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What type of homeostatic feedback reflex is the withdrawal reflex?

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Histology would be best defined as a study of __________.

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A)   cells
B)   cell chemistry
C)   the gross structures of the body
D)   tissues

Question 3

What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right, called?

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A)   transverse
B)   sagittal
C)   regional
D)   frontal

Question 4

A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be _ __________ .

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A)   regulating glucose levels in the blood
B)   body temperature regulation
C)   blood calcium level regulation
D)   enhancement of labor contractions

Question 5

The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT  ___________ .

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A)   arms at sides
B)   thumbs pointed laterally
C)   body erect
D)   palms turned posteriorly

Question 6

You are asked to take a person's heart rate at the popliteal pulse point. You will look for this pulse  ___________.

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A)   on the palmar side of the hand
B)   in the distal end of the lower leg
C)   on the posterior side of the knee
D)   at the posterior side of the wrist

Question 7

What is the pathway between the receptor and the control center in the reflex pathway called?

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Question 8

Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) imaging is most useful in discovering obstructed blood supplies in organs and tissues.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sara is giving birth to her first child. She is concerned that her labor is taking longer than she thought it would.
Why does giving birth usually take time for the contractions to proceed to the point when the child is born?

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Childbirth is based on the increasing le...

Question 10

Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region?

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A)   stomach
B)   intestines
C)   appendix
D)   liver

Question 11

The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane  ___________.

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A)   lining the thoracic cavity
B)   covering individual lungs
C)   covering the heart
D)   lining the abdominal cavity

Question 12

The heart is __________ to the lungs.

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Question 13

Which of the following is the best explanation for why cells are considered the smallest units of living things.

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A)   Cells are highly ordered and complex.
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 cannot be seen with the naked eye and are considered microscopic.

Question 14

The study of anatomy and physiology assumes and describes a healthy body. Select the description below that does NOT explain why this approach is useful.

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A)   A healthy body establishes what "normal" is.
B)   Study of a healthy body provides a foundation for a more complete understanding of all human bodies.
C)   Study of a healthy body is less intimidating and more familiar to new students.
D)   A healthy body provides a common standard to compare to.

Question 15

Judy is 16 years old and collapses on the gym floor with severe pain in her chest wall every time she takes a deep breath. She is rushed by ambulance to the emergency room. Judy is diagnosed with pleurisy and is given an anti-inflammatory drug through the intravenous route. Explain why an anti-inflammatory drug would be prescribed for someone with pleurisy.

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The pleural space contains a small amoun...

Question 16

In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located?

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A)   left upper quadrant
B)   right lower quadrant
C)   left lower quadrant
D)   right upper quadrant

Question 17

Which of the following imaging devices would best localize a tumor in a person's brain?

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A)   DSA
B)   MRI
C)   PET
D)   X-ray

Question 18

Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is NOT correctly matched.

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A)   Gross anatomy: study of structures visible to the eye.
B)   Cytology: study of the structures in a particular region.
C)   Microscopic anatomy: study of structures too small to be seen by the naked eye.
D)   Embryology: study of the changes in an individual from conception to birth.

Question 19

Why must a normal body temperature be maintained in order for chemical reactions to be continued at life-sustaining rates?

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If body temperature is too low, chemical...

Question 20

The integumentary system helps to maintain a boundary between the internal and external environment. Give an example of something that is prevented entry to the body and an example of something prevented from escaping the body by the integumentary system.

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The integument prevents entry ...

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You are asked to take a person's heart rate at the popliteal pulse point. You will look for this pulse ___________.

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In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located?

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Histology would be best defined as a study of __________.

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What type of homeostatic feedback reflex is the withdrawal reflex?

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Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) imaging is most useful in discovering obstructed blood supplies in organs and tissues.

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The heart is __________ to the lungs.

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The integumentary system helps to maintain a boundary between the internal and external environment. Give an example of something that is prevented entry to the body and an example of something prevented from escaping the body by the integumentary system.

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The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane ___________.

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Which of the following imaging devices would best localize a tumor in a person's brain?

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Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is NOT correctly matched.

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Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region?

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A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be _ __________ .

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The study of anatomy and physiology assumes and describes a healthy body. Select the description below that does NOT explain why this approach is useful.

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The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT ___________ .

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Sara is giving birth to her first child. She is concerned that her labor is taking longer than she thought it would. Why does giving birth usually take time for the contractions to proceed to the point when the child is born?

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Childbirth is based on the increasing le...
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What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right, called?

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What is the pathway between the receptor and the control center in the reflex pathway called?

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What type of homeostatic feedback reflex is the withdrawal reflex?

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Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) imaging is most useful in discovering obstructed blood supplies in organs and tissues.

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The heart is __________ to the lungs.

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Why must a normal body temperature be maintained in order for chemical reactions to be continued at life-sustaining rates?

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The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane ___________.

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Which of the following imaging devices would best localize a tumor in a person's brain?

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Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is NOT correctly matched.

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Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region?

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A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be _ __________ .

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The study of anatomy and physiology assumes and describes a healthy body. Select the description below that does NOT explain why this approach is useful.

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Which of the following is the best explanation for why cells are considered the smallest units of living things.

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