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1) The study of the structure and shape of the body and body parts is called:

A) anatomy B) physiology C) homeostasis D) negative feedback E) irritability

2) Which of the following activities represents physiological studies:

A) making a frontal section through the heart to observe its interior

B) examining the surface of a bone
C) viewing muscle tissue through a microscope
D) drawing blood from laboratory animals to determine their blood sugar levels
E) dissecting a fetal pig to observe the parts of the urinary system

3) The function of the brain and the nervous system would be studied by a:
A) Neuroanatomist
B) Neurophysiologist
C) Cardiologist
D) Cardiac physiologist
E) None of the above

4) Which of the following is the correct sequence, going from simplest to most complex, in the levels of structural
organization of the human body:

A) atomic, molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal

B) atomic, molecular, tissue, cellular, organ system, organ, organismal
C) cellular, atomic, molecular, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal
D) cellular, tissue, molecular, atomic, organ, organ system, organismal
E) cellular, molecular, atomic, tissue, organ system, organismal, organ

5) Which of the following is NOT a necessary life function?

A) maintaining boundaries B) movement C) responsiveness D) nutrients E) metabolism

6) The lymphatic system:

A) responds to internal and external changes by activating muscles and glands

B) houses white blood cells; consists of the thymus and spleen
C) synthesizes vitamin D
D) produces heat
E) provides attachment points for muscles

7) The system that regulates water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance of the blood is the:
A) respiratory system
B) cardiovascular system
C) reproductive system
D) muscular system
E) urinary system
8) The urethra is one of the organs in the:

A) female reproductive system

B) respiratory system
C) urinary system
D) cardiovascular system
E) lymphatic system

9) Negative feedback systems:

A) regulate blood clotting and the birth process

B) operate in such a way that the initial stimulus is enhanced and increases
C) operate in such a way that the initial stimulus is shut off or reduced
D) are the least common feedback mechanism seen in the body
E) function in the same way as positive feedback systems

10) Which of the following orientation and directional terms have the same meaning (in humans):

A) superior and inferior

B) inferior and posterior
C) distal and proximal
D) anterior and ventral
E) anterior and dorsal

11) Which of the following orientation terms have opposite meanings (in humans):

A) superficial and superior

B) superior and deep
C) medial and lateral
D) lateral and distal
E) posterior and dorsal

12) Which of the following is an anterior body landmark:

A) sural region
B) popliteal region
C) gluteal region
D) vertebral region
E) inguinal region

13) Which of the following is a dorsal body landmark:

A) scapular region
B) abdominal region
C) thoracic region
D) patellar region
E) pubic region

14) In describing the relationship between the patellar and femoral regions:

A) the patellar region is superior to the femoral region

B) the patellar region is proximal to the femoral region
C) the patellar region is distal to the femoral region
D) the patellar region is lateral to the femoral region
E) the patellar region is dorsal to the femoral region
15) In describing the relationship of the lungs to the heart:

A) the lungs are proximal to the heart

B) the lungs are distal to the heart
C) the lungs are medial to the heart
D) the lungs are lateral to the heart
E) the lungs are inferior to the heart

16) The popliteal region is the:

A) buttock
B) shoulder blade region
C) posterior knee area
D) area of the spine
E) curve of the shoulder

17) The region that contains the eye is the:

A) carpal region
B) umbilical region
C) inguinal region
D) orbital region
E) buccal region

18) Which of the following is NOT a ventral cavity?

A) thoracic cavity B) abdominal cavity C) pelvic cavity D) spinal cavity

19) Which of the following statements is true regarding the sternal, axillary, and brachial regions?

A) all of these regions are located on the anterior surface of the body
B) none of these regions are located on the anterior surface of the body
C) only the sternal and axillary regions are anterior
D) only the sternal and brachial regions are anterior
E) only the axillary and brachial regions are anterior

20) Which of the following statements is true regarding the vertebral, scapular, and buccal regions?

A) all of these regions are located dorsally

B) none of these regions is located dorsally
C) only the vertebral and scapular regions are located dorsally
D) only the vertebral and buccal regions are located dorsally
E) only the scapular and buccal regions are located dorsally

21) A section that divides the body on the longitudinal plane into right and left parts is called:

A) sagittal B) frontal C) transverse D) oblique E) coronal

22) Which type of section could be used to separate the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity?

A) coronal B) sagittal C) dorsal D) ventral E) transverse

23) Hematopoeisis, which is blood cell formation, is one function of the _________________ system:

A) integumentary B) skeletal C) nervous D) muscular E) digestive

24) Maintaining boundaries is a required to maintain homeostasis and life. This is accomplished at the
organismal level by the _____________, and at the cellular level by the _________________.

A) integumentary system; heart

B) cardiovascular system; heart
C) integumentary system; plasma membrane
D) nervous system; plasma membrane
E) respiratory system; brain

25) Which of the following systems is matched most accurately to the life function it provides:

A) integumentary system - movement

B) nervous system - excretion
C) muscular system - maintaining boundaries
D) nervous system - responsiveness
E) respiratory system - digestion

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26) The diaphragm separates the abdominal and pelvic cavities.

27) The digestive system filters wastes from the blood; helps maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.

28) The study of structural changes in the body due to disease is called pathology.

29) The nose is lateral to the eyes.

30) The elbow is proximal to the wrist.

31) A group of cells working together is called a tissue.

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 Choices for 32-36

32) Abdominal
A. Ankle
33) Inguinal
B. Thigh
C. Wrist
34) Femoral D. Anterior body trunk inferior to the ribs
E. Anterior body trunk superior to the ribs
35) Sural F. Posterior body trunk inferior to ribs and superior to hips
G. Calf
36) Lumbar H. Area where thigh meets body trunk

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37) Brain A. Cardiovascular system
B. Skeletal system
38) Blood vessels C. Urinary system
D. Reproductive system
39) Uterus
E. Respiratory system
40) Skull F. Digestive system
G. Nervous system
41) Liver H. Muscular system

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42) Label A is on the ________ cavity.

43) Label B is on the ________ cavity.

44) Label C is on the ________ cavity.

 45) Label D is on the ________.

46) Label E is on the ________ cavity.

47) Label F is on the ________ cavity.

Word Bank for Figure 1.1 (42-47):

Cranial Abdominal Pelvic

Thoracic Diaphragm Spinal
Figure 1.1

48. Label each of the MRI scans with the

correct description of the
plane/section of the scan.

Word Bank:

Frontal/Coronal
Sagittal
Transverse

49. 50.