Memmler's Structure And Function Of
The Human Body 10th Edition Test Bank
CHAP 1 Quizzes And Ans.
A specialized group of cells make up a - ANSWER-
The system that takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide is the _______ system -
ANSWER-
The skin and associated structures are called the _____________ system. - ANSWER-
The system that includes the spinal cord is the ___________ system. - ANSWER-
The term _________________ refers to all of the catabolic and anabolic reactions that
go on within the body. - ANSWER-
The energy-storing compound found in all cells is ________. - ANSWER-
Fluid within the cells is called ____________________ fluid. - ANSWER-
Blood and lymph are examples of ___________________ fluid. - ANSWER-
The term describing a state of internal balance is ________________. - ANSWER-
A term that means farther from the origin of a structure is ______________. -
ANSWER-
A plane that divides the body into left and right parts is the ______________ plane. -
ANSWER-
The frontal plane is also called the _____________ plane. - ANSWER-
The muscle separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity is the ________. -
ANSWER-
The basic unit of volume in the metric system is the ________. - ANSWER-
The temperature scale used for scientific measurement is the ________. - ANSWER-
The suffix -logy means ______________. - ANSWER-
The study of how the body functions is - ANSWER- physiology
, The study of body structure is called - ANSWER- anatomy
Which of the following would be the most suitable field of study for an anatomist? -
ANSWER- The structure of the stomach
Dr. A is interested in the structure of the inner ear. The field of study best suited to her
interests is - ANSWER- anatomy
There are numerous levels of organization in the body. The correct order from simplest
to most complex is - ANSWER- cell, tissue, organ, system, organism
The system that transports blood to and from the cells is the - ANSWER- circulatory
system
The system comprised of the bones and the joints is the - ANSWER- skeletal system
A term for all the reactions that sustain life is - ANSWER- metabolism
A reaction in which simple compounds are assembled into more complex compounds is
most accurately described as a(n) - ANSWER- anabolic reaction
The breakdown of complex glycogen molecules into simple glucose molecules is most
accurately described as a(n) - ANSWER- catabolic reaction
Which of the following examples demonstrates the principle of positive feedback? -
ANSWER- A rise in estrogen levels stimulates the production of a hormone that
stimulates estrogen production.
Which of the following examples does NOT demonstrate the principle of homeostasis? -
ANSWER- A) A rise in plasma sodium stimulates the release of a hormone that
increases sodium
loss in the urine.
B) An increase in plasma volume increases urination.
ANSWER C) The activation of a clotting factor stimulates the production of the enzyme
that
activates the clotting factor.
D) An increase in body temperature induces sweating, which reduces body
temperature.
The Human Body 10th Edition Test Bank
CHAP 1 Quizzes And Ans.
A specialized group of cells make up a - ANSWER-
The system that takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide is the _______ system -
ANSWER-
The skin and associated structures are called the _____________ system. - ANSWER-
The system that includes the spinal cord is the ___________ system. - ANSWER-
The term _________________ refers to all of the catabolic and anabolic reactions that
go on within the body. - ANSWER-
The energy-storing compound found in all cells is ________. - ANSWER-
Fluid within the cells is called ____________________ fluid. - ANSWER-
Blood and lymph are examples of ___________________ fluid. - ANSWER-
The term describing a state of internal balance is ________________. - ANSWER-
A term that means farther from the origin of a structure is ______________. -
ANSWER-
A plane that divides the body into left and right parts is the ______________ plane. -
ANSWER-
The frontal plane is also called the _____________ plane. - ANSWER-
The muscle separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity is the ________. -
ANSWER-
The basic unit of volume in the metric system is the ________. - ANSWER-
The temperature scale used for scientific measurement is the ________. - ANSWER-
The suffix -logy means ______________. - ANSWER-
The study of how the body functions is - ANSWER- physiology
, The study of body structure is called - ANSWER- anatomy
Which of the following would be the most suitable field of study for an anatomist? -
ANSWER- The structure of the stomach
Dr. A is interested in the structure of the inner ear. The field of study best suited to her
interests is - ANSWER- anatomy
There are numerous levels of organization in the body. The correct order from simplest
to most complex is - ANSWER- cell, tissue, organ, system, organism
The system that transports blood to and from the cells is the - ANSWER- circulatory
system
The system comprised of the bones and the joints is the - ANSWER- skeletal system
A term for all the reactions that sustain life is - ANSWER- metabolism
A reaction in which simple compounds are assembled into more complex compounds is
most accurately described as a(n) - ANSWER- anabolic reaction
The breakdown of complex glycogen molecules into simple glucose molecules is most
accurately described as a(n) - ANSWER- catabolic reaction
Which of the following examples demonstrates the principle of positive feedback? -
ANSWER- A rise in estrogen levels stimulates the production of a hormone that
stimulates estrogen production.
Which of the following examples does NOT demonstrate the principle of homeostasis? -
ANSWER- A) A rise in plasma sodium stimulates the release of a hormone that
increases sodium
loss in the urine.
B) An increase in plasma volume increases urination.
ANSWER C) The activation of a clotting factor stimulates the production of the enzyme
that
activates the clotting factor.
D) An increase in body temperature induces sweating, which reduces body
temperature.
