MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.1)A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform specific functions for the body is a(n) ________.A)complex tissueB)organ C)complex cellD)organ system 1) 2)The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane ________.A)lining the abdominal cavityB)covering the heart C)covering individual lungsD)lining the thoracic cavity 2) 3)A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be ________.A)regulating glucose levels in the bloodB)body temperature regulation C)enhancement of labor contractionsD)blood calcium level regulation 3) 4)The study of large body structures, visible to the naked eye, such as the heart is called ________ anatomy.A)grossB)microscopic C)developmentalD)systemic 4) 5)One of the descriptions below is from the perspective of anatomical study, the rest are from a physiological perspective. Select the description below that comes from an anatomical perspective.A)The extremely thin tissue (simple squamous epithelium) of the lungs allows for the quick diffusion of respiratory gases into and out of the body.B)The innermost lining of the lungs is composed primarily of a thin tissue called simple squamous epithelium.C)The direction of blood flow through the heart is directed by one way valves.D)The cell-to-cell connections between heart (cardiac) muscle cells are strong. They hold the tissue together for a life time of forceful contractions.5) 6)The body cavities that protect the nervous system are located in the ________ cavity.A)ventral B)cranial C)dorsal D)thoracic E)vertebral 6) 7)Positive feedback differs from negative feedback because ________.A)positive feedback is critical to health while negative feedback serves only to alert us to potential health threats B)positive feedback provides moment-to-moment wellbeing while negative feedback causes a cascade effect C)positive feedback is generally beneficial while negative feedback is typically harmful D)positive feedback tends to enhance the triggering stimulus while negative feedback tends to return the body to a homeostatic balance or "ideal" level 7) 8)What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called?A)median B)transverse C)frontal D)sagittal 8) 1 Chapter 1 Anatomy and Physiology 6e Elaine Marieb, Katja Hoehn (Test Bank All Chapters, 100% Original Verified, A+ Grade) Answers At The End Of Each Chapter 1 / 4

9)The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except ________.A)palms turned posteriorlyB)body erect C)arms at sidesD)thumbs pointed laterally 9) 10)One of the descriptions below is from the perspective of physiological study, the rest are from an anatomical perspective. Select the description below that comes from physiological perspective.A)The skull is formed by 22 facial and cranial bones.B)The chambers of the heart and blood vessels leading to and from the heart are separated by valves composed of fibrous connective tissue.C)The contraction of smooth muscle in blood vessels (vasoconstriction) can reduce the flow of blood through the vessel.D)The pancreas lies deep to the stomach within the abdominal cavity.10) 11)The thoracic cavity contains the ________. It is found ________ to the vertebral cavity.A)digestive viscera: inferiorB)stomach and liver: superficial C)kidneys and spleen: deepD)heart and lungs: anterior 11) 12)Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region?A)stomach B)intestines C)appendix D)liver 12) 13)What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right, called?A)regional B)frontal C)transverse D)sagittal 13) 14)One of the functional characteristics of life is excitability or responsiveness. This refers to

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A)indigestible food residues stimulating the excretory system B)the necessity for all organisms to reproduce C)the nervous system causing all living things to sometimes experience anger D)sensing changes in the environment and then reacting or responding to them 14) 15)Which of these is not part of the dorsal cavity?A)cranial cavityB)spinal cord C)vertebral cavityD)thoracic cavity 15) 16)Histology would be best defined as a study of ________.A)cell chemistryB)cells C)the gross structures of the bodyD)tissues 16)

17)Place the following in correct sequence from simplest to most complex:

1.molecules 2.atoms 3.tissues 4.cells 5.organs

A)1-2-3-4-5 B)1-2-4-3-5 C)2-1-4-3-5 D)2-1-3-4-5

17) 18)Which of the following imaging devices would best localize a tumor in a person's brain?A)MRIB)PETC)DSAD)X ray 18)

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19)You are asked to take a person's heart rate at the popliteal pulse point. You will look for this pulse ________.A)in the distal end of the lower leg B)on the palmar side of the hand C)on the posterior side of the knee D)at the posterior side of the wrist 19) 20)You are asked to draw blood from the median cubital vein which is in the antecubital area. You will search for this vein in the ________.A)handB)proximal arm C)anterior side of the elbowD)lateral side of the foot 20) 21)Generally what is the result of the negative feedback process?A)to maintain homeostasis B)to regulate excretion via the kidneys C)to control body movement D)to keep the body's blood sugar level high 21) 22)The coxal joint is most likely found in ________ region of the body.A)footB)hipC)groinD)hand 22) 23)It is wise to study anatomy alongside with physiology because ________.A)it makes for more efficient use of students' and teachers' time B)physiology is only explainable in terms of the underlying anatomy C)anatomy and physiology are practically the same thing D)to understand anatomy requires complete understanding of physiology 23) 24)Some of the nerve endings in the skin are sensitive to changes in temperature. They are part of a negative feedback mechanism regulating body temperature. These nerve endings represent a(n) ________ in the negative feedback mechanism.A)effectorB)receptor C)control centerD)homeostatic balance or "ideal" value 24) 25)Which of the following is the best explanation for why cells are considered the smallest units of living things.A)Cells cannot be seen with the naked eye and are considered microscopic.B)Cells are the simplest structure to fit all of the characteristics necessary to be considered alive.C)Cells have the ability to reproduce identical copies of themselves in a process called mitosis.D)Cells are highly ordered and complex.25) 26)When a baby suckles at its mother's breast the stimulus at the breast is sent to the mother's brain (a region called the hypothalamus). The brain responds by releasing hormones to stimulate the production and the ejection of milk from the breast. This helps the newborn to receive nourishment and encourages more suckling. This example is best described as a ________.A)positive feedbackB)loss of homeostasis C)necessary life functionD)negative feedback 26)

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27)In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located?A)left lower quadrantB)right upper quadrant C)left upper quadrantD)right lower quadrant 27) 28)Anatomical position is important because ________.A)it allows diagrams within textbooks to display a greater surface area of the body with one simple diagram B)it allows a common point of reference for body position to help communicate anatomical relationships C)it provides the greatest circulation to the extremities D)it is the position most comfortable to hospital patients 28) 29)Prevention of water loss is a necessary function for life that would best fit in the category of

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A)responsivenessB)excretion C)maintaining boundariesD)metabolism 29) 30)Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance?A)Positive feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed.B)The internal environment is becoming more stable.C)Negative feedback mechanisms are functioning normally.D)It is considered the cause of most diseases.30) 31)In which body cavities are the lungs located?A)mediastinal, thoracic, and ventral B)pleural, dorsal, and abdominal C)pleural, ventral, and thoracicD)pericardial, ventral, and thoracic 31) 32)Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is not correctly matched.

A)Embryology: study of the changes in an individual from conception to birth.

B)Gross anatomy: study of structures visible to the eye.

C)Cytology: study of the structures in a particular region.

D)Microscopic anatomy: study of structures too small to be seen by the naked eye.32) 33)Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane?A)two cuts dividing the body into left and right halves B)any sagittal plane except in the midline C)any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions D)a transverse cut just above the knees 33) 34)Choose the following statement that is not completely correct regarding serous membranes.A)Visceral pericardium covers the outer surface of the heart, and parietal pericardium lines the internal walls of the heart.B)Serous membranes secrete a watery lubricating fluid.C)Serosa are very thin, double-layered structures.D)Serous membranes are divided into parietal and visceral membranes with a virtual space between the two.34)

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