MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1 An oblique cut is one that is cut ________. 1 A vertically right and left B horizontally superior and inferior C perpendicular to vertical and horizon

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) An oblique cut is one that is cut ________. 1) A) vertically right and left B) horizontally superior and inferior C) perpendicular to vertical and horizontal planes D) diagonally between vertical and horizontal planes 2) The cavities housing the eyes are called ________ cavities. 2) A) orbital B) frontal C) nasal D) cranial 3) Place the following in correct sequence from simplest to most complex: 1. molecules 2. atoms 3. tissues 4. cells 5. organs 3) A) 2 - 1 - 3 - 4 - 5 B) 1 - 2 - 4 - 3 - 5 C) 2 - 1 - 4 - 3 - 5 D) 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 4) The heart lies in the ________ cavity. 4) A) pleural B) superior mediastinal C) dorsal D) pericardial 5) Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane? 5) A) any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions B) two cuts dividing the body into left and right halves C) any sagittal plane except in the midline D) a transverse cut just above the knees 6) The body cavities that protect the nervous system are located in the ________ cavity. 6) A) dorsal B) thoracic C) ventral D) cranial E) vertebral 7) Histology would be best defined as a study of ________. 7) A) cells B) the gross structures of the body C) cell chemistry D) tissues 8) The study of large body structures, visible to the naked eye, such as the heart is called ________ anatomy. 8) A) gross B) systemic C) developmental D) microscopic 9) Choose the following statement that is not completely correct regarding serous membranes. 9) A) Visceral pericardium covers the outer surface of the heart, and parietal pericardium lines the internal walls of the heart. B) Serosa are very thin, double - layered structures. C) Serous membranes secrete a watery lubricating fluid. D) Serous membranes are divided into parietal and visceral membranes with a virtual space between the two. 1 Chapter 1 Anatomy and Physiology 5e Elaine Marieb,� Katja Hoehn (Test Bank All Chapters, 100% Original Verified, A+ Grade) Answers At The End Of Each Cha pter 1 / 4

10) What is the main, general purpose of negative feedback? 10) A) to regulate excretion via the kidneys B) to maintain homeostasis C) to keep the body's blood sugar level high D) to control body movement 11) What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called? 11) A) frontal B) sagittal C) median D) transverse 12) In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located? 12) A) left lower quadrant B) left upper quadrant C) right upper quadrant D) right lower quadrant 13) Which of the following are subdivisions of anatomy? 13) A) regional, surface, visual, and microscopic B) gross, macroscopic, visual, and microscopic C) gross, regional, dissection, and surface D) regional, systemic, and surface 14) If you consider your home air conditioner in terms of homeostasis, then the wall thermostat would be the ________. 14) A) receptor B) control center C) effector D) variable 15) A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform specific functions for the body is a(n) ________. 15) A) organ B) complex cell C) complex tissue D) organ system 16) The anatomical position is used ________. 16) A) for proper placement of a patient or a cadaver upon an operating table in order to reach all major organs B) rarely, because people don't usually assume this position during waking moments C) only when a body is lying down one one's back rather than stomach D) as a standard reference point for directional terms regardless of the actual position of the body 17) Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance? 17) A) It is considered the cause of most diseases. B) Negative feedback mechanisms are functioning normally. C) Positive feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed. D) The internal environment is becoming more stable. 18) ________ cavities are spaces within joints. 18) A) Synovial B) Orbital C) Oral D) Nasal 19) Which of the following would not be a functional characteristic of life? 19) A) responsiveness to external stimuli B) movement C) maintenance of boundaries D) decay 20) What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right, called? 20) A) transverse B) regional C) frontal D) sagittal 2 2 / 4

21) The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane ________. 21) A) lining the thoracic cavity B) lining the abdominal cavity C) covering individual lungs D) covering the heart 22) Average body temperature is ________ degrees centigrade. 22) A) 68 B) 98 C) 37 D) 47 23) The single most abundant chemical substance of the body, accounting for 60% to 80% of body weight, is ________. 23) A) water B) hydrogen C) protein D) oxygen 24) In which body cavities are the lungs located? 24) A) mediastinal, thoracic, and ventral B) pericardial, ventral, and thoracic C) pleural, ventral, and thoracic D) pleural, dorsal, and abdominal 25) Which of the following are survival needs of the body? 25) A) nutrients, water, growth, and reproduction B) nutrients, water, movement, and reproduction C) water, atmospheric pressure, growth, and movement D) nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure, and oxygen 26) Which term means toward or at the back of the body, behind? 26) A) lateral B) distal C) dorsal D) anterior 27) The term pollex refers to the ________. 27) A) great toe B) fingers C) calf D) thumb 28) The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except ________. 28) A) arms at sides B) palms turned posteriorly C) body erect D) thumbs pointed laterally 29) What is the regional term for the hip region? 29) A) pedal B) coxal C) inguinal D) manus 30) Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is not correctly matched. 30) A) Microscopic anatomy: study of structures too small to be seen by the naked eye. B) Cytology: study of the structures in a particular region. C) Gross anatomy: study of structures visible to the eye. D) Embryology: study of the changes in an individual from conception to birth. 31) Which of these is not part of the dorsal cavity? 31) A) spinal cord B) vertebral cavity C) cranial cavity D) thoracic cavity 32) Which of the following statements is true concerning feedback mechanisms? 32) A) Negative feedback mechanisms tend to increase the original stimulus. B) Blood glucose levels are regulated by positive feedback mechanisms. C) Negative feedback mechanisms work to prevent sudden severe changes within the body. D) Positive feedback mechanisms always result in excessive damage to the host. 3 3 / 4

33) A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be ________. 33) A) blood calcium level regulation B) body temperature regulation C) regulating glucose levels in the blood D) enhancement of labor contractions 34) An increased rate of breathing as a result of an increased buildup of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream would be best described as an example of ________. 34) A) responsiveness B) excretion of metabolic waste C) metabolism D) maintaining boundaries 35) Select the most correct statement. 35) A) The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system. B) The endocrine system is not a true structural organ system. C) Organ systems can be composed of cells or tissues, but not both. D) Organ systems operate independently of each other to maintain life. 36) Which one of the following systems responds fastest to environmental stimuli? 36) A) lymphatic B) nervous C) muscular D) immune 37) The posterior knee area is called ________. 37) A) antecubital B) sural C) popliteal D) crural 38) One of the functional characteristics of life is excitability or responsiveness. This refers to ________. 38) A) the nervous system causing all living things to sometimes experience anger B) indigestible food residues stimulating the excretory system C) the necessity for all organisms to reproduce D) sensing changes in the environment and then reacting or responding to them 39) The dorsal body cavity is the site of which of the following? 39) A) brain B) intestines C) lungs D) liver 40) Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains ________. 40) A) the lowest possible energy usage B) a static state with no deviation from preset points C) a relatively stable internal environment, within limits D) a dynamic state within an unlimited range, depending on circumstances 41) Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region? 41) A) intestines B) liver C) stomach D) appendix 42) Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels? 42) A) cardiovascular anatomy B) systemic physiology C) cardiovascular physiology D) systemic anatomy 4

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