Question 1

Identify the structure located within the mediastinum.

Accepted Answer

A)  pericardial cavity
B)  small intestine
C)  lung
D)  spleen
E)  stomach

Question 2

The kidneys and ureters are organs of the ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine
B)  digestive
C)  respiratory
D)  urinary
E)  lymphatic

Question 3

The urinary bladder is found in the ________ quadrant and the ________ quadrant.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The two major divisions of the ventral body cavity are the

Accepted Answer

A)  pelvic and thoracic.
B)  cranial and sacral.
C)  lateral and medial.
D)  thoracic and abdominopelvic.
E)  dorsal and ventral.

Question 5

The study of the general form and superficial markings of an organism is called ________ anatomy.

Accepted Answer

A)  gross
B)  surface
C)  systemic
D)  regional
E)  surgical

Question 6

In general,the nervous system does each of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  help to maintain homeostasis.
B)  respond rapidly to change.
C)  direct long-term responses to change.
D)  direct very specific responses.
E)  interpret sensory information.

Question 7

Visceral pericardium is located

Accepted Answer

A)  on the heart itself.
B)  lining the pleural cavity.
C)  lining the pericardial cavity.
D)  on the lung itself.
E)  lining the peritoneal cavity.

Question 8

A chemical imbalance in the body 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

Accepted Answer

A)  all organisms are composed of cells.
B)  all levels of organization within an organism are interdependent.
C)  chemical molecules make up cells.
D)  blood has magical properties.
E)  congenital defects can be life-threatening.

Question 9

The quadrants of the abdominopelvic region include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  right upper quadrant (RUQ) .
B)  right lower quadrant (RLQ) .
C)  left upper quadrant (LUQ) .
D)  left lower quadrant (LLQ) .
E)  pelvic quadrant.

Question 10

If a response increases a disturbance,the control system is classified as a ________ feedback system.

Accepted Answer

A)  deficit
B)  negative
C)  neutral
D)  polarized
E)  positive

Question 11

A person lying face down is in the ________ position.

Accepted Answer

A)  anatomical
B)  prone
C)  supine
D)  ventral
E)  prostrate

Question 12

The diaphragm muscle separates the ________ from the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pleural cavity; mediastinum
B)  thoracic cavity; abdominopelvic cavity
C)  pericardial cavity; pleural cavity
D)  abdominal cavity; pelvic cavity
E)  pericardial sac; pericardial cavity

Question 13

Anatomy is to ________ as physiology is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  function; form
B)  form; structure
C)  structure; function
D)  structure; form
E)  growth; form

Question 14

The thoracic cavity contains the

Accepted Answer

A)  coelom.
B)  pericardial cavity.
C)  pelvic cavity.
D)  pleural cavities.
E)  pericardial and pleural cavities.

Question 15

The central principle of physiology is

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrition.
B)  reflexes.
C)  homeostasis.
D)  stimulation.
E)  temperature regulation.

Question 16

The maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment in an organism is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  positive feedback.
B)  homeostasis.
C)  negative feedback.
D)  effector control.
E)  integration.

Question 17

A person who is standing facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing forward is in the ________ position.

Accepted Answer

A)  supine
B)  prone
C)  anatomical
D)  frontal
E)  sagittal

Question 18

Homeostatic regulation usually involves a(n) ________ that detects a particular stimulus,and a(n) ________ that responds to the stimulus by communicating with a(n) ________ whose activity has an effect on the same stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A)  control center; effector; receptor
B)  receiver; communicator; effector
C)  receptor; control center; effector
D)  effector; receiver; communicator
E)  control center; receiver; effector

Question 19

________ occurs when the activities of organs are regulated locally.

Accepted Answer

A)   Self- regulation
B)   Automatic regulation
C)   Intuitive regulation
D)   Extrinsic regulation
E)   Amplification

Question 20

Which of the following organs is not contained within the abdominal cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach
B)  small intestine
C)  ovary
D)  spleen
E)  pancreas

Exam 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

If a response increases a disturbance,the control system is classified as a ________ feedback system.

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The thoracic cavity contains the

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A person who is standing facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing forward is in the ________ position.

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Identify the structure located within the mediastinum.

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The maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment in an organism is termed

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Anatomy is to ________ as physiology is to ________.

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Visceral pericardium is located

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The urinary bladder is found in the ________ quadrant and the ________ quadrant.

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A chemical imbalance in the body 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

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The diaphragm muscle separates the ________ from the ________.

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The quadrants of the abdominopelvic region include all of the following except

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The two major divisions of the ventral body cavity are the

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In general,the nervous system does each of the following except

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Homeostatic regulation usually involves a(n) ________ that detects a particular stimulus,and a(n) ________ that responds to the stimulus by communicating with a(n) ________ whose activity has an effect on the same stimulus.

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________ occurs when the activities of organs are regulated locally.

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The central principle of physiology is

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The kidneys and ureters are organs of the ________ system.

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The study of the general form and superficial markings of an organism is called ________ anatomy.

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Which of the following organs is not contained within the abdominal cavity?

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