Question 1

Gross anatomy refers to the study of

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A)   cells.
B)   structures formed by cells.
C)   structures not visible to the unaided eye.
D)   structures visible to the unaided eye.
E)   nasal secretions.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Which is a physiological description rather than an anatomical one?

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A)   The muscles of the intestinal wall contract slowly and involuntarily.
B)   The walls of blood capillaries are composed of a thin epithelium.
C)   The muscles of the thigh are composed of skeletal muscle tissue.
D)   There are fenestrations (openings)  in the epithelial cells of capillary walls.
E)   The esophageal wall includes a middle layer of dense irregular connective tissue.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The group of metabolic reactions in which smaller molecules are combined to form larger ones is ________.

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anabolism
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Question 4

Specialized subunits of cells that are made of macromolecules are called ________.

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Question 5

The smallest structural unit that exhibits the characteristics of living things is

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A)   an organ.
B)   an individual.
C)   tissue.
D)   a cell.
E)   a system.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

With a specimen in the anatomic position, you can best see the mediastinum with a(n)  ________ view.

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A)   midsagittal
B)   superior
C)   inferior
D)   frontal
E)   posteriorF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 7

With the subject in the anatomic position, one can best see the dorsum of the manus from a(n)  ________ view.

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A)   lateral
B)   superior
C)   inferior
D)   posterior
E)   anteriorF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Anatomy is the study of

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A)   stars.
B)   function.
C)   sharp tools.
D)   structure and form.
E)   word histories.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

The head, neck, and trunk make up the ________ region of the body.

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A)   appendicular
B)   axial
C)   cephalic
D)   caudal
E)   thoracicF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

A professional fighter hit in the mental region might have damage to the

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A)   jaw.
B)   ear.
C)   nose.
D)   knee.
E)   shoulder.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

What is the anatomic term for the hip region?

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A)   Sternal
B)   Coxal
C)   Dorsal
D)   Crural
E)   SuralF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

What is the anatomic term for the foot?

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A)   Pubic
B)   Patellar
C)   Ped
D)   Popliteal
E)   AcromialF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 13

The various chemical reactions that organisms carry out are collectively called

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A)   reproduction.
B)   homeostasis.
C)   metabolism.
D)   responsiveness.
E)   development.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

-These figures show a frontal view of the abdominopelvic cavities. Which number indicates the left iliac region?

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A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4
E)   5F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 15

The moist, two-layered serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity is called the

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A)   peritoneum.
B)   thoracic diaphragm.
C)   synovium.
D)   pleura.
E)   pericardium.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

The scientific discipline that studies the functions of body structures is

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A)   anatomy.
B)   physiology.
C)   astronomy.
D)   anthropology.
E)   archaeology.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 17

The term "hallux" refers to the

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A)   little finger.
B)   thumb.
C)   great toe.
D)   lateral-most toe.
E)   middle digit.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

The urinary bladder is found in which abdominopelvic region?

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A)   Hypogastric
B)   Right lumbar
C)   Hypochondriac
D)   Left iliac
E)   Left lumbarF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

The mediastinum is a serous cavity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which serous membrane covers the surface of an organ?

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A)   The parietal layer
B)   The visceral layer
C)   The muscle layer
D)   The dorsal layer
E)   The ventral layerF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Exam 1: The Sciences of Anatomy and Physiology

With a specimen in the anatomic position, you can best see the mediastinum with a(n) ________ view.

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The various chemical reactions that organisms carry out are collectively called

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What is the anatomic term for the foot?

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A professional fighter hit in the mental region might have damage to the

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The urinary bladder is found in which abdominopelvic region?

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Which serous membrane covers the surface of an organ?

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-These figures show a frontal view of the abdominopelvic cavities. Which number indicates the left iliac region?

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Anatomy is the study of

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The term "hallux" refers to the

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The smallest structural unit that exhibits the characteristics of living things is

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The moist, two-layered serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity is called the

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The scientific discipline that studies the functions of body structures is

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The group of metabolic reactions in which smaller molecules are combined to form larger ones is ________.

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