Question 1

The study of disease is known as ________.
A)Neurology
B)Pathophysiology
C)Microbiology
D)Cytology

Accepted Answer

Pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes that occur in an individual as a result of a disease or bodily injury. Neurology is the study of the nervous system and its disorders, microbiology is the study of microorganisms, and cytology is the study of cells. None of these focus specifically on the study of disease.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a vital sign?
A)Heart Rate
B)Temperature
C)Pain
D)Respiratory rate

Accepted Answer

Pain is not considered a vital sign, although it is an important subjective symptom. The four vital signs include heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.

Question 3

The potential outcome of a disease is the ________.
A)Etiology
B)Diagnosis
C)Prognosis
D)Treatment

Accepted Answer

Prognosis refers to the potential outcome or likelihood of recovery from a disease, while etiology refers to the cause of the disease, diagnosis refers to identifying the disease, and treatment refers to the methods used to alleviate or cure the disease.

Question 4

The indicators that are essential for human life include all of the following except ________.
A)Coloring
B)Heart rate
C)Respirations
D)Temperature

Accepted Answer

Coloring is not essential for human life. While it may indicate certain health conditions, it is not a vital sign or indicator of basic physiological function. The other options, heart rate, respirations, and temperature, are all measures that indicate important aspects of a person's health and well-being.

Question 5

The three basic parts of a medical term include ________.
A)Prefix, word root, suffix
B)Suffix, base, meaning
C)Prefix, stem, ending
D)Base, word root, stem

Accepted Answer

The three basic parts of a medical term are the prefix (which comes before the word root), the word root (which gives the term its primary meaning), and the suffix (which comes after the word root and modifies its meaning).

Question 6

Vital signs include all of the following except ________.
A)Coloring
B)Heart rate
C)Respirations
D)Temperature

Accepted Answer

Vital signs include heart rate, respirations, temperature, and blood pressure. Coloring is not considered a vital sign.

Question 7

Gross Anatomy is also known as
A)Microscopic Anatomy
B)Pathologic Anatomy
C)Macroscopic Anatomy
D)Diagnostic Anatomy

Accepted Answer

Gross Anatomy is also known as Macroscopic Anatomy because it deals with the study of organs, tissues, and structures that are visible to the naked eye without any magnification. Microscopic Anatomy, on the other hand, deals with the study of tissues and cells using a microscope. Pathologic Anatomy studies the changes in organs and tissues due to disease processes, and Diagnostic Anatomy involves techniques and methods used to diagnose diseases and injuries in individual patients.

Question 8

Positive feedback is necessary in which of the following situations?
A)Blood pressure
B)Coughing
C)Bleeding
D)Childbirth

Accepted Answer

Positive feedback is necessary during childbirth because the stretching of the cervix causes the release of the hormone oxytocin, which enhances contractions, leading to further cervical stretching and increased oxytocin release until the baby is delivered.

Question 9

The term tachycardia means ________.
A)Fast heart rate
B)Slow heart rate
C)Rhythmic heart rate
D)Study of the heart rate

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia is a medical term used to describe a fast heart rate, usually over 100 beats per minute. This can be a result of several factors, including stress, exercise, or underlying medical conditions. A slow heart rate would be described as bradycardia, while a rhythmic heart rate would simply refer to a regular or steady heartbeat. The study of the heart rate is known as cardiology.

Question 10

The body uses feedback loops to maintain homeostasis.The response that opposes an action is known as a(n) ________.
A)Depressing feedback loop
B)Negative feedback loop
C)Positive feedback loop
D)Affirmative feedback loop

Accepted Answer

The response that opposes an action is known as negative feedback loop. This feedback loop helps maintain a steady state or equilibrium in the body by counteracting any deviations from the normal range.

Question 11

An example of Gross Anatomy would be ________.
A)Viewing an x-ray
B)Using a microscope
C)Performing a complete cellular blood count
D)Determining the etiology of a disease

Accepted Answer

Gross anatomy involves studying the structures of the body that can be seen with the naked eye, such as when viewing an x-ray, as opposed to microscopic anatomy or the study of disease processes.

Question 12

What system is known as the mathematical language of Anatomy and Physiology?
A)Abbreviation system
B)Metric system
C)English system
D)Customary system

Accepted Answer

The Metric system is known as the mathematical language of Anatomy and Physiology as it is based on the use of powers of ten and is easier to use in scientific calculations.

Question 13

A recording of the electrical activity of a skeletal muscle is a(n) ________.
A)electrocardiogram
B)electromyogram
C)mamogram
D)mammogram

Accepted Answer

An electromyogram (EMG) is a recording of the electrical activity of a skeletal muscle and is used to diagnose certain neuromuscular disorders. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a recording of the electrical activity of the heart and is not related to skeletal muscle activity. A mammogram is a type of X-ray used to detect breast cancer and is not related to skeletal muscle activity.

Question 14

The study of Physiology deals with ________.
A)Disease
B)Genetics
C)Structures
D)Functions

Accepted Answer

The study of physiology deals with the functions of living organisms and their parts, including the functions of cells, tissues, and organs. It does not necessarily focus on disease or genetics, although these may be relevant topics within the field. The study of structures is typically the focus of anatomy, which is related to but distinct from physiology.

Question 15

RBC is the abbreviation for ________.
A)Really bad cut
B)Red and blue circulation
C)Red blood cells
D)Ruptured blood clot

Accepted Answer

RBC stands for "red blood cells".

Question 16

Which is not a definition for disease?
A)Not at ease
B)A condition in which the body fails to function normally
C)Anything that is a normal structure or function
D)Anything that upsets normal structure or function

Accepted Answer

Choice C is not a definition for disease because it describes something that is a normal structure or function, while disease is defined as something that upsets normal structure or function. Choices A, B, and D all accurately describe disease.

Question 17

Taking an MRI of the knee is considered gross anatomy because it is ________.
A)Difficult
B)Visually unpleasant
C)Has 144 steps
D)Is large scale

Accepted Answer

Gross anatomy refers to the study of large-scale structures that can be studied without the use of a microscope. MRI imaging is considered gross anatomy because it allows for the examination of the large-scale structures of the knee joint, such as bones, ligaments, and tendons. The other options (difficulty, visual unpleasantness, and number of steps) are not relevant criteria for determining whether something is considered gross anatomy.

Question 18

The adjustments that maintain a stable environment within the body are known as ________.
A)Homeostasis
B)Metabolism
C)Syndrome
D)Pathology

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis refers to the various processes and mechanisms within the body that work together to maintain a stable internal environment. This includes things like regulating temperature, pH, and nutrient levels, as well as responding to changes or stressors in the environment. Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that occur within the body in order to maintain life, while syndrome and pathology both refer to abnormal or disordered states within the body.

Question 19

Which is not a symptom of metabolic syndrome?
A)High triglycerides
B)Low HDL level
C)High blood pressure
D)Vomiting and diarrhea

Accepted Answer

Vomiting and diarrhea are not symptoms of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

Question 20

When the physician has documented several signs and symptoms, he will be able to make a(n) ________.
A)Prognosis
B)Etiology
C)Cytology
D)Diagnosis

Accepted Answer

When a physician documents several signs and symptoms, he will be able to make a diagnosis, which is the identification of a disease or condition based on these signs and symptoms. A prognosis refers to the predicted outcome of the disease, while etiology refers to the cause of the disease, and cytology is the study of cells.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology: Learning the Language

The study of disease is known as ________.

Which of the following is not a vital sign?

The potential outcome of a disease is the ________.

The indicators that are essential for human life include all of the following except ________.

The three basic parts of a medical term include ________.

Vital signs include all of the following except ________.

Gross Anatomy is also known as

Positive feedback is necessary in which of the following situations?

The term tachycardia means ________.

The body uses feedback loops to maintain homeostasis.The response that opposes an action is known as a(n) ________.

An example of Gross Anatomy would be ________.

What system is known as the mathematical language of Anatomy and Physiology?

A recording of the electrical activity of a skeletal muscle is a(n) ________.

The study of Physiology deals with ________.

RBC is the abbreviation for ________.

Which is not a definition for disease?

Taking an MRI of the knee is considered gross anatomy because it is ________.

The adjustments that maintain a stable environment within the body are known as ________.

Which is not a symptom of metabolic syndrome?

When the physician has documented several signs and symptoms, he will be able to make a(n) ________.