Question 1

Which of the following best describes the function of the integumentary system?

Accepted Answer

It creates boundaries from the external environment and protects deeper tissues from injury.

Question 2

A patient is experiencing difficulty in maintaining a stable internal environment, such as body temperature and pH. Which concept is most directly related to this problem?

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis

Question 3

Which of the following medical terms means 'inflammation of the heart'?

Accepted Answer

Carditis

Question 4

A transverse (or axial) plane divides the body into which of the following sections?

Accepted Answer

Upper and lower

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of negative feedback in homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

Sweating to reduce body temperature

Question 6

If a structure is described as 'distal' to another, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It is farther from the axial skeleton.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the function of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) in the body?

Accepted Answer

It stores and releases energy for cellular processes.

Question 8

A patient has a wound on the anterior side of the body. Where is the wound located?

Accepted Answer

Towards the belly (front)

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the 8 necessary life functions?

Accepted Answer

Osmosis

Question 10

A person is unable to properly absorb and release heat, leading to dangerous fluctuations in body temperature. Which property of water is most relevant to this scenario?

Accepted Answer

High heat capacity

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the difference between anatomy and physiology?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy is the study of body structure, while physiology is the study of how the body works.

Question 12

Which organ system is primarily responsible for fast-acting control of the body?

Accepted Answer

Nervous system

Question 13

A patient is diagnosed with 'osteochondritis.' Based on medical terminology, what does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of bone and cartilage

Question 14

Which of the following is a correct sequence of structural organization in the human body, from simplest to most complex?

Accepted Answer

Chemical, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

Question 15

Which of the following best explains why water is considered the most abundant chemical in the body?

Accepted Answer

It accounts for approximately 60% of body weight and is involved in many chemical reactions.

Question 16

A patient is found to have a problem with the 'ventral cavity.' Which of the following organs could be affected?

Accepted Answer

Heart

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the function of electrolytes in the body?

Accepted Answer

They dissociate into charged ions in water and conduct electricity in solution.

Question 18

A patient is experiencing rapid heart rate. Which prefix would best describe this condition?

Accepted Answer

Tachy-

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Blood clotting after a vessel injury

Question 20

If a patient is lying face up with arms at the sides and palms facing forward, which anatomical position is this?

Accepted Answer

Supine

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