Chapter 1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
1) Gross anatomy, or macroscopic anatomy, considers:
A) internal features of the body.
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B) features visible with the naked, or unaided, eye.
C) a study of a system of the body.
D) None of the above
Answer: B
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2) The human form shown upright, hands at the sides, palms forward, and feet together is in the
________ position.
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A) anatomical
B) physiological
C) prone
D) supine
Answer: A
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3) A person lying face down is in the ________ position.
A) physiological
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B) prone
C) anatomical
D) supine
Answer: B
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4) A person lying face up is in the ________ position.
A) physiological
B) supine
C) prone
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D) anatomical
Answer: B
5) The frontal plane divides the body into the ________ and ________ portions.
A) superior, inferior
B) anterior, posterior
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C) lateral, dorsal
D) None of the above
Answer: B
6) The diaphragm separates the abdominopelvic and ________ cavities.
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A) cranial
B) thoracic
C) intestinal
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D) renal
Answer: B
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, 7) The layer of the pericardium covering the heart is the ________ pericardium.
A) parietal
B) visceral
C) cardio
D) pulmonary
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Answer: B
8) The pericardium lies within the:
A) pelvic cavity.
B) peritoneal cavity.
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C) abdominopelvic cavity.
D) mediastinum.
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Answer: D
9) ________ is an anatomical term meaning "toward an attached base."
A) Inferior
B) Distal
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C) Proximal
D) Superficial
Answer: C
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10) ________ is an anatomical term meaning "above or at a higher level."
A) Lateral
B) Inferior
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C) Medial
D) Superior
Answer: D
11) The term ________ means "the study of internal and external structures and the physical
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relationships among body parts."
A) anatomy
B) ornithology
C) cytology
D) physiology
Answer: A
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12) ________ is the study of how living organisms perform their vital functions.
A) Cytology
B) Ornithology
C) Anatomy
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D) Physiology
Answer: D
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, 13) The ________ level is comprised of the smallest stable units of matter.
A) tissue
B) cellular
C) molecular
D) organ
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Answer: C
14) ________ are the smallest living units in the body.
A) Tissues
B) Proteins
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C) Cells
D) Molecules
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Answer: C
15) The pleural cavity surrounds what organ?
A) lung
B) brain
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C) heart
D) small intestines
Answer: A
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D
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, Match each term to its definition.
A) Sebaceous glands
B) Posterior
C) Surface anatomy
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D) Regional anatomy
E) Ventral
F) Cell physiology
G) Histology
H) Effector
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I) Positive feedback
J) Receptor
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K) Homeostatic regulation
L) Cytology
M) Pathology
N) Cervical
O) Peritoneum
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16) Analyzing the internal structure of individual cells
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17) The study of the functions of living cells
18) The study of the effects of diseases on organ or system functions
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19) Adjustments made to maintain a stable internal environment
20) An initial homeostatic response that reinforces a stimulus
21) Serous membrane lining the peritoneal cavity
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22) Secrete(s) oil that lubricates the hair shaft and epidermis
23) Region of the body that includes the neck
24) Anatomical term meaning "behind or the back"; also known as dorsal
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25) Anatomical term meaning "to the front"; also known as anterior
26) The study of general form and superficial markings
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27) All of the superficial and internal features in a specific region of the body
28) Study of tissues
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29) The part of homeostatic regulation that is sensitive to a particular environmental change or
stimulus
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