Question 1

-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy. What does "B" represent?

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A)   median
B)   right
C)   left
D)   inferior
E)   lateralF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following sets of directional terms are most appropriately referred to as opposites?

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A)   distal and proximal
B)   medial and inferior
C)   superior and ventral
D)   anterior and deep
E)   lateral and superiorF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Anatomy is

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A)   the study of function.
B)   a branch of physiology.
C)   the study of structure.
D)   the study of living organisms.
E)   the study of homeostasis.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

An organism's ability to use energy in order to swim is an example of

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A)   metabolism.
B)   responsiveness.
C)   organization.
D)   maturation.
E)   development.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

The parietal pericardium is

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A)   a double-layered serous membrane that anchors some of the abdominal organs to the body wall.
B)   the serous membrane that covers the lungs.
C)   the serous membrane that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
D)   space located between the visceral and parietal pleura.
E)   the membrane that lines the pericardial sac.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

A vertical plane that separates the body into right and left portions is called a _____ plane.

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A)   sagittal
B)   transverse
C)   frontal
D)   horizontal
E)   coronalF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures. What does "A" represent?

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A)   diaphragm
B)   mediastinum
C)   pelvic cavity
D)   thoracic cavity
E)   abdominal cavityF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Nerve cells generate electrical signals in response to changes in the environment. This is an example of

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A)   respiration.
B)   digestion.
C)   movement.
D)   filtration.
E)   responsiveness.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 9

What plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?

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A)   coronal
B)   transverse
C)   median
D)   sagittal
E)   frontalF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures. What does "E" represent?

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A)   diaphragm
B)   mediastinum
C)   pelvic cavity
D)   thoracic cavity
E)   abdominal cavityF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Microscopic examination of a frozen tissue specimen is an application of which of the following disciplines?

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A)   histology
B)   physiology
C)   gross anatomy
D)   radiology
E)   regional anatomyF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

The anatomical term that means "away from the midline of the body" is

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A)   medial.
B)   proximal.
C)   distal.
D)   lateral.
E)   superficial.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Proximal means

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A)   toward the middle or midline of the body.
B)   away from the surface.
C)   closer to the head.
D)   closer than another structure to the point of attachment to the trunk.
E)   toward the back of the body.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the movement of

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A)   electrons in a magnetic field.
B)   carbons in a magnetic field.
C)   protons in a magnetic field.
D)   cells in a magnetic field.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The antecubital region is the

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A)   area in front of the elbow.
B)   chest area.
C)   lower back.
D)   bottom of foot.
E)   forearm.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following describes the position of the nose?

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A)   inferior to the chin
B)   superior to the forehead
C)   posterior to the ears
D)   lateral to the eyes
E)   superior to the mouthF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

The pectoral region is the

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A)   area in front of the elbow.
B)   chest area.
C)   lower back.
D)   bottom of foot.
E)   forearm.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT the correct name of an organ system?

Accepted Answer

A)   integumentary
B)   lymphatic
C)   cardiovascular
D)   muscular
E)   hormonalF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 19

The suffix "-itis" means inflammation. Which of the following terms means inflammation of the membrane lining the body cavity that contains the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)   pericarditis
B)   peritonitis
C)   pleurisy
D)   colitis
E)   hepatitisF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

The study of tissues is

Accepted Answer

A)   cytology.
B)   histology.
C)   molecular biology.
D)   microbiology.
E)   surface anatomy.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 1: The Human Organism

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures. What does "A" represent?

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The suffix "-itis" means inflammation. Which of the following terms means inflammation of the membrane lining the body cavity that contains the liver?

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Which of the following sets of directional terms are most appropriately referred to as opposites?

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Proximal means

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Nerve cells generate electrical signals in response to changes in the environment. This is an example of

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Which of the following describes the position of the nose?

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Which of the following is NOT the correct name of an organ system?

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Anatomy is

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The study of tissues is

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Microscopic examination of a frozen tissue specimen is an application of which of the following disciplines?

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The pectoral region is the

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-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy. What does "B" represent?

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An organism's ability to use energy in order to swim is an example of

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A vertical plane that separates the body into right and left portions is called a _____ plane.

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-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures. What does "E" represent?

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Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the movement of

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The parietal pericardium is

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The anatomical term that means "away from the midline of the body" is

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What plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?

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The antecubital region is the

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