BIO201 Anatomy & Physiology Study Questions Set Sample Multiple-Choice Questions: 1. A structure composed of two or more tissues is termed organ bs. serous membrane ©. complex tissue 4. organ system 2. The visceral pleura a. is the membrane lining surface of the lungs ». is the membrane lining the wall ofthe thoracie cavity «is the fluid around the lungs 4. is the thinnest portion of the peritoneum 3. The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except. a. palms facing posterior >, thumbs pointing laterally «. face pointing anteriorly 4, body standing upright 4, Which of the following lies fully ipsilateral to the left iliac region: a. epigastric region b. left hypochondiac region . right inguinal region 4. hypogastric region 5, The "basic unit of life" is: the atom , water © the cell 4. the chemical level of organization 6. Ahomeostatic imbalance 4. must be restored by negative feedback mechanisms b, is considered the cause of most diseases ¢. is when the intemal conditions of the body become more stable 4. only occur when positive feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed 7. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of lite: a. growth b. responsiveness . reproduction 4. organ systems 8, The sum ofall chemical reactions in the body is termed: a, homeostasis, b. physiology ¢. dynamic feedback 4. metabolism 9, A vertical plane through the body dividing it into right and left is termed a. sagittallateral ¢. transverse d. frontal 10. Which of the following is an example of applied physiology a measuring the length ofthe femur on a fetus using ultrasound ». locating an injury to a tendon in the shoulder using CT imaging ¢. describing the process of how a toxin interferes with nerve impulse conduction 4, identifying the types of cells found in a biopsy sample of lung tissue 1. The elbowis___ to the wrist a. distal b. Lateral ©. ventral 4. proximal 12, The heart is___ to the lungs: a. superior b. dorsal ©. medial 4. lateral ‘What is the function of serous membranes: 2. to prevent fluid loss fiom en organ b, to reduce friction between intemal organs ¢.to circulate blood around the organ 4. to conserve heat within the organ 14, Histology is the study of a. cells and membranes », skin ¢. organs and organ systems d.tissues 15, Which ofthe following involves the injection of radioisotopes into the body a. radiography b. PET © CT imaging dMRI Sample Essay Questions: 1, Explain the similarities and differences between "positive" and "negative" feedback mechanisms in regulating homeostasis in the body. Also, describe two examples of each mechanism that is used in the body to regulate homeostasis 2. Explain why an enzyme, which has @ complex structure and carries out a specific metabolic function, is, not considered “living” 3. List and explain five examples of how structure determines function (the principle of complementarity) in the human body Multiple-Choice Answers:A structure composed of two or more tissues is termed: a. organ 2. The visceral pleura a. is the membrane lining surface of the lungs 3. The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except a, palms facing posterior 4, Which ofthe following lies fully ipsilateral to the left iliac region b. left hypochondiac region 5. The "basic unit of life” is: ©. the cell 6, Ahomeostatic imbalance ». is considered the cause of most diseases 7. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of life: 4. organ systems 8. The sum ofall chemical reactions in the body is termed: d, metabolism 9. Avertical plane through the body dividing it into right and left is termed: a, sagittal 10. Which of the following is an example of applied physiology ¢. describing the process of howa toxin interferes with nerve impulse conduction 11. The elbowis to the wrist 4. proximal 12, The heart is___ to the lungs: medial 13, What is the function of serous membranes: b, to reduce friction between intemal organs 14, Histology is the study of d, tissues: 15, Which of the following involves the injection of radioisotopes into the body b. PE