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See how much you know before the course starts. Contains general information from week 1. Many of these concepts will be used throughout the term.

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Week 1 Pre-Quiz

Week 1 Pre-Quiz

Question 1 of 12

1

All of the chemical operations underway in the body refer to

Select one of the following:

  • systemic physiology.

  • special physiology.

  • cell physiology.

  • metabolism.

  • physiological chemistry.

Explanation

Question 2 of 12

1

The study of function is to ________ as the study of form is to anatomy.

Select one of the following:

  • physiology

  • histology

  • microscopic anatomy

  • systemic anatomy

  • cytology

Explanation

Question 3 of 12

1

The study of body structure is called ________.

Select one of the following:

  • physiology

  • homeostasis

  • anatomy

  • positive feedback

  • negative feedback

Explanation

Question 4 of 12

1

A collection of cells that work together designates a(n)

Select one of the following:

  • chemical.

  • organ.

  • organ system.

  • tissue.

  • moleucle.

Explanation

Question 5 of 12

1

The heart, blood, and blood vessels combine to form which of the following?

Select one of the following:

  • a group of cells

  • an organ system

  • the smallest level of organization

  • an organ

  • an individual living entity

Explanation

Question 6 of 12

1

Coordinating the activities of other organ systems in order to direct immediate responses to stimuli is characteristic of the

Select one of the following:

  • integumentary system.

  • cardiovascular system.

  • nervous system.

  • urinary system.

  • respiratory system.

Explanation

Question 7 of 12

1

The pituitary and thyroid glands are components of the

Select one of the following:

  • endocrine system.

  • cardiovascular system.

  • respiratory system.

  • lymphoid system.

  • digestive system.

Explanation

Question 8 of 12

1

The tendency for physiological systems to stabilize internal conditions with respect to the external environment is called ________.

Select one of the following:

  • integration

  • internal regulation

  • responsiveness

  • homeostasis

  • external regulation

Explanation

Question 9 of 12

1

Which of the following describes a mechanism that brings the internal environment back to normal?

Select one of the following:

  • integration

  • regulation

  • positive feedback

  • negative feedback

  • homeostasis

Explanation

Question 10 of 12

1

Which directional term indicates the back of the body?

Select one of the following:

  • lateral

  • proximal

  • dorsal

  • ventral

  • medial

Explanation

Question 11 of 12

1

Using anatomical terms of direction, supply the word that would make the sentence correct.

The stomach is ________ to the lungs.

Select one of the following:

  • ventral

  • dorsal

  • superior

  • inferior

  • deep

Explanation

Question 12 of 12

1

The diaphragm separates the ________ cavity from the ________ cavity.

Select one of the following:

  • pleural; mediastinum

  • thoracic; abdominopelvic

  • pericardial; pleural

  • abdominal; pelvic

  • pericardial sac; pericardial

Explanation

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