Details of Test Bank Memmler’s The Human Body in Health and Disease 14th Edition Cohen HullContents Chapter 1: Organization of the Human Body Test Bank
... [Show More] MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.
Which word is derived from the Greek word meaning “cutting up”?
A. B.
ANS: D REF: MCS: 3 2.
and their parts? A.
B. ANS: B REF: MCS: 6 3.
A. B.
ANS: C REF: MCS: 6 4.
A. B.
C. D. ANS: C PTS: 1
TOP: Structural levels of organization 5.
Cells are more complex than tissues
are the first level of organization in the body
are the smallest living units of structure and function in the body both B and C
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 8 A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a(n)
A. B.
ANS: C REF: MCS: 8 1 | P a g e
molecule organ
PTS: 1
C. D.
DIF: Memorization TOP: Structural levels of organization tissue organism
dissection physiology
PTS: 1 TOP: Introduction Which word is defined as the study of the function of living organisms
dissection physiology
PTS: 1 TOP: Introduction
Which word is defined as the scientific study of disease? dissection
C. physiology PTS: 1 TOP: Introduction D. DIF: Memorization pathology anatomy
C. D.
DIF: Memorization
pathology anatomy
C. D.
DIF: Memorization
pathology anatomy6.
A.
B.
ANS: A
The heart is an example of a(n)
organ
tissue
PTS: 1
TOP: Structural levels of organization
7.
C.
D.
organism
system
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 8
The levels of organization from most simple to most complex are
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANS: D
REF: MCS: 7
8.
PTS: 1
cell
chemical
system
tissue cell
system
chemical
system
chemical
system
chemical
tissue cell
cell
tissue
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Structural levels of organization
When using directional terms to describe the body, it is assumed that
the body is in what position?
A.
supine
B.
ANS: B
REF: MCS: 9
9.
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANS: A REF: MCS: 9
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Anatomical position
10.
The prone position
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANS: C REF: MCS: 9
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describes the body lying face up
is also called the anatomical position
describes the body lying face down
both B and C
anatomical
PTS: 1
C.
D.
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical position
The supine position
describes the body lying face up
is also called anatomical position
describes the body lying face down
both A and B
lateral
prone
organ
organ
organ
organ
tissuePTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Anatomical position
11.
Because humans walk upright, the term dorsal can be used in place of the
term
A.
B.
ANS: B
direction
12.
A.
B.
ANS: D
The opposite term for posterior in humans is
C.
superior
anterior
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical direction
13.
D.
ventral
both B and C
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
The opposite term for superficial is
A.
B.
ANS: A
REF: MCS: 10
14.
section.
A.
B.
ANS: B
deep
inferior
PTS: 1
C.
D.
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical direction
The body section that divides the right ear from the left ear is a
frontal
sagittal
PTS: 1
TOP: Planes or body sections
15.
C.
D.
coronal
transverse
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
The body section that divides the nose from the back of the head is a
section.
A.
B.
ANS: A
frontal
sagittal
PTS: 1
TOP: Planes or body sections
16.
C.
D.
midsagittal
transverse
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
A section that divides the body into mirror images is a
A.
B.
ANS: C
frontal
coronal
PTS: 1
TOP: Planes or body sections
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section.
C.
D.
midsagittal
transverse
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
posterior
medial
inferior
posterior
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 9
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: Anatomical
anterior
distal17.
A.
The two major body cavities are called
C.
thoracic and
abdominal
dorsal and ventral
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thoracic and pelvic
ANS: C
REF: MCS: 10
18.
A.
B.
ANS: D
TOP: Body cavities
19.
PTS: 1
TOP: Body cavities
The liver can be found in the
upper right
quadrant
epigastric region
PTS: 1
C.
D.
hypogastric region
both A and B
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 11
The word “leg” correctly describes the
A.
B.
ANS: B
REF: MCS: 13
20.
an example of
A.
B.
ANS: A
area from the hip to
the foot
area from the knee
to the ankle
PTS: 1
TOP: Body regions
The human body tries to maintain a constant body temperature. This is
homeostasis
a positive feedback
loop
PTS: 1
TOP: The balance of body functions
21.
C.
D.
an effector
a sensor
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 15
The part of a feedback loop that has the direct effect on the
regulated condition is called
A.
homeostasis
B.
ANS: B
of body functions
22.
the effector
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 16
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: The balance
The part of the feedback loop that detects a change in the
regulated condition is called
A.
homeostasis
B.
ANS: C
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the effector
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 15
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: The balance
the sensor
the control center
the sensor
the control center
C.
D.
DIF: Memorization
area between the
hip and the knee
femoral area
D.
DIF: Memorization
mediastinum and
pleuralof body functions
23.
The part of the feedback loop that compares the present condition
to the homeostatic condition the body is trying to maintain is called
A.
homeostasis
B.
ANS: D REF:
MCS: 15
the effector
PTS: 1
C.
D.
DIF: Memorization
TOP: The balance of body functions
24. When your body temperature drops below normal, your muscles begin
to contract rapidly, making you shiver and generating heat. In this case your muscles
are acting as the
A.
sensor
B.
ANS: B
effector
PTS: 1
C.
D.
DIF: Synthesis
control center
both A and C
REF: MCS: 15
TOP: The balance of body functions
25. Which of the following body functions is an example of a
positive feedback loop?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANS: D
PTS: 1
TOP: The balance of body functions
26.
maintaining a pH of 7.45 in the body
forming a blood clot
uterine contractions during labor
both B and C
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 16
The level of organization directly below the organ level is the
A.
B.
ANS: C
REF: MCS: 7
system
cellular
PTS: 1
C.
D.
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Structural levels of organization
27. Which of these terms cannot be applied to a body in the
anatomical position?
A.
B.
ANS: C
position
A.
B.
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28. Which term means toward the head?
C.
anterior
superior
D.
superficial
ventral
dorsal
posterior
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 9
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: Anatomical
supine
both A and B
tissue
chemical
level.
the sensor
the control centerANS: B REF: MCS: 9
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Anatomical direction
29. Which describes the anatomical relationship of the wrist to the elbow?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANS: A
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical direction
30.
The elbow is proximal to the wrist.
The elbow is distal to the wrist.
The elbow is superficial to the wrist.
The elbow is lateral to the wrist.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
A coronal plane or section is another term for a
A.
B.
ANS: D
REF: MCS: 10
31.
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANS: B REF:
MCS: 10
PTS: 1
TOP: Body cavities
A.
B.
C.
D.
32. Which is not a part of the upper abdominopelvic region?
right hypochondriac region
epigastric region
hypogastric region
All of the above are part of the upper
abdominopelvic region.
ANS: C REF: MCS: 11
TRUE/FALS E
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Body cavities
1.
sagittal
midsagittal
PTS: 1
C.
D.
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Planes of body sections
The muscular sheet called the diaphragm divides the
right and left pleural cavities
thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic
cavities
abdominal and pelvic cavities
thoracic cavity and mediastinum
DIF: Memorization
plane.
transverse
frontal
Anatomy is defined as the study of the structure of an organism.
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The word “dissection” comes from Greek words meaning “cutting up.”
MCS: 3PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Introduction
3.
Anatomy deals with the study of structure, whereas physiology deals
with the study of function.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
REF: MCS: 3 | MCS: 6
4.
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Introduction
ANS: T
REF: MCS: 6
5.
ANS: F
Pathology is the scientific study of disease.
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Introduction
A protein molecule is considered to be at the cellular level of organization.
DIF: Analysis
PTS: 1
TOP: Structural levels of organization
6.
REF: MCS: 7
The cell is the simplest level of organization in the human body.
ANS: F
REF: MCS: 7
7.
function in the body.
ANS: T REF:
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Structural levels of organization
Cells are considered to be the smallest living unit of structure and
MCS: 8
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Structural levels of organization
8.
A group of cells working together to perform a specific function is
called an organ.
ANS: F REF:
PTS: 1
MCS: 8
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Structural levels of organization
9.
A group of several different tissues working together to perform a
specific function is called an organ.
ANS: T
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The organ is the highest level of organization in the human body.
MCS: 7PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Structural levels of organization
11.
Anatomical position is the reference position for the directional terms
of the body.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical position
12.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
If you like to sleep on your stomach, you prefer sleeping in the
supine position.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical position
13.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
Doctors recommend putting babies to sleep on their backs to help
prevent breathing problems. This is the supine position.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical position
14.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
The anatomical position can be described as the body being erect with
the arms held at shoulder level with the palms of the hands facing down.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
REF: MCS: 9
15.
ANS: T
TOP: Anatomical position
The ankle is inferior to the knee.
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical direction
16.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
Dorsal and anterior are interchangeable terms when referring to humans.
ANS: F
REF: MCS: 9
17.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical direction
The lungs are medial to the heart.
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical direction
18.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
The elbow is proximal to the wrist.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical direction
19.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
The skin is superficial to the muscles.
ANS: T
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PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10TOP: Anatomical direction
20.
Proximal and medial are opposite terms.
ANS: F
REF: MCS: 9
21.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical direction
The knee is distal to the ankle.
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical direction
22.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
The middle toe is medial to the big toe but lateral to the smallest toe.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical direction
23.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
Frontal and coronal sections refer to the same thing.
ANS: T
REF: MCS: 10
24.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Planes or body sections
Sagittal and midsagittal sections refer to the same thing.
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
REF: MCS: 10
25.
plane.
ANS: T
TOP: Planes or body sections
A plane dividing a body into upper and lower portions is a transverse
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 10
body sections
26.
ANS: F
DIF:
TOP: Planes or
A plane dividing the body into front and back portions is a sagittal plane.
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
REF: MCS: 10
27.
TOP: Planes or body sections
A midsagittal plane divides the right shoulder from the left shoulder.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
TOP: Planes or body sections
28.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
A transverse plane divides the eyes from the back of the head.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
TOP: Planes or body sections
29.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
A frontal section divides the eyes from the back of the head.
12 | P a g eANS: T
PTS: 1
TOP: Planes or body sections
30.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
The ventral cavity is one of the main cavities of the body.
ANS: T
REF: MCS: 10
31.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
TOP: Body cavities
The mediastinum is a subdivision of the abdominal cavity.
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
REF: MCS: 10
32.
ANS: T
TOP: Body cavities
The pleural cavities are subdivisions of the thoracic cavity.
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
REF: MCS: 10
33.
ANS: T
TOP: Body cavities
34.
TOP: Body cavities
The abdominal cavity is inferior to the thoracic cavity.
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
The abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity are separated by a
muscle called the diaphragm.
ANS: F REF:
PTS: 1
MCS: 10
35.
TOP: Body cavities
The thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity are separated by a
muscle called the diaphragm.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
REF: MCS: 11
36.
TOP: Body cavities
The right hypochondriac region is completely in the right upper
quadrant of the abdomen.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
TOP: Body cavities
37.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 11
The left hypochondriac region is completely in the left lower quadrant
of the abdomen.
ANS: F
TOP: Body cavities
38.
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 11
The right lumbar region is superior to the right iliac region.
ANS: T
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PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 11
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: MemorizationTOP: Body cavities 39.
The dorsal cavity includes the spinal cavity. ANS: T REF: MCS: 11 40. ANS: T PTS: 1 TOP: Body cavities
The brain is located in the dorsal cavity. PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization REF: MCS: 15 TOP: Body cavities 41. Homeostasis is the relative consistency of the internal environment of the
body. ANS: T
PTS: 1 Memorization REF: MCS: 15
of body functions 42.
DIF: TOP: The balance One method the body has of maintaining homeostasis is a
positive feedback loop. ANS: F REF:
PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization MCS: 15 43. TOP: The balance of body functions In a feedback loop, the part of the system that compares
the actual condition to the controlled condition is called the sensor. ANS: F
PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: MCS: 15 44. TOP: The balance of body functions In a feedback loop, the part of the system that effects a change in
the controlled condition is called the effector. ANS: T REF:
PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization MCS: 15 45. TOP: The balance of body functions In a feedback loop, the part of the system that detects a change in
the controlled condition is called the sensor. ANS: T
PTS: 1 Memorization REF: MCS: 16
of body functions 46.
DIF: TOP: The balance A negative feedback loop stimulates and amplifies a change in the
internal environment. ANS: F
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