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Which of the following specialties might focus on studying all of the structures of the ankle and foot?
regional anatomy
systemic anatomy
microscopic anatomy
muscle anatomy
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A scientist wants to study how the body uses foods and fluids during a marathon run. This scientist is most likely a(n) ________.
exercise physiologist
regional physiologist
regional anatomist
systemic anatomist
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The smallest independently functioning unit of an organism is a(n) ________.
cell
molecule
organ
tissue
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A collection of similar tissues that performs a specific function is an ________.
organ
organelle
organ system
organism
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The body system responsible for structural support and movement is the ________.
skeletal system
muscular system
endocrine system
cardiovascular system
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Metabolism can be defined as the ________.
process whereby all unspecialized cells become
adjustment by an organism to external or internal changes
specialized to perform distinct functions
sum of all chemical reactions in an organism
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Humans have the most urgent need for a continuous supply of ________.
food
nitrogen
oxygen
minerals
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Which of the following statements about nutrients is true?
All classes of nutrients are essential to human survival.
Because the body cannot store any micronutrients, they need to be consumed nearly every day.
Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are micronutrients.
Macronutrients are vitamins and minerals.
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After you eat lunch, nerve cells in your stomach respond to the distension (the stimulus) resulting from the food. They relay this information to ________
a control center
a set point
a sensor
an effector
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Which of the following is an example of a normal physiologic process that uses a positive feedback loop?
blood pressure regulation
regulation of fluid balance
childbirth
temperature regulation
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What is the position of the body when it is in the “normal anatomical position?”
The person is prone with upper limbs, including palms, touching sides and lower limbs touching at sides.
The person is standing facing the observer, with upper limbs extended out at a ninety-degree angle from the torso and lower limbs in a wide stance with feet pointing laterally
The person is supine with upper limbs, including palms, touching sides and lower limbs touching at sides.
None of the choices
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To make a banana split, you halve a banana into two long, thin, right and left sides along the ________.
coronal plane
longitudinal plane
midsagittal plane
transverse plane
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The heart is within the ________.
cranial cavity
mediastinum
abdominal cavity
pelvic cavity
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The space in the mouth inside the teeth and gums and is filled with the tongue when it is relaxed
oral cavity
cranial cavity
thoracic cavity
orbital cavities
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The groin or area in lower lateral regions of the abdomen
Inguinal
femoral
antecubital
brachial