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Study Guide: Organization of the Body

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Study Guide: Organization of the Body

Question 1 of 59

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Hypothesis is a theory with a high degree of confidence

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 2 of 59

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Rigorous experiments that eliminate any influences or biases not being directly tested are called controlled experiments.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 3 of 59

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Cadavers are dead bodies

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 4 of 59

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If data proves to be biased in a hypothesis, you may refine the hypothesis

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 5 of 59

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If repeat experiments are consistent, scientists may begin to call a hypothesis, a theory which provides more credibility and confidence

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 6 of 59

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Anatomy refers to

Select one of the following:

  • using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure

  • investigating human structure via dissection and other methods

  • studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli

  • examining the chemistry of life

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Question 7 of 59

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Systemic anatomy refers to anatomical investigation

Select one of the following:

  • at a microscopic level

  • that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet

  • that approaches the study of the body by systems: groups of organs having a common function

  • at the cellular level

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Question 8 of 59

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Physiology refers to the

Select one of the following:

  • nature of human function

  • structure of the human form

  • evolution of human thought

  • accuracy of measuring the human physique

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Question 9 of 59

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The removal of waste products in the body is achieved by a process known as

Select one of the following:

  • secretion

  • excretion

  • circulation

  • conductivity

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Question 10 of 59

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Metabolism is the

Select one of the following:

  • exchange of gases in the blood

  • formation of new cells in the body to permit growth

  • sum total of all physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body

  • production and delivery of specialized substances for diverse body functions

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Question 11 of 59

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Standardizing terminology avoids

Select one of the following:

  • confusion

  • terms that are based on a person's name

  • assistance with physiological terms

  • misspelling of common terms

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Question 12 of 59

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Molecules are

Select one of the following:

  • combination of atoms forming larger chemical aggregates

  • electrons orbiting a nucleus

  • a complex of electrons arranged in orderly shells

  • composed of cellular organelles

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Question 13 of 59

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Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are examples of

Select one of the following:

  • macromolecules

  • cytoplasm

  • organelles

  • nuclei

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Question 14 of 59

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Blood production is a function of which system

Select one of the following:

  • circulatory

  • respiratory

  • skeletal

  • urinary

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Question 15 of 59

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Support and movement are functions of which systems?

Select one of the following:

  • respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems

  • reproductive and urinary systems

  • skeletal and muscular systems

  • cardiovascular and lymphatic/immune systems

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Question 16 of 59

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: many similar cells that act together to perform a common function
: the most complex units that make up the body
: a group of several different kinds of tissues arranged to perform a special function
: collections of molecules that perform a function
: the smallest living units of structure and function

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    Tissue
    Systems
    Organ
    Organelle
    Cells

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Question 17 of 59

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support/movement: system, system, system
communication, control, and integration: system, system
reproduction and development: system
transportation and defense: system, system
respiration, nutrition and excretion: system, system, system

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Question 18 of 59

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The dorsal body cavity contains the:

Select one of the following:

  • brain and spinal cord

  • abdominal organs

  • pelvic organs

  • thoracic organs

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Question 19 of 59

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The ventral body cavity contains the

Select one of the following:

  • thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities

  • thoracic cavity only

  • abdominopelvic cavity only

  • brain and spinal cord

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Question 20 of 59

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The axial portion of the body consists of

Select one of the following:

  • arms, neck and torso

  • neck, torso, and legs

  • torso, arms, and legs

  • head, neck, and torso

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Question 21 of 59

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The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the

Select one of the following:

  • kidneys

  • pancreas

  • lungs

  • urinary bladder

Explanation

Question 22 of 59

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The mediastinum contains all of the following except the

Select one of the following:

  • esophagus

  • aorta

  • lungs

  • trachea

Explanation

Question 23 of 59

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Visceral peritoneum would cover which of the following organs?

Select one of the following:

  • heart

  • liver

  • lungs

  • brain

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Question 24 of 59

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Inguinal is a term referring to which body region?

Select one of the following:

  • anterior portion of elbow

  • armpit

  • posterior knee

  • groing

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Question 25 of 59

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The stomach is ( superior, inferior ) to the diaphragm.

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Question 26 of 59

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The nose is located on the ( anterior, posterior ) surface of the body.

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Question 27 of 59

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The lungs lie ( lateral, medial ) to the heart.

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Question 28 of 59

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The elbow lies ( proximal, distal ) to the forearm.

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Question 29 of 59

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The skin is ( superficial, deep ) to the muscles below it.

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Question 30 of 59

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A midsagittal plane divides the body into ( equal, unequal ) parts.

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Question 31 of 59

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A frontal plane divides the body into ( anterior and posterior, superior and inferior ) sections.

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Question 32 of 59

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A transverse plane divides the body into ( upper and lower, right and left ) sections.

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Question 33 of 59

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A coronal plane may also be referred to as a ( frontal, sagittal ) plane.

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Question 34 of 59

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thoracic: ( ventral, dorsal ) cavity

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Question 35 of 59

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cranial: ( dorsal, ventral ) activity

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Question 36 of 59

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abdominal: ( ventral, dorsal ) cavity

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Question 37 of 59

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pelvic: ( ventral, dorsal ) cavity

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Question 38 of 59

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mediastinum: ( ventral, dorsal ) cavity

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Question 39 of 59

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pleural: ( ventral, dorsal ) activity

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Question 40 of 59

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The regions frequently used by health professionals to locate pain or tumors divide the abdomen into four basic areas called:

Select one of the following:

  • planes

  • cavities

  • pleural

  • quadrants

Explanation

Question 41 of 59

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A lengthwise plane running from front to back that divides the body into right and left sides is called:

Select one of the following:

  • transverse

  • coronal

  • frontal

  • sagittal

Explanation

Question 42 of 59

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A study of the functions of living organisms and their parts is called:

Select one of the following:

  • physiology

  • chemistry

  • biology

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 43 of 59

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Which of the following structures does not lie within the abdominopelvic cavity?

Select one of the following:

  • right iliac region

  • left antecubital region

  • left lumbar region

  • hypogastric region

Explanation

Question 44 of 59

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The dorsal body cavity contains components of the

Select one of the following:

  • reproductive system

  • digestive system

  • respiratory system

  • nervous system

Explanation

Question 45 of 59

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If your reference point is "nearest the trunk of the body" versus "farthest from the trunk of the body", where does the elbow lie in relation to the wrist?

Select one of the following:

  • anterior

  • posterior

  • distal

  • proximal

Explanation

Question 46 of 59

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The buttocks are often used as injection sites. This region can also be called:

Select one of the following:

  • sacral

  • buccal

  • cutaneous

  • gluteal

Explanation

Question 47 of 59

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Which of the following is not a component of the axial subdivision of the body?

Select one of the following:

  • upper extremity

  • neck

  • trunk

  • head

Explanation

Question 48 of 59

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A synonym for medial is

Select one of the following:

  • toward the side

  • in front of

  • midline

  • anterior

Explanation

Question 49 of 59

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The outer region of an organ may often be referred to as the

Select one of the following:

  • medullary region

  • cortical region

  • basal region

  • apical region

Explanation

Question 50 of 59

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A principle of standardizing terminology is the avoidance of , or terms based upon a person's name.

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Question 51 of 59

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The term means that the right and left sides of humans are mirror images of each other and only one plane can divide the body into left and right sides.

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Question 52 of 59

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refers to an inner region of an organ.

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Question 53 of 59

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The narrow tip of an organ is the portion.

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Question 54 of 59

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Hereditary material called carries the chemical blueprint of the body.

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Question 55 of 59

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is the ability of an organism to sense, monitor, and respond to change in both its external and internal environments.

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Question 56 of 59

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Cephalic is the term used for wrist.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 57 of 59

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Proximal means "away from the trunk"

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 58 of 59

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The smallest level of organization is the organelle.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 59 of 59

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The ureters are in the abdominal cavity.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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