Anatomy and Physiology

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Facies is the anatomical term, which refers to the chin.

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Gluteus refers to the portion of the body upon which one sits.

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A CT scan generates a higher quality image than a spiral CT scan.

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Multiple tissues that interact to perform a united group of functions show organization at the ...

Multiple tissues that interact to perform a united group of functions show organization at the organismal level.

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Epidemiology is the study of disease occurrence, distribution, and cause.

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Cellular structures and the functions of major organelles focus attention at the cellular level.

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Developmental anatomy refers to the study of changes in form over time.

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Organs such as the liver, stomach, and pancreas are located within the ________ cavity, superior to ...

Organs such as the liver, stomach, and pancreas are located within the ________ cavity, superior to the level of the pelvis.
A) dorsal
B) pelvic
C) abdominal
D) cranial
E) inguinal

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The urinary bladder is located in the ________ cavity.

The urinary bladder is located in the ________ cavity.
A) abdominal
B) thoracic
C) pelvic
D) mediastinal
E) pleural

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If a person has peritonitis, which of the following organs will be affected within the peritoneum.

If a person has peritonitis, which of the following organs will be affected within the peritoneum.
A) urinary bladder
B) heart
C) lungs
D) stomach
E) thymus

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Pain originating from the spleen would most likely be felt in the ________ abdominopelvic quadrant. ...

Pain originating from the spleen would most likely be felt in the ________ abdominopelvic quadrant.
A) right upper
B) right lower
C) left upper
D) left lower
E) left inguinal

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A ________ section is produced if the body is separated into superior and inferior portions.

A ________ section is produced if the body is separated into superior and inferior portions.
A) coronal
B) medial
C) frontal
D) parasagittal
E) transverse

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The hips are ________, or inferior, to the shoulders.

The hips are ________, or inferior, to the shoulders.
A) caudal
B) ventral
C) superficial
D) dorsal
E) cranial

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The anatomical name for the front of the elbow is ________.

The anatomical name for the front of the elbow is ________.
A) olecranon
B) antecubitis
C) carpus
D) antebrachium
E) manus

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The axilla is ________ and ________ to the nasus.

The axilla is ________ and ________ to the nasus.
A) superior; lateral
B) inferior; lateral
C) anterior; lateral
D) ventral; medial
E) posterior; medial

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Which radiological procedure uses high-frequency sound to produce an echogram?

Which radiological procedure uses high-frequency sound to produce an echogram?
A) CT scan
B) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
C) x-ray
D) ultrasound
E) digital subtraction angiography (DSA)

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A ________ section through the umbilicus divides the human body into equal left and right ...

A ________ section through the umbilicus divides the human body into equal left and right portions.
A) cross-sectional
B) parasagittal
C) transverse
D) coronal
E) midsagittal

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A transverse section at the level immediately below the nipple would pass through which body ...

A transverse section at the level immediately below the nipple would pass through which body cavity(ies)?
A) pleural cavities
B) pericardial cavity
C) abdominal cavity
D) pelvic cavity
E) both the pleural cavities and the per

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The two layers of a serous membrane are ________.

The two layers of a serous membrane are ________.
A) pericardial and parietal
B) double sheets of peritoneum
C) visceral and parietal
D) pleural and parietal
E) internal and external

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Which of the following is considered a radiological procedure?

Which of the following is considered a radiological procedure?
A) CT (computerized tomography)
B) MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
C) ultrasound
D) angiography
E) All of the answers are correct.

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Which of the following organs occupies the pleural cavity?

Which of the following organs occupies the pleural cavity?
A) trachea
B) heart
C) lungs
D) esophagus
E) thyroid gland

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The pericardial cavity contains which of the following?

The pericardial cavity contains which of the following?
A) heart
B) liver
C) intestines
D) brain
E) both the heart and the liver

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The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominopelvic cavity by ________.

The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominopelvic cavity by ________.
A) the inferior border of the rib cage
B) a sheet of connective tissue
C) the diaphragm
D) the liver
E) None of the answers are correct.

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Mesenteries ________. (Multiple Choice)

Mesenteries ________.
A) provide support and stability to the stomach and small intestine
B) allow movement of abdominal structures
C) support and stabilize organs such as the kidneys
D) All of the answers are correct.
E) Non

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The ________ lines the body wall within the abdominopelvic peritoneal cavity.

The ________ lines the body wall within the abdominopelvic peritoneal cavity.
A) visceral pleura
B) parietal pericardium
C) mesentery proper
D) superficial fascia
E) parietal peritoneum

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The serous membrane that covers the outer surface of a lung is called the ________.

The serous membrane that covers the outer surface of a lung is called the ________.
A) visceral peritoneum
B) parietal pericardium
C) visceral pleura
D) parietal mesentery
E) None of the answers are correct.

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Which of the following includes only structures enclosed within the mediastinum?

Which of the following includes only structures enclosed within the mediastinum?
A) lungs, esophagus, heart
B) heart, trachea, lungs
C) esophagus, trachea, thymus
D) pharynx, thymus, major vessels
E) brain, spinal cord

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Which of the following is the most inferior of the nine abdominopelvic regions?

Which of the following is the most inferior of the nine abdominopelvic regions?
A) hypochondriac region
B) hypogastric region
C) umbilical region
D) left lumbar region
E) epigastric region

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Which of the following directional reference pairs consists of anatomical equivalents when referring ...

Which of the following directional reference pairs consists of anatomical equivalents when referring to the human body?
A) distal, medial
B) proximal, lateral
C) cranial, caudal
D) cephalic, posterior
E) anterior, ventral

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A frontal (coronal) section is in a plane that ________.

A frontal (coronal) section is in a plane that ________.
A) divides the body along the midline
B) divides the body into left and right sections
C) divides the body into anterior and posterior sections
D) divides the body into supe

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In anatomical position, a person stands with the legs together and the feet flat on the floor. ...

In anatomical position, a person stands with the legs together and the feet flat on the floor. Additionally, the ________.
A) hands are raised above the head
B) hands are facing posteriorly
C) hands are hanging naturally at the person&

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In the prone position, ________. (Multiple Choice)

In the prone position, ________.
A) the body faces posteriorly
B) the body is lying in anatomical position face up
C) the body is lying in anatomical position face down
D) the head is turned to the left, and the eyes are closed

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Gas exchange is also facilitated by the ________ system, which is responsible for the internal ...

Gas exchange is also facilitated by the ________ system, which is responsible for the internal transport of cells and dissolved materials, including nutrients, wastes, and gases.
A) urinary
B) digestive
C) cardiovascular
D) respir

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The ________ system allows for gas exchange between the air and circulating blood.

The ________ system allows for gas exchange between the air and circulating blood.
A) respiratory
B) urinary
C) digestive
D) lymphatic
E) cardiovascular

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The ________ system allows for locomotion, provides support, and produces heat.

The ________ system allows for locomotion, provides support, and produces heat.
A) integumentary
B) skeletal
C) muscular
D) cardiovascular
E) digestive

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The ________ system contains glandular structures that direct long-term changes in the activities of ...

The ________ system contains glandular structures that direct long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems.
A) nervous
B) cardiovascular
C) integumentary
D) endocrine
E) lymphatic

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The property of living things to transport food, blood, or other materials inside the body is called ...

The property of living things to transport food, blood, or other materials inside the body is called ________.
A) digestion
B) respiration
C) catabolism
D) growth
E) movement

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The process of cellular specialization to perform particular functions is called ________.

The process of cellular specialization to perform particular functions is called ________.
A) reproduction
B) differentiation
C) growth
D) irritability
E) anabolism

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The process of creating subsequent generations, either unicellular or multicellular, is referred to ...

The process of creating subsequent generations, either unicellular or multicellular, is referred to as ________.
A) growth
B) reproduction
C) metabolism
D) differentiation
E) responsiveness

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