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Study Guide: Organization of the Body

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Study Guide: Organization of the Body
Alexandra Bozan
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Hypothesis is a theory with a high degree of confidence
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  • True
  • False

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

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Cadavers are dead bodies
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  • True
  • False

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

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

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Anatomy refers to
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  • 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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Systemic anatomy refers to anatomical investigation
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  • 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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Physiology refers to the
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  • nature of human function
  • structure of the human form
  • evolution of human thought
  • accuracy of measuring the human physique

Question 9

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The removal of waste products in the body is achieved by a process known as
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  • secretion
  • excretion
  • circulation
  • conductivity

Question 10

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Metabolism is the
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  • 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

Question 11

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Standardizing terminology avoids
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  • confusion
  • terms that are based on a person's name
  • assistance with physiological terms
  • misspelling of common terms

Question 12

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Molecules are
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  • combination of atoms forming larger chemical aggregates
  • electrons orbiting a nucleus
  • a complex of electrons arranged in orderly shells
  • composed of cellular organelles

Question 13

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Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are examples of
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  • macromolecules
  • cytoplasm
  • organelles
  • nuclei

Question 14

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Blood production is a function of which system
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  • circulatory
  • respiratory
  • skeletal
  • urinary

Question 15

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Support and movement are functions of which systems?
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  • respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems
  • reproductive and urinary systems
  • skeletal and muscular systems
  • cardiovascular and lymphatic/immune systems

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[blank_start]Tissue[blank_end]: many similar cells that act together to perform a common function [blank_start]Systems[blank_end]: the most complex units that make up the body [blank_start]Organ[blank_end]: a group of several different kinds of tissues arranged to perform a special function [blank_start]Organelle[blank_end]: collections of molecules that perform a function [blank_start]Cells[blank_end]: the smallest living units of structure and function
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  • Tissue
  • Systems
  • Organ
  • Organelle
  • Cells

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support/movement: [blank_start]integumentary[blank_end] system, [blank_start]skeletal[blank_end] system, [blank_start]muscular[blank_end] system communication, control, and integration: [blank_start]nervous[blank_end] system, [blank_start]endocrine[blank_end] system reproduction and development: [blank_start]reproductive[blank_end] system transportation and defense: [blank_start]cardiovascular[blank_end] system, [blank_start]lymphatic[blank_end] system respiration, nutrition and excretion: [blank_start]digestive[blank_end] system, [blank_start]respiratory[blank_end] system, [blank_start]urinary[blank_end] system
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  • integumentary
  • skeletal
  • muscular
  • nervous
  • endocrine
  • reproductive
  • cardiovascular
  • lymphatic
  • digestive
  • respiratory
  • urinary

Question 18

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The dorsal body cavity contains the:
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  • brain and spinal cord
  • abdominal organs
  • pelvic organs
  • thoracic organs

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The ventral body cavity contains the
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  • thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
  • thoracic cavity only
  • abdominopelvic cavity only
  • brain and spinal cord

Question 20

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The axial portion of the body consists of
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  • arms, neck and torso
  • neck, torso, and legs
  • torso, arms, and legs
  • head, neck, and torso

Question 21

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The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the
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  • kidneys
  • pancreas
  • lungs
  • urinary bladder

Question 22

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The mediastinum contains all of the following except the
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  • esophagus
  • aorta
  • lungs
  • trachea

Question 23

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Visceral peritoneum would cover which of the following organs?
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  • heart
  • liver
  • lungs
  • brain

Question 24

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Inguinal is a term referring to which body region?
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  • anterior portion of elbow
  • armpit
  • posterior knee
  • groing

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The stomach is [blank_start]superior[blank_end] to the diaphragm.
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  • superior
  • inferior

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The nose is located on the [blank_start]anterior[blank_end] surface of the body.
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  • anterior
  • posterior

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The lungs lie [blank_start]lateral[blank_end] to the heart.
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  • lateral
  • medial

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The elbow lies [blank_start]proximal[blank_end] to the forearm.
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  • proximal
  • distal

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The skin is [blank_start]superficial[blank_end] to the muscles below it.
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  • superficial
  • deep

Question 30

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A midsagittal plane divides the body into [blank_start]equal[blank_end] parts.
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  • equal
  • unequal

Question 31

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A frontal plane divides the body into [blank_start]anterior and posterior[blank_end] sections.
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  • anterior and posterior
  • superior and inferior

Question 32

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A transverse plane divides the body into [blank_start]upper and lower[blank_end] sections.
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  • upper and lower
  • right and left

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A coronal plane may also be referred to as a [blank_start]frontal[blank_end] plane.
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  • frontal
  • sagittal

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thoracic: [blank_start]ventral[blank_end] cavity
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  • ventral
  • dorsal

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cranial: [blank_start]dorsal[blank_end] activity
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  • dorsal
  • ventral

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abdominal: [blank_start]ventral[blank_end] cavity
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  • ventral
  • dorsal

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pelvic: [blank_start]ventral[blank_end] cavity
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  • ventral
  • dorsal

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mediastinum: [blank_start]ventral[blank_end] cavity
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  • ventral
  • dorsal

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pleural: [blank_start]ventral[blank_end] activity
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  • ventral
  • dorsal

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

Question 41

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

Question 42

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A study of the functions of living organisms and their parts is called:
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  • physiology
  • chemistry
  • biology
  • none of the above

Question 43

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Which of the following structures does not lie within the abdominopelvic cavity?
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  • right iliac region
  • left antecubital region
  • left lumbar region
  • hypogastric region

Question 44

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The dorsal body cavity contains components of the
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  • reproductive system
  • digestive system
  • respiratory system
  • nervous system

Question 45

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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?
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  • anterior
  • posterior
  • distal
  • proximal

Question 46

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The buttocks are often used as injection sites. This region can also be called:
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  • sacral
  • buccal
  • cutaneous
  • gluteal

Question 47

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Which of the following is not a component of the axial subdivision of the body?
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  • upper extremity
  • neck
  • trunk
  • head

Question 48

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A synonym for medial is
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  • toward the side
  • in front of
  • midline
  • anterior

Question 49

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The outer region of an organ may often be referred to as the
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  • medullary region
  • cortical region
  • basal region
  • apical region

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A principle of standardizing terminology is the avoidance of [blank_start]eponyms[blank_end], or terms based upon a person's name.
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  • eponyms

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The term [blank_start]bilateral[blank_end] [blank_start]symmetry[blank_end] 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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  • bilateral
  • symmetry

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[blank_start]Medullary[blank_end] refers to an inner region of an organ.
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  • Medullary

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The narrow tip of an organ is the [blank_start]apical[blank_end] portion.
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  • apical

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Hereditary material called [blank_start]DNA[blank_end] carries the chemical blueprint of the body.
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  • DNA

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[blank_start]Responsiveness[blank_end] is the ability of an organism to sense, monitor, and respond to change in both its external and internal environments.
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  • Responsiveness

Question 56

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Cephalic is the term used for wrist.
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  • True
  • False

Question 57

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Proximal means "away from the trunk"
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  • True
  • False

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The smallest level of organization is the organelle.
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  • True
  • False

Question 59

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The ureters are in the abdominal cavity.
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  • True
  • False
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