Anatomy And Physiology Chapter 1
Test Bank Questions And Answers
Updated 2026
what can happen when the usual negative feedback mechanism are overwhelmed and
destructive positive feedback mechanism take over - CORRECT ANSWER-
homeostasis imbalances increase our risk for illness and produce the changes we
associate with aging
which body system would be most affected by a lower than normal atmospheric
pressure - CORRECT ANSWER- respiratory system
Directly causes mechanical motion - CORRECT ANSWER- Muscular
Responds to environmental changes by transmitting electrical impulses - CORRECT
ANSWER- Nervous
Provides support and levers for muscles to work on - CORRECT ANSWER-
Skeletal
Protects underlying organs from mechanical damage and synthesizes vitamin D -
CORRECT ANSWER- integumentary
Controls the body with chemical molecules called hormones - CORRECT ANSWER-
endocrine
delivers oxygen and nutrients to the tissues - CORRECT ANSWER-
cardiovascular
produces antibodies that neutralize foreign substances - CORRECT ANSWER-
immune
removes and filters excess fluid from tissues - CORRECT ANSWER- Lymphatic
Blood glucose levels - CORRECT ANSWER- negative feedback
blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER- negative feedback
blood clotting - CORRECT ANSWER- positive feedback
Delivering a baby - CORRECT ANSWER- positive feedback
Arteries, veins, heart - CORRECT ANSWER- cardiovascular
Trachea, bronchi, alveoli - CORRECT ANSWER- Respiratory
Adrenal glands, pancreas, pituitary - CORRECT ANSWER- Endocrine
Esophagus, large intestine, rectum - CORRECT ANSWER- Digestive
Kidneys, bladder, ureters - CORRECT ANSWER- Urinary
Stomach - CORRECT ANSWER- abdominopelvic
heart - CORRECT ANSWER- Thoracic
Uterus - CORRECT ANSWER- abdominopelvic
Brain - CORRECT ANSWER- Cranial
Lungs - CORRECT ANSWER- Thoracic
Arm - CORRECT ANSWER- Branchial
Buttock - CORRECT ANSWER- Gluteal
, Head - CORRECT ANSWER- Cephalic
Knee ( anterior aspect) - CORRECT ANSWER- Patellar
chest - CORRECT ANSWER- thoracic
The bridge of the nose is to the left of the eye - CORRECT ANSWER- medial
The upper arm is to the forearm - CORRECT ANSWER- proximal
The heart is to the stomach - CORRECT ANSWER- superior
The fingers are to the wrist - CORRECT ANSWER- distal
the stomach is to the spine - CORRECT ANSWER- anterior
Positive feedback mechanism tend to increase the original stimulus - CORRECT
ANSWER- TRUE
imaging is useful in discovering obstructed blood supplies in organs and tissues -
CORRECT ANSWER- TRUE
the anatomical position means the body is standing at attention with the palms facing
forward and the thumbs pointing away from the body - CORRECT ANSWER-
TRUE
the elbow is proximal to the shoulder - CORRECT ANSWER- False
the serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity wall is called visceral peritoneum
- CORRECT ANSWER- False
a major function of serous membranes is to decrease friction - CORRECT ANSWER-
true
the right hypochondriac region contains the majority of the stomach - CORRECT
ANSWER- false
lungs carry out an excretory function - CORRECT ANSWER- true
embryology concerns the structural changes that occur in an individual from conception
through old age - CORRECT ANSWER- False
a tissue consists of groups of similar cells that have a common function - CORRECT
ANSWER- True
it is important for any organism to maintain its boundaries so that its internal
environmental remains distinct from the external environment surrounding it -
CORRECT ANSWER- True
without some sort of negative feedback mechanism it would be impossible to keep our
body chemistry in balance - CORRECT ANSWER- true
regardless of the variable being regulated, all homeostatic control mechanism have at
least three interdependent components - CORRECT ANSWER- true
the epigastric region is located superior to the umbilical region - CORRECT
ANSWER- true
Histology would be best defined as a study of - CORRECT ANSWER- Tissues
The study of the heart may incorporate many aspects of anatomy but as a whole you
would say it is ? - CORRECT ANSWER- gross anatomy
an increased rate of breathing as a result of an increased building of carbon dioxide in
the bloodstream would be best described as an example of - CORRECT ANSWER-
excretion of metabolic waste
Average body temperature is - CORRECT ANSWER- 37 degrees centigrade
if you consider your home air conditioner in terms of homeostasis, the that wall
thermostat would be the - CORRECT ANSWER- control center
Test Bank Questions And Answers
Updated 2026
what can happen when the usual negative feedback mechanism are overwhelmed and
destructive positive feedback mechanism take over - CORRECT ANSWER-
homeostasis imbalances increase our risk for illness and produce the changes we
associate with aging
which body system would be most affected by a lower than normal atmospheric
pressure - CORRECT ANSWER- respiratory system
Directly causes mechanical motion - CORRECT ANSWER- Muscular
Responds to environmental changes by transmitting electrical impulses - CORRECT
ANSWER- Nervous
Provides support and levers for muscles to work on - CORRECT ANSWER-
Skeletal
Protects underlying organs from mechanical damage and synthesizes vitamin D -
CORRECT ANSWER- integumentary
Controls the body with chemical molecules called hormones - CORRECT ANSWER-
endocrine
delivers oxygen and nutrients to the tissues - CORRECT ANSWER-
cardiovascular
produces antibodies that neutralize foreign substances - CORRECT ANSWER-
immune
removes and filters excess fluid from tissues - CORRECT ANSWER- Lymphatic
Blood glucose levels - CORRECT ANSWER- negative feedback
blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER- negative feedback
blood clotting - CORRECT ANSWER- positive feedback
Delivering a baby - CORRECT ANSWER- positive feedback
Arteries, veins, heart - CORRECT ANSWER- cardiovascular
Trachea, bronchi, alveoli - CORRECT ANSWER- Respiratory
Adrenal glands, pancreas, pituitary - CORRECT ANSWER- Endocrine
Esophagus, large intestine, rectum - CORRECT ANSWER- Digestive
Kidneys, bladder, ureters - CORRECT ANSWER- Urinary
Stomach - CORRECT ANSWER- abdominopelvic
heart - CORRECT ANSWER- Thoracic
Uterus - CORRECT ANSWER- abdominopelvic
Brain - CORRECT ANSWER- Cranial
Lungs - CORRECT ANSWER- Thoracic
Arm - CORRECT ANSWER- Branchial
Buttock - CORRECT ANSWER- Gluteal
, Head - CORRECT ANSWER- Cephalic
Knee ( anterior aspect) - CORRECT ANSWER- Patellar
chest - CORRECT ANSWER- thoracic
The bridge of the nose is to the left of the eye - CORRECT ANSWER- medial
The upper arm is to the forearm - CORRECT ANSWER- proximal
The heart is to the stomach - CORRECT ANSWER- superior
The fingers are to the wrist - CORRECT ANSWER- distal
the stomach is to the spine - CORRECT ANSWER- anterior
Positive feedback mechanism tend to increase the original stimulus - CORRECT
ANSWER- TRUE
imaging is useful in discovering obstructed blood supplies in organs and tissues -
CORRECT ANSWER- TRUE
the anatomical position means the body is standing at attention with the palms facing
forward and the thumbs pointing away from the body - CORRECT ANSWER-
TRUE
the elbow is proximal to the shoulder - CORRECT ANSWER- False
the serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity wall is called visceral peritoneum
- CORRECT ANSWER- False
a major function of serous membranes is to decrease friction - CORRECT ANSWER-
true
the right hypochondriac region contains the majority of the stomach - CORRECT
ANSWER- false
lungs carry out an excretory function - CORRECT ANSWER- true
embryology concerns the structural changes that occur in an individual from conception
through old age - CORRECT ANSWER- False
a tissue consists of groups of similar cells that have a common function - CORRECT
ANSWER- True
it is important for any organism to maintain its boundaries so that its internal
environmental remains distinct from the external environment surrounding it -
CORRECT ANSWER- True
without some sort of negative feedback mechanism it would be impossible to keep our
body chemistry in balance - CORRECT ANSWER- true
regardless of the variable being regulated, all homeostatic control mechanism have at
least three interdependent components - CORRECT ANSWER- true
the epigastric region is located superior to the umbilical region - CORRECT
ANSWER- true
Histology would be best defined as a study of - CORRECT ANSWER- Tissues
The study of the heart may incorporate many aspects of anatomy but as a whole you
would say it is ? - CORRECT ANSWER- gross anatomy
an increased rate of breathing as a result of an increased building of carbon dioxide in
the bloodstream would be best described as an example of - CORRECT ANSWER-
excretion of metabolic waste
Average body temperature is - CORRECT ANSWER- 37 degrees centigrade
if you consider your home air conditioner in terms of homeostasis, the that wall
thermostat would be the - CORRECT ANSWER- control center
