Chapter 1: Human Body - An Orientation Practice Test

Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11e (Marieb)
Chapter 1 The Human Body: An Orientation

1.1 Multiple Choice Part I Questions




Using Figure 1.1, identify the following:

1) Identify the cavity that houses the spinal cord.
A) Label A
B) Label B
C) Label C
D) Label D
E) Label E
F) Label F
Answer: B
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2) Label A points to the ________ cavity.
A) thoracic
B) pelvic
C) cranial
D) abdominal
Answer: C
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,3) Identify the cavity that houses the heart and lungs (and other organs).
A) Label A
B) Label B
C) Label C
D) Label D
E) Label E
F) Label F
Answer: C
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4) Identify the structure that separates the thoracic cavity from the rest of the ventral cavity.
A) Label A
B) Label B
C) Label C
D) Label D
E) Label E
F) Label F
Answer: D
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5) Label F points to the ________ cavity.
A) thoracic
B) pelvic
C) cranial
D) abdominal
Answer: B
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6) Identify the cavity that houses the stomach, liver, and other digestive organs.
A) Label A
B) Label B
C) Label C
D) Label D
E) Label E
F) Label F
Answer: E
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, 7) A structure composed of two or more tissue types that performs a specific function for the
body is a(n) ________.
A) organ
B) tissue
C) cell
D) organ system
Answer: A
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8) The heart and blood vessels are the primary organs of the ________ system.
A) lymphatic
B) integumentary
C) cardiovascular
D) muscular
Answer: C
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9) The skeletal muscles that contract and shorten to move the bones form the ________ system.
A) skeletal
B) muscular
C) endocrine
D) reproductive
Answer: B
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10) The ________ system rids the body of indigestible food residue in feces while the ________
system removes nitrogen-containing metabolic waste in urine.
A) urinary; digestive
B) cardiovascular; urinary
C) digestive; urinary
D) reproductive; digestive
Answer: C
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11) ________ refers to all of the chemical reactions in the body.
A) Metabolism
B) Homeostasis
C) Hematopoiesis
D) Irritability
Answer: A
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