Anatomy and Physiology Test Bank #1 exam 1
Which term describes the study of the functions of body structures? - correct answer Physiology
Which term defines a group of cells that work together to perform a particular function? - correct
answer Tissue
Which term refers to the sum of all chemical processes that occur in the body? - correct answer
Metabolism
List the basic processes of life. - correct answer The basic processes of life include metabolism,
responsiveness, movement, growth, differentiation and reproduction.
The two organ systems that regulate and maintain homeostasis are the - correct answer nervous and
endocrine systems.
Which body fluid fills the narrow spaces between cells and tissues and directly affects the proper
functioning of cells? - correct answer Interstitial fluid
Describe the differences between positive and negative feedback systems. - correct answer A positive
feedback system will strengthen or reinforce a change in one of the body's controlled conditions while a
negative feedback system will reverse a change in a controlled condition.
Which feedback system structure receives output from the control center? - correct answer Effector
Which feedback system structure provides input to the control center? - correct answer Receptor
A condition NOT regulated by a negative feedback loop would be: - correct answer Childbirth
Objective changes in a patient's normal body function that can be directly observed or measured by a
clinician are referred to as - correct answer signs.
, Anatomy and Physiology Test Bank #1 exam 1
Describe the anatomical position. - correct answer In the anatomical position, the subject stands erect
facing the observer with the head level and the eyes facing forward. The feet are flat on the floor and
directed forward and the arms are at the sides with the palms turned forward.
The lungs are located in the - correct answer pleural cavity.
Which cavity is located inferior to the abdominal cavity? - correct answer Pelvic Cavity
Which cavity contains the heart? - correct answer Pericardial Cavity
The function of the secretions of a serous membrane, like the pleura, is to - correct answer reduce
friction between neighboring organs.
Which plane divides the body into equal right and left halves? - correct answer Midsagittal
Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions? - correct answer Frontal
A transverse plane will cut a body or organ into - correct answer superior and inferior portions.
Which directional term means farther from the midline? - correct answer Lateral
Which directional term means farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk or farther from the
origination of a structure? - correct answer Distal
Choose the directional term that would make the following sentence correct. The heart is
_____________ to the liver. - correct answer superior
Choose the directional term that would make the following sentence correct. The sternum is
_____________ to the heart. - correct answer anterior
Which of the following organs is not found in the abdominal cavity? - correct answer Diaphragm
Which term describes the study of the functions of body structures? - correct answer Physiology
Which term defines a group of cells that work together to perform a particular function? - correct
answer Tissue
Which term refers to the sum of all chemical processes that occur in the body? - correct answer
Metabolism
List the basic processes of life. - correct answer The basic processes of life include metabolism,
responsiveness, movement, growth, differentiation and reproduction.
The two organ systems that regulate and maintain homeostasis are the - correct answer nervous and
endocrine systems.
Which body fluid fills the narrow spaces between cells and tissues and directly affects the proper
functioning of cells? - correct answer Interstitial fluid
Describe the differences between positive and negative feedback systems. - correct answer A positive
feedback system will strengthen or reinforce a change in one of the body's controlled conditions while a
negative feedback system will reverse a change in a controlled condition.
Which feedback system structure receives output from the control center? - correct answer Effector
Which feedback system structure provides input to the control center? - correct answer Receptor
A condition NOT regulated by a negative feedback loop would be: - correct answer Childbirth
Objective changes in a patient's normal body function that can be directly observed or measured by a
clinician are referred to as - correct answer signs.
, Anatomy and Physiology Test Bank #1 exam 1
Describe the anatomical position. - correct answer In the anatomical position, the subject stands erect
facing the observer with the head level and the eyes facing forward. The feet are flat on the floor and
directed forward and the arms are at the sides with the palms turned forward.
The lungs are located in the - correct answer pleural cavity.
Which cavity is located inferior to the abdominal cavity? - correct answer Pelvic Cavity
Which cavity contains the heart? - correct answer Pericardial Cavity
The function of the secretions of a serous membrane, like the pleura, is to - correct answer reduce
friction between neighboring organs.
Which plane divides the body into equal right and left halves? - correct answer Midsagittal
Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions? - correct answer Frontal
A transverse plane will cut a body or organ into - correct answer superior and inferior portions.
Which directional term means farther from the midline? - correct answer Lateral
Which directional term means farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk or farther from the
origination of a structure? - correct answer Distal
Choose the directional term that would make the following sentence correct. The heart is
_____________ to the liver. - correct answer superior
Choose the directional term that would make the following sentence correct. The sternum is
_____________ to the heart. - correct answer anterior
Which of the following organs is not found in the abdominal cavity? - correct answer Diaphragm
