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Memmler's Structure And Function OfThe Human Body 10th Edition Test Bank
CHAP 1 Quizzes And Ans.
A specialized group of cells make up a - ANSWER-
The system that takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide is the _______ system -
ANSWER-
The skin and associated structures are called the _____________ system. - ANSWER-
The system that includes the spinal cord is the ___________ system. - ANSWER-
The term _________________ refers to all of the catabolic and anabolic reactions that
go on within the body. - ANSWER-
The energy-storing compound found in all cells is ________. - ANSWER-
Fluid within the cells is called ____________________ fluid. - ANSWER-
Blood and lymph are examples of ___________________ fluid. - ANSWER-
The term describing a state of internal balance is ________________. - ANSWER-
A term that means farther from the origin of a structure is ______________. -
ANSWER-
A plane that divides the body into left and right parts is the ______________ plane. -
ANSWER-
The frontal plane is also called the _____________ plane. - ANSWER-
The muscle separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity is the ________. -
ANSWER-
The basic unit of volume in the metric system is the ________. - ANSWER-
The temperature scale used for scientific measurement is the ________. - ANSWER-
The suffix -logy means ______________. - ANSWER-
The study of how the body functions is - ANSWER- physiology
, The study of body structure is called - ANSWER- anatomy
Which of the following would be the most suitable field of study for an anatomist? -
ANSWER- The structure of the stomach
Dr. A is interested in the structure of the inner ear. The field of study best suited to her
interests is - ANSWER- anatomy
There are numerous levels of organization in the body. The correct order from simplest
to most complex is - ANSWER- cell, tissue, organ, system, organism
The system that transports blood to and from the cells is the - ANSWER- circulatory
system
The system comprised of the bones and the joints is the - ANSWER- skeletal system
A term for all the reactions that sustain life is - ANSWER- metabolism
A reaction in which simple compounds are assembled into more complex compounds is
most accurately described as a(n) - ANSWER- anabolic reaction
The breakdown of complex glycogen molecules into simple glucose molecules is most
accurately described as a(n) - ANSWER- catabolic reaction
Which of the following examples demonstrates the principle of positive feedback? -
ANSWER- A rise in estrogen levels stimulates the production of a hormone that
stimulates estrogen production.
Which of the following examples does NOT demonstrate the principle of homeostasis? -
ANSWER- A) A rise in plasma sodium stimulates the release of a hormone that
increases sodium
loss in the urine.
B) An increase in plasma volume increases urination.
ANSWER C) The activation of a clotting factor stimulates the production of the enzyme
that
activates the clotting factor.
D) An increase in body temperature induces sweating, which reduces body
temperature.
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