ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (OPENSTAX) EXAM 1: CHAPTERS 1-4
1. Which of the following specialties might focus on studying all of the structures of the
ankle and foot?
a. microscopic anatomy
b. muscle anatomy
c. regional anatomy
d. systemic anatomy ANS c. regional anatomy
2. A scientists wants to study how the body uses foods and fluids during a marathon
run. This scientist is most likely a(n) ____________. a. exercise physiologist
b. microscopic anatomist
c. regional physiologist
d. systemic anatomist ANS a. exercise physiologist
3. The smallest independently functioning unit of an organism is a(n) __________.
a. cell
b. molecule
c. organ
d. tissue ANS a. cell
4. A collection of similar tissues that performs a specific function is an
__________. a. organ
b. organelle
c. muscular system
d. organ system ANS a. organ
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5. The body system is responsible for structural support and movement is the
___________.
a. cardiovascular system
b. endocrine system
c. muscular system
d. skeletal system ANS d. skeletal system
6. Metabolism can be defined as the __________.
a. adjustment by na organism to external or internal changes
b. process by whereby all unspecialized cells become specialized to perform distinct
functions
c. process whereby new cells are formed to replace worn-out cells
d. sum of all chemical reactions in an organism ANS d. sum of all chemical reactions
in an organism
7. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an important molecule because it _________. a. is the
result of catabolism
b. release energy in uncontrolled bursts
c. stores energy for use by body cells
d. All of the above ANS c. stores energy for use by body cells
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8. Cancer cells can be characterized as "generic" cells that perform no specialized body
function. Thus cancer cells lack ___________. a. differentiation
b. reproduction
c. responsiveness
d. both reproduction and responsiveness ANS a. differentiation
9. Humans have the most urgent need for a continuous supply of ___________. a. food
b. nitrogen
c. oxygen
d. water ANS c. oxygen
10. Which of the following statements about nutrients is true?
a. All classes of nutrients are essential to human survival.
b. Because the body cannot store any micronutrients, they need to be con-sumed nearly
every day.
c. Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are micronutrients.
d. Macronutrients are vitamins and minerals. ANS a. All classes of nutrients are
essential to human survival.
, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (OPENSTAX) EXAM 1: CHAPTERS 1-4
11. C.J. is stuck in her car during a bitterly cold blizzard. Her body responds to the cold by
__________.
a. increasing the blood to her hands and feet
b. becoming lethargic to conserve heat
c. breaking down stored energy
d. significantly increasing blood oxygen levels ANS c. breaking down stored energy
12. After you eat lunch, nerve cells in your stomach respond to the dissension (the
stimulus) resulting from the food. They relay this information to _______________.
a. a control center
b. a set point
c. effectors
d. sensors ANS a. a control center
13. Stimulation of the heat-loss center cause _____________.
a. blood vessels in the skin to constrict
b. breathing to become slow
c. sweat glands to increase their output
d. All of the above ANS c. sweat glands to increase their output
1. Which of the following specialties might focus on studying all of the structures of the
ankle and foot?
a. microscopic anatomy
b. muscle anatomy
c. regional anatomy
d. systemic anatomy ANS c. regional anatomy
2. A scientists wants to study how the body uses foods and fluids during a marathon
run. This scientist is most likely a(n) ____________. a. exercise physiologist
b. microscopic anatomist
c. regional physiologist
d. systemic anatomist ANS a. exercise physiologist
3. The smallest independently functioning unit of an organism is a(n) __________.
a. cell
b. molecule
c. organ
d. tissue ANS a. cell
4. A collection of similar tissues that performs a specific function is an
__________. a. organ
b. organelle
c. muscular system
d. organ system ANS a. organ
, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (OPENSTAX) EXAM 1: CHAPTERS 1-4
5. The body system is responsible for structural support and movement is the
___________.
a. cardiovascular system
b. endocrine system
c. muscular system
d. skeletal system ANS d. skeletal system
6. Metabolism can be defined as the __________.
a. adjustment by na organism to external or internal changes
b. process by whereby all unspecialized cells become specialized to perform distinct
functions
c. process whereby new cells are formed to replace worn-out cells
d. sum of all chemical reactions in an organism ANS d. sum of all chemical reactions
in an organism
7. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an important molecule because it _________. a. is the
result of catabolism
b. release energy in uncontrolled bursts
c. stores energy for use by body cells
d. All of the above ANS c. stores energy for use by body cells
, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (OPENSTAX) EXAM 1: CHAPTERS 1-4
8. Cancer cells can be characterized as "generic" cells that perform no specialized body
function. Thus cancer cells lack ___________. a. differentiation
b. reproduction
c. responsiveness
d. both reproduction and responsiveness ANS a. differentiation
9. Humans have the most urgent need for a continuous supply of ___________. a. food
b. nitrogen
c. oxygen
d. water ANS c. oxygen
10. Which of the following statements about nutrients is true?
a. All classes of nutrients are essential to human survival.
b. Because the body cannot store any micronutrients, they need to be con-sumed nearly
every day.
c. Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are micronutrients.
d. Macronutrients are vitamins and minerals. ANS a. All classes of nutrients are
essential to human survival.
, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (OPENSTAX) EXAM 1: CHAPTERS 1-4
11. C.J. is stuck in her car during a bitterly cold blizzard. Her body responds to the cold by
__________.
a. increasing the blood to her hands and feet
b. becoming lethargic to conserve heat
c. breaking down stored energy
d. significantly increasing blood oxygen levels ANS c. breaking down stored energy
12. After you eat lunch, nerve cells in your stomach respond to the dissension (the
stimulus) resulting from the food. They relay this information to _______________.
a. a control center
b. a set point
c. effectors
d. sensors ANS a. a control center
13. Stimulation of the heat-loss center cause _____________.
a. blood vessels in the skin to constrict
b. breathing to become slow
c. sweat glands to increase their output
d. All of the above ANS c. sweat glands to increase their output
