Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology: Chapter 1 Practice Test

Homeostasis

Is the state of regulated physiological balance

Physiology

The study of how living things function or work

Net Force

Is the single force that results from the total of all forces acting on a structure at a given time

Statistical Interference

Generalizing the findings of a research study to a large population

Metabolic Rate

The speed at which the body consumes energy

The chin is inferior to the trunk

FALSE

Combined loading is the simultaneous action of two or more kinds of forces

TRUE

The rotary effect of a force is called torque

TRUE

Data is a systematic process that can be used to answer questions or solve or problems

FALSE

Collections of similar cells with a common function are called effectors

FALSE

Which is not true of the metric system

It's measurements depend on gravity

The smallest building blocks of all living things are ___.

Cells

Saggital plane movements ____.

Go forward and backward

The trachea is an organ of the ______ system.

Respiratory

Stress is quantified in the same way as _______.

Pressure

Metabolic rate

The speed at which the body consumes energy

Kinetics

The analysis of the actions of forces

Anatomy

The study of the form of all living things, including plants and animals

Anterior (ventral) Cavity

A continuous internal opening that includes the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities

Scientific theory

An explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on rigorously tested, repeatedly confirmed research

Force

Push or pull exerting influence on a structure

Homeostatic imbalance

A condition in which there is a decreased ability for the organ systems to maintain the body's internal environment within normal ranges

Research question

A question to be answered or a problem to be solved in a research study

Organ system

Two or more organs that work together

Bending

A combination of off center forces that creates a pattern of loading