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,Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body
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MULTIPLE CHOICE m
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 m DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
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2. The study of how the body functions is called
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a. physiology
b. homeostasis
c. anatomy
d. dissection
ANS: A m DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
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3. The correct sequence of the level of organization is
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a. cellular, chemical, tissue, organ m m m
b. chemical, cellular, tissue, organ m m m
c. chemical, cellular, organ, tissue m m m
d. chemical, tissue, cellular, organ m m m
ANS: B m DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5
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OBJ: 3 m 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 m
b. cellular level m
c. organ level m
d. tissue level m
ANS: B m DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6
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OBJ: 3 m 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 m
b. prone position m
c. supine position m
d. sitting position m
ANS: A m DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 6-7m
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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 m m m m
ANS: C m 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 m m m m
ANS: B m DIF: Application REF: p. 7
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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
ANS: D m DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 m m
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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 m m
b. posterior and inferior m m
c. posterior and superficial m m
d. posterior and dorsal m m
ANS: D m DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 m m
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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 m m m
ANS: B m DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 m m
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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 m m m m
ANS: D m DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 m m
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12. A cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions is called a
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, a. sagittal section m
b. frontal section m
c. transverse section m
d. none of the above m m m
ANS: B m DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
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OBJ: 5 m TOP: Planes or body sections
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13. A cut dividing the body into upper and lower portions is called a
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a. sagittal section m
b. frontal section m
c. transverse section m
d. coronal section m
ANS: C m DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
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OBJ: 5 m TOP: Planes or body sections
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14. A cut dividing the body into right and left portions is called a
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a. sagittal section m
b. frontal section m
c. transverse section m
d. coronal section m
ANS: A m DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 8-9
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OBJ: 5 m TOP: Planes or body sections
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15. The mediastinum is part of the
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a. dorsal cavity m
b. ventral cavity m
c. abdominal cavity m
d. both b and c above m m m m
ANS: B m DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
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OBJ: 6 m TOP: Body cavities m m
16. The two major cavities of the body are the
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a. dorsal and ventral m m
b. thoracic and abdominal m m
c. pleural and mediastinum m m
d. none of the above m m m
ANS: A m DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
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OBJ: 6 m TOP: Body cavities m m
17. The diaphragm divides the
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a. dorsal from the ventral cavity
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b. abdominal from the pelvic cavity m m m m
c. thoracic from the abdominal cavity m m m m
d. pleural from the mediastinum m m m
ANS: C m DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
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OBJ: 6 m TOP: Body cavities m m