Unit 1 Exam

The anatomical term for navel is

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crural.

inguinal.

umbilical.

femoral.

coxal.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a change associated with aging?

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wrinkled skin

diminished reflexes

increase in insulin production

decreased muscle strength

loss of bone mass

Question 3

The organ system that plays a major role in regulating fluids and eliminating waste is called the

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cardiovascular system.

endocrine system.

urinary system.

lymphatic system.

respiratory system.

Question 4

The condition in which the body's internal environment stays within physiological limits is

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responsiveness.

homeostasis.

differentiation.

growth.

All of the above are correct.

Question 5

Reproduction refers to

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increase in the number of cells.

the formation of new cells.

production of a new individual.

Both B and C are correct.

Both A and B are correct.

Question 6

The science that deals with the drug treatment of disease is called

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physiology.

anatomy.

epidemiology.

pharmacology.

pharmacy.

Question 7

The ___________ is the region between the lungs from the breastbone to the vertebra.

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vertebral canal

pericardium

mediastinum

pleural cavity

manubrium

Question 8

All of the following are functions of the cardiovascular system EXCEPT

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oxygen transport.

carbon dioxide transport.

red blood cell production.

blood clot formation.

transport of water.

Question 9

The science that deals with the study of the internal and external structures of the body is called

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physiology.

pathology.

anatomy.

pharmacology.

epidemiology.

Question 10

All of the following belong to feedback systems which control homeostasis EXCEPT

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control center.

receptor.

receiver.

effector.

All of the above are basic components of the feedback system.

Question 11

The building blocks of carbohydrates are

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polysaccharides.

disaccharide.

monosaccharides.

glycogen.

starches.

Question 12

Which of the following does NOT indicate a compound?

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CO₂

HCl

N₂

H₂O

NaCl

Question 13

All of the following are true EXCEPT

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	Energy is the capacity to do work.
	The energy stored in body fat is potential energy.
	The energy transferred to a ball by a swinging foot is kinetic energy.
	Chemical energy is a form of kinetic energy.
	Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another.

Question 14

Because water requires a large amount of heat to change from a liquid to a gas, it

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converts very few substances into gases.

participates in chemical reactions.

serves as an excellent lubricant.

serves to regulate the internal temperature of the body.

Question 15

Polysaccharides can be broken down into simpler sugars by the process of

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dehydration synthesis.

simple synthesis.

Catabolism or hydrolysis.

anabolism.

None of the above are correct.