The science of (blank) is the study of patterns and diseases and how they are transmitted among individuals in a community.

The science of (blank) is the study of patterns and diseases and how they are transmitted among individuals in a community.

A) microbiology
B) pathology
C) epidemiology
D) dermatology


Answer: C

The study of functional changes associated with aging and disease is called

The study of functional changes associated with aging and disease is called

A) developmental biology
B) endocrinology
C) immunology
D) pathophysiology


Answer: D

Which of the following medical imaging techniques provides cross-sectional images of the body?

Which of the following medical imaging techniques provides cross-sectional images of the body?

A) positron emission tomography
B) ultrasound
C) endoscopy
D) computed tomography
E) radiography


Answer: D

The (blank) system stores minerals and lipids.

The (blank) system stores minerals and lipids.

A) lymphatic
B) circulatory
C) cardiovascular
D) skeletal


Answer: D

The small intestine consists of three parts: it begins with the duodenum which leads to the jejunum, which leads to the ileum. The ileum is (blank) to the duodenum.

The small intestine consists of three parts: it begins with the duodenum which leads to the jejunum, which leads to the ileum. The ileum is (blank) to the duodenum.

A) superior
B) inferior
C) lateral
D) medial


Answer: B

Which of the following basic life processes is/are represented by one cell dividing into two cells?

Which of the following basic life processes is/are represented by one cell dividing into two cells?

A) metabolism
B) differentiation
C) responsiveness
D) reproduction
E) movement
F) growth


Answer: D and F

A decrease in blood glucose levels will stimulate the pancreas to release glucagon which increases glucose levels in the blood. This is an example of a (blank) feedback system.

A decrease in blood glucose levels will stimulate the pancreas to release glucagon which increases glucose levels in the blood. This is an example of a (blank) feedback system.

A) positive
B) negative
C) positive and negative
D) positive or negative


Answer: B

Which of the following are branches of physiology?

Which of the following are branches of physiology?

A) endocrinology
B) developmental biology
C) immunology
D) embryology
E) histology


Answer: A and C

The use of high-frequency sound waves in ultrasound scanning produces an image known as a

The use of high-frequency sound waves in ultrasound scanning produces an image known as a

A) lithogram
B) picture
C) image
D) sonogram


Answer: D

Which organ-system carries lipids from the gastrointestinal tract to blood?

Which organ-system carries lipids from the gastrointestinal tract to blood?

A) urinary system
B) cardiovascular system
C) lymphatic system
D) respiratory system


Answer: C

The building of new proteins from amino acids is an example of

The building of new proteins from amino acids is an example of

A) catabolism
B) anabolism
C) embolism
D) thrombosis


Answer: B

The study to understand how we breathe is called

The study to understand how we breathe is called

A) cardiology
B) biology
C) respiratory physiology
D) anatomy and physiology


Answer: C

If you are outside in the cold, your body temperature may drop causing you to shiver. This is an example of

If you are outside in the cold, your body temperature may drop causing you to shiver. This is an example of

A) negative feedback
B) neither negative or positive feedback
C) both negative and positive feedback
D) positive feedback


Answer: A

Positron emission tomography (PET) is used to

Positron emission tomography (PET) is used to

A) provide three dimensional images of body structures
B) produce high contrast images of soft tissue
C) observe metabolic processes in the body
D) produce images of hard bony structures


Answer: C

Which of the following basic life processes is/are represented by an increase in body height?

Which of the following basic life processes is/are represented by an increase in body height?

A) reproduction
B) metabolism
C) growth
D) responsiveness
E) differentiation
F) movement


Answer: A and C

The efferent pathway refers to

The efferent pathway refers to

A) an effect that changes the controlled condition
B) a feedback system that refers the initial stimulus
C) information flowing to the control center
D) information flowing away from the control center


Answer: D

Which of the following is an example of the study of gross anatomy?

Which of the following is an example of the study of gross anatomy?

A) study of a specific region of the body like the arm or leg
B) study of the skeletal system
C) using an x-ray to determine the presence of a broken bone
D) study of any structure that does not require a microscope
E) all of these


Answer: E

The (blank) system is responsible for protecting the body from disease-causing microorganisms.

The (blank) system is responsible for protecting the body from disease-causing microorganisms.

A) defense
B) integumentary
C) nervous
D) lymphatic


Answer: D

Mammary glands are part of the (blank) system.

Mammary glands are part of the (blank) system.

A) respiratory
B) integumentary
C) reproductive
D) endocrine


Answer: C

In a(n) (blank) feedback system, the response enhances or reinforces the initial stimulus.

In a(n) (blank) feedback system, the response enhances or reinforces the initial stimulus.

A) negative
B) positive
C) neutral
D) opposing


Answer: B