Discussion: Human Anatomy and Physiology
Discussion: Human Anatomy and Physiology
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Which of the following would not represent the study of physiology?
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| [removed] | Measuring the respiratory rate of a person after a mile sprint. |
| [removed] | Calculating the daily caloric intake of an athlete |
| [removed] | Dissecting the kidney to observe the interior. |
| [removed] | Determining the fasting blood sugar level of a patient. |
| [removed] | Analyzing the EKG of a patient. |
2 of 25
Which of the following describes an organ?
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| [removed] | Molecules organized into a living unit |
| [removed] | One or more cells with a specific function |
| [removed] | At least two cell types organized for a specific function |
| [removed] | One tissue type organized for a specific function |
| [removed] | Two or more tissue types organized for a specific function |
3 of 25
What organ system has the function of protecting and supporting body organs?
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| [removed] | Muscular |
| [removed] | Nervous |
| [removed] | Skeletal |
| [removed] | Integumentary |
| [removed] | Endocrine |
4 of 25
What is the correct anatomical term for the neck area of the human body?
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| [removed] | Cervical |
| [removed] | Patellar |
| [removed] | Axillary |
| [removed] | Coxal |
| [removed] | Lumbar |
5 of 25
Place the following in correct sequence from the simplest to most complex:1.molecules2.atoms3.tissues4.cells 5.organs
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| [removed] | 1-2-3-4-5 |
| [removed] | 2-1-4-3-5 |
| [removed] | 2-1-3-4-5 |
| [removed] | 1-2-4-3-5 |
| [removed] | 1-2-4-5-3 |
6 of 25
What organ is considered part of the digestive system because it is responsible for the breakdown of some food types?
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| [removed] | Liver |
| [removed] | Kidney |
| [removed] | Ovaries |
| [removed] | Pituitary gland |
| [removed] | Spleen |
7 of 25
Which of the following is a correct statement about homeostasis?
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| [removed] | The effector sends the stimulus to the control center |
| [removed] | The receptor is enhanced by the control center |
| [removed] | The response causes disease |
| [removed] | The receptor sends the stimulus to the control center |
| [removed] | The control center sends the message to the receptor |
8 of 25
What is the process of removal of wastes from the body?
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| [removed] | Digestion |
| [removed] | Excretion |
| [removed] | Metabolism |
| [removed] | Responsiveness |
| [removed] | Inflammation |
9 of 25
The human body responds to a lack of supply of oxygen by rapidly producing red blood cells. What is this is an example of?
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| [removed] | Negative feedback mechanism to restore homeostasis |
| [removed] | Positive feedback mechanism to restore homeostasis |
| [removed] | A homeostatic imbalance that will result in disease. |
| [removed] | A response independent of homeostasis |
| [removed] | Negative homeostasis that increases the oxygen supply |
10 of 25
What plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
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| [removed] | Sagittal |
| [removed] | Frontal |
| [removed] | Sectional |
| [removed] | Transverse |
| [removed] | Lateral |
11 of 25
In anatomical position, the great toe is located on what side of the foot?
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| [removed] | Lateral |
| [removed] | Medial |
| [removed] | Proximal |
| [removed] | Superior |
| [removed] | Distal |
12 of 25
A scientific experiment was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a new compound in reducing a high fever. Fifty patients received sugar pills instead of the new compound, and 50 patients were given the new compound. Which of the following statements is true?
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| [removed] | The 50 patients receiving the sugar pills are called the experimental group |
| [removed] | The 50 patients receiving the new compound are called the experimental group |
| [removed] | The independent variable is the temperature |
| [removed] | The measured results would be the amount of compound given |
| [removed] | The control group is the patients receiving the new compound |
13 of 25
Which of the following is a correct statement about cells of the human body?
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| [removed] | They do not need oxygen. |
| [removed] | They do not reproduce. |
| [removed] | They are identical in shape and size. |
| [removed] | They specialize in function. |
| [removed] | They contain cell walls. |
14 of 25
Cells that are involved in activities requiring excessive energy will have an abundance of what organelle?
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| [removed] | Endoplasmic reticulum |
| [removed] | Chromatin |
| [removed] | Golgi apparatus |
| [removed] | Mitochondria |
| [removed] | Centrioles |
15 of 25
What is the formation of a small pocket around a liquid substance by the plasma membrane?
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| [removed] | Pinocytosis |
| [removed] | Phagocytosis |
| [removed] | Passive transport |
| [removed] | Osmosis |
| [removed] | Filtration |
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What are the cellular extensions that move substances along the cell surface called?
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| [removed] | Flagella |
| [removed] | Microvilla |
| [removed] | Cilia |
| [removed] | Microtubules |
| [removed] | Cytoskeleton |
17 of 25
Mitosis results in the formation of which of the following?
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| [removed] | Proteins necessary for survival |
| [removed] | Two daughter nuclei that have the same DNA as the mother nucleus |
| [removed] | Stored energy necessary for cellular functions |
| [removed] | Four daughter cells with half the DNA of the mother nucleus. |
| [removed] | Four centrioles |
18 of 25
Which of the following is a function of a plasma membrane protein?
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| [removed] | Circulating antibody |
| [removed] | Molecular transport through the membrane |
| [removed] | To form a lipid bilayer |
| [removed] | Oxygen transport |
| [removed] | Chromatin storage |
19 of 25
What are the four major tissue types?
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| [removed] | Connective, cartilage, muscle and bone |
| [removed] | Bone, muscle, epithelia, nervous |
| [removed] | Bone, muscle, connective, epithelia |
| [removed] | Epithelia, muscle, nervous, connective |
| [removed] | Epithelia, muscle, blood, nervous |
20 of 25
Which of the following describes epithelial tissue?
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| [removed] | It is highly vascular. |
| [removed] | It has a basement membrane. |
| [removed] | It is usually acellular. |
| [removed] | It contains a number of neuron types. |
| [removed] | It does not regenerate. |
21 of 25
Which of the following describes DNA synthesis?
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| [removed] | Nucleotides separate into three different codons. |
| [removed] | DNA uncoils and separates into 2 nucleotide chains. |
| [removed] | DNA clumps and forms a double helix. |
| [removed] | DNA replicates during metaphase. |
| [removed] | DNA leaves the nucleus through the nuclear pores. |
22 of 25
The shape of the external ear is maintained by what tissue?
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| [removed] | Adipose tissue |
| [removed] | Elastic cartilage |
| [removed] | Hyaline cartilage |
| [removed] | Stratified squamous tissue |
| [removed] | Smooth muscle |
23 of 25
Thyroid glands secrete their products directly into the blood rather than through ducts. What is this kind of gland called?
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| [removed] | Exocrine |
| [removed] | Endocrine |
| [removed] | Sebaceous |
| [removed] | Ceruminous |
| [removed] | Mammary |
24 of 25
What is the first step in tissue repair?
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| [removed] | Replacement of destroyed tissue by the same kind of cells |
| [removed] | Proliferation of fibrous connective tissue |
| [removed] | Inflammation |
| [removed] | Formation of scar tissue |
| [removed] | Repair of blood vessels |
25 of 25
What is scar tissue?
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| [removed] | Weakly woven reticular fibers |
| [removed] | Dense connective tissue |
| [removed] | Granulation tissue |
| [removed] | Regenerated epithelial tissue |
| [removed] | A tangle of damaged nerve fibers |
