Select the simplest level of organization in the human body?
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smooth muscle cells
stomach
digestive system
muscle tissue
Pregunta 2
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Which of the following statements describing functions required for maintaining life is INCORRECT?
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The stomach lining must remain intact or you could damage you abdomen
Aging happens because our cells lose ability to replace themselves
Kidneys eliminate wastes, but a person can survive if their kidneys fail
A balanced diet is required, because sugars, fats, and proteins all need to be broken down and used
Pregunta 3
Pregunta
Which of the following components of a homeostatic system is responsible for monitoring a particular condition in the body, like the level of carbon dioxide in the blood?
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receptor
control centre
effector
feedback system
Pregunta 4
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Which example of homeostatic regulatory system is CORRECT?
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Carotid arteries detect a drop in blood pressure, and the brain responds by increasing heart rate
The skin detects an increase in temperature, and the brain responds by increasing heart rate
The brain detects a decrease in water in the blood, and tells the kidneys to pee out more urine
When a woman is delivering a baby, her brain releases less and less hormone to cause contractions
Pregunta 5
Pregunta
Which body response to the following homeostatic imbalances is CORRECT?
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You have consumed a can of Red Bull, so do not have to urinate for many hours
You are holding your breath under water, but your brain never forces you inhale
A person is bleeding internally, so their heart begins to beat more quickly
You are walking home during a snow storm, and notice your blood vessels in your hands dilate and get wider
Pregunta 6
Pregunta
Which system is responsible for the balance of water and the removal of nitrogenous wastes?
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lymphatic
urinary
endocrine
digestive
Pregunta 7
Pregunta
Which statement about the Anatomical Position is INCORRECT?
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Anatomical position is presumed so everyone working with a patient describes him/her in the same way
In the AP, palms face backwards, and thumbs point towards the body
In the AP, the person is presumed to be standing, even if they were lying down when examined
In the AP, one always refers to the patient's right or left side , not one's own
Pregunta 8
Pregunta
Which of the following body landmarks is NOT found on the anterior/ventral surface of the body?
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mental
antecubital
sacral
crural
Pregunta 9
Pregunta
Which of the following is a landmark NOT found on an arm or leg?
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buccal
acromial
patellar
tarsal
Pregunta 10
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Which of the following describes where the lumbar region of the body is found?
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Closest to the superior, medial aspect of the gluteals
Closest to the inferior, lateral aspect of the vertebrals
Closest to the proximal, medial aspect of the pelvic area
Closest to the distal, lateral, deep cervical aspect
Pregunta 11
Pregunta
Which of the following is NOT found in the abdominopelvic cavity?
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stomach
bladder
intestines
diaphragm
Pregunta 12
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The left hip would be closest to which of the following abdominopelvic regions?
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left hypochondriac
left lumbar
left iliac
left upper quadrant
Pregunta 13
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Which of the following injuries would be considered superfical?
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abrasion
contusion
hematoma
strain
Pregunta 14
Pregunta
Which of the following is the specialty of nerve cells?
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connecting body parts
moving body parts
gathering information
storing nutrients
Pregunta 15
Pregunta
Which type of tissue is responsible for lining and covering internal surfaces of the body?