Biology 210 Lecture Exam 1questions
and answers Graded A +
What best defines anatomy? - answersit is the study of the structure of body parts and
their relationships with one another.
Chemical Level - answers
Cellular Level - answers
Tissue Level - answers
Organ Level - answers
Organ System Level - answers
Organismal Level - answers
Which of the following represents the correct order in which the components interact in
a homeostatic control system? - answersthe receptor, the control center, and the
effector
In a homeostatic control mechanism, which component monitors the environment? -
answersreceptor
Which of the following is the proper description of the human body in the anatomical
position? - answersThe body is erect with feet slightly apart, palms facing forward, and
thumbs pointing away from the body.
Which of the following best demonstrates the principle of complementarity of structure
and function? - answersBones can support and protect body organs because they
contain hard mineral deposits.
Which life process generates the raw materials and energy needed to sustain all other
life processes? - answersmetabolism
, Which of the following is the best explanation for why cells are considered the smallest
units of living things. - answersCells are the simplest structure to fit all of the
characteristics necessary to be considered alive.
Which of the following are survival needs to the body? - answersnutrients, water,
atmospheric pressure, and oxygen
Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance?
- answersIt is considered the cause of most diseases.
Positive feedback differs negative feedback because - answerspositive feedback tends
to enhance the triggering stimulus while negative feedback tends to return the body to a
homeostatic balance or "ideal" level
The upper arm is ________ to the forearm - answersproximal
The fingers are ________ to the wrist. - answersdistal
The lungs are __________ to the heart. - answerslateral
The stomach is _________ to the spine - answersanterior
The bridge of the nose is _______ to the left eye - answersmedial
Pericarditis is a disorder in which pain is experienced in the - answersthoracic cavity
The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane - answerslining the thoracic
cavity
The epigastric region is _________ to the umbilical region - answerssuperior
A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform
specific functions for the body is a(n) - answersorgan
Used for changes in blood glucose levels - answersnegative feedback
Used for changes in blood pressure - answersnegative feedback
Used for blood clotting - answerspositive feedback
Used for childbirth - answerspositive feedback
Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains - answersa relative stable
internal environment, within limits
under, beneath, or less than normal - answershypo-
and answers Graded A +
What best defines anatomy? - answersit is the study of the structure of body parts and
their relationships with one another.
Chemical Level - answers
Cellular Level - answers
Tissue Level - answers
Organ Level - answers
Organ System Level - answers
Organismal Level - answers
Which of the following represents the correct order in which the components interact in
a homeostatic control system? - answersthe receptor, the control center, and the
effector
In a homeostatic control mechanism, which component monitors the environment? -
answersreceptor
Which of the following is the proper description of the human body in the anatomical
position? - answersThe body is erect with feet slightly apart, palms facing forward, and
thumbs pointing away from the body.
Which of the following best demonstrates the principle of complementarity of structure
and function? - answersBones can support and protect body organs because they
contain hard mineral deposits.
Which life process generates the raw materials and energy needed to sustain all other
life processes? - answersmetabolism
, Which of the following is the best explanation for why cells are considered the smallest
units of living things. - answersCells are the simplest structure to fit all of the
characteristics necessary to be considered alive.
Which of the following are survival needs to the body? - answersnutrients, water,
atmospheric pressure, and oxygen
Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance?
- answersIt is considered the cause of most diseases.
Positive feedback differs negative feedback because - answerspositive feedback tends
to enhance the triggering stimulus while negative feedback tends to return the body to a
homeostatic balance or "ideal" level
The upper arm is ________ to the forearm - answersproximal
The fingers are ________ to the wrist. - answersdistal
The lungs are __________ to the heart. - answerslateral
The stomach is _________ to the spine - answersanterior
The bridge of the nose is _______ to the left eye - answersmedial
Pericarditis is a disorder in which pain is experienced in the - answersthoracic cavity
The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane - answerslining the thoracic
cavity
The epigastric region is _________ to the umbilical region - answerssuperior
A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform
specific functions for the body is a(n) - answersorgan
Used for changes in blood glucose levels - answersnegative feedback
Used for changes in blood pressure - answersnegative feedback
Used for blood clotting - answerspositive feedback
Used for childbirth - answerspositive feedback
Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains - answersa relative stable
internal environment, within limits
under, beneath, or less than normal - answershypo-
