Question 1

Which of the following best defines anatomy?

Accepted Answer

The study of the structure and form of body parts.

Question 2

Which term refers to the ability of organisms to react to changes in the environment?

Accepted Answer

Responsiveness

Question 3

Homeostasis refers to an organism’s ability to regulate its internal environment despite changes in the external environment. Which of the following is an example of homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a constant body temperature during cold weather.

Question 4

Which type of anatomy examines both superficial anatomic markings and internal body structures as they relate to the skin covering them?

Accepted Answer

Surface anatomy

Question 5

The pleural cavity is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The potential space between the two serous membranes surrounding a lung.

Question 6

Gross anatomy refers to the study of:

Accepted Answer

Structures visible to the unaided eye.

Question 7

In a homeostatic control system, the iris muscles contract to decrease your pupil size in response to bright light. The iris muscles are acting as a(n):

Accepted Answer

Effector

Question 8

Which of the following choices places the components of a homeostatic control system in proper order?

Accepted Answer

Receptor, control center, effector

Question 9

Which statement accurately describes isomers?

Accepted Answer

They have the same molecular formula but different structural formulas.

Question 10

In the formation of an ionic bond between Na and Cl to form common table salt, sodium (Na) ______ an electron and chlorine (Cl) ______ an electron.

Accepted Answer

loses; gains

Question 11

Glycogen is a polymer of ______ molecules.

Accepted Answer

Glucose

Question 12

The energy stored in a molecule’s chemical bonds is a form of kinetic energy.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 13

A(n) ______ plane separates the body into superior and inferior parts.

Accepted Answer

Transverse

Question 14

A patient is experiencing difficulty maintaining a stable blood glucose level after eating. Which component of the homeostatic control system is most likely malfunctioning?

Accepted Answer

Effector

Question 15

Which of the following best describes negative feedback in homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A process that reverses a change to return the body to its set point.

Question 16

If a person is dehydrated, which homeostatic mechanism is activated to restore fluid balance?

Accepted Answer

Increased release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) to promote water reabsorption in the kidneys.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Release of oxytocin to intensify uterine contractions during childbirth.

Question 18

A patient has a mutation that causes their cells to be unable to respond to insulin. Which part of the homeostatic control system is affected?

Accepted Answer

Effector

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the relationship between structure and function in anatomy and physiology?

Accepted Answer

Structure determines function, and function can also influence structure.

Question 20

A scientist is studying the microscopic structure of kidney tissue. Which branch of anatomy is she using?

Accepted Answer

Histology

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