A&P Exam 1

Front

_______ is the study of the structure and shape of the body.

Back

Anatomy

Front

The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is referred to as _______.

Back

homeostasis

Front

Which body system is most closely associated with the support and protection of the body organs?

Back

Skeletal

Front

Which body system is most closely associated with transport and delivery? Options: Integumentary, Nervous, Cardiovascular, Respiratory

Back

Cardiovascular

Front

Which of the following statements regarding feedback mechanisms is FALSE? Blood clotting is an example of a typical negative feedback mechanism. Positive feedback mechanisms control infrequent events that occur "explosively." In negative feedback mechanisms, the net effect of the responses to the stimulus is to shut off the original stimulus or reduce its intensity. Positive feedback mechanisms tend to increase the original stimulus and to push the variable farther from its original value.

Back

Blood clotting is an example of a typical negative feedback mechanism.

Front

Metabolism is _______.

Back

a broad term that refers to all the chemical reactions that occur in the body

Front

The _______ is the body's slow-acting control system and acts by means of _______.

Back

endocrine system; hormones

Front

Place the following in correct sequence from simplest to most complex: (1) Molecules; (2) Atoms; (3) Tissues; (4) Cells; (5) Organs

Back

2-1-4-3-5

Front

Which of the following is NOT a necessary life function? Responsiveness, Movement, Maintaining boundaries

Back

Thinking

Front

Which of the following statements is FALSE?
An organ is made up of two or more tissue types.
Atoms are the building blocks of matter, and combine to form molecules.
Organ systems make up the living body or the organism.
The digestive system, reproductive system, and endocrine system are examples of organs.

Back

The digestive system, reproductive system, and endocrine system are examples of organs.