Question 1

The study of tissues is

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A)  cytology.
B)  histology.
C)  molecular biology.
D)  microbiology.
E)  surface anatomy.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Visual inspection of the appearance of the liver and gallbladder during surgery is associated with which of the following?

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A)  histology
B)  physiology
C)  gross anatomy
D)  radiology
E)  cytologyF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

A cell is

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A)  a small structure within a molecule.
B)  a structure composed of several tissue types.
C)  the basic structural unit of living organisms.
D)  a group of organs with a common set of functions.
E)  a group of atoms with similar structure and function.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the movement of

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A)  electrons in a magnetic field.
B)  carbons in a magnetic field.
C)  protons in a magnetic field.
D)  cells in a magnetic field.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The umbilical region is commonly known as the

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A)  groin.
B)  buttock.
C)  breastbone.
D)  upper arm.
E)  naval.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 6

-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity.What cavity does "D" represent?

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A)  visceral peritoneum (covers organs) 
B)  mesentery
C)  parietal peritoneum (lines cavity) 
D)  retroperitoneal organs
E)  peritoneal cavityF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

An organism's ability to use energy in order to swim is an example of

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A)  metabolism.
B)  responsiveness.
C)  organization.
D)  maturation.
E)  development.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

Which subdivision of anatomy involves the study of organs that function together?

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A)  regional
B)  developmental
C)  systemic
D)  histology
E)  surface anatomyF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

In the expression "Let your fingers do the walking," which of the following anatomical terms could be substituted for "fingers?"

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A)  tarsals
B)  manuals
C)  digits
D)  carpals
E)  metatarsalsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) C

Question 10

The plantar surface is the

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A)  area in front of the elbow.
B)  chest area.
C)  lower back.
D)  bottom of foot.
E)  forearm.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

The suffix "-itis" means inflammation.Which of the following terms means inflammation of the membrane lining the body cavity that contains the liver?

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A)  pericarditis
B)  peritonitis
C)  pleurisy
D)  colitis
E)  hepatitisF) B) and D)
G) All of the above B

Question 12

It has been suggested by some scientists that early exposure to antibiotics significantly change in the makeup of the microbes in the human intestines may increase a person's susceptibility to autoimmune diseases like Crohn's disease and asthma.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A major limitation of radiographs is that they

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A)  can only visualize bone.
B)  give only a flat,two-dimensional image of the body.
C)  are old technology that do not give good results.
D)  have very few applications.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D) B

Question 14

The mesentery is

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A)  a double-layered serous membrane that anchors some of the abdominal organs to the body wall.
B)  the serous membrane that covers the lungs.
C)  the serous membrane that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
D)  space located between the visceral and parietal pleura.
E)  the membrane that lines the pericardial sac.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Cephalic means

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A)  toward the middle or midline of the body.
B)  away from the surface.
C)  closer to the head.
D)  closer than another structure to the point of attachment to the trunk.
E)  toward the back of the body.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 16

The anatomical arm refers to the part of the upper limb from the

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A)  shoulder to the wrist.
B)  elbow to the wrist.
C)  shoulder to the elbow.
D)  elbow to the fingers.
E)  shoulder to the fingers.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

The changes an organism undergoes through time is called

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A)  organization.
B)  metabolism.
C)  reproduction.
D)  growth.
E)  development.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

The brachial region is commonly known as the

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A)  groin.
B)  buttock.
C)  breastbone.
D)  upper arm.
E)  naval.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Deep means

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A)  toward the middle or midline of the body.
B)  away from the surface.
C)  closer to the head.
D)  closer than another structure to the point of attachment to the trunk.
E)  toward the back of the body.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

The wall of the abdominopelvic cavity is lined by a serous membrane called the

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A)  visceral pleural membrane.
B)  parietal peritoneum.
C)  visceral mediastinal membrane.
D)  visceral peritoneum.
E)  epicardium.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Exam 1: The Human Organism

The study of tissues is

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Visual inspection of the appearance of the liver and gallbladder during surgery is associated with which of the following?

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A cell is

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Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the movement of

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The umbilical region is commonly known as the

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-This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity.What cavity does "D" represent?

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An organism's ability to use energy in order to swim is an example of

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Which subdivision of anatomy involves the study of organs that function together?

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In the expression "Let your fingers do the walking," which of the following anatomical terms could be substituted for "fingers?"

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The plantar surface is the

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The suffix "-itis" means inflammation.Which of the following terms means inflammation of the membrane lining the body cavity that contains the liver?

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It has been suggested by some scientists that early exposure to antibiotics significantly change in the makeup of the microbes in the human intestines may increase a person's susceptibility to autoimmune diseases like Crohn's disease and asthma.

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A major limitation of radiographs is that they

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The mesentery is

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Cephalic means

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The anatomical arm refers to the part of the upper limb from the

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The changes an organism undergoes through time is called

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The brachial region is commonly known as the

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