Question 1

Match each term to its correct corresponding statement.
-The vertebrae are located on the _____ aspect of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Superior
B)  Inferior
C)  Anterior
D)  Posterior
E)  MedialF) LateralG) ProximalH) DistalI) Superficial

Question 2

The number of abdominal regions is:

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A)   three.
B)   five.
C)   seven.
D)   nine.

Question 3

Match each level of organization with its description.
-Cells working together to perform a specific function

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A)  Chemical
B)  Organelle
C)  Cellular
D)  Tissue
E)  OrganF) SystemG) Organism

Question 4

The ventral body cavity contains the:

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A)   thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
B)   heart and lungs only.
C)   digestive and reproductive organs.
D)   brain and spinal cord.

Question 5

If your reference point is "farthest from the trunk of the body" versus "nearest to the trunk of the body," where does the knee lie in relation to the ankle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Distal
B)   Proximal
C)   Superficial
D)   Superior

Question 6

Match each characteristic of life with the correct descriptive phrase.
-Exchange of gases between the organism and the environment

Accepted Answer

A)  Conductivity
B)  Excretion
C)  Growth
D)  Circulation
E)  RespirationF) ResponsivenessG) DigestionH) AbsorptionI) SecretionJ) Reproduction

Question 7

An x-ray technician has been asked to make x-ray films of the liver. Which of the abdominopelvic regions must be included?

Accepted Answer

A)   Right hypochondriac, epigastric, and left hypochondriac
B)   Right hypochondriac, right lumbar, and right iliac
C)   Right iliac, hypogastric, and left iliac
D)   Right lumbar, umbilical, and left lumbar

Question 8

The dorsal cavity contains all of the following except the:

Accepted Answer

A)   brain.
B)   spinal column.
C)   spinal cord.
D)   thyroid gland.

Question 9

The abdominal region in which the appendix is found is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   hypogastric.
B)   right iliac.
C)   right lumbar.
D)   right hypochondriac.

Question 10

"Apple-shaped" and "pear-shaped" usually describe subtypes of what major body type?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mesomorph
B)   Ectomorph
C)   Endomorph
D)   Polymorph

Question 11

The lungs are located in the:

Accepted Answer

A)   thoracic cavity.
B)   mediastinum.
C)   abdominal cavity.
D)   cranial cavity.

Question 12

Match each term to its correct corresponding statement.
-The knee is _____ to the ankle.

Accepted Answer

A)  Superior
B)  Inferior
C)  Anterior
D)  Posterior
E)  MedialF) LateralG) ProximalH) DistalI) Superficial

Question 13

Match each characteristic of life with the correct descriptive phrase.
-Movement of digested nutrients through the wall of the digestive tract into body fluids for transport to the cell

Accepted Answer

A)  Conductivity
B)  Excretion
C)  Growth
D)  Circulation
E)  RespirationF) ResponsivenessG) DigestionH) AbsorptionI) SecretionJ) Reproduction

Question 14

Several kinds of tissues working together are termed a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   plasma membrane.
B)   organ.
C)   organism.
D)   organ system.

Question 15

Match each term to its associated region.
-Thigh

Accepted Answer

A)  Abdominal
B)  Brachial
C)  Cervical
D)  Coxal
E)  CutaneousF) DigitalG) FemoralH) Lumbar

Question 16

An organ is one organizational step higher than a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   system.
B)   cell.
C)   organelle.
D)   tissue.

Question 17

Two major cavities of the human body are:

Accepted Answer

A)   ventral/dorsal.
B)   inferior/superior.
C)   visceral/parietal.
D)   axial/appendicular.

Question 18

An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is called a(n) :

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Match each set of functions with its corresponding system or systems.
-Muscular system and skeletal system

Accepted Answer

A)  Reproduction and development
B)  Processing, regulation, and maintenance
C)  Outer protection
D)  Support and movement
E)  Communication, control, and integrationF) Transportation and defense

Question 20

Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of life?

Accepted Answer

A)   Digestion
B)   Balance
C)   Conductivity
D)   Circulation
E)   Reproduction

Exam 1: Organization of the Body

Match each term to its correct corresponding statement. -The vertebrae are located on the _____ aspect of the body.

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The ventral body cavity contains the:

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The lungs are located in the:

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Match each characteristic of life with the correct descriptive phrase. -Movement of digested nutrients through the wall of the digestive tract into body fluids for transport to the cell

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Several kinds of tissues working together are termed a(n) :

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Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of life?

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An organ is one organizational step higher than a(n) :

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An x-ray technician has been asked to make x-ray films of the liver. Which of the abdominopelvic regions must be included?

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Match each level of organization with its description. -Cells working together to perform a specific function

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The abdominal region in which the appendix is found is the:

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The dorsal cavity contains all of the following except the:

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If your reference point is "farthest from the trunk of the body" versus "nearest to the trunk of the body," where does the knee lie in relation to the ankle?

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Match each set of functions with its corresponding system or systems. -Muscular system and skeletal system

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Two major cavities of the human body are:

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Match each term to its correct corresponding statement. -The knee is _____ to the ankle.

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"Apple-shaped" and "pear-shaped" usually describe subtypes of what major body type?

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An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is called a(n) :

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Match each term to its associated region. -Thigh

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Match each characteristic of life with the correct descriptive phrase. -Exchange of gases between the organism and the environment

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The number of abdominal regions is:

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