C. Enhancement of labor contractions by oxytocin D. Blood calcium level regulation
Arrange the following list of levels of organization from the smallest level to the largest level. 1. tissue 2. cell 3. organ 4. organelle 5. organism 6. organ system A. 2, 4, 1, 3, 6, 5 B. 4, 2, 1, 3, 6, 5 C. 4, 2, 1, 6, 3, 5 D. 4, 2, 3, 1, 6, 5 E. 2, 1, 4, 3, 5, 6
ANSWER Arrange the following list of levels of organization from the smallest level to the largest level. 1. tissue 2. cell 3. organ 4. organelle 5. organism 6. organ system A. 2, 4, 1, 3, 6, 5 B. 4, 2, 1, 3, 6, 5 C. 4, 2, 1, 6, 3, 5 D. 4, 2, 3, 1, 6, 5 E. 2, 1, 4, 3, 5, 6
The kidneys and urinary bladder are organs of the system. A. endocrine B. digestive C. respiratory D. urinary E. lymphatic
ANSWER The kidneys and urinary bladder are organs of the system. A. endocrine B. digestive C. respiratory D. urinary E. lymphatic
A person facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing forward is in the A. supine position. B. prone position. C. anatomical position. D. frontal position. E. sagittal position.
ANSWER A person facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing forward is in the A. supine position. B. prone position. C. anatomical position. D. frontal position. E. sagittal position.
Identify an organ located within the pleural cavity. A. heart B. small intestine C. lung D. spleen E. stomach
ANSWER Identify an organ located within the pleural cavity. A. heart B. small intestine C. lung D. spleen E. stomach
Groups of smooth muscle cells contracting and relaxing together to form a wave of contraction called peristalsis is an example of A. The tissue level of organization B. The organ level of organization C. The organ system level of organization D. The cellular level of organization E. The chemical level of organization
ANSWER Groups of smooth muscle cells contracting and relaxing together to form a wave of contraction called peristalsis is an example of A. The tissue level of organization B. The organ level of organization C. The organ system level of organization D. The cellular level of organization E. The chemical level of organization
Homeostasis refers to A. The chemical operations under way in the body B. Individual cells becoming specialized to perform particular functions C. Changes in the organism s immediate environment D. The existence of a stable internal environment
ANSWER Homeostasis refers to A. The chemical operations under way in the body B. Individual cells becoming specialized to perform particular functions C. Changes in the organism s immediate environment D. The existence of a stable internal environment
A cut that passes parallel through the long axis of the body and divides the body into equal left and right halves is known as a A. frontal section. B. coronal section. C. transverse section. D. midsagittal section. E. parasagittal section.
ANSWER A cut that passes parallel through the long axis of the body and divides the body into equal left and right halves is known as a A. frontal section. B. coronal section. C. transverse section. D. midsagittal section. E. parasagittal section.
The mediastinum A. contains the abdominal cavity. B. separates the pleural cavities. C. contains the pericardial cavity. D. A and B E. B and C
ANSWER The mediastinum A. contains the abdominal cavity. B. separates the pleural cavities. C. contains the pericardial cavity. D. A and B E. B and C
Support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, and blood formation are functions of the system. A. Integumentary B. Muscular C. Skeletal D. Nervous E. Endocrine
ANSWER Support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, and blood formation are functions of the system. A. Integumentary B. Muscular C. Skeletal D. Nervous E. Endocrine
The muscle known as the diaphragm separates the from the. A. pleural cavity; mediastinum B. thoracic cavity; abdominopelvic cavity C. pericardial cavity; pleural cavity D. abdominal cavity; pelvic cavity E. pericardial sac; pericardial cavity
ANSWER The muscle known as the diaphragm separates the from the. A. pleural cavity; mediastinum B. thoracic cavity; abdominopelvic cavity C. pericardial cavity; pleural cavity D. abdominal cavity; pelvic cavity E. pericardial sac; pericardial cavity
The maintenance of the internal environment within a narrow range of physiological limits is termed A. Positive feedback B. Negative feedback C. Effector control D. Homeostasis E. Integration
ANSWER The maintenance of the internal environment within a narrow range of physiological limits is termed A. Positive feedback B. Negative feedback C. Effector control D. Homeostasis E. Integration
During exercise, the nervous system increasing the heart rate so blood will circulate faster is an example of A. Intrinsic regulation B. Extrinsic regulation C. Autoregulation D. Positive feedback E. Stress
ANSWER During exercise, the nervous system increasing the heart rate so blood will circulate faster is an example of A. Intrinsic regulation B. Extrinsic regulation C. Autoregulation D. Positive feedback E. Stress
Identify the correctly spelled term describing the organ that separates the ventral body cavity into superior (thoracic) and inferior (abdominopelvic) cavities. A. mediastinum B. meadiastinum C. diaphragm D. diafragm E. diaphram
ANSWER Identify the correctly spelled term describing the organ that separates the ventral body cavity into superior (thoracic) and inferior (abdominopelvic) cavities. A. mediastinum B. meadiastinum C. diaphragm D. diafragm E. diaphram
The thoracic cavity contains the A. coelom. B. pericardial cavity. C. pelvic cavity. D. pleural cavities. E. both B and D
ANSWER The thoracic cavity contains the A. coelom. B. pericardial cavity. C. pelvic cavity. D. pleural cavities. E. both B and D
Regarding homeostatic control mechanisms, the carries out instructions A. Stimulus B. Receptor C. Control center D. Effector E. Afferent pathway
ANSWER Regarding homeostatic control mechanisms, the carries out instructions A. Stimulus B. Receptor C. Control center D. Effector E. Afferent pathway
Which of the following is not considered an abdominopelvic region? A. right hypochondriac B. right inguinal region C. left lumbar D. left hypochondriac E. right upper
ANSWER Which of the following is not considered an abdominopelvic region? A. right hypochondriac B. right inguinal region C. left lumbar D. left hypochondriac E. right upper
The level of organization that reflects the interactions between organ systems is the A. Cellular level B. Tissue level C. Molecular level D. Organism
ANSWER The level of organization that reflects the interactions between organ systems is the A. Cellular level B. Tissue level C. Molecular level D. Organism
When body temperature rises, a center in the brain initiates physiological changes to decrease the body temperature. This is an example of A. negative feedback. B. positive feedback. C. nonhomeostatic regulation. D. diagnostic regulation. E. disease.
ANSWER When body temperature rises, a center in the brain initiates physiological changes to decrease the body temperature. This is an example of A. negative feedback. B. positive feedback. C. nonhomeostatic regulation. D. diagnostic regulation. E. disease.
While standing in the anatomical position, A. front refers to anterior. B. front refers to ventral. C. back refers to posterior. D. back refers to dorsal. E. all of the above
ANSWER While standing in the anatomical position, A. front refers to anterior. B. front refers to ventral. C. back refers to posterior. D. back refers to dorsal. E. all of the above
Local dilation of blood vessels in response to oxygen levels is called A. Intrinsic regulation B. Extrinsic regulation C. Positive feedback D. Negative feedback
ANSWER Local dilation of blood vessels in response to oxygen levels is called A. Intrinsic regulation B. Extrinsic regulation C. Positive feedback D. Negative feedback
A group of atoms working together is A. An organ B. A cell C. A molecule D. An organelle E. A tissue
ANSWER A group of atoms working together is A. An organ B. A cell C. A molecule D. An organelle E. A tissue
The mediastinum separates the from the. A. pleural cavity; coelom B. thoracic cavity; peritoneal cavity C. right pleural cavity; left pleural cavity D. abdominal cavity; pelvic cavity E. pericardial sac; pericardial cavity
ANSWER The mediastinum separates the from the. A. pleural cavity; coelom B. thoracic cavity; peritoneal cavity C. right pleural cavity; left pleural cavity D. abdominal cavity; pelvic cavity E. pericardial sac; pericardial cavity
When the body responses to environmental change controlled by nervous and endocrine systems it is called A. Autoregulation B. Extrinsic regulation C. Positive feedback D. Negative feedback E. Intrinsic regulation
ANSWER When the body responses to environmental change controlled by nervous and endocrine systems it is called A. Autoregulation B. Extrinsic regulation C. Positive feedback D. Negative feedback E. Intrinsic regulation
When a variation outside normal limits triggers a response that restores the normal condition, the regulatory mechanism involves A. negative feedback. B. positive feedback. C. compensation. D. adaptation. E. habituation.
ANSWER When a variation outside normal limits triggers a response that restores the normal condition, the regulatory mechanism involves A. negative feedback. B. positive feedback. C. compensation. D. adaptation. E. habituation.
Two major body cavities are the A. superior and inferior. B. inferior and dorsal. C. dorsal and ventral. D. ventral and inferior. E. superior and dorsal.
ANSWER Two major body cavities are the A. superior and inferior. B. inferior and dorsal. C. dorsal and ventral. D. ventral and inferior. E. superior and dorsal.
An example of a receptor in a negative feedback loop controlling body temperature would be A. temperature sensors on the skin that detect a stimulus. B. sweat glands that increase secretion. C. regulatory centers that send commands to an effector. D. effectors that cause blood vessels to dilate. E. sweat glands that act like effectors.
ANSWER An example of a receptor in a negative feedback loop controlling body temperature would be A. temperature sensors on the skin that detect a stimulus. B. sweat glands that increase secretion. C. regulatory centers that send commands to an effector. D. effectors that cause blood vessels to dilate. E. sweat glands that act like effectors.
When a cell, tissue, organ or organ system automatically adjusts in response to environmental change it is called A. Autoregulation B. Extrinsic regulation C. Positive feedback D. Negative feedback
ANSWER When a cell, tissue, organ or organ system automatically adjusts in response to environmental change it is called A. Autoregulation B. Extrinsic regulation C. Positive feedback D. Negative feedback
The control center within a negative feedback loop that affects body temperature is also known as A. the effector. B. the integration center. C. homeostasis. D. the positive feedback center. E. the homeostatic mechanism.
ANSWER The control center within a negative feedback loop that affects body temperature is also known as A. the effector. B. the integration center. C. homeostasis. D. the positive feedback center. E. the homeostatic mechanism.
The spleen would be found in the quadrant, while the appendix would be found in the quadrant. A. right upper; right lower B. left upper; left lower C. right upper; right upper D. left upper; right lower E. right upper; left upper
ANSWER The spleen would be found in the quadrant, while the appendix would be found in the quadrant. A. right upper; right lower B. left upper; left lower C. right upper; right upper D. left upper; right lower E. right upper; left upper
Which of the following terms refers to the front or chest and abdominal regions of the body? A. anterior B. posterior C. dorsal D. ventral E. both A and D
ANSWER Which of the following terms refers to the front or chest and abdominal regions of the body? A. anterior B. posterior C. dorsal D. ventral E. both A and D
A person is lying on the bed gazing at the ceiling. She is in the position. A. prone B. supine C. posterior D. dorsal E. caudal
ANSWER A person is lying on the bed gazing at the ceiling. She is in the position. A. prone B. supine C. posterior D. dorsal E. caudal
Which of the following structures is lateral to the nose? A. eyes B. mouth C. ears D. chin E. both A and C
ANSWER Which of the following structures is lateral to the nose? A. eyes B. mouth C. ears D. chin E. both A and C
A group of organelles working together is A. a cell B. A molecule C. A tissue D. An atom E. An organ
ANSWER A group of organelles working together is A. a cell B. A molecule C. A tissue D. An atom E. An organ
A cell or organ that responds to commands of the control center in negative feedback is termed a(n) A. receptor. B. thermoregulator. C. hypothalamus. D. effector. E. stimulus.
ANSWER A cell or organ that responds to commands of the control center in negative feedback is termed a(n) A. receptor. B. thermoregulator. C. hypothalamus. D. effector. E. stimulus.
This type of feedback amplifies the effects of a system. A. negative B. positive C. neutral D. depressing E. all of the above
ANSWER This type of feedback amplifies the effects of a system. A. negative B. positive C. neutral D. depressing E. all of the above
The diaphragm divides the ventral body cavity into a superior cavity and an inferior cavity. A. pleural; pericardial B. abdominal; pelvic C. thoracic; abdominopelvic D. cranial; thoracic E. cranial; cervical
ANSWER The diaphragm divides the ventral body cavity into a superior cavity and an inferior cavity. A. pleural; pericardial B. abdominal; pelvic C. thoracic; abdominopelvic D. cranial; thoracic E. cranial; cervical
The smallest living units in the body are A. Elements B. Subatomic particles C. Cells D. Molecules
ANSWER The smallest living units in the body are A. Elements B. Subatomic particles C. Cells D. Molecules
The wrist is to the elbow. A. proximal B. distal C. lateral D. medial E. horizontal
ANSWER The wrist is to the elbow. A. proximal B. distal C. lateral D. medial E. horizontal
The right pleural cavity surrounds the A. heart. B. trachea. C. left lung. D. right lung. E. digestive organs.
ANSWER The right pleural cavity surrounds the A. heart. B. trachea. C. left lung. D. right lung. E. digestive organs.
In positive feedback, the initial stimulus produces a response that A. suppresses the stimulus. B. has no effect on the stimulus. C. interferes with the completion of the process. D. exaggerates the stimulus. E. impedes the stimulus
ANSWER In positive feedback, the initial stimulus produces a response that A. suppresses the stimulus. B. has no effect on the stimulus. C. interferes with the completion of the process. D. exaggerates the stimulus. E. impedes the stimulus
A group of molecules working together is A. A cell B. An organ C. An organelle D. A tissue E. An atom
ANSWER A group of molecules working together is A. A cell B. An organ C. An organelle D. A tissue E. An atom
A chemical imbalance in a heart muscle cell can cause the heart to stop pumping blood, which in turn will cause other tissues and organs to cease functioning. This observation supports the view that A. all organisms are composed of cells. B. all levels of organization within an organism are interdependent. C. chemical molecules make up cells. D. all cells are independent of each other. E. congenital defects can be life-threatening.
ANSWER A chemical imbalance in a heart muscle cell can cause the heart to stop pumping blood, which in turn will cause other tissues and organs to cease functioning. This observation supports the view that A. all organisms are composed of cells. B. all levels of organization within an organism are interdependent. C. chemical molecules make up cells. D. all cells are independent of each other. E. congenital defects can be life-threatening.
The liver is primarily located in the region. A. left inguinal B. right inguinal C. epigastric D. left lumbar E. right lumbar
ANSWER The liver is primarily located in the region. A. left inguinal B. right inguinal C. epigastric D. left lumbar E. right lumbar
The science that looks at individual and cooperative functions is A. Anatomy B. Histology C. Physiology D. biology
ANSWER The science that looks at individual and cooperative functions is A. Anatomy B. Histology C. Physiology D. biology
Skin, hair, and nails are associated with the system. A. skeletal B. muscular C. integumentary D. endocrine E. both A and B
ANSWER Skin, hair, and nails are associated with the system. A. skeletal B. muscular C. integumentary D. endocrine E. both A and B
The chest is to the umbilicus. A. anterior B. superior C. posterior D. inferior E. medial
ANSWER The chest is to the umbilicus. A. anterior B. superior C. posterior D. inferior E. medial
The abdominopelvic cavity includes A. the abdominal cavity. B. the pericardial cavity. C. the pelvic cavity. D. the mediastinum. E. A and C
ANSWER The abdominopelvic cavity includes A. the abdominal cavity. B. the pericardial cavity. C. the pelvic cavity. D. the mediastinum. E. A and C
A structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be A. A complex tissue B. An organ C. An organ system D. A complex cell
ANSWER A structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be A. A complex tissue B. An organ C. An organ system D. A complex cell
The four quadrants of the abdominopelvic region include A. right upper quadrant (RUQ). B. right lower quadrant (RLQ). C. left upper quadrant (LUQ). D. left lower quadrant (LLQ). E. all of the above.
ANSWER The four quadrants of the abdominopelvic region include A. right upper quadrant (RUQ). B. right lower quadrant (RLQ). C. left upper quadrant (LUQ). D. left lower quadrant (LLQ). E. all of the above.
Anatomy is the study of and physiology is the study of A. Function, structure B. Animals, plants C. Cells, microorganisms D. Structure, function
ANSWER Anatomy is the study of and physiology is the study of A. Function, structure B. Animals, plants C. Cells, microorganisms D. Structure, function
List the four basic tissues
ANSWER List the four basic tissues A. Muscle B. Nervous C. Connective D. Epithelial
Which of the following regions corresponds to the lower back? A. pelvic B. cephalic C. gluteal D. lumbar E. thoracic
ANSWER Which of the following regions corresponds to the lower back? A. pelvic B. cephalic C. gluteal D. lumbar E. thoracic
The smallest chemical unit is A. A cell B. An atom C. a molecule D. A tissue E. An organelle
ANSWER The smallest chemical unit is A. A cell B. An atom C. a molecule D. A tissue E. An organelle