Clinically Oriented Anatomy 8th Edition by Moore – Complete Test Bank

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, Clinically Oriented Anatomy 8th Edition Moore Test Bank


Chapter 1 Overview and Basic Concepts

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the
question.
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5) The cavities housing the eyes are called _ cavities. 5)
A) cranial B) nasal C) orbital D) frontal
Answer: C
Explanation:
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B)
C)
D)
6) If you consider your home air conditioner in terms of homeostasis, then the wall 6)
thermostat would be the _.
A) control center B) effector C) receptor D) variable
Answer: A
Explanation:
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B)
C)
D)



7) The dorsal body cavity is the site of which of the following? 7)
A) intestines B) liver C) lungs D) brain
Answer: D
Explanation:
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B)
C)
D)

8) Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is not correctly matched. 8)
A) Cytology: study of the structures in a particular region.
B) Gross anatomy: study of structures visible to the eye.
C) Embryology: study of the changes in an individual from conception to birth.
D) Microscopic anatomy: study of structures too small to be seen by the naked eye.
Answer: A
Explanation:
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B)
C)
D)

9) The term pollex refers to the . 9)
A) calf B) thumb C) fingers D) great toe
Answer: B

, Explanation:
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C)
D)

10) The study of the heart may incorporate many aspects of anatomy but as a whole you A
would say it is n
anatomy. s
A) developmental B) microscopic C) systemic D) gross w
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r: D 10)
Explanation:
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B)
C)
D)
11) What is the posterior side of the patella called? 11)
A) popliteal B) crural C) antecubital D) sural
Answer: A
Explanation:
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B)
C)
D)

12) Which of these is not part of the dorsal cavity? 12)
A) cranial cavity B) spinal cord C) thoracic cavity D) vertebral cavity
Answer: C
Explanation:
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B)
C)
D)

13) An increased rate of breathing as a result of an increased buildup of carbon 13)
dioxide in the bloodstream would be best described as an example of _ .
A) metabolism B) responsiveness
C) maintaining boundaries D) excretion of metabolic waste
Answer: D
Explanation:
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B)
C)
D)



14) The anatomical position is used . 14)
A) only when a body is lying down
B) rarely, because people don't usually assume this position

, C) as a standard reference point for directional terms regardless of the actual
position of the body
D) as the most comfortable way to stand when dissecting a specimen
Answer: C
Explanation:
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B)
C)
D)

15) Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region? 15)
A) stomach B) appendix C) liver D) intestines
Answer: D
Explanation:
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B)
C)
D)
16) An oblique cut is one that is cut . 16)
A) vertical right and left
B) perpendicular to vertical and horizontal
C) horizontal right and left
D) diagonally between the vertical and horizontal
Answer: D
Explanation:
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B)
C)
D)
17) What is the specific name for the hip region? 17)
A) coxal B) manus C) pedal D) inguinal
Answer: A
Explanation:
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B)
C)
D)

18) Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels? 18)
A) systemic anatomy B) cardiovascular physiology
C) systemic physiology D) cardiovascular anatomy
Answer: D
Explanation:
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B)
C)
D)

19) Choose the following statement that is not completely correct regarding serous membranes. 19)
A) Serous membranes are divided into parietal and visceral membranes with a