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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of these is NOT required for life?
water
food
blood
oxygen
pressure
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the basic unit of structure and function of all LIVING organisms?
organism
species
cell
tissue
organ system
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of life?
movement
growth
excretion
sleeping
reproduction
- 4. Multiple Choice
Homeostasis refers to:
changing internal conditions
stable external conditions
stable internal conditions
changing external conditions
none of these is correct
- 5. Multiple Choice
What term describes a body part that is closer to point of attachment?
anterior
proximal
superior
distal
inferior
- 6. Multiple Choice
What system is the main source of body heat?
digestive
muscular
nervous
endocrine
cardiovascular
- 7. Multiple Choice
The membrane on the lungs surface is:
visceral peritoneum
parietal peritoneum
visceral pleura
parietal pericardium
parietal pleura
- 8. Multiple Choice
What two cavities are found in the dorsal cavity?
thoracic
pelvic
cranial
vertebral canal
abdominopelvic
- 9. Multiple Choice
Small structures within cells that carry on specific functions are:
organelles
tissues
molecules
parasites
hormones
- 10. Multiple Choice
The system that produces offspring is the
digestive
endocrine
reproductive
muscular
nervous
- 11. Multiple Choice
Regarding direction terms that describe the positions of body structures, which of the following is correct?
The fingers are proximal to the wrist.
The right arm is medial to the left arm.
The umbilicus (belly button) is superior to the thoracic region.
The ears are lateral to the nose.
- 12. Multiple Choice
The ______ and ______ planes through the thoracic cavity show portions of both lungs.
transverse and parasagittal
frontal and median
transverse and coronal
coronal and sagittal
- 13. Multiple Choice
The sum of all chemical reactions in the body is called
metabolism
assimilation
growth
digestion
- 14. Multiple Choice
The rate at which chemical reactions take place in the body is controlled by
heat
available food
pressure
oxygen
- 15. Multiple Choice
Removal of products not needed by the body is known as
digestion
assimilation
absorption
excretion
- 16. Multiple Choice
Support and movement are accomplished by the skeletal and muscular systems.
True
false
- 17. Multiple Choice
The spinal cord is anterior to the heart.
true
false
- 18. Multiple Choice
Proximal means farther from.
true
false
- 19. Multiple Choice
Sagittal planes divide the body into superior and inferior portions.
true
false
- 20. Multiple Choice
The process of turning molecules that are ingested into forms that are compatible with the organism is _____.
absorption
assimilation
digestion
circulation
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not part of the axial body?
head
arm
trunk
neck
- 22. Multiple Choice
The _____ separates the thoracic from abdominal cavities.
pelvis
rib cage
diaphragm
peritoneum
- 23. Multiple Choice
A _____ section divides the body into right and left.
transverse
sagittal
frontal
coronal
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the most complex level of organization?
cell
organ
organ system
organelle
- 25. Multiple Choice
The following is an example of positive feedback:
insulin lowers blood glucose
a temperature of 100.2F causes a further increase
glucagon raises blood sugar
100.1F is followed by 98.6F
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