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,Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body
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MULTIPLE CHOICE v
1. The word derived from two word parts that mean ―cutting apart‖ is
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a. physiology
b. homeostasis
c. anatomy
d. dissection
ANS: C v DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
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OBJ: 1 v TOP: Introduction v
2. The study of how the body functions is called
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a. physiology
b. homeostasis
c. anatomy
d. dissection
ANS: A v DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
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OBJ: 1 v TOP: Introduction v
3. The correct sequence of the level of organization is
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a. cellular, chemical, tissue, organ v v v
b. chemical, cellular, tissue, organ v v v
c. chemical, cellular, organ, tissue v v v
d. chemical, tissue, cellular, organ v v v
ANS: B v DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5
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OBJ: 3 v TOP: Structural levels of organization
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4. The smallest living unit of structure is considered to be at the
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a. chemical level v
b. cellular level v
c. organ level v
d. tissue level v
ANS: B v DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6
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OBJ: 3 v TOP: Structural levels of organization
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5. The reference position for all body directional terms is the
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a. anatomical position v
b. prone position v
c. supine position v
d. sitting position v
ANS: A v DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 6-7v
OBJ: 4 v TOP: Anatomical position v v
6. The relationship between the knee and the ankle can be described as
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a. the knee is inferior to the ankle
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b. the knee is distal to the ankle
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, c. the knee is proximal to the ankle
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d. both a and b above v v v v
ANS: C v DIF: Application REF: pp. 7-8
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TOP: Anatomical directions
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7. The relationship between the heart and the lungs can be described as
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a. the heart is distal to the lungs
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b. the heart is medial to the lungs
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c. the heart is lateral to the lungs
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d. both a and c above v v v v
ANS: B v DIF: Application REF: p. 7v v OBJ: 5 v
TOP: Anatomical directions
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8. The term most opposite proximal is
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a. medial
b. superior
c. anterior
d. distal
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OBJ: 5
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9. Because humans walk in an upright position, the two terms that can be used interchangeably are
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a. posterior and ventral v v
b. posterior and inferior v v
c. posterior and superficial v v
d. posterior and dorsal v v
ANS: D v DIF: Memorization REF: p.7 v v
OBJ: 5
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10. The term most opposite medial is
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a. dorsal
b. lateral
c. superficial
d. none of the above v v v
ANS: B v DIF: Memorization REF: p.7 v v
OBJ: 5
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11. The relationship between the skin and the muscles can be described as
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a. the skin is superficial to the muscle
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b. the muscle is superficial to the skin
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c. the muscle is deep to the skin
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d. both a and c above v v v v
ANS: D v DIF: Memorization REF: p.7 v v
OBJ: 3
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12. A cut dividing the bodyinto anterior and posterior portions is called a
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, a. sagittal section v
b. frontal section v
c. transverse section v
d. none of the above v v v
ANS: B v DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
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OBJ: 5 v TOP: Planes or body sections
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13. A cut dividing the bodyinto upper and lower portions is called a
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a. sagittal section v
b. frontal section v
c. transverse section v
d. coronal section v
ANS: C v DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
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OBJ: 5 v TOP: Planes or body sections
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14. A cut dividing the bodyinto right and left portions is called a
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a. sagittal section v
b. frontal section v
c. transverse section v
d. coronal section v
ANS: A v DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 8-9v
OBJ: 5 v TOP: Planes or body sections
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15. The mediastinum is part of the
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a. dorsal cavity v
b. ventral cavity v
c. abdominal cavity v
d. both b and c above v v v v
ANS: B v DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
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OBJ: 6 v TOP: Body cavities v v
16. The two major cavities of the body are the
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a. dorsal and ventral v v
b. thoracic and abdominal v v
c. pleural and mediastinum v v
d. none of the above v v v
ANS: A v DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
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OBJ: 6 v TOP: Body cavities v v
17. The diaphragm divides the
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a. dorsal from the ventral cavity v v v v
b. abdominal from the pelvic cavity v v v v
c. thoracic from the abdominal cavity v v v v
d. pleural from the mediastinum v v v
ANS: C v DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
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OBJ: 6 v TOP: Body cavities v v