Anatomy Practice Exam Part 1

1.

1 point

A receptor is responsible for which of the following tasks in a feedback system?

Producing a response that changes the controlled condition

Monitoring changes in a controlled condition

Sends input in the form of nerve impulses or chemical signals to the control center

A + C

B + C

2.

1 point

The fibrous pericardium has what purpose?

helps secure the heart to the surrounding surfaces

covers the surface of the heart

lines the portion of the mediastinal chest wall the surrounds the heart

none of the above

3.

1 point

Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback loop?

The brain sends nerve impulses to muscles to cause them to relax after they had previously been in contraction

The stretching of the cervix results in the releasing of oxytocin, which causes the muscles of the uterus to contract more forcefully, causing further stretching of the cervix

The propogation of an action potential

Your child smacks another child in the face. You spank him and tell him that is not ok. He apologizes to the other child, and is a good boy for the rest of his life.

A + B

B + C

B + D

4.

1 point

Structures of definite form that are composed of two or more tissue types and have specific functions

Organs

Cells

Organisms

None of the above

5.

1 point

This life process is largely responsible for maintaining homeostasis

Differentiation

Responsiveness

Metabolism

Growth

6.

1 point

What part of the body contains extracellular fluid?

blood vessels

the ventricles of the brain

the eyeball

only A + C

all of the above

7.

1 point

The process of accumulating too much fluid in the space between cells is known as what?

3rd spacing

interstitial hydration

tissue spacing

ECF buildup

8.

1 point

A rocket ship unexpectedly begins to tilt off its desire course. A computer in the rocket sends a command to the engine to bring the rocket back on course. This is an example of what type of feedback system?

Positive feedback system

Negative feedback system

This is literally rocket science

A + C

B + C

9.

1 point

The condition of equilibrium in the body's internal environment regulated by many of the body's processes is known as what?

Homeostasis

Feedback

Differentiation

None of the above

10.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT found in a fluid compartment?

intracellular fluid

plasma

interstitial fluid

intravascular fluid

All of the above are found in a fluid compartment

11.

1 point

Any disruption that changes a controlled condition is known as a what?

Receptor

Effector

Controller

None of the above

12.

1 point

Which of the following are regional names?

cephalic

midsagittal

gluteal

A + B

A + C

all of the above

13.

1 point

The salivary glands, liver, and exocrine pancreas are all part of what system?

Endocrine

Lymphatic

Urinary

Digestive

14.

1 point

Viscera of the abdominal cavity include all of the following EXCEPT

stomach

liver

urinary bladder

all of the above are found in the abdominal cavity

15.

1 point

The nervous system is responsible for which of the following activities in the human body?

Releasing/Inhibiting hormones

Detecting changes in the body's internal and external environments

Regulating blood concentration levels

Transporting necessary particles in and out of the cell membrane

16.

1 point

The change in a cell from an unspecialized to a specialized form is known as what?

Reproduction

Differentiation

Growth

Metabolism

17.

1 point

The standardized stance for observing or imaging the body is known as what?

Supine position

Frontal position

Normalized position

Anatomical position

18.

1 point

The Integumentary system includes what structure(s)?

skin

hair

bones

A + C

B + A

19.

1 point

Viscera of the pelvic cavity include all of the following EXCEPT

spleen

urinary bladder

internal reproductive structures

all of the above are found in the pelvic cavity

20.

1 point

A systematic disease is one that

affects either the entire body or several parts

is characterized by a recognizable set of signs and symptoms

affects a limited region of the body

B+C

A+B

21.

1 point

What term is defined as the breaking down of molecules?

Catabolism

Cannibalism

Metabolism

Anabolism

22.

1 point

What is the purpose of a body cavity?

protect internal organs

support internal organs

provide space for excess fluid buildup

B + C

A + B

all of the above

23.

1 point

The broad partition between the lungs that extends from the sternum to the vertebral column is known as what?

meninges

mediastinum

viscera

medialsinus

24.

1 point

Which cavity does NOT surround the heart?

pericardial

pleural

cranial

abdominal

A + C

A, B, C

B, C, D

25.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT a key life process in humans?

Movement

Growth

Homeostasis

Differentiation

26.

1 point

Glands and tissues that produce hormones are part of what anatomical system?

Urinary

Cardiovascular

Lymphatic/Immune

Endocrine

27.

1 point

These consist of related organs that have a common function

Systems

Anatomical Families

Tissues

Life Processes

28.

1 point

The aspect of the serous membrane that lines the wall is called what?

tissue layer

visceral layer

patriarchal layer

parietal layer

29.

1 point

Which homeostasis regulator usually brings about a quicker response to homeostatic imbalances?

None of the above

Nerve impulses

Receptors

Hormones

30.

1 point

The anatomy of the cardiovascular system includes which of the following?

heart

thymus

blood

A+B

A+C

all of the above

31.

1 point

What structure is NOT found in the reproductive system?

mammary glands

prostate gland

ureters

uterus

All of the above are found in the reproductive system

32.

1 point

What two cavities are located within the trunk of the body?

abdominopelvic and thoracic

thoracic and mediastinum

cranial and thoracic

cranial and abdominopelvic

33.

1 point

This component of a feedback system receives output from the control center and produces a response that changes the controlled condition

Receptor

Effector

Hormone

Reinforcer

34.

1 point

What gland is known as the "Master Endocrine Gland" ?

Pituitary

Thyroid

Hypothalamus

Adrenal

35.

1 point

If the body is lying face down, it is in what position?

supine

fetal

fatal

prone

36.

1 point

Groups of specialized cells that carry out a particular function and the substances around them are known as what?

Tissues

Nucleic Acids

Hormones

Systems

37.

1 point

What helps reduce friction between the parietal and visceral layers of a serous membrane?

lymphatic fluid

interstitial fluid

serous fluid

visceral fluid

38.

1 point

The endocrine system regulates homeostasis by secreting chemical messengers into the blood, also known as what?

Nucleic acids

Proteins

Hormones

Antigens

39.

1 point

Plasma or serum is found in which fluid compartment(s)?

1st space

2nd space

3rd space

All of the above

40.

1 point

What is in constant motion throughout the body, surrounds all body cells, and is often called the body's internal environment?

interstitial fluid

intravascular fluid

homeostasis

3rd space

41.

1 point

What system houses cells that produce blood cells, and stores minerals and lipids?

Lymphatic

Muscular

Respiratory

Skeletal

Endocrine

42.

1 point

These membrane surround the lungs and cling to the surface of the lung.

visceral pleura

mediastinal pleura

visceral peritoneum

parietal pleura

43.

1 point

Headaches or nausea are subjective changes in body functions, otherwise known as

Infection

Signs

Disease

Symptoms

44.

1 point

The study of body structures and the relationships among structures is a good definition of which of the following?

Physiology

Life Processes

Anatomy

None of the above

45.

1 point

What does the lymphatic system do?

Maintains the acid-base balance of body fluids

Helps protect against disease

Helps regulate production of RBC's

Carries lipids from GI tract to the blood

A, B, D

B+D

all of the above

46.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT a principal plane?

oblique

medial

coronal

sagittal

47.

1 point

This system maintains the body's mineral balance and helps regulate production of RBC's

Urinary

Digestive

Reproductive

Endocrine

48.

1 point

A disease that affects only one part of the body is said to be

systematic

localized

organized

inguinal

49.

1 point

The study of how body structures function is a good definition of which of the following?

Physiology

Anatomy

Structural Physics

None of the above

50.

1 point

What cavity lies superior to the diaphragm?

abdominaopelvic

pelvic

cranial

none of the above