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1
Anatomy deals with the
A)structure of the human body
B)functions of body parts
C)psychology of humans
D)chemical compounds within the body
2
Physiology deals with the
A)structure of the human body
B)functions of the human body
C)human body and its relation with the environment
D)biochemistry of the bacterial population infecting the human body
3
Which of the following statements about anatomy and physiology is true?
A)Anatomy and physiology are ancient fields of study.
B)Anatomy and physiology both are required to understand the body system.
C)Research still expands the concepts of physiology.
D)All of the above statements are true.
4
Most of the terms used in anatomy and physiology originated from which of the following languages?
A)Greek and French
B)French and English
C)Greek and Latin
D)Latin and Spanish
5
A scientific method used to avoid psychological bias in medical research is known as
A)peer review
B)inductive reasoning
C)the double-blind method
D)hypothesis testing
6
The first anatomical illustration published by ___________ started a revolution in medical studies.
A)Claudius Galen
B)Andreas Vesalius
C)Theodor Schwann
D)William Harvey
7
Biochemical and molecular explanations provide a better understanding of
A)body parts
B)anatomical details of bones
C)physiology of organs
D)ecological niche
8
Knowledge of the structure of body parts helps in understanding their function. Which of the following is an accurate example of that principle?
A)The heart is responsible for high blood pressure.
B)The knees can be a cause of trouble when climbing stairs.
C)Foldings in the brain do not reflect the complexity of the brain.
D)The hand is adapted for grasping.
9
An investigator who conducts an experiment to determine how changes in pH affect the function of enzymes on digestion is most likely to be a(n)
A)neurologist
B)anatomist
C)physiologist
D)engineer
10
The location and description of bones in the skeletal system will be covered under
A)physiology
B)anatomy
C)ground
D)dust
11
Which of the following statements about physiology is true?
A)Physiology is a stagnant subject.
B)Some human body functions are still not clearly understood.
C)Physiology could never be related with anatomy.
D)Physiology has no relationship with biochemistry.
12
Which subdivision of anatomy involves the study of organs that function together?
A)regional
B)developmental
C)histology
D)systemic
13
Visual inspection of the liver and stomach during surgery is an example of
A)microscopic anatomy (histology)
B)comparative anatomy
C)gross anatomy
D)ultrastructure
14
The study of the microscopic structure of the tissues and organs is called
A)cytology
B)astrology
C)gross anatomy
D)histology
15
Magnetic resonance imaging makes use of
A)X-rays
B)radio waves
C)radioisotopes
D)high-frequency sound waves
16
Magnetic resonance imaging might be used to
A)distinguish between normal and cancerous tissue
B)assess damage sustained by the heart
C)obtain a sectional view of the brain
D)all of the above are uses of magnetic resonance imaging
17
The smallest structures that are considered to be alive are
A)bacteria
B)cells
C)tissues
D)body system
18
Cells contain structures called _________, which can perform specific activities like energy production, and digestion.
A)atoms
B)molecules
C)organelles
D)macromolecules
19
To understand the structure and function of an organism we also need to understand the structure and properties of
A)atoms and molecules
B)the atmosphere
C)the human brain
D)each organ system
20
To understand the structure of complex body systems we start from the structure of the atom and progress to the structure of the organ systems. This concept is called
A)levels of deterioration
B)structural diversity
C)the hierarchy of species
D)levels of organization
21
Which of the following lists is in the order of increasing levels of complexity?
A)organelles - tissues - cells - organ systems - organs
B)cells - macromolecules - tissues - body - organs
C)organelles - cells - tissues - organs - organ systems
D)tissues - cells - organs - organelles - organ systems

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Tissues are formed by a group of ________ that perform similar functions.
A)cells
B)tissues
C)organs
D)atoms
23
The skin is an example of a(n)
A)cell
B)organ
C)organelle
D)organ segment
24
To maintain life all living organisms depend on
A)oxygen
B)food
C)blood
D)hydrogen
25
Once digested, food compounds must be
A)eliminated from the body
B)digested but not necessarily utilized
C)converted to cells
D)absorbed and assimilated
26
Which of the following activities is not necessary to maintain life?
A)intellectual capability
B)production of energy
C)intake of food compounds
D)growth
27
To avoid extinction of a species, living organisms need to
A)think
B)read
C)reproduce
D)overgrow
28
Which of the following carries necessary compounds like nutrients and hormones throughout the body?
A)water
B)public city transport
C)blood
D)lymph
29
What organ system is responsible for the production of blood cells?
A)circulatory
B)skeletal
C)digestive
D)nervous
30
The ability of an organism to sense changes that take place within its body is an example of
A)responsiveness
B)movement
C)breathing
D)metabolism
31
Homeostasis is defined as the
A)ability of human beings to maintain a low body weight throughout life
B)maintenance of constant room temperature
C)capability of the body to maintain a relatively constant internal environment
D)digestion of food compounds as soon as they are eaten

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a homeostatic mechanism?
A)Shivering when the body temperature falls below normal levels
B)Using blankets to cover up when the body feels cold
C)Secreting insulin to decrease blood sugar concentration after a meal or whenever the blood sugar level is high
D)Increasing heart rate and contraction force when blood pressure is low
33
A blood clot stimulating formation of more blood clotting is an example of
A)negative feedback
B)negative and positive feedback
C)positive feedback
D)spoon feeding
34
In a negative feedback mechanism, the response of the effector
A)enhances the activity of the original stimulus
B)has no effect on the activity of the original stimulus
C)is usually harmful for the body
D)reverses the activity of the original stimulus
35
Which of the following is most similar to the negative feedback mechanism in human physiology?
A)A car runs out of gas and stops.
B)A teacher marks all the wrong answers on students' exam papers.
C)A toilet tank refills itself after a flush.
D)An automatic door opens as soon as somebody approaches it.
36
The function of ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) is to conserve water by decreasing urine output. According to the negative feedback mechanism, ADH will be secreted when the
A)body is running low in water
B)body has an excess amount of water
C)pituitary gland is extremely dry
D)kidneys are not functioning properly
37
A ______ section separates the body into right and left portions.
A)frontal
B)transverse
C)dorsal
D)sagittal

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Which of the following is most inferior in location?
A)pelvic cavity
B)mediastinum
C)diaphragm
D)pleural cavity
39
The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by the
A)sternum
B)diaphragm
C)mediastinum
D)mesentery
40
Amputation of a foot at the ankle would involve a cut in the ___________ plane.
A)coronal
B)midsagittal
C)transverse
D)frontal

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The anatomical arm refers to the part of the upper limb from the
A)shoulder to the wrist.
B)elbow to the wrist.
C)shoulder to the elbow.
D)elbow to the fingers.
42
The cavity of the body immediately inferior to the diaphragm is the ______ cavity.
A)pleural
B)thoracic
C)inguinal
D)abdominal

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43
Which of the following organs is retroperitoneal in location?
A)stomach
B)liver
C)heart
D)kidney
44
The term "dorsal" means
A)further from the point of attachment to the body
B)to lie with the anterior surface down
C)toward the back of the body
D)away from the midline
45
Which of the following sets of directional terms are most appropriately referred to as opposite?
A)distal and proximal
B)medial and inferior
C)superior and ventral
D)anterior and deep
46
The anatomical term that means "away from the midline of the body" is
A)medial
B)proximal
C)distal
D)lateral
47
The shoulder is ________ to the elbow.
A)proximal
B)dorsal
C)distal
D)ventral
48
The three major anatomical planes are
A)parasagittal, midsagittal, and frontal
B)sagittal, frontal, and transverse
C)transverse, cross, and sagittal
D)cross, frontal, and coronal

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Which of the following does NOT belong to the axial part of the body?
A)neck
B)left upper quadrant
C)thoracic region
D)brachial region
50
The anterior medial thoracic region is called the _____ region.
A)coxial
B)cubital
C)pectoral
D)sternal
51
The groin is also known as the ______ region.
A)crural
B)inguinal
C)perineum
D)popliteal
52
The spleen is in the _______ of the abdomen.
A)left upper quadrant
B)right upper quadrant
C)right lateral abdominal region
D)epigastric region

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A view of the heart showing the interior of all four chambers would be a ______ section.
A)transverse
B)coronal
C)cross
D)parasagittal
54
A ______ plane passes through the breast, hip, and knee on only one side of the body.
A)coronal
B)transverse
C)midsagittal
D)parasagittal

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The anterior cubital (cubital fossa) region of the body most resembles what other body region?
A)sacral
B)lumbar
C)popliteal
D)tarsal
56
The cranial cavity is _______ to the thoracic cavity.
A)inferior
B)anterior
C)peripheral
D)superior
57
Most of the esophagus is in the
A)dorsal body cavity
B)thoracic cavity
C)epigastric cavity
D)umbilical region

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The axial portion of the body includes
A)the dorsal cavity
B)the ventral cavity
C)the dorsal cavity and the ventral cavity
D)neither the dorsal cavity nor the ventral cavity
59
The upper midportion of the abdomen is called the ______ region.
A)hypochondriac
B)iliac
C)hypogastric
D)epigastric

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When the body is placed in the anatomical position, which of the following is NOT true?
A)The face is forward.
B)The arms are at the sides.
C)The palms are facing backward.
D)The body is erect.
61
A parietal membrane _______, whereas a visceral membrane _______.
A)covers organs; lines cavities
B)lines cavities; covers organs
C)is thick; is thin
D)secretes mucus; secretes a serous fluid
62
Which of the following organs is located in the abdominopelvic cavity?
A)heart
B)trachea
C)thymus gland
D)None of the above.
63
The thoracic cavity lies where in relationship to the abdominopelvic cavity?
A)dorsal (posterior)
B)ventral (anterior)
C)superior
D)inferior
64
The membrane on the surface of a lung is called the
A)visceral pleura
B)parietal pleura
C)visceral pericardium
D)parietal pericardium

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The dorsal cavity includes which of the following smaller cavities?
A)spinal and cranial
B)abdominal and pelvic
C)abdominopelvic and thoracic
D)pelvic and mediastinum
66
The ankle is _______ to the knee.
A)deep
B)peripheral
C)superior
D)distal
67
The acromial region is the
A)neck
B)armpit
C)point of the shoulder
D)hip
68
The _______ contains a portion of the inguinal region.
A)left lower quadrant
B)left upper quadrant
C)hypochondriac region
D)epigastric region
69
The urinary bladder is in the ________ region.
A)inguinal
B)epigastric
C)umbilical
D)hypogastric

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The intertubercular line is the superior border of the ____ region.
A)hypogastric
B)umbilical
C)popliteal
D)cervical

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71
All of the following are retroperitoneal EXCEPT the
A)esophagus
B)pancreas
C)kidneys
D)adrenal glands
72
The anus is in the ____ region.
A)perineal
B)gluteal
C)pubic
D)inguinal
73
The carpus is distal to the
A)manus
B)tarsus
C)digits
D)acromion
74
The concept of anatomical position stipulates all of the following EXCEPT the
A)forearms are supine
B)feet are slightly apart
C)arms are held down to the sides
D)mouth is closed
75
The breast is in the ______ region.
A)sternal
B)acromial
C)pectoral
D)cervical
76
All of the following are found in the thoracic cavity EXCEPT the
A)lungs
B)pleurae
C)meninges
D)heart
77
Which of the following is NOT the name of an organ system?
A)hormonal
B)lymphatic
C)circulatory
D)muscular





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