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12thgrade
Chapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe study of the structure and shape of the body.AnatomyPhysiologyCytologyHistology
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat division of Anatomy is concerned with those structures in the body large enough to be seen with the naked eye?MicroscopicGrossSurfaceSystemic
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe study of tissues.HistologyCytologyAnatomyPhysiology
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe study of the functions of the body.AnatomyPhysiologyCytologyHistology
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the highest level of structural organization?OrganOrgan systemOrganismTissues
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat level of structural organization includes atoms and molecules?ChemicalCellularOrganTissues
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA group of organs that cooperate to accomplish a common purpose.OrganismTissuesOrgan systemsOrganelle
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat body system provides framework and support?NervousCardiovascularSkeletalMuscular
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat body system maintains the body's electrolyte level and regulates the acid-base balance of the blood?CardiovascularEndocrineLymphaticUrinary
- 10. Multiple ChoiceSweat glands, skin, hair, and nails are structures of this body system.EndocrineIntegumentaryLymphaticNervous
- 11. Multiple ChoiceBlood cell production occurs in this system.CardiovascularNervousLymphaticSkeletal
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat body system is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between air and blood?CardiovascularNervousEndocrineRespiratory
- 13. Multiple Choice
What body system defends against infection?
Endocrine
Cardiovascular
Nervous
Lymphatic/Immune
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe process of breaking down food into simple molecules.GrowthMetabolismDigestionMovement
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe ability to sense changes in the environment and then react to them.ResponsivenessMetabolismMaintaining boundariesGrowth
- 16. Multiple ChoiceChemical substances used for energy and cell building.NutrientsWaterOxygenCells
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe ability to maintain a stable internal environment.NormalcyHomeostasisStimulusResponse
- 18. Multiple Choice
Who is considered the father of human anatomy?
Antonio Banderas
Andrew Virtue
Andreas Vesalius
Andre Agassi
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the first component of homeostatic control mechanisms that recognizes the change (stimulus) in the body or environment.ReceptorControl centerEffectorRegulation
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe third component of homeostatic control mechanisms that provides the means for the control center's response to the stimulus (change) in the body or environment.ReceptorRegulationEffectorEffective
- 21. Multiple ChoiceChildbirth is an example of what type of feedback?NegativePositive
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe type of feedback that shuts down the stimulus.NegativePositive
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat body system includes the brain and spinal cord?NervousMuscularSkeletalEndocrine
- 24. Multiple ChoiceMost homeostatic control mechanisms are what type?NegativePositive
- 25. Multiple ChoiceAs you get dehydrated, your blood becomes thicker and harder to pump. Your kidneys will respond by stopping urine production, sending the water from urine into your bloodstream to thin your blood back to normal level.Positive Feedback ResponseNegative Feedback Loop
- 26. Multiple ChoiceIf the calcium in your blood decreases below homeostasis levels, a gland in the brain will sense the decrease and send a chemical message to your bones. Your bones will release calcium into the blood, bringing blood calcium levels back up.Positive Feedback ResponseNegative Feedback Loop
- 27. Multiple Choice
What is the basic unit of structure and function of all LIVING organisms?
organism
species
cell
tissue
organ system
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of life?
movement
growth
excretion
sleeping
reproduction
- 29. Multiple Choice
Small structures within cells that carry on specific functions are:
organelles
tissues
molecules
parasites
hormones
- 30. Multiple Choice
The sum of all chemical reactions in the body is called
metabolism
assimilation
growth
digestion
- 31. Multiple Choice
Measuring an organ's size would relate more closely to the science of ...
anatomy
physiology
both anatomy and physiology
- 32. Multiple Choice
Measuring the acid content of the stomach would relate more closely to the science of ...
anatomy
physiology
both anatomy and physiology
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the correct structural order?tissue-cells-organ-organ systemcells-tissue-organ system-organtissue-cells-organ system-organscells-tissue-organ-organ system
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the definitions for anatomy anatomy and physiology?Anatomy=function
Physiology=structureAnatomy = structure
Physiology = function - 35. Multiple Choice
The smallest particle in the structural makeup of the body is:
cell
molecule
atom
tissue
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