Question 1

Which of the following describes the operation of the lungs and trachea?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cardiovascular anatomy
B)   Systemic physiology
C)   Respiratory physiology
D)   Cardiovascular physiology
E)   Renal anatomyF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is the body system that is responsible for internal transport of cells and dissolved substances?

Accepted Answer

A)   Respiratory
B)   Cardiovascular
C)   Endocrine
D)   Nervous
E)   IntegumentaryF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following organs are situated within the mediastinum?

Accepted Answer

A)   The pancreas, spleen, and stomach
B)   The lungs, thyroid, and spleen
C)   The thymus, trachea, and esophagus
D)   The heart, lungs, and esophagus
E)   The liver, spleen, and gallbladderF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

There are more than 20,000 genes in the human body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following organs is located within the pleural cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spleen
B)   Lung
C)   Stomach
D)   Heart
E)   LiverF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 6

The abdominopelvic cavity is lined with peritoneal membranes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The organs of the respiratory system include all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)   the larynx.
B)   the pharynx.
C)   the trachea.
D)   the bronchi.
E)   the thoracic duct.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 8

The heart is surrounded by the __________ membrane.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The heart is surrounded by the __________...

Question 9

A(n) __________ consists of groups of similar cells with a common function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ consists of groups of similar...

Question 10

Which of the following separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mediastinum
B)   Diaphragm
C)   Pulmonary ligament
D)   Pleura
E)   Serous membraneF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

The chest is __________ to the uterus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The chest is __________ to the uterus....

Question 12

Organs lying behind the __________ are called retroperitoneal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organs lying behind the __________ are called...

Question 13

The average human body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, which is equivalent to how many degrees Celsius?

Accepted Answer

A)   98
B)   68
C)   47
D)   37
E)   32F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 14

Atmospheric pressure is the force that air exerts upon the body's __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Atmospheric pressure is the force that air...

Question 15

Defense against infection and disease is the function of which of the following systems?

Accepted Answer

A)   Endocrine
B)   Urinary
C)   Lymphatic
D)   Nervous
E)   CardiovascularF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following describes a frontal plane?

Accepted Answer

A)   Two cuts dividing the body into left and right halves
B)   A transverse cut just above the pelvic region
C)   Any sagittal plane
D)   Any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions
E)   A transverse cut just above the kneesF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

The lower middle abdominal region, between the left and right iliac regions, is referred to as the __________ region.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The lower middle abdominal region, between the...

Question 18

The mouth is proximal to the fingers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The external environment of the human body must stay relatively stable in order for a person to survive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Which of the following describes the operation of the lungs and trachea?

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Atmospheric pressure is the force that air exerts upon the body's __________.

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Defense against infection and disease is the function of which of the following systems?

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The heart is surrounded by the __________ membrane.

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Organs lying behind the __________ are called retroperitoneal.

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The lower middle abdominal region, between the left and right iliac regions, is referred to as the __________ region.

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The mouth is proximal to the fingers.

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Which of the following describes a frontal plane?

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The average human body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, which is equivalent to how many degrees Celsius?

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A(n) __________ consists of groups of similar cells with a common function.

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Which of the following organs are situated within the mediastinum?

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The organs of the respiratory system include all of the following, except:

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Which of the following organs is located within the pleural cavity?

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The abdominopelvic cavity is lined with peritoneal membranes.

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The external environment of the human body must stay relatively stable in order for a person to survive.

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The chest is __________ to the uterus.

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Which of the following separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity?

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Which of the following is the body system that is responsible for internal transport of cells and dissolved substances?

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Which of the following describes the operation of the lungs and trachea?

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Atmospheric pressure is the force that air exerts upon the body's __________.

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Defense against infection and disease is the function of which of the following systems?

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The heart is surrounded by the __________ membrane.

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Organs lying behind the __________ are called retroperitoneal.

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The lower middle abdominal region, between the left and right iliac regions, is referred to as the __________ region.

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The mouth is proximal to the fingers.

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Which of the following describes a frontal plane?

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The average human body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, which is equivalent to how many degrees Celsius?

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A(n) __________ consists of groups of similar cells with a common function.

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Which of the following organs are situated within the mediastinum?

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The organs of the respiratory system include all of the following, except:

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Which of the following organs is located within the pleural cavity?

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The abdominopelvic cavity is lined with peritoneal membranes.

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The external environment of the human body must stay relatively stable in order for a person to survive.

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The chest is __________ to the uterus.

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Which of the following separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity?

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