Question 1

You are asked to take a person's heart rate at the popliteal pulse point.You will look for this pulse ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   on the palmar side of the hand
B)   in the distal end of the lower leg
C)   on the posterior side of the knee
D)   at the posterior side of the wristE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region?

Accepted Answer

A)   liver
B)   appendix
C)   intestines
D)   stomachE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a dynamic state within an unlimited range, depending on circumstances
B)   a relatively stable internal environment, within limits
C)   the lowest possible energy usage
D)   a static state with no deviation from preset pointsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Anatomical position is important because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   it allows a common point of reference for body position to help communicate anatomical relationships
B)   it provides the greatest circulation to the extremities
C)   it allows diagrams within textbooks to display a greater surface area of the body with one simple diagram
D)   it is the position most comfortable to hospital patientsE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Match the following systems to their functions:
-Controls the body with chemical molecules called hormones.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lymphatic
B)  Endocrine
C)  Immune
D)  CardiovascularE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Match the following regional terms and common terms:
-Arm.

Accepted Answer

A)  Brachial
B)  Gluteal
C)  Thoracic
D)  Patellar
E)  CephalicF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Figure 1.2
Using Figure 1.2, match the following descriptions to the most appropriate letter on the diagram:
-Skeletal muscles respond with shivering reflex which provides heat to return the body's temperature to a homeostatic balance or "ideal" value.

Accepted Answer

A)  E
B)  A
C)  B
D)  D
E)  CF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Match the following examples of feedback mechanisms:
-Used for childbirth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative feedback
B)  Positive feedbackC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 9

Prevention of water loss is a necessary function for life that would best fit in the category of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   metabolism
B)   responsiveness
C)   maintaining boundaries
D)   excretionE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Figure 1.2
Using Figure 1.2, match the following descriptions to the most appropriate letter on the diagram:
-Information about body temperature is sent through afferent pathways to the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  E
B)  A
C)  B
D)  D
E)  CF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)   liver
B)   brain
C)   intestines
D)   lungsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of these is not part of the dorsal cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)   spinal cord
B)   cranial cavity
C)   thoracic cavity
D)   vertebral cavityE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

What is a vertical section through the body,dividing it into left and right,called?

Accepted Answer

A)   frontal
B)   transverse
C)   regional
D)   sagittalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

What type of homeostatic feedback reflex is the withdrawal reflex?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What type of homeostatic feedback reflex is...

Question 15

The elbow is proximal to the shoulder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   enhancement of labor contractions
B)   body temperature regulation
C)   blood calcium level regulation
D)   regulating glucose levels in the bloodE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Generally what is the result of the negative feedback process?

Accepted Answer

A)   to keep the body's blood sugar level high
B)   to control body movement
C)   to regulate excretion via the kidneys
D)   to maintain homeostasisE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Match the following regional terms and common terms:
-Knee (anterior aspect) .

Accepted Answer

A)  Brachial
B)  Gluteal
C)  Thoracic
D)  Patellar
E)  CephalicF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Match the regional/directional terms and examples:
-The upper arm is ________ to the forearm.

Accepted Answer

A)  Proximal
B)  Anterior
C)  Distal
D)  Medial
E)  LateralF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)   systemic anatomy
B)   cardiovascular anatomy
C)   cardiovascular physiology
D)   systemic physiologyE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 1: The Human Body: an Orientation

Match the following regional terms and common terms: -Arm.

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

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What type of homeostatic feedback reflex is the withdrawal reflex?

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Prevention of water loss is a necessary function for life that would best fit in the category of ________.

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Figure 1.2 Using Figure 1.2, match the following descriptions to the most appropriate letter on the diagram: -Information about body temperature is sent through afferent pathways to the brain.

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You are asked to take a person's heart rate at the popliteal pulse point.You will look for this pulse ________.

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Generally what is the result of the negative feedback process?

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The elbow is proximal to the shoulder.

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Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels?

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Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region?

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What is a vertical section through the body,dividing it into left and right,called?

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Match the regional/directional terms and examples: -The upper arm is ________ to the forearm.

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A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be ________.

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Which of these is not part of the dorsal cavity?

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Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains ________.

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Figure 1.2 Using Figure 1.2, match the following descriptions to the most appropriate letter on the diagram: -Skeletal muscles respond with shivering reflex which provides heat to return the body's temperature to a homeostatic balance or "ideal" value.

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Match the following regional terms and common terms: -Knee (anterior aspect) .

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Anatomical position is important because ________.

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Match the following examples of feedback mechanisms: -Used for childbirth.

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Match the following systems to their functions: -Controls the body with chemical molecules called hormones.

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