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Which of the following is composed of similar types of cells and performs a specific function? |
| | A) | organism |
| | B) | organelle |
| | C) | organ |
| | D) | tissue |
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Which of the following is composed of several types of tissues? |
| | A) | cell |
| | B) | organelle |
| | C) | organ |
| | D) | macromolecule |
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Which of the following lists the levels of organization in the correct sequence from least complex to most complex? |
| | A) | molecule, atom, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism |
| | B) | atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism |
| | C) | atom, molecule, organelle, tissue, cell, organ, organ system, organism |
| | D) | atom, molecule, organelle, cell, organ, tissue, organ system, organism |
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Which of the following terms refers to a structure that is located above another structure? |
| | A) | superior |
| | B) | superficial |
| | C) | anterior |
| | D) | central |
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The nose is _________ to the ears. |
| | A) | lateral |
| | B) | anterior |
| | C) | medial |
| | D) | B and C, but not A |
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The calf is _________ to the knee. |
| | A) | deep |
| | B) | distal |
| | C) | proximal |
| | D) | A and B, but not C |
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Which of the following planes would divide the body into left and right sides? |
| | A) | coronal |
| | B) | frontal |
| | C) | transverse |
| | D) | sagittal |
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Which of the following cavities contains the pleural and abdominopelvic cavities? |
| | A) | ventral |
| | B) | dorsal |
| | C) | thoracic |
| | D) | pericardial |
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Which of the following cavities contains the pericardial and pleural cavities? |
| | A) | ventral |
| | B) | dorsal |
| | C) | thoracic |
| | D) | Both A and C, but not B |
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Which of the following cavities contains the vertebral canal? |
| | A) | ventral |
| | B) | dorsal |
| | C) | abdominopelvic |
| | D) | cranial |
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Which organ system is responsible for the production of blood cells? |
| | A) | cardiovascular system |
| | B) | muscular system |
| | C) | skeletal system |
| | D) | integumentary system |
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Which of these organ systems function(s) in integration and coordination? |
| | A) | nervous system |
| | B) | endocrine system |
| | C) | cardiovascular system |
| | D) | A and B, but not C |
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Which of the following systems removes nitrogenous wastes from the blood? |
| | A) | urinary system |
| | B) | cardiovascular system |
| | C) | endocrine system |
| | D) | digestive system |
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Which of the following systems consists of the glands that secrete hormones? |
| | A) | integumentary system |
| | B) | cardiovascular system |
| | C) | digestive system |
| | D) | endocrine system |
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Which of the following terms refers to a disease that affects the entire body or involves several organ systems? |
| | A) | chronic |
| | B) | systemic |
| | C) | acute |
| | D) | local |
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Which of the following terms refers to a disease that occurs suddenly and usually lasts for only a short time? |
| | A) | chronic |
| | B) | systemic |
| | C) | acute |
| | D) | local |
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The posterior cavity is lined by three membranous layers called what? |
| | A) | thoracic |
| | B) | mediastinom |
| | C) | meninges |
| | D) | parietal |
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The female reproductive system includes which body parts? |
| | A) | testes |
| | B) | ovaries |
| | C) | femur |
| | D) | thyroid |
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What is the mechanism called which brings about an increasing change in the same direction? |
| | A) | homeostasis |
| | B) | positive feedback |
| | C) | negative feedback |
| | D) | homeothermic |
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Which body imaging method may not be used on patients with metal in their bodies? |
| | A) | MRI |
| | B) | PET |
| | C) | X-Ray |
| | D) | CAT |
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