The sternal region of the body is __________ to the umbilical
region.
deep
proximal
posterior
lateral
superior
superior
The plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts is
called the __________.
frontal plane
sagittal
plane
transverse plane
midsagittal plane
oblique plane
frontal plane
Which of the following is an example of a homeostatic
imbalance?
illness
heart rate increasing as a
result of exercise
breathing rate increasing as a result of
exercise
sweating as a result of being hot
shivering as a
result of being cold
illness
Which of the following shows increasing complexity levels?
tissue, organ, organ system, cellular
cellular, tissue,
organ system, organ
organ, tissue, cellular, organ system
organ system, organ, tissue, cellular
cellular, tissue, organ,
organ system
cellular, tissue, organ, organ system
Approximately what percentage of the air we breathe is made of
oxygen?
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
20%
The cranial cavity is part of __________.
the vertebral
cavity
the dorsal body cavity
the ventral body
cavity
the abdominopelvic cavity
the thoracic cavity
the dorsal body cavity
Which of the following is NOT one of the three components of
homeostatic control systems?
the control center
the
effector
positive feedback
the receptor (senses the change)
positive feedback
The respiratory system contains the __________.
kidneys,
ureters, and bladder
liver, small intestine, and colon
trachea, bronchi, and lungs
uterus, vagina, and uterine
tube
pituitary, pineal, and thyroid glands
trachea, bronchi, and lungs
The spleen is an organ in the __________.
nervous
system
respiratory system
lymphatic system
endocrine
system
reproductive system
lymphatic system
Which of the following is an example of positive feedback?
labor contractions causing the release of oxytocin, which
results in an increase in the quantity of labor contractions
release of insulin to decrease a high level of glucose in the
blood
shivering to generate heat when body temperature is below
normal
release of glucagon to increase a lower-than-normal level
of glucose in the blood
labor contractions causing the release of oxytocin, which results in an increase in the quantity of labor contractions
Which internal organ is NOT housed in the ventral body cavity?
stomach
lung
spinal cord
heart
spinal cord
Which two systems monitor the body for homeostasis?
respiratory and digestive
reproductive and urinary
endocrine and cardiovascular
nervous and endocrine
skeletal and lymphatic
nervous and endocrine
Which of the following body systems functions to produce blood
cells?
circulatory
urinary
reproductive
respiratory
skeletal
skeletal
Which of the following is NOT a necessary human life function?
excretion
responsiveness
movement
metabolism
intelligence
intelligence
Which example best illustrates the principle of
complementarity?
the set point of homeostasis
the
hierarchical organization of the body
Convolutions of the small
intestines provides greater surface area for nutrient
absorption.
negative, but not positive, feedback mechanisms
Convolutions of the small intestines provides greater surface area for nutrient absorption.
Which membrane directly covers the heart?
parietal
peritoneum
visceral pericardium
parietal pericardium
visceral pleura
visceral pericardium
The branch of anatomy that traces structural changes that occur in
the body throughout the life span is referred to as __________.
regional anatomy
microscopic anatomy
surface
anatomy
developmental anatomy
developmental anatomy
The ability to sense changes in the environment and respond to them
is a physiological ability known as __________.
digestion
responsiveness
metabolism
excretion
responsiveness
Tissues are groups of similar __________ that have a common
function.
organelles
atoms
cells
organs
cells
Which of the following events is NOT the result of a negative
feedback mechanism?
an increased respiratory rate when
blood pH is elevated
sweating to help lower elevated body
temperature
blood clotting when the lining of a blood vessel is
injured
decreased urine production when the blood pressure drops
blood clotting when the lining of a blood vessel is injured
Which of the following does NOT represent correct positioning when
placing the body in the anatomical position?
The body is
“standing at attention.”
The feet are slightly apart.
The
thumbs are pointing medially.
The palms are facing forward.
The thumbs are pointing medially.
Which of the following is/are NOT included in the axial part of the
body?
the trunk
the neck
the head
the
upper limbs
the upper limbs
The median, or midsagittal, plane __________.
divides
the body in two equal left and right sides along the midline
divides the body into left and right parts that are parallel to, and
therefore not directly on, the midline
divides the body into
upper (superior) and lower (inferior) portions in the horizontal
plane
cuts the body diagonally between the horizontal and the
vertical planes
A midsagittal section divides the body in left and right sides along the midline.
The body’s ability to provide nutrients to target tissues is a
cooperative effort between which two body systems?
digestive and cardiovascular
nervous and endocrine
integumentary and lymphatic
digestive and urinary
digestive and cardiovascular
The body cavity that houses the lungs is known as the
__________.
pleural cavity
cranial cavity
pericardial cavity
pelvic cavity
pleural cavity
If you know that the appendix lies in the right lower part of the
trunk, you could also say it lies in the __________.
hypogastric region
umbilical region
right hypochondriac
region
right inguinal region
right inguinal region
Which of the following is/are housed in the orbital cavity?
olfactory epithelium
middle ear ossicles
teeth
eye
eye
All the following are true about serous fluid EXCEPT that
__________.
it increases the friction produced by the
movement of the organs with which it is associated
it fills the
potential space between the visceral and parietal serosa
it is
secreted by both visceral and parietal serosa
it allows freedom
of movement between the two layers of serosa
it increases the friction produced by the movement of the organs with which it is associated
The cavity between articulating bones at most joints is known as the
__________.
pleural cavity
retroperitoneal
cavity
orbital cavity
synovial cavity
synovial cavity
Which term best describes the metabolic process of cells making more
complex molecules from simpler substances?
anabolism
digestion
catabolism
excretion
anabolism
Which of the following is NOT involved in respiration?
internal respiration
external respiration
external
ventilation
pulmonary ventilation
external ventilation
The respiratory zone is composed of the trachea and the paranasal
sinuses.
True
False
False
Which of the following are the hairs within the nasal cavity that
filter coarse particles, such as pollen and dust, from inspired
air?
alveoli
microvilli
cilia
vibrissae
vibrissae
__________ is the inflammation of the nasal mucosa accompanied by
excessive mucus production, nasal congestion, and postnasal
drip.
Rhinitis
Bronchitis
Laryngitis
Sinusitis
Rhinitis
Which of the following lists the regions of the pharynx from superior
to inferior?
laryngopharynx, oropharynx,
nasopharynx
nasopharynx, laryngopharynx, oropharynx
nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx
oropharynx,
laryngopharynx, nasopharynx
nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx
The __________ is covered by a mucosa containing taste buds and keeps
food out of the lower respiratory passages.
epiglottis
glottis
uvula
vestibular folds
epiglottis
The bronchial, or respiratory, tree branches approximately 23 times
within the lungs.
True
False
True
The __________ are the main site of gas exchange within the
lungs.
alveoli
hila
respiratory
bronchioles
bronchi
alveoli
The two lungs differ in shape and size.
True
False
True
The __________ is the elastic connective tissue found within the
lungs.
visceral pleura
parietal pleura
stroma
pulmonary plexus
stroma
__________, or lung collapse, is a homeostatic imbalance that occurs
when a bronchiole becomes plugged.
Pleurisy
Atelectasis
Hypoxia
Pneumothorax
Atelectasis
Which of the following occurs during infant respiratory distress
syndrome (IRDS)?
Histamine and other inflammatory
chemicals cause the baby's bronchioles to constrict.
The baby's
cilia are damaged or destroyed, and only coughing can prevent mucus
from accumulating in the lungs.
The pleurae produce an excessive
amount of fluid, putting pressure on the baby's lungs, hindering
breathing.
The baby is unable to keep his or her alveoli
inflated between breaths because of a lack of surfactant.
The baby is unable to keep his or her alveoli inflated between breaths because of a lack of surfactant.
Henry's law states that the total pressure exerted by a mixture of
gases is the sum of the pressures exerted independently by each gas in
the mixture.
True
False
False
Henry's law states that when a gas is in contact with a liquid, that
gas will dissolve in the liquid in proportion to its partial
pressure.
True
False
True
Which form of hypoxia occurs when body cells are unable to use O2
even though adequate amounts are delivered? (This type of hypoxia is
usually the consequence of metabolic poisons, such as cyanide.)
histotoxic hypoxia
ischemic (stagnant) hypoxia
anemic hypoxia
hypoxemic hypoxia
histotoxic hypoxia
Which form of CO2 transport accounts for the greatest amount of CO2
transported in blood?
as bicarbonate ions in plasma
chemically bound to hemoglobin
dissolved in plasma
as
carbon monoxide in plasma
as bicarbonate ions in plasma
The increase in ventilation in response to metabolic needs is called
__________.
hyperventilation
hyperpnea
Hering-Breuer reflex
hypocapnia
hyperpnea
Emphysema is distinguished by permanent enlargement of the alveoli
and loss of lung elasticity.
True
False
True
Lung cancer is among the easiest forms of cancer to successfully
treat and cure.
True
False
False