Question 1

The dorsal body cavity is the site of which of the following?

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A)   brain
B)   intestines
C)   lungs
D)   liver

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

Figure 1.2Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions:
-Output.

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Question 4

Steve was injured in a football accident. X- ray examination showed a fracture underlying his left brachial deformity. What part of his body was injured?

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The answer of Steve was injured in a football accident....

Question 5

Figure 1.1Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities:
-The five unique cavities of the head are cranial, oral, nasal, middle ear, and .

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The answer of  Figure 1.1Using Figure 1.1, match the...

Question 6

The anatomical position is used .

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A)   as a standard reference point for directional terms regardless of the actual position of the body
B)   for proper placement of a patient or a cadaver upon an operating table in order to reach all major organs
C)   only when a body is lying down one one's back rather than stomach
D)   rarely, because people don't usually assume this position during waking moments

Question 7

Which of these is not part of the dorsal cavity?

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A)   cranial cavity
B)   thoracic cavity
C)   vertebral cavity
D)   spinal cord

Question 8

Figure 1.2Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions:
-Similar cells that have a common function are called .

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The answer of  Figure 1.2Using Figure 1.2, match the...

Question 9

Embryology concerns the structural changes that occur in an individual from conception through old age.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following are survival needs of the body?

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A)   nutrients, water, movement, and reproduction
B)   water, atmospheric pressure, growth, and movement
C)   nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure, and oxygen
D)   nutrients, water, growth, and reproduction

Question 11

Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance?

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A)   Negative feedback mechanisms are functioning normally.
B)   Positive feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed.
C)   It is considered the cause of most diseases.
D)   The internal environment is becoming more stable. C

Question 12

Figure 1.1Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities:
-Abdominal cavity.

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The answer of  Figure 1.1Using Figure 1.1, match the...

Question 13

Which of the following are subdivisions of anatomy?

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A)   regional, surface, visual, and microscopic
B)   regional, systemic, and surface
C)   gross, macroscopic, visual, and microscopic
D)   gross, regional, dissection, and surface

Question 14

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 15

Figure 1.2Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions:
-Response.

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The answer of  Figure 1.2Using Figure 1.2, match the...

Question 16

Figure 1.2Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions:
-The term that describes the neck region is _ .

Accepted Answer

cervical

Question 17

Figure 1.2Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions:
-Why must a normal body temperature be maintained in order for chemical reactions to be continued at life- sustaining rates?

Accepted Answer

If body temperature is too low, chemical reactions slow and eventually stop. If body temperature is too high, chemical reactions speed up and body proteins lose their normal shape, resulting in loss of function.

Question 18

Figure 1.1Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities:
-Thoracic cavity.

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The answer of  Figure 1.1Using Figure 1.1, match the...

Question 19

Figure 1.1Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities:
-Vertebral cavity.

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The answer of  Figure 1.1Using Figure 1.1, match the...

Question 20

Select the most correct statement.

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A)   Organ systems operate independently of each other to maintain life.
B)   Organ systems can be composed of cells or tissues, but not both.
C)   The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system.
D)   The endocrine system is not a true structural organ system.

Exam 1: The Human Body: an Orientation

The dorsal body cavity is the site of which of the following?

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

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Figure 1.2Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions: -Output.

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Steve was injured in a football accident. X- ray examination showed a fracture underlying his left brachial deformity. What part of his body was injured?

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Figure 1.1Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities: -The five unique cavities of the head are cranial, oral, nasal, middle ear, and .

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The anatomical position is used .

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Which of these is not part of the dorsal cavity?

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Figure 1.2Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions: -Similar cells that have a common function are called .

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Embryology concerns the structural changes that occur in an individual from conception through old age.

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Which of the following are survival needs of the body?

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Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance?

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Figure 1.1Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities: -Abdominal cavity.

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Which of the following are subdivisions of anatomy?

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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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Figure 1.2Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions: -Response.

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Figure 1.2Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions: -The term that describes the neck region is _ .

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Figure 1.2Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions: -Why must a normal body temperature be maintained in order for chemical reactions to be continued at life- sustaining rates?

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Figure 1.1Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities: -Thoracic cavity.

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Figure 1.1Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities: -Vertebral cavity.

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Select the most correct statement.

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