Question 1

Which of the following best describes the principle of complementarity of structure and function?

Accepted Answer

Function always reflects structure; what a structure can do depends on its specific form.

Question 2

A patient presents with inflammation of the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity. Which condition is most likely present?

Accepted Answer

Peritonitis

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a necessary life function?

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis

Question 4

A midsagittal plane divides the body into:

Accepted Answer

Equal right and left halves

Question 5

Which organ system is primarily responsible for eliminating nitrogenous wastes from the body?

Accepted Answer

Urinary system

Question 6

A patient is unable to maintain a stable internal body temperature. Which type of homeostatic feedback mechanism is most likely impaired?

Accepted Answer

Negative feedback

Question 7

Which of the following best illustrates the law of mass balance in the human body?

Accepted Answer

The total amount of a substance taken in must equal the amount lost.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Enhancement of labor contractions by oxytocin

Question 9

A surgeon makes a cut that divides the body into superior and inferior parts. This cut was made along which plane?

Accepted Answer

Transverse (horizontal) plane

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal

Question 11

A patient with a hiatal hernia has part of their stomach protruding through the diaphragm into the thoracic cavity. Which body cavity is directly affected?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cavity

Question 12

Which of the following is a subdivision of gross (macroscopic) anatomy?

Accepted Answer

Regional anatomy

Question 13

Which of the following is a survival need that provides the watery environment required for chemical reactions?

Accepted Answer

Water

Question 14

Which directional term means 'away from the midline of the body'?

Accepted Answer

Lateral

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to blood; involved in immunity

Question 16

A patient is scheduled for surgery in the right lower quadrant (RLQ) of the abdominopelvic cavity. Which organ is most likely to be involved?

Accepted Answer

Appendix

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a feedforward (anticipatory) response?

Accepted Answer

Release of saliva upon smelling food before eating

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

Accepted Answer

Produces hormones for growth

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Body erect, feet slightly apart, palms facing forward, thumbs pointing away from body

Question 20

A patient with a homeostatic imbalance is at increased risk for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Disease

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