Download Chapter 1 - Questions

PowerPoint® Clicker
Questions
prepared by Mark Hollier,
Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus
CHAPTER
1
The Human
Body: An
Orientation
© Annie Leibovitz/Contact Press Images
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
___________ is the study of the body's
structure.
a)
b)
c)
d)
Histology
Anatomy
Embryology
Physiology
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
___________ is the study of the body's
structure.
a)
b)
c)
d)
Histology
Anatomy
Embryology
Physiology
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
The anatomy of a body part is intimately tied to
its specific function. Scientists call this the
principle of ___________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
hierarchical organization
complementarity
homeostasis
negative feedback
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
The anatomy of a body part is intimately tied to
its specific function. Scientists call this the
principle of ___________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
hierarchical organization
complementarity
homeostasis
negative feedback
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
Which of the following is a logical
organization?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Atoms, cells, molecules, tissues
Molecules, atoms, cells, tissues
Atoms, tissues, molecules, cells
Atoms, molecules, cells, tissues
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
Which of the following is a logical
organization?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Atoms, cells, molecules, tissues
Molecules, atoms, cells, tissues
Atoms, tissues, molecules, cells
Atoms, molecules, cells, tissues
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
Which body system is responsible for
manipulating the environment?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Lymphatic system
Nervous system
Endocrine system
Muscular system
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
Which body system is responsible for
manipulating the environment?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Lymphatic system
Nervous system
Endocrine system
Muscular system
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
Of the eight necessary life functions, which of
the following is not required for an individual's
survival?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Maintaining boundaries
Metabolism
Reproduction (organismal)
Excretion
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
Of the eight necessary life functions, which of
the following is not required for an individual's
survival?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Maintaining boundaries
Metabolism
Reproduction (organismal)
Excretion
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
One survival need of humans is appropriate
atmospheric pressure. At high altitudes where
atmospheric pressure is lower, you might
expect that oxygen acquisition would
____________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
decrease
increase twofold
increase threefold
remain unchanged
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
One survival need of humans is appropriate
atmospheric pressure. At high altitudes where
atmospheric pressure is lower, you might
expect that oxygen acquisition would
____________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
decrease
increase twofold
increase threefold
remain unchanged
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
What is the definition of homeostasis?
a)
b)
c)
d)
The ability to maintain relatively stable external conditions
even though the inside world changes continuously
When the output shuts off the original effect of the stimulus
The response enhances the original stimulus so that the
response is accelerated
The ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions
even though the outside world changes continuously
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
What is the definition of homeostasis?
a)
b)
c)
d)
The ability to maintain relatively stable external conditions
even though the inside world changes continuously
When the output shuts off the original effect of the stimulus
The response enhances the original stimulus so that the
response is accelerated
The ability to maintain relatively stable internal
conditions even though the outside world changes
continuously
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
Which of the following is an example of a
negative feedback mechanism?
a)
b)
c)
During labor, as uterine contractions begin, levels of the
hormone oxytocin continuously rise to further stimulate more
contractions.
The thyroid gland releases thyroid hormone under the
influence of the hormone TSH. TSH release decreases when
thyroid hormone levels reach their set point.
An individual who is incapable of synthesizing thyroid
hormone will often develop an enlarged thyroid gland due to
continuous TSH stimulation.
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
Which of the following is an example of a
negative feedback mechanism?
a)
b)
c)
During labor, as uterine contractions begin, levels of the
hormone oxytocin continuously rise to further stimulate more
contractions.
The thyroid gland releases thyroid hormone under the
influence of the hormone TSH. TSH release decreases
when thyroid hormone levels reach their set point.
An individual who is incapable of synthesizing thyroid
hormone will often develop an enlarged thyroid gland due to
continuous TSH stimulation.
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
If someone has broken a leg, he or she has
damaged the ________ division of the body.
a)
b)
c)
d)
dorsal
appendicular
superficial
axial
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
If someone has broken a leg, he or she has
damaged the ________ division of the body.
a)
b)
c)
d)
dorsal
appendicular
superficial
axial
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
The term ___________ refers to internal
organs, while the term _________ refers to
body cavity walls.
a)
b)
c)
d)
serosa; pleural
visceral; ventral
serosa; parietal
visceral; parietal
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
The term ___________ refers to internal
organs, while the term _________ refers to
body cavity walls.
a)
b)
c)
d)
serosa; pleural
visceral; ventral
serosa; parietal
visceral; parietal
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
Which single abdominopelvic region/quadrant
is the bladder located in?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Epigastric region
Hypogastric region
Right and left iliac regions
Right and left lower quadrants
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.
Which single abdominopelvic region/quadrant
is the bladder located in?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Epigastric region
Hypogastric region
Right and left iliac regions
Right and left lower quadrants
© 2013 Pearson Education, Inc.