A&P 1 Straighterline Practice Exam |
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Anatomy is a term, which means the study of _____.
A) physiology
B) morphology
C) cell functions
D) human functions
- Correct Answer -Physiology is the study of the function of living cells
and organisms, teleology is the philosophy that ascribes a purpose for
something and anatomy is the study of structures or morphology.
The exchanging of gases for the purpose of producing energy is called
_____.
A) breathing
B) respiration
C) circulation
D) responsiveness - Correct Answer - Respiration is the exchange of
carbon dioxide for oxygen; during this exchange there are several complex
chemical reactions that take place for the production of energy.
,Which term refers to the back of the knee?
A) perineal
B) popliteal
C) pelvic
D) pedal - Correct Answer - Popliteal is the back of the knee
The human liver is primarily located in the _____________________.
A) right upper quadrant of the abdominal area
B) left lower quadrant of the abdominal area
C) right iliac region
D) left hypochondriac region - Correct Answer - The human liver is
immediately inferior to the diaphragm on the right side.
Skin or bone is an example of what level of organization?
A) tissue
B) cell
C) macromolecule
D) organ - Correct Answer - Skin and bone are a combination of many
tissues, that makes them an organ.
,Which of the following is the most complex level of organization?
A) organ system
B) macromolecule
C) organ
D) organelle - Correct Answer - System is the highest level of
classification within one organism.
Most of the body's homeostatic mechanisms operate by negative feedback,
although a few function through positive feedback. Choose the example
from the list below that operates by positive feedback.
A) Blood pressure that has dropped too low is caused to increase.
B) A baby suckling at the breast stimulates greater milk production.
C) Maintenance of a constant body temperature is accomplished through
sweating or shivering.
D) Regulation of glucose levels in the blood requires the actions of two
pancreatic hormones, insulin and glucagon. - Correct Answer - This is an
example of positive feedback. More suckling leads to more milk.
All organisms share a set of basic requirements. These include all of the
following, with the exception of _____________, which is not required by all
organisms, even if it is present in many.
A) carbon dioxide
, B) oxygen
C) pressure
D) food and water - Correct Answer - Even though most organisms
contain carbon dioxide for some, including humans, it is a waste product.
Which one of the following traits is not a characteristic of life shared by all
organisms?
A) circulation
B) digestion
C) growth
D) photosynthesis - Correct Answer -: Photosynthesis is used by some
but not all organisms
Which field, when compared to the others, tends to rely more on
experimentation to find new answers?
A) anatomy
B) physiology
C) medical terminology
D) history of science - Correct Answer - Physiology requires
experimentation to prove function.
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