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Which of the following organs are found within the thoracic cavity?
Which of the following organs are found within the thoracic cavity?
- Lungs and Heart (correct)
- Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas and Stomach
- Stomach, Small Intestine, and Large Intestine
- Bladder, Reproductive Organs, and Colon
- For reference purposes, the abdomen can be divided into either ___ or ___ regions.
- For reference purposes, the abdomen can be divided into either ___ or ___ regions.
- two, three
- two, four
- three, six
- three, nine
- four, nine (correct)
The left knee is _______ to the left foot.
The left knee is _______ to the left foot.
- inferior
- medial
- distal
- proximal (correct)
- lateral
- Which of the following statements describes the anatomical position?
- Which of the following statements describes the anatomical position?
- _____ refers to the relatively constant status maintained by the body.
- _____ refers to the relatively constant status maintained by the body.
- The body accomplishes self-regulation through a complex network called a(n):
- The body accomplishes self-regulation through a complex network called a(n):
- The smallest unit of water is called a water ________.
- The smallest unit of water is called a water ________.
- In the body, positive feedback usually:
- In the body, positive feedback usually:
- Which type of feedback control loop is inhibitory and opposes a change by creating a response that is opposite in direction to the initial disturbance?
- Which type of feedback control loop is inhibitory and opposes a change by creating a response that is opposite in direction to the initial disturbance?
- What kind of bond usually requires the least amount of energy to break?
- What kind of bond usually requires the least amount of energy to break?
- Why is water considered a polar molecule?
- Why is water considered a polar molecule?
- Which term is used to describe all of the chemical reactions that occur in body cells?
- Which term is used to describe all of the chemical reactions that occur in body cells?
- Which type of chemical reaction results in the breakdown of complex substances into two or more simpler substances?
D. reversible reaction
- Which type of chemical reaction results in the breakdown of complex substances into two or more simpler substances?
D. reversible reaction
- The elements that make up a protein molecule are bonded together to form which of the following?
- The elements that make up a protein molecule are bonded together to form which of the following?
- What molecule is called the “energy currency” of the cell?
- What molecule is called the “energy currency” of the cell?
- The ___________ is considered the “power plant” of the cell.
- The ___________ is considered the “power plant” of the cell.
- Stratified squamous epithelium has __________ cells in its outermost layer.
- Stratified squamous epithelium has __________ cells in its outermost layer.
- Which type of muscle is found in the walls of most hollow organs of the body?
- Which type of muscle is found in the walls of most hollow organs of the body?
- Mammary glands are _____ glands.
- Mammary glands are _____ glands.
- Adipose tissue differs from loose fibrous connective tissue mainly in that it contains predominantly fat cells, also called:
- Adipose tissue differs from loose fibrous connective tissue mainly in that it contains predominantly fat cells, also called:
- Which of the following is the strongest and most durable type of cartilage?
- Which of the following is the strongest and most durable type of cartilage?
- Which type of connective tissue has a fluid matrix?
- Which type of connective tissue has a fluid matrix?
The smallest “living” units of structure and function in the body are:
The smallest “living” units of structure and function in the body are:
In the anatomical position, the arms are:
In the anatomical position, the arms are:
A sagittal plane divides the body into:
A sagittal plane divides the body into:
Medial means:
Medial means:
Which of the organs listed is located in the dorsal body cavity?
Which of the organs listed is located in the dorsal body cavity?
Which of the following is located in the appendicular body region?
Which of the following is located in the appendicular body region?
The term used by physiologists to describe the relative constancy of the internal environment is:
The term used by physiologists to describe the relative constancy of the internal environment is:
The term used to describe a stimulatory mechanism in the body is:
The term used to describe a stimulatory mechanism in the body is:
A disease that is native to a local region is called:
A disease that is native to a local region is called:
The organized study of the underlying physiological processes associated with disease is:
The organized study of the underlying physiological processes associated with disease is:
Which of the following is not considered a major risk factor for disease?
Which of the following is not considered a major risk factor for disease?
New scientific principles are often developed using the following:
New scientific principles are often developed using the following:
Superficial means:
Superficial means:
Which of the following is located in the axial body region?
Which of the following is located in the axial body region?
Which of the following is incorrect?
Which of the following is incorrect?
The field of study devoted to examining the chemical aspects of life is:
The field of study devoted to examining the chemical aspects of life is:
Molecules are particles of matter composed of one or more smaller units called:
Molecules are particles of matter composed of one or more smaller units called:
Which part of the atom circulates within orbits and carries a negative charge?
Which part of the atom circulates within orbits and carries a negative charge?
Four elements make up approximately 96% of the human body. They are:
Four elements make up approximately 96% of the human body. They are:
A bond formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms is called:
A bond formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms is called:
An example of an ionic bond is:
An example of an ionic bond is:
An example of an inorganic compound is:
An example of an inorganic compound is:
On the pH scale, cytoplasm has a pH that is considered:
On the pH scale, cytoplasm has a pH that is considered:
Proteins are composed of:
Proteins are composed of:
The term used to describe all of the chemical reactions that release energy from food molecules is:
The term used to describe all of the chemical reactions that release energy from food molecules is:
________________ of an element contain the same number of protons, but different numbers of neutrons.
________________ of an element contain the same number of protons, but different numbers of neutrons.
Triglycerides are classified as:
Triglycerides are classified as:
A large molecule that is made up of many identical small molecules is a(n):
A large molecule that is made up of many identical small molecules is a(n):
Which of the following is not a nitrogen base for DNA?
Which of the following is not a nitrogen base for DNA?
When RNA is used by a cell to “grab” a specific amino acid and place it in the correct sequence when building a primary protein strand, it is then known as:
When RNA is used by a cell to “grab” a specific amino acid and place it in the correct sequence when building a primary protein strand, it is then known as:
Which part of the atom circulates within orbits and carries a negative charge?
Which part of the atom circulates within orbits and carries a negative charge?
The RNA set of bases differs from the DNA set of bases in the following way:
The RNA set of bases differs from the DNA set of bases in the following way:
Prostaglandins are often referred to as:
Prostaglandins are often referred to as:
What is a chemical substance that prevents a sharp change in the pH of a fluid when an acid or base is added to it?
What is a chemical substance that prevents a sharp change in the pH of a fluid when an acid or base is added to it?
The correct sequence for the phases of mitosis after interphase is:
The correct sequence for the phases of mitosis after interphase is:
A DNA molecule is characterized by all of the following except:
A DNA molecule is characterized by all of the following except:
If a strand of DNA has a base sequence of AGGC, the complementary pair for that strand will be:
If a strand of DNA has a base sequence of AGGC, the complementary pair for that strand will be:
During this stage of mitosis, the spindle fibers attach to each chromatid.
During this stage of mitosis, the spindle fibers attach to each chromatid.
Which of the following statements is not true of glycolysis?
Which of the following statements is not true of glycolysis?
The Krebs cycle takes place in the:
The Krebs cycle takes place in the:
The third step in cellular respiration is:
The third step in cellular respiration is:
The genetic code for a particular protein is passed from DNA to mRNA by a process known as:
The genetic code for a particular protein is passed from DNA to mRNA by a process known as:
Molecules that are acted upon by enzymes are known as:
Molecules that are acted upon by enzymes are known as:
Chemical catalysts that help regulate cell metabolism by regulating metabolic pathways are:
Chemical catalysts that help regulate cell metabolism by regulating metabolic pathways are:
Connective tissue membrane has one layer of epithelium.
Connective tissue membrane has one layer of epithelium.
Synovial membrane secretes mucus, which lubricates joints.
Synovial membrane secretes mucus, which lubricates joints.
Synovial membrane lines the small, cushion-like sacs called bursae.
Synovial membrane lines the small, cushion-like sacs called bursae.
The portion of serous membrane that lines body cavities is called the _____ portion.
The portion of serous membrane that lines body cavities is called the _____ portion.
The serous membrane of the abdominal cavity is the _____.
The serous membrane of the abdominal cavity is the _____.
The largest and most visible membrane is the cutaneous membrane, or _____.
The largest and most visible membrane is the cutaneous membrane, or _____.
Epithelial cells of most mucous membranes secrete a thick material known as:
Epithelial cells of most mucous membranes secrete a thick material known as:
The portion of serous membrane that covers surfaces of organs found in body cavities is called the _____ portion.
The portion of serous membrane that covers surfaces of organs found in body cavities is called the _____ portion.
The serous membrane of the thoracic cavity is the _____.
The serous membrane of the thoracic cavity is the _____.
The membrane that lines the urinary tract is _____.
The membrane that lines the urinary tract is _____.
Which of the following best describes the term ‘superior’?
Which of the following best describes the term ‘superior’?
How many quadrants is the abdominopelvic cavity divided into?
How many quadrants is the abdominopelvic cavity divided into?
Which plane divides the body into upper and lower parts?
Which plane divides the body into upper and lower parts?
What is the primary focus of anatomy?
What is the primary focus of anatomy?
which structures within the cell is responsible for producing ATP?
which structures within the cell is responsible for producing ATP?
Which term describes the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane?
Which term describes the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane?
In the anatomical position, which way do the palms face?
In the anatomical position, which way do the palms face?
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of connective tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of connective tissue?
In which organ system would you primarily find neurons and neuroglia?
In which organ system would you primarily find neurons and neuroglia?
What is the main function of the integumentary system?
What is the main function of the integumentary system?
Which anatomical term describes a structure located towards the midline of the body?
Which anatomical term describes a structure located towards the midline of the body?
What is the correct order of increasing levels of organization in the human body?
What is the correct order of increasing levels of organization in the human body?
Which type of connective tissue stores fat in the body?
Which type of connective tissue stores fat in the body?
What is the main function of connective tissue in the body?
What is the main function of connective tissue in the body?
What type of epithelial tissue is best suited for diffusion and filtration?
What type of epithelial tissue is best suited for diffusion and filtration?
Which term describes a structure that is further from the midline of the body?
Which term describes a structure that is further from the midline of the body?
In which body cavity would you find the stomach?
In which body cavity would you find the stomach?
What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?
What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?
How many abdominal regions are commonly identified?
How many abdominal regions are commonly identified?
What is the primary role of the plasma membrane in a cell?
What is the primary role of the plasma membrane in a cell?
What is the primary difference between anatomy and physiology?
What is the primary difference between anatomy and physiology?
Which body system is primarily responsible for regulating metabolic processes through hormones?
Which body system is primarily responsible for regulating metabolic processes through hormones?
Which plane divides the body into right and left parts?
Which plane divides the body into right and left parts?
Which type of tissue is responsible for the movement of the body?
Which type of tissue is responsible for the movement of the body?
What levels of organization make up the human body from simplest to most complex?
What levels of organization make up the human body from simplest to most complex?
Which of the following is a characteristic of living organisms?
Which of the following is a characteristic of living organisms?
Which body cavity contains the heart?
Which body cavity contains the heart?
What is the purpose of the anatomical position?
What is the purpose of the anatomical position?
Which body cavity houses the lungs?
Which body cavity houses the lungs?
What is the first level of organization in the human body?
What is the first level of organization in the human body?
What type of epithelial tissue is specialized for secretion?
What type of epithelial tissue is specialized for secretion?
Which of the following best describes homeostasis?
Which of the following best describes homeostasis?
What is the primary function of connective tissue?
What is the primary function of connective tissue?
Which term describes the position of the shoulders in relation to the hips?
Which term describes the position of the shoulders in relation to the hips?
In anatomical terminology, what does distal refer to?
In anatomical terminology, what does distal refer to?
Which organ system is responsible for the body's defense against pathogens?
Which organ system is responsible for the body's defense against pathogens?
What body plane divides the body into right and left portions?
What body plane divides the body into right and left portions?
What is the primary role of the integumentary system?
What is the primary role of the integumentary system?
What term refers to the body position with the body standing upright arms at the sides, and paims facing forward?
What term refers to the body position with the body standing upright arms at the sides, and paims facing forward?
in anatomical terms, what does 'superior mean?
in anatomical terms, what does 'superior mean?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major tissue types in the body?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major tissue types in the body?
The term that describes the ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment is:
The term that describes the ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment is:
What are the cavities called that contain the brain and spinal cord?
What are the cavities called that contain the brain and spinal cord?
Which organ system is primarily responsible for transportation of nutrients and oxygen throughout the body?
Which organ system is primarily responsible for transportation of nutrients and oxygen throughout the body?
What cellular structure is known as the powerhouse' of the cell?
What cellular structure is known as the powerhouse' of the cell?
What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
Which branch of biology studies the structure of the body?
Which branch of biology studies the structure of the body?
Which level of biological organization comes after tissues?
Which level of biological organization comes after tissues?
Flashcards
What organs are in the thoracic cavity?
What organs are in the thoracic cavity?
The lungs and heart are located within the thoracic cavity, which is the chest cavity.
