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Homeostasis & Body Systems Quiz

Question 1 of 15

1

Select the simplest level of organization in the human body?

Select one of the following:

  • smooth muscle cells

  • stomach

  • digestive system

  • muscle tissue

Explanation

Question 2 of 15

1

Which of the following statements describing functions required for maintaining life is INCORRECT?

Select one of the following:

  • The stomach lining must remain intact or you could damage you abdomen

  • Aging happens because our cells lose ability to replace themselves

  • Kidneys eliminate wastes, but a person can survive if their kidneys fail

  • A balanced diet is required, because sugars, fats, and proteins all need to be broken down and used

Explanation

Question 3 of 15

1

Which of the following components of a homeostatic system is responsible for monitoring a particular condition in the body, like the level of carbon dioxide in the blood?

Select one of the following:

  • receptor

  • control centre

  • effector

  • feedback system

Explanation

Question 4 of 15

1

Which example of homeostatic regulatory system is CORRECT?

Select one of the following:

  • Carotid arteries detect a drop in blood pressure, and the brain responds by increasing heart rate

  • The skin detects an increase in temperature, and the brain responds by increasing heart rate

  • The brain detects a decrease in water in the blood, and tells the kidneys to pee out more urine

  • When a woman is delivering a baby, her brain releases less and less hormone to cause contractions

Explanation

Question 5 of 15

1

Which body response to the following homeostatic imbalances is CORRECT?

Select one of the following:

  • You have consumed a can of Red Bull, so do not have to urinate for many hours

  • You are holding your breath under water, but your brain never forces you inhale

  • A person is bleeding internally, so their heart begins to beat more quickly

  • You are walking home during a snow storm, and notice your blood vessels in your hands dilate and get wider

Explanation

Question 6 of 15

1

Which system is responsible for the balance of water and the removal of nitrogenous wastes?

Select one of the following:

  • lymphatic

  • urinary

  • endocrine

  • digestive

Explanation

Question 7 of 15

1

Which statement about the Anatomical Position is INCORRECT?

Select one of the following:

  • Anatomical position is presumed so everyone working with a patient describes him/her in the same way

  • In the AP, palms face backwards, and thumbs point towards the body

  • In the AP, the person is presumed to be standing, even if they were lying down when examined

  • In the AP, one always refers to the patient's right or left side , not one's own

Explanation

Question 8 of 15

1

Which of the following body landmarks is NOT found on the anterior/ventral surface of the body?

Select one of the following:

  • mental

  • antecubital

  • sacral

  • crural

Explanation

Question 9 of 15

1

Which of the following is a landmark NOT found on an arm or leg?

Select one of the following:

  • buccal

  • acromial

  • patellar

  • tarsal

Explanation

Question 10 of 15

1

Which of the following describes where the lumbar region of the body is found?

Select one of the following:

  • Closest to the superior, medial aspect of the gluteals

  • Closest to the inferior, lateral aspect of the vertebrals

  • Closest to the proximal, medial aspect of the pelvic area

  • Closest to the distal, lateral, deep cervical aspect

Explanation

Question 11 of 15

1

Which of the following is NOT found in the abdominopelvic cavity?

Select one of the following:

  • stomach

  • bladder

  • intestines

  • diaphragm

Explanation

Question 12 of 15

1

The left hip would be closest to which of the following abdominopelvic regions?

Select one of the following:

  • left hypochondriac

  • left lumbar

  • left iliac

  • left upper quadrant

Explanation

Question 13 of 15

1

Which of the following injuries would be considered superfical?

Select one of the following:

  • abrasion

  • contusion

  • hematoma

  • strain

Explanation

Question 14 of 15

1

Which of the following is the specialty of nerve cells?

Select one of the following:

  • connecting body parts

  • moving body parts

  • gathering information

  • storing nutrients

Explanation

Question 15 of 15

1

Which type of tissue is responsible for lining and covering internal surfaces of the body?

Select one of the following:

  • muscular

  • nervous

  • connective

  • epithelial

Explanation

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