Chapter 01
Organization of the Body

Multiple Choice Questions
 
1. Which term refers to the study of how an organ functions? 
A. Anatomy
B. Physiology
C. Ecology
D. Homeostasis

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Section: 01.01
Topic: Basic terminology
 
2.  Observing the parts of the brain is a part of the study of  
A.  homeostasis. 
B.  physiology. 
C.  anthropology. 
D.  anatomy. 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
HAPS Objective: A.05.02 Give specific examples to show the interrelationship between anatomy and physiology.
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Section: 01.01
Topic: Basic terminology

 

Check All That Apply Questions
 
3.  Which are examples of physiology? Choose all that apply.  
__X__  Trying to determine the cause of eczema 
_____  Investigating whether a specific protein receptor is present on tumor cells 
__X__  Testing a patient for the presence of tuberculosis 
__X__  Performing an electrocardiogram, which is a recording of electrical activity in the heart 

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A.05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
HAPS Objective: A.05.02 Give specific examples to show the interrelationship between anatomy and physiology.
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Section: 01.01
Topic: Basic terminology

Multiple Choice Questions
 
4. A group of similar cells performing a specialized function is referred to as a(n) 
A. tissue.
B. organ.
C. molecule.
D. system.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A1.02.03 Use basic regional and systemic terminology to locate and identify structures of the body.
Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.01
Topic: Basic terminology

 
5. Cells are to tissues as tissues are to 
A. systems.
B. molecules.
C. organs.
D. organelles.

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: A.06.01 Describe, in order from simplest to most complex, the major levels of organization in the human organism.
Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.01
Topic: Basic terminology
 
6.  Arrange the following terms from the smallest to the largest: 1) cell, 2) organelle, 3) atom, 4) organ, 5) tissue.  
A.  3, 2, 1, 5, 4 
B.  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
C.  5, 4, 3, 2, 1 
D.  3, 1, 5, 4, 2 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.06.01 Describe, in order from simplest to most complex, the major levels of organization in the human organism.
Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of organization
 
7.  Which of the following does NOT describe the anatomical position?  
A.  Standing erect 
B.  Palms facing backward 
C.  Face forward 
D.  Toes pointing forward 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.01.01 Describe a person in anatomical position.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Anatomical position

 
8.  Which of the following pairs are opposing terms?  
A.  Superior/posterior 
B.  Superior/inferior 
C.  Anterior/inferior 
D.  Superior/anterior 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.04.01 List and define the major directional terms used in anatomy.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Directional terms
 
9. Which term refers to the back? 
A. Inferior
B. Lateral
C. Posterior
D. Peripheral

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.04.01 List and define the major directional terms used in anatomy.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Directional terms
 
10. The heart is _____ to the lungs. 
A. dorsal
B. superior
C. lateral
D. medial

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A.04.01 List and define the major directional terms used in anatomy.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Directional terms

 
11.  Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?  
A.  Ventral - toward the front 
B.  Ipsilateral - on opposite sides 
C.  Deep - toward the surface 
D.  Proximal - farther from the point of attachment 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.04.01 List and define the major directional terms used in anatomy.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Directional terms
 
12. Which of the following is INCORRECT in describing the nose? 
A. It is superior to the mouth.
B. It is medial to the eyes.
C. It is on the dorsal aspect of the face.
D. It is inferior to the forehead.

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A.04.01 List and define the major directional terms used in anatomy.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Directional terms
 
13. The hand is ___________ to the elbow. 
A. superior
B. anterior
C. proximal
D. distal

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A.04.01 List and define the major directional terms used in anatomy.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Directional terms

 
14. The right hand and left foot are ______________ to each other. 
A. ipsilateral
B. posterior
C. contralateral
D. superficial

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: A.04.01 List and define the major directional terms used in anatomy.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Directional terms
 
15. The spinal cord is __________ to the esophagus. 
A. anterior
B. posterior
C. ventral
D. inferior

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A.04.01 List and define the major directional terms used in anatomy.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Directional terms

True / False Questions
 
16. The foot is proximal to the knee. 
FALSE
The foot is distal to the knee.

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: A.04.01 List and define the major directional terms used in anatomy.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Directional terms

 
17. The gallbladder and spleen are contralateral to each other. 
TRUE

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: A.04.01 List and define the major directional terms used in anatomy.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Directional terms

Multiple Choice Questions
 
18. Appendicular refers to the 
A. skull.
B. thorax.
C. legs and arms.
D. skull and thorax.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.02 List and describe the location of the major anatomical regions of the body.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
19.  The head is in which region?  
A.  Cephalic 
B.  Lumbar 
C.  Brachial 
D.  Pectoral 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.02 List and describe the location of the major anatomical regions of the body.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Body cavities and regions

 
20.  The arm is in which region?  
A.  Cephalic 
B.  Lumbar 
C.  Brachial 
D.  Pectoral 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.02 List and describe the location of the major anatomical regions of the body.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
21. The lower back is which region? 
A. Cephalic
B. Lumbar
C. Brachial
D. Pectoral

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.02 List and describe the location of the major anatomical regions of the body.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
22.  The foot is in which region?  
A.  Pedal 
B.  Lumbar 
C.  Brachial 
D.  Pectoral 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.02 List and describe the location of the major anatomical regions of the body.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Body cavities and regions

 
23.  The chest is which region?  
A.  Cephalic 
B.  Lumbar 
C.  Brachial 
D.  Pectoral 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.02 List and describe the location of the major anatomical regions of the body.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
24.  The cheek is in which region?  
A.  Occipital 
B.  Buccal 
C.  Oral 
D.  Mental 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.02 List and describe the location of the major anatomical regions of the body.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
25.  The thigh is which region?  
A.  Femoral 
B.  Crural 
C.  Plantar 
D.  Palmar 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.02 List and describe the location of the major anatomical regions of the body.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Body cavities and regions

 
26.  The front of the elbow is which region?  
A.  Cubital 
B.  Antecubital 
C.  Brachial 
D.  Antebrachial 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.02 List and describe the location of the major anatomical regions of the body.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
27.  The armpit is which region?  
A.  Acromial 
B.  Pectoral 
C.  Mammary 
D.  Axillary 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.02 List and describe the location of the major anatomical regions of the body.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
28.  Which of the following pairs of body regions is INCORRECT?  
A.  Carpal - wrist 
B.  Popliteal - back of knee 
C.  Gluteal - buttocks 
D.  Orbital - ear 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.02 List and describe the location of the major anatomical regions of the body.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Body cavities and regions

 
29.  If a person has a rash in the cervical region, where is it located?  
A.  Neck 
B.  Lower back 
C.  Arm 
D.  Chest 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.02 List and describe the location of the major anatomical regions of the body.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
30. If a person has a sore in the oral cavity, where is it located? 
A. Head
B. Lower back
C. Mouth
D. Head

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.02.02 Describe the appearance of a body presented along various planes.
HAPS Objective: A.03.02 List and describe the location of the major anatomical regions of the body.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Basic terminology
 
31. Which type of cut or section will give right and left portions? 
A. Sagittal
B. Transverse
C. Frontal
D. Coronal

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.02.01 Identify the various planes in which a body might be dissected.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Body planes and sections

 
32. Which type of cut will give front and back portions? 
A. Median
B. Transverse
C. Sagittal
D. Frontal or coronal

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.02.01 Identify the various planes in which a body might be dissected.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Body planes and sections
 
33.  If the abdominal cavity is cut horizontally, separating the stomach from the lower intestines, it was cut on a  
A.  transverse plane. 
B.  midsagittal plane. 
C.  frontal plane. 
D.  longitudinal section. 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.02.01 Identify the various planes in which a body might be dissected.
HAPS Objective: A.02.02 Describe the appearance of a body presented along various planes.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Body planes and sections
 
34.  The term 'viscera' refers to  
A.  internal organs. 
B.  tissues. 
C.  cells. 
D.  atoms. 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity.
Learning Outcome: 01.04
Section: 01.03
Topic: Basic terminology

 
35.  Which two cavities does the diaphragm separate?  
A.  Abdominal and pelvic 
B.  Dorsal and ventral 
C.  Thoracic and abdominal 
D.  Cranial and spinal 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity.
Learning Outcome: 01.04
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
36.  The thoracic cavity is part of which larger cavity?  
A.  Ventral cavity 
B.  Dorsal cavity 
C.  Abdominopelvic cavity 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity.
Learning Outcome: 01.04
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
37. If a person was diagnosed as having a tumor in the dorsal cavity, where might you expect to find it? 
A. Abdominal or pelvic cavities
B. Superior or inferior cavities
C. Thoracic or abdominal cavities
D. Cranial or spinal cavities

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: A.03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity.
Learning Outcome: 01.04
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions

 
38. The mediastinum is part of the 
A. pleural and ventral cavities.
B. thoracic and dorsal cavities.
C. thoracic and ventral cavities.
D. abdominopelvic and ventral cavities.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity.
Learning Outcome: 01.04
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
39. In which cavity would you find the brain? 
A. Ventral cavity
B. Dorsal cavity
C. Abdominopelvic cavity
D. Oral cavity

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity.
Learning Outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
40.  The membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord are called  
A.  meninges. 
B.  the peritoneum 
C.  the pleurae 
D.  the mediastinum 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity.
Learning Outcome: 01.06
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions

 
41. Cerebrospinal fluid is associated with 
A. the meninges.
B. serosae of the thoracic cavity.
C. synovial joints.
D. visceral peritoneum.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity.
Learning Outcome: 01.06
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions

True / False Questions
 
42.  The function of serous fluid is to reduce friction between tissues.  
TRUE

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.06
Section: 01.03

Multiple Choice Questions
 
43. In which cavity would you find the stomach? 
A. Pleural cavity
B. Dorsal cavity
C. Abdominopelvic cavity
D. Mediastinum

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity.
Learning Outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions

 
44.  The lungs can be found in which cavity?  
A.  Spinal cavity 
B.  Abdominal cavity 
C.  Mediastinum 
D.  Pleural cavity 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity.
Learning Outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
45.  The liver can be found in which cavity?  
A.  Dorsal cavity 
B.  Abdominal cavity 
C.  Pericardial cavity 
D.  Pleural cavity 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity.
Learning Outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
46.  Most of the stomach can be found in the _______ quadrant of the abdominal cavity.  
A.  upper left 
B.  upper right 
C.  lower left 
D.  lower right 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.03 Describe the location of the four abdominopelvic quadrants and the nine abdominopelvic regions and list the major organs located in each.
Learning Outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions

 
47. Billy had surgery to remove his appendix. In which abdominal quadrant would the incision be made? 
A. Upper left
B. Upper right
C. Lower left
D. Lower right

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: A.03.03 Describe the location of the four abdominopelvic quadrants and the nine abdominopelvic regions and list the major organs located in each.
Learning Outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
48. Most of the liver is found in which abdominopelvic region? 
A. Left iliac
B. Right lumbar
C. Umbilical
D. Right hypochondriac

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity.
Learning Outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
49. The majority of the small intestine is found in which abdominopelvic region? 
A. Epigastric
B. Right hypochondriac
C. Umbilical
D. Left iliac

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.03 Describe the location of the four abdominopelvic quadrants and the nine abdominopelvic regions and list the major organs located in each.
Learning Outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions

 
50. The urinary bladder is found in which abdominopelvic region? 
A. Hypogastric
B. Left lumbar
C. Right iliac
D. Umbilical

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.03 Describe the location of the four abdominopelvic quadrants and the nine abdominopelvic regions and list the major organs located in each.
Learning Outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
51. Which refers to a membrane attached to the surface of a lung? 
A. Visceral pleura
B. Parietal pleura
C. Visceral peritoneum
D. Parietal peritoneum

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity.
Learning Outcome: 01.06
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
52. Which of the following refers to the membrane lining the abdominal cavity wall? 
A. Parietal pericardium
B. Visceral peritoneum
C. Parietal peritoneum
D. Visceral pleura

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity.
Learning Outcome: 01.06
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions

 
53. Sally is rushed to the hospital with acute appendicitis. Which serous membrane is in danger of infection? 
A. Peritoneum
B. Pleura
C. Meninges
D. Pericardium

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: A.03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity.
Learning Outcome: 01.06
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
54. The inflammation of the membranes of the posterior (dorsal) cavity is called 
A. serositis.
B. pleurisy.
C. meningitis.
D. pericarditis.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity.
Learning Outcome: 01.06
Section: 01.03
Topic: Body cavities and regions
 
55.  Which pair of terms is correctly matched?  
A.  Pericarditis - inflammation of the membrane around the lungs 
B.  Peritonitis - inflammation of the membranes in the abdominal cavity 
C.  Pleurisy - inflammation of the membranes around the heart 
D.  Peritonitis - inflammation of membranes around nerves 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.06
Section: 01.03
Topic: Basic terminology

 
56. Which system are the blood vessels part of? 
A. Endocrine
B. Cardiovascular
C. Reproductive
D. Nervous

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.07.01 Identify the organ systems of the human body and their major components.
Learning Outcome: 01.07
Section: 01.04
Topic: Survey of body systems
 
57. Which system are the hormones part of? 
A. Endocrine
B. Cardiovascular
C. Reproductive
D. Nervous

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.07.01 Identify the organ systems of the human body and their major components.
Learning Outcome: 01.07
Section: 01.04
Topic: Survey of body systems
 
58. Which system are the testes part of? 
A. Urinary
B. Cardiovascular
C. Reproductive
D. Nervous

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.07.01 Identify the organ systems of the human body and their major components.
Learning Outcome: 01.07
Section: 01.04
Topic: Survey of body systems

 
59. Which system is the spinal cord part of? 
A. Endocrine
B. Lymphatic
C. Skeletal
D. Nervous

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.07.01 Identify the organ systems of the human body and their major components.
Learning Outcome: 01.07
Section: 01.04
Topic: Survey of body systems
 
60. The kidneys and urinary bladder are part of the 
A. endocrine system.
B. urinary system.
C. lymphatic system.
D. digestive system.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.07.01 Identify the organ systems of the human body and their major components.
Learning Outcome: 01.07
Section: 01.04
Topic: Survey of body systems
 
61. The spleen and thymus are part of the 
A. cardiovascular system.
B. respiratory system.
C. digestive system.
D. lymphatic and immune systems.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.07.01 Identify the organ systems of the human body and their major components.
Learning Outcome: 01.07
Section: 01.04
Topic: Survey of body systems

 
62.  Transportation within the body is mainly the function of  
A.  the nervous system. 
B.  the skin. 
C.  the skeleton. 
D.  the cardiovascular system. 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.07.02 Describe the major functions of each organ system.
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: Survey of body systems
 
63. Which part of the body plays a major part in support, movement, and protection? 
A. Nervous system
B. Endocrine system
C. Skeleton
D. Cardiovascular system

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.07.02 Describe the major functions of each organ system.
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: Survey of body systems
 
64.  Integration and coordination are the function of the body's  
A.  nervous system. 
B.  skin. 
C.  skeleton. 
D.  cardiovascular system. 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.07.02 Describe the major functions of each organ system.
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: Survey of body systems

 
65. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system? 
A. Production of blood cells
B. Support
C. Production of heat
D. Mineral storage

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.07.02 Describe the major functions of each organ system.
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: Survey of body systems
 
66. Which system is involved in regulating fluid levels and chemical content of the blood? 
A. Cardiovascular system
B. Lymphatic system
C. Urinary system
D. Digestive system

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.07.02 Describe the major functions of each organ system.
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: Survey of body systems

True / False Questions
 
67.  The organ system that delivers oxygen to body cells is the respiratory system.  
FALSE
 The cardiovascular system delivers oxygen to cells. The respiratory system delivers oxygen to the blood. 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.07.02 Describe the major functions of each organ system.
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: Survey of body systems

 

Check All That Apply Questions
 
68.  Which of these organ systems are involved in moving the body? Choose all that apply.  
__X__  Nervous system 
__X__  Muscular system 
__X__  Skeletal system 
_____  Endocrine system 
_____  Lymphatic system 

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: A.07.02 Describe the major functions of each organ system.
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: Survey of body systems

Multiple Choice Questions
 
69.  The term 'homeostasis' refers to  
A.  changing external conditions. 
B.  stable external conditions. 
C.  changing internal conditions. 
D.  stable internal conditions. 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.09
Section: 01.05
Topic: Basic terminology
Topic: Types of homeostatic mechanisms

 
70. Which of the following provides the best example of a negative feedback control mechanism? 
A. Increased body temperature due to exercise
B. Increased uterine contractions in labor
C. Putting on a sweater because you are cold
D. Shivering in order to generate heat due to a drop in body temperature

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: B.03.01 Provide an example of a negative feedback loop that utilizes the nervous system to relay information. Describe the specific organs, structures, cells or molecules (receptors, neurons, CNS structures, effectors, neurotransmitters) included in the feedback loop.
HAPS Objective: B.04.01 Provide specific examples to demonstrate how organ systems respond to maintain homeostasis
Learning Outcome: 01.09
Section: 01.05
Topic: Examples of homeostatic mechanisms
 
71. Which of the following occurs as a result of positive feedback and assists in the maintenance of homeostasis? 
A. Body temperature regulation
B. Blood pH regulation
C. Blood clot formation
D. Blood cell production

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: B.03.03 Provide an example of a positive feedback loop in the body. Describe the specific structures (organs, cells or molecules) included in the feedback loop.
Learning Outcome: 01.09
Section: 01.05
Topic: Examples of homeostatic mechanisms
 
72.  What occurs as a result of a negative feedback mechanism?  
A.  The change moves farther from the set point in a negative direction. 
B.  No change occurs in the body. 
C.  There is a reversal from the original change. 
D.  A body function is stopped. 

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: B.04.01 Provide specific examples to demonstrate how organ systems respond to maintain homeostasis
Learning Outcome: 01.09
Section: 01.05
Topic: Types of homeostatic mechanisms

True / False Questions
 
73. In negative feedback, the body's response is in the opposite direction from the change in order to return the body to normal. 
TRUE

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: B.04.01 Provide specific examples to demonstrate how organ systems respond to maintain homeostasis
Learning Outcome: 01.09
Section: 01.05
Topic: Types of homeostatic mechanisms

Multiple Choice Questions
 
74. The two organ systems involved in controlling all other systems to maintain homeostasis are the 
A. skeletal and muscular.
B. nervous and endocrine.
C. urinary and respiratory.
D. endocrine and digestive.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: B.04.01 Provide specific examples to demonstrate how organ systems respond to maintain homeostasis
HAPS Objective: B.04.02 Explain how different organ systems relate to one another to maintain homeostasis
Learning Outcome: 01.10
Section: 01.05
Topic: Examples of homeostatic mechanisms

 
75. The two organ systems involved in providing oxygen to cells and removing carbon dioxide from cells are the 
A. cardiovascular and respiratory.
B. respiratory and digestive.
C. integumentary and muscular.
D. reproductive and nervous.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.07.02 Describe the major functions of each organ system.
HAPS Objective: B.04.01 Provide specific examples to demonstrate how organ systems respond to maintain homeostasis
HAPS Objective: B.04.02 Explain how different organ systems relate to one another to maintain homeostasis
Learning Outcome: 01.10
Section: 01.05
Topic: Survey of body systems
Topic: Types of homeostatic mechanisms
 
76. Which two body systems are involved in transportation and protection of the body from disease? 
A. Integumentary and urinary systems
B. Lymphatic and cardiovascular systems
C. Muscular and lymphatic systems
D. Respiratory and sensory systems

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: B.04.01 Provide specific examples to demonstrate how organ systems respond to maintain homeostasis
HAPS Objective: B.04.02 Explain how different organ systems relate to one another to maintain homeostasis
Learning Outcome: 01.10
Section: 01.05
Topic: Examples of homeostatic mechanisms
 
77. Which body system removes metabolic wastes and helps maintain acid-base balance? 
A. Urinary system
B. Digestive system
C. Respiratory system
D. Endocrine system

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.07.02 Describe the major functions of each organ system.
HAPS Objective: B.04.01 Provide specific examples to demonstrate how organ systems respond to maintain homeostasis
Learning Outcome: 01.10
Section: 01.05
Topic: Examples of homeostatic mechanisms
Topic: Survey of body systems

 
78. A disease that occurs suddenly and does not last a long time is considered 
A. chronic.
B. local.
C. systemic.
D. acute.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: B.05.02 Predict the types of problems that would occur in the body if various organ systems could not maintain homeostasis and allowed regulated variables (body conditions) to move away from normal.
Learning Outcome: 01.10
Section: 01.05
Topic: Basic terminology
 
79. An ear infection is considered a/an ______ disease. 
A. orbital
B. local
C. systemic
D. pandemic

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: B.05.02 Predict the types of problems that would occur in the body if various organ systems could not maintain homeostasis and allowed regulated variables (body conditions) to move away from normal.
Learning Outcome: 01.10
Section: 01.05
Topic: Basic terminology
 
80. What type of energy is used to create a PET scan? 
A. Gamma rays
B. Electrons
C. Protons
D. Electrical

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Section: 01.05
Topic: Basic terminology

 
81. What type of medical scan is more useful in visualizing soft tissue? 
A. X-ray
B. CT scan
C. MRI
D. PET

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Section: 01.05
Topic: Basic terminology
 
82. What is used in a sonogram to create an image? 
A. Sound waves
B. Electrons
C. Gamma rays
D. X-rays

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Section: 01.05
Topic: Basic terminology

True / False Questions
 
83.  Soft tissue such as muscles shows up as light areas on X-rays.  
FALSE
 Soft tissue such as muscles shows up as dark areas on X-rays. 

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Section: 01.05
Topic: Basic terminology