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, 1. The study of how the body functions is
A) physiology
B) anatomy
C) pathology
D) metabolism


2. The study of disease is
A) physiology
B) anatomy
C) pathology
D) metabolism


3. Which of the following would be the most suitable field of study for an
anatomist?
A) the structure of the stomach
B) the mechanism of protein digestion
C) stomach cancer
D) anabolic reactions


4. Dr. L is interested in diseases of the retina. The field of study best suited to his
interests is
A) physiology
B) anatomy
C) pathology
D) bowling


5. Dr. A is interested in the structure of the inner ear. The field of study best suited
to her interests is
A) physiology
B) anatomy
C) pathology
D) wind-surfing


6. There are numerous levels of organization in the body. The correct order from
simplest to most complex is
A) organ, tissue, cell, organism, system
B) cell, tissue, organ, system, organism
C) system, cell, organ, organism, tissue
D) cell, system, tissue, organ, organism




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, 7. The system that transports blood to and from the cells is the
A) integumentary system
B) skeletal system
C) respiratory system
D) circulatory system


8. The system comprised of the bones and the joints is the
A) skeletal system
B) nervous system
C) immune system
D) muscular system


9. A term for all the reactions that sustain life is
A) anabolism
B) catabolism
C) metabolism
D) cannibalism


10. A reaction in which simple compounds are assembled into more complex
compounds is most accurately described as a(n)
A) anabolic reaction
B) metabolic reaction
C) catabolic reaction
D) homeostatic reaction


11. The breakdown of complex glycogen molecules into simple glucose molecules is
most accurately described as a(n)
A) anabolic reaction
B) metabolic reaction
C) catabolic reaction
D) homeostatic reaction


12. Which of the following examples demonstrates the principle of positive
feedback?
A) A decrease in blood sugar stimulates the release of a hormone that increases blood
sugar.
B) A decrease in room temperature activates a thermostat, which increases heat output
by a furnace.
C) A rise in blood calcium levels stimulates the release of a hormone that lowers blood
calcium levels.
D) A rise in estrogen levels stimulates the production of a hormone that stimulates



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, estrogen production.


13. Which of the following examples does NOT demonstrate the principle of
homeostasis?
A) A rise in plasma sodium stimulates the release of a hormone that increases sodium
loss in the urine.
B) An increase in plasma volume increases urination.
C) The activation of a clotting factor stimulates the production of the enzyme that
activates the clotting factor.
D) An increase in body temperature induces sweating, which reduces body
temperature.


14. A term that means farther from the midline of the body is
A) sagittal
B) lateral
C) distal
D) transverse


15. A term that describes the position of the stomach with respect to the lungs is
A) medial
B) anterior
C) dorsal
D) inferior


16. A term that describes the position of the hypogastric region of the abdomen with
respect to the iliac region is
A) medial
B) anterior
C) lateral
D) dorsal


17. The term that best describes the position of the elbow with respect to the hand is
A) medial
B) anterior
C) proximal
D) inferior


18. A directional term that means nearer to the head is
A) caudal
B) inferior



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