ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY TEST BANK #1 EXAM 1
1. Which term describes the study of the functions of body structures?: Phys-
iology
2. Which term defines a group of cells that work together to perform a partic-
ular function?: Tissue
3. Which term refers to the sum of all chemical processes that occur in the
body?: Metabolism
4. List the basic processes of life.: The basic processes of life include metabolism,
responsiveness, movement, growth, differentiation and reproduction.
5. The two organ systems that regulate and maintain homeostasis are the: ner-
vous and endocrine systems.
6. Which body fluid fills the narrow spaces between cells and tissues and
directly affects the proper functioning of cells?: Interstitial fluid
7. Describe the differences between positive and negative feedback systems.-
: 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.
8. Which feedback system structure receives output from the control center?-
: Effector
9. Which feedback system structure provides input to the control center?: Re-
ceptor
10. A condition NOT regulated by a negative feedback loop would be:: Child-
birth
11. Objective changes in a patient's normal body function that can be directly
observed or measured by a clinician are referred to as: signs.
12. Describe the anatomical position.: In the anatomical position, the subject
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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.
13. The lungs are located in the: pleural cavity.
14. Which cavity is located inferior to the abdominal cavity?: Pelvic Cavity
15. Which cavity contains the heart?: Pericardial Cavity
16. The function of the secretions of a serous membrane, like the pleura, is
to: reduce friction between neighboring organs.
17. Which plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?: Midsagittal
18. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?: Frontal
19. A transverse plane will cut a body or organ into: superior and inferior por-
tions.
20. Which directional term means farther from the midline?: Lateral
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1. Which term describes the study of the functions of body structures?: Phys-
iology
2. Which term defines a group of cells that work together to perform a partic-
ular function?: Tissue
3. Which term refers to the sum of all chemical processes that occur in the
body?: Metabolism
4. List the basic processes of life.: The basic processes of life include metabolism,
responsiveness, movement, growth, differentiation and reproduction.
5. The two organ systems that regulate and maintain homeostasis are the: ner-
vous and endocrine systems.
6. Which body fluid fills the narrow spaces between cells and tissues and
directly affects the proper functioning of cells?: Interstitial fluid
7. Describe the differences between positive and negative feedback systems.-
: 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.
8. Which feedback system structure receives output from the control center?-
: Effector
9. Which feedback system structure provides input to the control center?: Re-
ceptor
10. A condition NOT regulated by a negative feedback loop would be:: Child-
birth
11. Objective changes in a patient's normal body function that can be directly
observed or measured by a clinician are referred to as: signs.
12. Describe the anatomical position.: In the anatomical position, the subject
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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.
13. The lungs are located in the: pleural cavity.
14. Which cavity is located inferior to the abdominal cavity?: Pelvic Cavity
15. Which cavity contains the heart?: Pericardial Cavity
16. The function of the secretions of a serous membrane, like the pleura, is
to: reduce friction between neighboring organs.
17. Which plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?: Midsagittal
18. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?: Frontal
19. A transverse plane will cut a body or organ into: superior and inferior por-
tions.
20. Which directional term means farther from the midline?: Lateral
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