Question 1

The human organism can be divided into an axial portion and appendicular portion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The absence of vital signs signifies death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What life process is defined as the removal of wastes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Excretion
B)   Absorption
C)   Circulation
D)   MovementE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following has the highest organizational level of complexity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Respiratory system
B)   Chemistry
C)   Heart
D)   Cells
E)   TissuesF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following examples illustrates a homeostatic mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Shivering in response to a drop inbody temperature
B)   Increasing body temperature during exercise
C)   Decreasing body temperature during prolonged exposure to cold conditions
D)   Dehydration from lack of water intake
E)   Frostbite on exposure to coldF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following lists illustrates the idea of increasing levels of organization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
B)   Tissues, cells, organs, molecules, organ systems
C)   Organs, molecules, organ systems, cells, tissues
D)   Cell, atom, tissue, molecule, macromolecule
E)   Cell, molecule, tissue, atom, macromoleculeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

The compartment called the mediastinum separates the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity
B)   thoracic cavity into right and left parts
C)   thoracic cavity from the pelvic cavity
D)   abdominal cavity from the pelvic cavity
E)   abdominal cavity into right and left partsF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

The force on the outside of the body due to the weight of air above it is called atmospheric _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The force on the outside of the...

Question 9

Sweating caused by hot weather is an example of what characteristic of life?

Accepted Answer

A)   Respiration
B)   Responsiveness
C)   Absorption
D)   CirculationE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

What term refers to the region in front of the elbow?

Accepted Answer

A)   Brachial
B)   Popliteal
C)   Antecubital
D)   CubitalE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following directly cause(s)  the changes in the internal environment needed to maintain homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Receptors
B)   Effectors
C)   Setpoint
D)   Intracellular fluid
E)   Positive feedbackF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Homeostatic mechanisms act through positive feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What abdominopelvic quadrant contains the spleen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Left upper quadrant
B)   Left lower quadrant
C)   Right upper quadrant
D)   Right lower quadrantE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Heat is a form of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Heat is a form of __________....

Question 15

The elbow is distal to the wrist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The traits that humans share with other organisms are called characteristics of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The stomach is an example of which organizational level?

Accepted Answer

A)   Molecule
B)   Organ system
C)   Tissue
D)   OrganE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

What term refers to a body part being above another body part?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anterior
B)   Posterior
C)   Superior
D)   Inferior
E)   DistalF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

The digestive system filters wastes from the blood and maintains fluid and electrolyte balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What life process is defined as the movement of substances through body fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)   Responsiveness
B)   Absorption
C)   Circulation
D)   AssimilationE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Heat is a form of __________.

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What life process is defined as the removal of wastes?

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The human organism can be divided into an axial portion and appendicular portion.

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The elbow is distal to the wrist.

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What term refers to the region in front of the elbow?

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The digestive system filters wastes from the blood and maintains fluid and electrolyte balance.

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The force on the outside of the body due to the weight of air above it is called atmospheric _____________.

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The compartment called the mediastinum separates the __________.

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Which of the following has the highest organizational level of complexity?

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Homeostatic mechanisms act through positive feedback.

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Sweating caused by hot weather is an example of what characteristic of life?

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What abdominopelvic quadrant contains the spleen?

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Which of the following directly cause(s) the changes in the internal environment needed to maintain homeostasis?

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What life process is defined as the movement of substances through body fluids?

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Which of the following lists illustrates the idea of increasing levels of organization?

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The traits that humans share with other organisms are called characteristics of life.

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Which of the following examples illustrates a homeostatic mechanism?

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The stomach is an example of which organizational level?

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The absence of vital signs signifies death.

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What term refers to a body part being above another body part?

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