A&P 100 Quiz 1, Version A

What is the significance of understanding anatomy and physiology for manual therapists?

• a. It aids in the safe and effective execution of therapeutic techniques.

• b. It helps in deciding the specific area of manual therapy to specialize in.

• c. Knowledge of A&P is crucial for diagnosing the issue and explaining it to the client.

• d. Without it, therapists cannot transfer their license/certification to another state.

What is the scientific term for the study of the functions of the human body?

• a. Pathology

• b. Physiology

• c. Anatomy

• d. Kinesiology

What does the study of human body functions refer to?

• a. Anatomy

• b. Physiology

• c. Biology

• d. Biochemistry

Which term refers to a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function?

• a. Cells

• b. Tissues

• c. Systems

• d. Organisms

What is the most accurate description of the organ system level of organization in the body?

• a. A group of interconnected cells performing a specific function

• b. A group of tissues working together to perform a specific function

• c. The highest level of complexity in the human organism

• d. A group of organs working together to perform a specific function

What is the primary purpose of homeostasis in the human body?

• a. To ensure the body responds to external changes

• b. To maintain a stable, relatively constant internal environment

• c. To promote cooperation between different body systems

• d. To regulate all body responses

What is the term for the body's reaction to a change in the internal or external environment?

• a. Response

• b. Stimulus

• c. Effector

• d. Irritant

What is the primary method the body uses to maintain homeostasis?

• a. Positive feedback

• b. Negative feedback

• c. Neutral feedback

• d. Autoregulation

What is the term for the specific stimulus that triggers a change in organs, cells, or tissues?

• a. Effector stimulus

• b. Integrative stimulus

• c. Receptor stimulus

• d. Homeostatic stimulus

What type of feedback is it when the response diminishes the original stimulus?

• a. Negative

• b. Positive

• c. Sustaining

• d. Homeostatic