Question 1

The branch of biological science that deals with the study of how living organisms perform their vital functions is called ________.

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Question 2

Name the two upper abdominal quadrants and list the organs that lie in each.

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Question 3

The ability of an organism to change behaviors, abilities, or structures to survive is called ________.

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Question 4

In general, the nervous system does each of the following, except

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A)   helps to maintain homeostasis.
B)   responds rapidly to change.
C)   directs long-term responses to change.
D)   directs very specific responses.
E)   responds rapidly to change and directs very specific responses.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Which organ system transports nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and defense cells?

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A)   cardiovascular
B)   digestive
C)   muscular
D)   respiratory
E)   urinaryF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

A cut parallel to the midsagittal plane would produce a(n) ________ section.

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Question 7

Which organ system provides support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, and blood formation?

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A)   integumentary
B)   muscular
C)   skeletal
D)   nervous
E)   endocrineF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of the endocrine system?

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A)   releases chemicals that affect other organs or tissues
B)   produces a more rapid response than the nervous system
C)   produces effects that last for days or longer
D)   produces an effect that involves several organs or tissues at the same time
E)   important in regulating organs and tissuesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

When homeostatic mechanisms fail, an individual will experience the symptoms of ________.

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Question 10

If a response increases a disturbance, the system is classified as a ________ feedback system.

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A)   deficit
B)   negative
C)   neutral
D)   polarized
E)   positiveF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is not a characteristic of life?

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A)   responsiveness
B)   growth
C)   decomposition
D)   respiration
E)   excretionF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

A cell or organ that responds to commands of the control center in negative feedback is termed a(n)

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A)   receptor.
B)   thermoregulator.
C)   control center (integration center) .
D)   effector.
E)   stimulus.F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following terms refers to the foot?

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A)   cervical
B)   brachial
C)   antebrachial
D)   femoral
E)   pedalF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

The four major tissue types include each of the following except ________.

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A)   epithelial tissue
B)   connective tissue
C)   nervous tissue
D)   muscular tissue
E)   glandular tissueF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 15

A midsagittal section would pass through the

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A)   kidney.
B)   lung.
C)   heart.
D)   spleen.
E)   leg.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 16

The heart is ________ to the lungs.

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A)   lateral
B)   medial
C)   posterior
D)   proximal
E)   distalF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following organs is located between the peritoneum and the body wall?

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A)   stomach
B)   kidney
C)   urinary bladder
D)   large intestine
E)   spleenF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Elimination of excess water, salts and waste products are functions of the ________ system.

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A)   endocrine
B)   digestive
C)   respiratory
D)   urinary
E)   lymphaticF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

The wrist is ________ to the elbow.

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A)   proximal
B)   distal
C)   lateral
D)   medial
E)   horizontalF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Because the anatomy and physiology of the body's structures are interrelated, it is often said that "form determines ________."

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The wrist is ________ to the elbow.

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The four major tissue types include each of the following except ________.

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Name the two upper abdominal quadrants and list the organs that lie in each.

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Which of the following terms refers to the foot?

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Elimination of excess water, salts and waste products are functions of the ________ system.

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Which organ system transports nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and defense cells?

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The ability of an organism to change behaviors, abilities, or structures to survive is called ________.

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When homeostatic mechanisms fail, an individual will experience the symptoms of ________.

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Which one of the following is not a characteristic of the endocrine system?

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A cell or organ that responds to commands of the control center in negative feedback is termed a(n)

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The heart is ________ to the lungs.

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of life?

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A cut parallel to the midsagittal plane would produce a(n) ________ section.

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Which organ system provides support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, and blood formation?

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Which of the following organs is located between the peritoneum and the body wall?

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The branch of biological science that deals with the study of how living organisms perform their vital functions is called ________.

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If a response increases a disturbance, the system is classified as a ________ feedback system.

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