CHAPTER 1 Flashcards

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Q

Which type of anatomy listed below is NOT an example of gross anatomy?regional anatomy
surface anatomy
cellular anatomy
systemic anatomy

A

Cellular anatomy

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Which specialty of physiology would be the profession of someone studying the effects of heart disease?pathological physiology
systemic physiology
organ physiology
cellular physiology

A

Pathological physiology

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3
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Auscultation is the process of _____.
palpation
observing changes in superficial blood flow
balancing an appendage
listening to the sounds of internal organs

A

Listening to the sounds of internal organs

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Why is the study of human anatomy and physiology critical to your everyday life?
It develops an understanding of how the body works under normal conditions.
It serves as a foundation for other life sciences.
It is useful in knowing what is happening when illness occurs.
All of the above are correct.

A

All of the above

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5
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Which of the following sciences is considered the oldest medical science?
biochemistry
physiology
epidemiology
anatomy

A

anatomy

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6
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At which level of organization does a histologist investigate structures?molecular
organ
tissue
cellular

A

Tissue

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Why is it important to study each level of structural organization?
The organization at each level determines structural characteristics of higher levels.
The organization at each level determines functions of higher levels.
A and B are correct answers.
It is not relevant to study all levels of organization.

A

A and B are correct answers

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The following is a list of several levels of organization that make up the human body. Put them in order from smallest to largest.
1) tissue 3) organ 5) system
2) cell 4) organelle

A

4, 2, 1, 3, 5

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What is NOT true of the lymphatic system?
defends against infection.
includes the liver and the pancreas.
returns fluids to the bloodstream.
includes the tonsils and the thymus.

A

Includes the liver and the pancreas

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