Question 1
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Which of the following is composed of similar types of cells and performs a specific function?
novella_1389738 A) organism
B) organelle
C) organ
D) tissue
Question 2
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Which of the following is composed of several types of tissues?
novella_1389738 A) cell
B) organelle
C) organ
D) macromolecule
Question 3
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Which of the following lists the levels of organization in the correct sequence from least complex to
most complex?
novella_1389738 A) molecule, atom, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
B) atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
C) atom, molecule, organelle, tissue, cell, organ, organ system, organism
D) atom, molecule, organelle, cell, organ, tissue, organ system, organism
Question 4
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The mitochondrion is an example of a(an)
novella_1389738 A) organ.
B) organelle.
C) cell.
D) tissue.
Question 5
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Which of the following is NOT a part of anatomical position?
novella_1389738 A) standing erect
B) palms facing backward
C) arms at sides
D) toes facing forward
Question 6
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Which of the following terms refers to a structure that is located above another structure?
novella_1389738 A) superior
B) inferior
C) anterior
D) central
Question 7
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The nose is _________ to the ears.
novella_1389738 A) lateral
B) anterior
C) medial
D) B and C, but not A
Question 8
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The calf is _________ to the knee.
novella_1389738 A) deep
B) distal
C) proximal
D) A and B, but not C
Question 9
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The muscles are _____ to the skin.
novella_1389738 A) lateral
B) superficial
C) superior
D) deep
Question 10
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What term describes when body parts are on the same side of the body?
novella_1389738 A) ipsilateral
B) anterior
C) contralateral
D) peripheral
Question 11
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What is the scientific term for the forearm?
novella_1389738 A) brachial
B) antecubital
C) acromial
D) antebrachial
Question 12
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What is the scientific term for the mouth?
novella_1389738 A) oral
B) mental
C) buccal
D) otic
Question 13
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What is the scientific term for the armpit?
novella_1389738 A) acromial
B) brachial
C) axillary
D) sternal
Question 14
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What is the scientific term for the back of the knee?
novella_1389738 A) femoral
B) patellar
C) popliteal
D) crural
Question 15
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Which of the following planes would divide the body into left and right sides?
novella_1389738 A) coronal
B) frontal
C) transverse
D) sagittal
Question 16
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Which of the following terms refers to a plane that divides a body part into anterior and posterior
sections?
novella_1389738 A) coronal
B) sagittal
C) frontal
D) A and C, but not B
Question 17
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Which of the following cavities contains the pleural and abdominopelvic cavities?
novella_1389738 A) ventral
B) dorsal
C) thoracic
D) pericardial
Question 18
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Which of the following cavities contains the pericardial and pleural cavities?
novella_1389738 A) ventral
B) dorsal
C) thoracic
D) Both A and C, but not B
Question 19
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Which of the following cavities contains the vertebral canal?
novella_1389738 A) ventral
B) dorsal
C) abdominopelvic
D) cranial
Question 20
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The posterior cavity is lined by three membranous layers called what?
novella_1389738 A) thoracic
B) mediastinom
C) meninges
D) parietal
Question 21
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The serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity is the
novella_1389738 A) visceral pleura
B) parietal pleura
C) visceral pericardium
D) parietal peritoneum
Question 22
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The serous membrane covering the heart is the
novella_1389738 A) parietal pleura.
B) parietal pericardium.
C) visceral peritoneum.
D) visceral pericardium.
Question 23
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Which of the following is NOT found in the mediastinum?
novella_1389738 A) heart
B) lungs
C) thymus gland
D) trachea
Question 24
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Which of the following is NOT found in the abdominopelvic cavity?
novella_1389738 A) heart
B) stomach
C) liver
D) urinary bladder
Question 25
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Most of the liver would be found in the _______ of the abdominopelvic cavity.
novella_1389738 A) right lumbar region
B) left iliac region
C) right hypochondriac region
D) hypogastric region
Question 26
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The majority of the small intestine would lie in the ______ region of the abdominopelvic cavity.
novella_1389738 A) umbilical
B) epigastric
C) right iliac
D) hypogastric
Question 27
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The stomach would lie in the ______ quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity.
novella_1389738 A) upper left
B) lower left
C) upper right
D) lower right
Question 28
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Emily needs to have her gall bladder removed. Her incision would be in the _________ quadrant of
the abdominopelvic cavity.
novella_1389738 A) upper left
B) lower left
C) upper right
D) lower right
Question 29
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Which organ system is responsible for the production of blood cells?
novella_1389738 A) cardiovascular system
B) muscular system
C) skeletal system
D) integumentary system
Question 30
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Which of these organ systems function(s) in integration and coordination?
novella_1389738 A) nervous system
B) endocrine system
C) cardiovascular system
D) A and B, but not C
Question 31
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Which of the following systems removes nitrogenous wastes from the blood?
novella_1389738 A) urinary system
B) cardiovascular system
C) endocrine system
D) digestive system
Question 32
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Which of the following systems consists of the glands that secrete hormones?
novella_1389738 A) integumentary system
B) cardiovascular system
C) digestive system
D) endocrine system
Question 33
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The female reproductive system includes which body parts?
novella_1389738 A) testes
B) ovaries
C) femur
D) thyroid
Question 34
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Which membrane inflammation is correctly matched with the organ involved?
novella_1389738 A) pericarditis - lungs
B) meningitis - brain and spinal cord
C) pleurisy - stomach
D) peritonitis - heart
Question 35
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The relative consistency of the body's internal environment is called
novella_1389738 A) hemostasis.
B) regulation.
C) homeostasis.
D) systemic
Question 36
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Which of the following is NOT part of a homeostatic mechanism?
novella_1389738 A) control center
B) effector
C) artery
D) sensor
Question 37
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When body temperature rises, the body responds by causing sweating and dilation of skin blood
vessels. This type of response is called
novella_1389738 A) negative feedback.
B) positive feedback.
Question 38
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What is the mechanism called which brings about an increasing change in the same direction?
novella_1389738 A) homeostasis
B) positive feedback
C) negative feedback
D) homeothermic
Question 39
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Which of the following terms refers to a disease that affects the entire body or involves several
organ systems?
novella_1389738 A) chronic
B) systemic
C) acute
D) local
Question 40
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Which of the following terms refers to a disease that occurs suddenly and usually lasts for only a
short time?
novella_1389738 A) chronic
B) systemic
C) acute
D) local
Question 41
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Which body imaging method may not be used on patients with metal in their bodies?
novella_1389738 A) MRI
B) PET
C) X-Ray
D) CAT
Question 42
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This type of medical scan places the radioactive material inside the body instead of hitting the body
from the outside.
novella_1389738 A) x-rays
B) CT scan
C) MRI
D) PET