Human Anatomy and Physiology- Test Bank – Chapter 1

Human Anatomy and Physiology- Test Bank – Chapter 1 Multiple-Choice Questions 1. Which of these is NOT part of the dorsal Cavity? A) Cranial cavity B) Vertebral cavity C) Thoracic cavity D) Spinal cord 2. Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region? A) Appendix B) Stomach C) Liver D) Intestines 3. You are asked to take a person's heart rate at the popliteal pulse point. You will look for this pulse A) On the posterior side of the knee C) On the palmar side of the hand B) In the distal end of the lower leg D) At the posterior side of the wrist 4. What is the main, general purpose of negative feedback? A) To control body movement B) To maintain homeostasis C) To keep the body's blood sugar level high D) To regulate excretion via the kidneys 5. It is wise to study anatomy alongside with physiology because ……………….. A) Physiology is only explainable in terms of the underlying anatomy B) It makes for more efficient use of students' and teachers' time C) Anatomy and physiology are practically the same thing D) To understand anatomy requires complete understanding of physiology 6. The Parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane……………. A) Covering the heart B) Covering individual lungs C) Lining the abdominal cavity D) Lining the thoracic cavity 7. Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels? A) Cardiovascular anatomy B) Systemic anatomy C) Systemic physiology D) Cardiovascular physiology 8. The dorsal Body Cavity is the site of which of the following? A) Intestines B) Lungs C) Brain D) Liver 9. Prevention of water loss is a necessary function for life that would be best fit in the category of………… A) Excretion B) Responsiveness C) Metabolism D) Maintaining boundaries 10. The term pollex refers to the……………….. A) Calf B) Fingers C) Thumb D) Great toe 11. Some of the nerve endings in the skin are sensitive to changes in temperature. They are part of a negative feedback mechanism regulating body temperature. These nerve ending represented a (n)……….. In the negative feedback mechanism. A) Receptor B) Homeostatic balance or "ideal" value C) Control center D) Effector 12. What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called? A) Frontal B) Transverse C) median D) Sagittal 13. Anabolic reactions are chemical reactions of the body that builds things, make the bigger or more complex. Catabolic reactions break things down making them smaller or less complex. If the rate of anabolic reaction in the body is much faster that the rate of catabolic reactions, which of the following necessary life function will be accomplished? A) Responsiveness B) Growth C) Movement D) Digestion 14. The study of anatomy and physiology assumes and describes a healthy body. Select the description below that does NOT explain why this approach is useful. A) Study of a healthy body is less intimidating and more familiar to new students. B) A healthy body provides a common standard to compare to. C) Study of a healthy body provides a foundation for a more complete understanding of all human bodies. D) A healthy body establishes what "normal" is. 15. You are asked to draw blood from the median cubital vein. You will search for this vein in the . A) Proximal arm B) Lateral side of the foot C) Anterior side of the elbow D) Hand 16. The thoracic cavity contains the . It is found to the vertebral cavity. A) Digestive viscera; inferior B) Kidneys and spleen; deep C) Stomach and liver; superficial D) Heart and lungs; anterior 17. Which of the following are survival needs of the body? A) Water, atmospheric pressure, growth, and movement B) Nutrients, water, movement, and reproduction C) Nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure, and oxygen D) Nutrients, water, growth, and reproduction 18. Anatomical position is important because . A) It provides the greatest circulation to the extremities B) It allows diagrams within textbooks to display a greater surface area of the body with one simple diagram C) It allows a common point of reference for body position to help communicate anatomical relationships D) It is the position most comfortable to hospital patients 19. Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance? A) The internal environment is becoming more stable. B) Negative feedback mechanisms are functioning normally. C) It is considered the cause of most diseases. D) Positive feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed. 20. Select the most correct statement. A) Organ systems can be composed of cells or tissues, but not both. B) The endocrine system is not a true structural organ system. C) Organ systems operate independently of each other to maintain life. D) The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system. 21. A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be . A) Blood calcium level regulation B) Regulating glucose levels in the blood C) Body temperature regulation D) Enhancement of labor contractions 22. Choose the following statement that is NOT completely correct regarding serous membranes. A) Serous membranes secrete a watery lubricating fluid. B) Serous membranes are divided into parietal and visceral membranes with a virtual space between the two. C) Visceral pericardium covers the outer surface of the heart, and parietal pericardium lines the internal walls of the heart. D) Serosa are very thin, double-layered structures. 23. One of the descriptions below is from the perspective of physiological study, the rest are from an anatomical perspective. Select the description below that comes from physiological perspective. A) The pancreas lies deep to the stomach within the abdominal cavity. B) The skull is formed by 22 facial and cranial bones. C) The chambers of the heart and blood vessels leading to and from the heart are separated by valves composed of fibrous connective tissue. D) The contraction of smooth muscle in blood vessels (vasoconstriction) can reduce the flow of blood through the vessel. 24. Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane? A) Any sagittal plane except in the midline B) A transverse cut just above the knees C) Any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions D) Two cuts dividing the body into left and right halves 25. Histology would be best defined as a study of . A) The gross structures of the body B) Cell chemistry C) Cells D) Tissues