Term
. When the actions of a stimulus are opposed by an effector in order to maintain homeostasis,
a. this is an example of a positive feedback loop.
b. this is an example of a negative feedback loop
c. some system is trying to maintain the monitored parameter within certain set points
d. someone’s about to give birth
e. b and c |
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Definition
. When the actions of a stimulus are opposed by an effector in order to maintain homeostasis,
a. this is an example of a positive feedback loop.
b. this is an example of a negative feedback loop
c. some system is trying to maintain the monitored parameter within certain set points
d. someone’s about to give birth
E. B AND C |
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Term
. Lungs are found in:
a. the mediastinum
b. the pleural cavity
c. the thoracic cavity
d. a and b
e. b and c |
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Definition
. Lungs are found in:
a. the mediastinum
b. the pleural cavity
c. the thoracic cavity
d. a and b
E. B AND C |
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Term
Negative feedback is required for the maintenance of homeostasis.
a. true
b. false |
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Definition
Negative feedback is required for the maintenance of homeostasis.
A. TRUE
b. false |
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What is the smallest unit of an organism capable of performing all the basic functions of life?
a. molecule
b. cell
c. atom
d. tissue
e. organ |
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Definition
What is the smallest unit of an organism capable of performing all the basic functions of life?
a. molecule
B. CELL
c. atom
d. tissue
e. organ |
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I’m doing biceps curls with a heavy weight. The muscle cells in my biceps are low on oxygen and blood vessels nearby dilate in response. What type of regulation is involved?
a. intrinsic
b. positive feedback
c. extrinsic
d. a and b
e. all of the above |
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Definition
I’m doing biceps curls with a heavy weight. The muscle cells in my biceps are low on oxygen and blood vessels nearby dilate in response. What type of regulation is involved?
A. INTRINSIC
b. positive feedback
c. extrinsic
d. a and b
e. all of the above |
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The primary difference between “gross” and “microscopic” anatomy would be:
a. that one is icky and the other isn’t
b. the size of the anatomical structures being studied
c. that one is histology and the other is cytology
d. b and c
e. none of the above |
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Definition
The primary difference between “gross” and “microscopic” anatomy would be:
a. that one is icky and the other isn’t
B. THE SIZE OF THE ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES BEING STUDIED
c. that one is histology and the other is cytology
d. b and c
e. none of the above |
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. A structure composed of 2 or more tissue types working together to carry out a particular function is properly referred to as a(n):
a. cell
b. tissue
c. tumor
d. organ
e. organ system |
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Definition
. A structure composed of 2 or more tissue types working together to carry out a particular function is properly referred to as a(n):
a. cell
b. tissue
c. tumor
D. ORGAN
e. organ system |
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Term
The anatomical position has a subject facing forward with feet forward and arms to the side in a prone position.
a. true
b. false |
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Definition
The anatomical position has a subject facing forward with feet forward and arms to the side in a prone position.
a. true
B. FALSE |
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Term
Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 principle tissue types?
a. epithelial
b. muscle
c. nerve
D. BONE
e. connective |
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Definition
Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 principle tissue types?
a. epithelial
b. muscle
c. nerve
D. BONE
e. connective |
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Term
One of the reasons that people in the medical fields use such precise language is so that other medical professionals will understand exactly what is being described.
a. true
b. false |
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Definition
One of the reasons that people in the medical fields use such precise language is so that other medical professionals will understand exactly what is being described.
A. TRUE
b. false |
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Term
Homeostasis refers to that steady exterior environment that your body seeks in order to keep its internal parameters within normal limits.
a. true
b. false |
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Definition
Homeostasis refers to that steady exterior environment that your body seeks in order to keep its internal parameters within normal limits.
a. true
B. FALSE |
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Term
. Homeostasis functions only at the organ system level, not at the cellular level.
a. true
b. false |
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Definition
. Homeostasis functions only at the organ system level, not at the cellular level.
a. true
B. FALSE |
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Term
Homeostasis is maintained by a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic regulation. “Extrinsic regulation” refers to those responses:
a. we control with our minds
b. controlled by other people
c. that happen automatically in a cell, tissue or organ in response to some change in environment
d. that involve the nervous and endocrine systems
e. that occur locally |
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Definition
Homeostasis is maintained by a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic regulation. “Extrinsic regulation” refers to those responses:
a. we control with our minds
b. controlled by other people
c. that happen automatically in a cell, tissue or organ in response to some change in environment
D. THAT INVOLE THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS
e. that occur locally |
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Term
Negative feedback loops:
a. maintain homeostasis
b. involve some kind of receptor, control center and effector
c. involve all or nothing responses
d. a and b
e. all of the above |
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Definition
Negative feedback loops:
a. maintain homeostasis
b. involve some kind of receptor, control center and effector
c. involve all or nothing responses
D. A AND B
e. all of the above |
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Term
Negative feedback loops are designed to keep systems as far away from their set points as possible. As they approach those set points, the feedback loop kicks in to direct the system away. Keeping designated systems away from their set points maintains homeostasis.
a. true
b. false |
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Definition
Negative feedback loops are designed to keep systems as far away from their set points as possible. As they approach those set points, the feedback loop kicks in to direct the system away. Keeping designated systems away from their set points maintains homeostasis.
a. true
B. FALSE |
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Term
Which of the following is NOT an example of a positive feedback loop?
a. temperature regulation
b. parturition
c. vomiting
d. ovulation
e. all of the above are examples of positive feedback |
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Definition
Which of the following is NOT an example of a positive feedback loop?
A. TEMPERATURE REGULATION
b. parturition
c. vomiting
d. ovulation
e. all of the above are examples of positive feedback |
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Term
My frontal region is inferior to my mental region.
a. true
b. false |
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Definition
My frontal region is inferior to my mental region.
a. true
B. FALSE |
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Term
Supine means:
a. lying down, face down
b. lying down, face up
c. lying down, on one side or the other
d. standing up, facing front |
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Definition
Supine means:
a. lying down, face down
B. LYING DOWN, FACE UP
c. lying down, on one side or the other
d. standing up, facing front |
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Term
. If I’m standing in the anatomical position, my left thumb will be ___________ to my left shoulder
a. distal
b. proximal
c. contralateral
d. a and b
e. b and c |
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Definition
. If I’m standing in the anatomical position, my left thumb will be ___________ to my left shoulder
A. DISTAL
b. proximal
c. contralateral
d. a and b
e. b and c |
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Term
. Antebrachium refers to:
a. the area behind the knee
b. the upper arm
c. the forearm
d. the lower leg
e. the back of the neck |
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Definition
. Antebrachium refers to:
a. the area behind the knee
b. the upper arm
C. THE FOREARM
d. the lower leg
e. the back of the neck |
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Term
The lowest right abdominopelvic region is called the:
a. right inguinal region
b. right lumbar region
c. umbilical region
d. right hypochondriac region |
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Definition
The lowest right abdominopelvic region is called the:
A. RIGHT INGUINAL REGION
b. right lumbar region
c. umbilical region
d. right hypochondriac region |
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Term
The dorsal cavity includes:
a. cranial cavity
b. vertebral cavity
c. thoracic cavity
d. a and b
e. all of the above |
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Definition
The dorsal cavity includes:
a. cranial cavity
b. vertebral cavity
c. thoracic cavity
D. A AND B
e. all of the above |
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Term
The mediastinum contains the:
a. kidneys
b. spinal cord
c. reproductive organs
d. spleen
e. heart |
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Definition
The mediastinum contains the:
a. kidneys
b. spinal cord
c. reproductive organs
d. spleen
E. HEART |
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Term
. The pleural cavities:
a. are found within the thoracic cavity
b. are separated by the mediastinum
c. contain serous fluid
d. b and c
e. all of the above |
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Definition
. The pleural cavities:
a. are found within the thoracic cavity
b. are separated by the mediastinum
c. contain serous fluid
d. b and c
E. ALL OF THE ABOVE |
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Term
. Hydrophilic substances:
a. readily dissolve in water
b. tend to be uncharged and nonpolar
c. include fats and oils
d. a and b
e. all of the above |
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Definition
. Hydrophilic substances:
A. READILY DISSOLVE IN WATER
b. tend to be uncharged and nonpolar
c. include fats and oils
d. a and b
e. all of the above |
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