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Exam
N ame___________________________________
M ULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1) You are asked to draw blood from the median cubital vein. You will search for this vein in the 1)
________.
A) anterior side of the elbow B) hand
C) proximal arm D) lateral side of the foot
A nsw er:A
Diff: 0 Type: MC
2) You are asked to take a person's heart rate at the popliteal pulse point. You will look for this pulse 2)
________.
A) at the posterior side of the wrist B) on the posterior side of the knee
C) on the palmar side of the hand D) in the distal end of the lower leg
A nsw er:B
Diff: 0 Type: MC
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
3) The term that describes the neck region is ________. 3)
A nsw er:cervical
Diff: 0 Type: SA
M ULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
4) In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located? 4)
A) left upper quadrant B) left lower quadrant
C) right lower quadrant D) right upper quadrant
A nsw er:A
Diff: 0 Type: MC
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
5) What type of homeostatic feedback reflex is the withdrawal reflex? 5)
A nsw er:negative
Diff: 0 Type: SA
6) Describe the opposing ways that the muscular system and integumentary system act as 6)
effectors in the regulation of body temperature.
A nsw er:The integument cools the body through sweat while the muscular system warms the
body by shivering.
Diff: 0 Type: SA
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M ULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
7) The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane ________. 7)
A) lining the thoracic cavity B) covering the heart
C) lining the abdominal cavity D) covering individual lungs
A nsw er:A
Diff: 0 Type: MC
M ATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.
M atch the following regional terms and common terms:
8) Buttock. A) Gluteal
8)
A nsw er:A
Diff: 0 Type: MA
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
9) Why is anatomical terminology necessary? 9)
A nsw er:Anatomical terms are precise words that have limited usage, which prevents
confusion when describing the location of body parts.
Diff: 0 Type: SA
M ATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.
M atch the following regional terms and common terms:
10) Knee (anterior aspect). A) Patellar
10)
A nsw er:A
Diff: 0 Type: MA
M ULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
11) Select the most correct statement. 11)
A) The endocrine system is not a true structural organ system.
B) The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system.
C) Organ systems can be composed of cells or tissues, but not both.
D) Organ systems operate independently of each other to maintain life.
A nsw er:B
Diff: 0 Type: MC
TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.
12) Without some sort of negative feedback mechanism, it would be impossible to keep our body 12)
chemistry in balance.
A nsw er: True False
Diff: 0 Type: TF
13) Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) imaging is most useful in discovering obstructed blood 13)
supplies in organs and tissues.
A nsw er: True False
Diff: 0 Type: TF
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SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
14) What is the function of the serous membranes? 14)
A nsw er:They act to reduce friction and allow the organs to slide across cavity walls.
Diff: 0 Type: SA
M ULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
15) Anatomical position is important because ________. 15)
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
A nsw er:C
Diff: 0 Type: MC
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
16) Can lungs carry out excretory functions? Explain your answer. 16)
A nsw er:Yes, carbon dioxide is a metabolic waste the lungs excrete.
Diff: 0 Type: SA
M ULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
17) One of the functional characteristics of life is excitability or responsiveness. This refers to ________. 17)
A) sensing changes in the environment and then reacting or responding to them
B) the necessity for all organisms to reproduce
C) indigestible food residues stimulating the excretory system
D) the nervous system causing all living things to sometimes experience anger
A nsw er:A
Diff: 0 Type: MC
TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.
18) Embryology concerns the structural changes that occur in an individual from conception through 18)
old age.
A nsw er: True False
Diff: 0 Type: TF
M ULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
19) Expiration (breathing out) is how the body removes excessive carbon dioxide from the blood. This 19)
is an example of ________.
A) metabolism B) responsiveness
C) excretion of metabolic waste D) maintaining boundaries
A nsw er:C
Diff: 0 Type: MC
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SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
Figure 1.2
Using Figure 1.2, match the following descriptions to the most appropriate letter on the diagram:
20) Information about body temperature is sent through afferent pathways to the brain. 20)
A nsw er:C
Diff: 0 Type: SA
TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.
21) The elbow is proximal to the shoulder. 21)
A nsw er: True False
Diff: 0 Type: TF
M ULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
22) Generally, what is the result of the negative feedback process? 22)
A) to regulate excretion via the kidneys B) to maintain homeostasis
C) to control body movement D) to keep the body's blood sugar level high
A nsw er:B
Diff: 0 Type: MC
23) The term pollex refers to the ________. 23)
A) thumb B) calf C) fi ngers D) great toe
A nsw er:A
Diff: 0 Type: MC
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
24) What is the single most abundant chemical substance in the body? 24)
A nsw er:w ater
Diff: 0 Type: SA
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Exam
N ame___________________________________
M ULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1) You are asked to draw blood from the median cubital vein. You will search for this vein in the 1)
________.
A) anterior side of the elbow B) hand
C) proximal arm D) lateral side of the foot
A nsw er:A
Diff: 0 Type: MC
2) You are asked to take a person's heart rate at the popliteal pulse point. You will look for this pulse 2)
________.
A) at the posterior side of the wrist B) on the posterior side of the knee
C) on the palmar side of the hand D) in the distal end of the lower leg
A nsw er:B
Diff: 0 Type: MC
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
3) The term that describes the neck region is ________. 3)
A nsw er:cervical
Diff: 0 Type: SA
M ULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
4) In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located? 4)
A) left upper quadrant B) left lower quadrant
C) right lower quadrant D) right upper quadrant
A nsw er:A
Diff: 0 Type: MC
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
5) What type of homeostatic feedback reflex is the withdrawal reflex? 5)
A nsw er:negative
Diff: 0 Type: SA
6) Describe the opposing ways that the muscular system and integumentary system act as 6)
effectors in the regulation of body temperature.
A nsw er:The integument cools the body through sweat while the muscular system warms the
body by shivering.
Diff: 0 Type: SA
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M ULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
7) The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane ________. 7)
A) lining the thoracic cavity B) covering the heart
C) lining the abdominal cavity D) covering individual lungs
A nsw er:A
Diff: 0 Type: MC
M ATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.
M atch the following regional terms and common terms:
8) Buttock. A) Gluteal
8)
A nsw er:A
Diff: 0 Type: MA
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
9) Why is anatomical terminology necessary? 9)
A nsw er:Anatomical terms are precise words that have limited usage, which prevents
confusion when describing the location of body parts.
Diff: 0 Type: SA
M ATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.
M atch the following regional terms and common terms:
10) Knee (anterior aspect). A) Patellar
10)
A nsw er:A
Diff: 0 Type: MA
M ULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
11) Select the most correct statement. 11)
A) The endocrine system is not a true structural organ system.
B) The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system.
C) Organ systems can be composed of cells or tissues, but not both.
D) Organ systems operate independently of each other to maintain life.
A nsw er:B
Diff: 0 Type: MC
TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.
12) Without some sort of negative feedback mechanism, it would be impossible to keep our body 12)
chemistry in balance.
A nsw er: True False
Diff: 0 Type: TF
13) Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) imaging is most useful in discovering obstructed blood 13)
supplies in organs and tissues.
A nsw er: True False
Diff: 0 Type: TF
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SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
14) What is the function of the serous membranes? 14)
A nsw er:They act to reduce friction and allow the organs to slide across cavity walls.
Diff: 0 Type: SA
M ULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
15) Anatomical position is important because ________. 15)
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
A nsw er:C
Diff: 0 Type: MC
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
16) Can lungs carry out excretory functions? Explain your answer. 16)
A nsw er:Yes, carbon dioxide is a metabolic waste the lungs excrete.
Diff: 0 Type: SA
M ULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
17) One of the functional characteristics of life is excitability or responsiveness. This refers to ________. 17)
A) sensing changes in the environment and then reacting or responding to them
B) the necessity for all organisms to reproduce
C) indigestible food residues stimulating the excretory system
D) the nervous system causing all living things to sometimes experience anger
A nsw er:A
Diff: 0 Type: MC
TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.
18) Embryology concerns the structural changes that occur in an individual from conception through 18)
old age.
A nsw er: True False
Diff: 0 Type: TF
M ULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
19) Expiration (breathing out) is how the body removes excessive carbon dioxide from the blood. This 19)
is an example of ________.
A) metabolism B) responsiveness
C) excretion of metabolic waste D) maintaining boundaries
A nsw er:C
Diff: 0 Type: MC
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SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
Figure 1.2
Using Figure 1.2, match the following descriptions to the most appropriate letter on the diagram:
20) Information about body temperature is sent through afferent pathways to the brain. 20)
A nsw er:C
Diff: 0 Type: SA
TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.
21) The elbow is proximal to the shoulder. 21)
A nsw er: True False
Diff: 0 Type: TF
M ULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
22) Generally, what is the result of the negative feedback process? 22)
A) to regulate excretion via the kidneys B) to maintain homeostasis
C) to control body movement D) to keep the body's blood sugar level high
A nsw er:B
Diff: 0 Type: MC
23) The term pollex refers to the ________. 23)
A) thumb B) calf C) fi ngers D) great toe
A nsw er:A
Diff: 0 Type: MC
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
24) What is the single most abundant chemical substance in the body? 24)
A nsw er:w ater
Diff: 0 Type: SA
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