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,Chapter 02 : Introduction to the Human Body Multi
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1. Which of the following definitions describes the scientific study of human anatomy?
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a. The study of the body‘s metabolic functions.
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b. The study of the body‘s structures.
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c. The study of body‘s chemical processes.
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d. The study of the body‘s molecular processes.
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e. The study of the body‘s evolution.
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ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember xc
REFERENCES: 2.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology xc xc xc xc xc
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1.1 - Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
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2. What two approaches do anatomists use to study the body‘s structures?
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a. regional and systemic xc xc
b. global and detailed xc xc
c. holistic and microscopic xc xc
d. internal and external xc xc
e. active and passive xc xc
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember xc
REFERENCES: 2.1 Overview of An WaWtoWm.yTaBnS
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1.2 - Give specific examples to show the interrelationship between anatomy and
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physiology.
3. Which of the following describes the study of regional anatomy?
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a. The skin and its functions.
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b. The interrelationships of all of the structures in a specific body region.
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c. Human evolution by regions of the world.
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d. The specific functions of an organ.
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e. Chemical changes in the human body. xc xc xc xc xc
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember xc
REFERENCES: 2.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology xc xc xc xc xc
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1.2 -xc xc xc
Give specific examples to show the interrelationship between anatomy and physio
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logy.
4. Which of the following describes the study of systemic anatomy?
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a. The operation of body functions.
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b. The sequence of chemical reactions in the body.
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c. The structures that make up a discrete body system.
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d. The evolution of the human body.
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e. The changes in the body over time.
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ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember xc
,REFERENCES: 2.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology xc xc xc xc xc
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1.2 - xc xc xc
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logy.
5. What is phosphorylation?
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a. The most common form of molecular regulation in animal cells –
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xcthe addition of a phosphate group to specific molecules.
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b. The ingestion and absorption of excessive phosphorus from the environment.
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c. The production of excessive amounts of phosphorus by the body.
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d. The conversion of phosphorus through a series of reactions in the environment.
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e. The removal of phosphorus from our bodies.
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ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember xc
REFERENCES: 2.2 Structure and Function xc xc xc
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2.1 - Describe, compare, and contrast various structure-
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function relationships from molecular to organ level. xc xc xc xc xc xc
6. Early humans evolved a restructured pelvis to accommodate for what specific function?
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a. increased intelligence xc
b. bipedalism
c. childbirth
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e. sense of smell and tastexc xc xc xc
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember xc
REFERENCES: 2.2 Structure and Function xc xc xc
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2.2 - Relate the commonly found branching structure to function of an organ.
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7. How is human evolution defined?
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a. The impact of the earth‘s climate on human development.
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b. Changes in human intelligence over time.
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c. The development of cognitive and motor skills over time.
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d. A change in gene expression that occurs from generation to generation.
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e. The ability to adapt to constantly changing environments.
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ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember xc
REFERENCES: 2.3 Evolution and Human Variation xc xc xc xc
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3.1 - Define the term and explain the concept of evolution.
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8. Why does the body require UV radiation from sunlight?
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a. To control the spread of bacteria.
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b. To improve skin tone and quality.
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c. For the production of proteins.
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d. To control blood flow.
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e. For the synthesis of vitamin D.
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ANSWER: e
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REFERENCES: 2.3 Evolution and Human Variation xc xc xc xc
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3.2 -
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o not; use this to explain examples of anatomical and physiological variation. xc xc xc xc xc xc xc xc xc xc xc
9. UV radiation from sunlight is harmful to folate (folic acid) structure, a vitamin. What is a reason folate is essential?
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a. It is essential for skin cell growth and development.
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b. It is essential for single cell growth and muscular strength.
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c. It aids in sperm production and embryonic development.
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d. It is important for eye sight and night vision.
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e. It is involved with digestion.
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ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember xc
REFERENCES: 2.3 Evolution and Human Variation xc xc xc xc
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3.2 -
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10. What are the three types of gradients that drive flow in a physiological context?
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a. high, medium, and low gradients
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b. elevated, standard, and reduced gradients
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c. organic, inorganic, and chemical gradients
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d. concentration, electrical, and pressure gradients xc xc xc xc
e. kinetic, dynamic, and static gradients
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ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember xc
REFERENCES: 2.4 Flow xc
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.4.1 -
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Describe how a gradient determines flow between two regions, and give exam xc xc xc xc xc xc xc xc xc xc xc xc
ples of gradients that exist in different levels of organization in the body. xc xc xc xc xc xc xc xc xc xc xc xc
11. What type of gradient drives the flow of fluids and gases?
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a. concentration gradients xc
b. electrical gradients xc
c. pressure gradients xc
d. organic gradients xc
e. gravitational gradients xc
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember xc
REFERENCES: 2.4 Flow xc
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.4.2 - Predict how changes in a gradient will affect flow rate.
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12. Which of the following variables provides resistance to flow rate in liquids and gases?
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a. diameter and length of the tube xc xc xc xc xc
b. speed of the molecules
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c. size of the molecules
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d. temperature of the environment xc xc xc
e. viscosity of the medium xc xc xc