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Which organs can be found in the dorsal cavity?
- A. Descending colon
- B. Kidneys
- C. Gallbladder
- D. Brain
- E. Pancreas
- F. Spinal cavities
Correct Answer: D,F
Rationale: ,The dorsal cavity is composed of the brain and the spinal cavities. The spinal cavities hold the cord and the meninges."
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Which structure forms the outer boundary of the cell?
- A. The nucleus
- B. The cytoplasm
- C. The plasma membrane
- D. The endoplasmic reticulum
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The plasma membrane encloses the cytoplasm and forms the outer boundary of the cell. The nucleus, cytoplasm and endoplasmic reticulum are internal structures in the cell.
In anatomic terminology, posterior means toward which body part?
- A. tail.
- B. head.
- C. back.
- D. trunk.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The posterior is toward the back.
Which is the term for the passage of water containing dissolved materials through a membrane as the result of a greater mechanical force on one side?
- A. Metabolism
- B. Mitosis
- C. Filtration
- D. Osmosis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Filtration is the movement of water and particles through a membrane by a force from either pressure or gravity.
Which term explains the processes and functions of many structures of the body and how they interact with one another?
- A. Anatomy
- B. Mitosis
- C. Filtration
- D. Physiology
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Physiology explains the processes and functions of the various structures and how they interrelate with one another.
Which traits describe visceral muscles?
- A. Smooth and voluntary
- B. Smooth and involuntary
- C. Striated and voluntary
- D. Striated and involuntary
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Visceral (smooth) muscles will not function at will; thus, they act involuntarily.