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Essentials Of Anatomy And Physiology 7th Edition Lapres Test Bank Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, 7e (LaPres) Chapter 1 Introduction to the Human Body
1) The term used to describe something pertaining to the internal organs is _ .
- visceral
- proximal
- peripheral
- deep
2) The term peripheral refers to a structure that is .
- toward the abdominal surface
- away from the body surface
- away from the center of the body
- to the left of the midline
3) The chin is to the mouth, and the knee is to the ankle.
- anterior; distal
- inferior; distal
- superior; proximal
- inferior; proximal
4) The integumentary system is made up of the .
- bones, ligaments, and cartilage
- hormone producing glands
- brain, spinal cord, and nerves
- skin, hair, nails, and associated glands
5) A tissue is .
- an organ with specific functions
- organs grouped together
- the structural and functional units of the body
- a group of cells that perform similar functions
6) The lowest level of organization in the body is the level.
- organ
- tissue
- chemical
- cellular
7) A(n) consists of a group of tissues working together to perform specific functions.
- organ
- tissue
- molecule
- organelle 1 / 4
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8) The simplest structures in which the processes of life occur are _.
- organs
- tissues
- molecules
- cells
9) Blood, the heart, and blood vessels compose the system.
- cardiovascular
- pulmonary
- lymphatic
- endocrine
10) The study of the structure and organization of the human body is .
- histology
- physiology
- chemistry
- anatomy
11) A feedback mechanism that returns the body to homeostasis is .
- positive feedback
- negative feedback
- hormone feedback
- nervous feedback
12) A negative feedback mechanism contains what three components?
- A reflex, an effect, and a chemical signal
- A receptor, a reflex, and a chemical signal
- A receptor, an integration center, and an effector
- A chemical signal, an integration center, and a reflex
13) A feedback mechanism that amplifies the stimulus is called .
- positive feedback
- negative feedback
- hormone feedback
- nervous feedback
14) In anatomical terms, the forearm is the region and the fingers are the region.
- patellar; plantar
- antecubital; palmar
- antebrachial; digital
- crural; tarsals 2 / 4
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15) In anatomical terms, the elbow is the region.
- axillary
- cubital
- brachial
- pedal
16) The plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions is the .
- sagittal
- transverse (horizontal)
- frontal (coronal)
- paramedian
17) The plane that separates the body into the front and back, or anterior and posterior portions, is the plane.
- frontal (coronal)
- median
- sagittal
- transverse (horizontal)
18) Which body cavities are almost completely surrounded by bone?
- Abdominal and pelvic cavities
- Thoracic and abdominal cavities
- Cranial cavity and vertebral canal
- Thoracic cavity and vertebral canal
19) The mediastinum, pleural, and pericardial cavities are contained within the .
- abdominal cavity
- thoracic cavity
- pelvic cavity
- cranial cavity
20) Which quadrant is the stomach located within?
- Left upper quadrant
- Lower left quadrant
- Right upper quadrant
- Right lower quadrant
21) All the chemical reactions within a cell or organism are known as .
- anabolic reactions
- catabolic reactions
- metabolism
- maintenance 3 / 4
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22) The survival needs of the human body include .
- food, water, and oxygen.
- food, water, oxygen, body temperature, and atmospheric pressure.
- food, water, and the appropriate atmosphere containing oxygen and adequate pressure.
- food, water, oxygen, and the appropriate environmental conditions.
23) The sacral region of the body is located .
- between the hips on the very lower back
- above the thoracic region
- directly below the cervical region
- between the thoracic and lumbar regions
24) The diaphragm divides the .
- pericardial and pleural cavities
- abdominopelvic and thoracic cavities
- abdominal and pelvic cavities.
- thoracic cavity and mediastinum.
25) Which of the following is the anatomical term for the back of the knee?
- Popliteal
- Crural
- Patellar
- Perineal
26) Which of the following is the generic term for the anatomical term coxal?
- Armpit
- Thigh
- Hip
- Buttock
27) The cephalic region includes the .
- the head and neck
- the shoulders and arms
- the cranial and facial regions
- the cranial and cervical regions
28) The upper and lower limbs compose the portion of the body.
- distal
- proximal
- axial
- appendicular
29) A plane divides the body into equal left and right portions.
- sagittal
- median
- coronal
- transverse
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