Question 1

Agriculture began in some countries as recently as _____ years ago.

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The answer of Agriculture began in some countries as recently...

Question 2

Cadaver dissection is against the law in the U.S.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When the body is placed in the anatomical position,which of the following is not true?

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A)  The head is facing to the front.
B)  The palms are facing backward.
C)  The body is erect.
D)  The upper limbs are at the sides.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 4

A subcellular structure built of assemblies of macromolecules that carries out a particular function is a(n)_____________.

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The answer of A subcellular structure built of assemblies of...

Question 5

Which of the following is true concerning the female reproductive system?

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A)  It produces female sex cells.
B)  It transports the female sex cells.
C)  It can support the development of an embryo.
D)  All of the above.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

The most abundant substance in the human body is _____.

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The answer of The most abundant substance in the human...

Question 7

Reproduction is the change in body characteristics over time.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Self-regulating control mechanisms usually operate by a process called ______ feedback.

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The answer of Self-regulating control mechanisms usually operate by a...

Question 9

The parietal pleura is a visceral membrane.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Homeostasis is the body's maintenance of an unstable internal environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The term "physiology" is related to

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A)  the Latin for "physical shape."
B)  the structure of internal organs.
C)  the Greek for "cutting up."
D)  the Greek for "relationship to nature."E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

The thoracic cavity lies _____________ the abdominopelvic cavity.

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A)  dorsal (posterior) to
B)  ventral (anterior) to
C)  superior to
D)  inferior toE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Most of the terminology to name and describe body parts and their functions comes from

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A)  Latin and Greek.
B)  English and Italian.
C)  picture drawings on the cave walls of our ancestors.
D)  the language of hunter-gatherers.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Homeostasis exists if concentrations of water,nutrients,and oxygen in the body and heat and pressure __________.

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A)  decrease steadily
B)  remain within certain limited ranges
C)  increase when the body is stressed
D)  fluctuate greatly between very high and low valuesE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Ceroid pigments and lipofuscin accumulate with aging,impairing a cell's ability to withstand the damaging effects of oxygen free radicals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Blood cells are produced in the organs of the _______ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine
B)  skeletal
C)  respiratory
D)  muscularE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The digestive system filters wastes from the blood.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following lists best illustrates the idea of increasing levels of complexity?

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A)  Cells,tissues,organelles,organs,organ systems
B)  Tissues,cells,organs,organelles,organ systems
C)  Organs,organelles,organ systems,cells,tissues
D)  Organelles,cells,tissues,organs,organ systemsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) D

Question 19

The anatomical term that indicates a structure close to the surface is

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A)  anterior.
B)  proximal.
C)  superficial .
D)  superior.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

The ability of an organism to sense and react to changes in its body illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  circulation.
B)  respiration.
C)  responsiveness.
D)  absorption.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) C

Exam 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Agriculture began in some countries as recently as _____ years ago.

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Cadaver dissection is against the law in the U.S.

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When the body is placed in the anatomical position,which of the following is not true?

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A subcellular structure built of assemblies of macromolecules that carries out a particular function is a(n)_____________.

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Which of the following is true concerning the female reproductive system?

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The most abundant substance in the human body is _____.

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Reproduction is the change in body characteristics over time.

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Self-regulating control mechanisms usually operate by a process called ______ feedback.

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The parietal pleura is a visceral membrane.

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Homeostasis is the body's maintenance of an unstable internal environment.

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The term "physiology" is related to

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The thoracic cavity lies _____________ the abdominopelvic cavity.

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Most of the terminology to name and describe body parts and their functions comes from

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Homeostasis exists if concentrations of water,nutrients,and oxygen in the body and heat and pressure __________.

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Ceroid pigments and lipofuscin accumulate with aging,impairing a cell's ability to withstand the damaging effects of oxygen free radicals.

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Blood cells are produced in the organs of the _______ system.

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The digestive system filters wastes from the blood.

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Which of the following lists best illustrates the idea of increasing levels of complexity?

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The anatomical term that indicates a structure close to the surface is

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The ability of an organism to sense and react to changes in its body illustrates

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