Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates the principle of complementarity of structure and function in human anatomy and physiology?

Accepted Answer

The structure of the heart valves causes blood to flow in only one direction when the heart pumps.

Question 2

A physiologist is most likely to perform which of the following activities?

Accepted Answer

Grow liver cells in cell culture to measure how quickly they metabolize alcohol in different conditions.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes why knowledge of anatomy is important for studying physiology?

Accepted Answer

It is important because how something functions (physiology) is directly dependent on its structure (anatomy).

Question 4

Arrange the following levels of organization from smallest to largest: Tissue, Organ, Molecule, Cell, Organism.

Accepted Answer

C, D, A, B, E

Question 5

During a cancer screening, why might cytological methods be less invasive than histological methods?

Accepted Answer

Histology usually requires intact tissue gathered from a biopsy or dissection, while cytology usually looks at individual cells which can be collected without greatly disturbing the entire tissue.

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of the anatomical reference body?

Accepted Answer

Young, low body fat, average height.

Question 7

Situs inversus is a rare genetic condition in which the internal organs are on the opposite side of the body compared to their normal position. When all the organs are in this flipped position, the organs can often function as normal. Is Situs Inversus a variation of normal anatomy or normal physiology?

Accepted Answer

Variation of normal anatomy because the location of the structures is changed.

Question 8

Which two organ systems are most responsible for communication and integration in the body?

Accepted Answer

Nervous and endocrine systems.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a negative feedback loop?

Accepted Answer

The body shivering to increase temperature on a cold day.

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the role of the effector in a negative feedback loop?

Accepted Answer

The effector works to restore conditions in the original tissue.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The action of platelets to form a blood clot when you get a paper cut.

Question 12

Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

Accepted Answer

Frontal plane

Question 13

Which body cavity contains multiple serous cavities within it?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cavity

Question 14

During an organ transplant, which part of the serous membrane would likely be transplanted along with the organ?

Accepted Answer

The visceral serosa.

Question 15

Which directional term best describes the position of the spine relative to the intestines?

Accepted Answer

Posterior

Question 16

If you have a pain that is just proximal to the metacarpals, where is it?

Accepted Answer

Carpal

Question 17

Which anatomical term refers to the region that is proximal to the crural region?

Accepted Answer

Patellar

Question 18

Which region is in the center and top of the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Epigastric region

Question 19

To perform a bariatric procedure where a gastric ring is placed on the stomach, which serous membrane must be cut through?

Accepted Answer

Peritoneum

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