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One characteristic that centenarians share is


A) a high level of exercise throughout life.
B) long-lived relatives.
C) following the Mediterranean diet.
D) never having smoked.

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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The maintenance of a steady body temperature in the face of fluctuating environmental conditions illustrates homeostasis.

A) True
B) False

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Cell death first occurs


A) at age 60.
B) at age 50.
C) at puberty.
D) in the fetus.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Simple squamous epithelium is an example of a(n)


A) organ system.
B) organ.
C) tissue.
D) molecule.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Reproduction is the change in body characteristics over time.

A) True
B) False

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The parietal pericardium is attached to the surface of the heart.

A) True
B) False

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The elbow is distal to the wrist.

A) True
B) False

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Specialized cell types organized in a way that provides a specific function form


A) tissues, which build organs.
B) organs, which build tissues.
C) organ systems, which build tissues.
D) atoms, which comprise tissues.

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) is a condition that occurs when space forms between the lung and the wall of the pleural cavity. This space would be between ________. 


A) the parietal pleura and visceral pleura
B) parietal pleura and the visceral pericardium
C) visceral pericardium and the parietal pericardium
D) parietal pericardium and the parietal pleura

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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The anatomical position is lying down, as a cadaver would be positioned.

A) True
B) False

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The upper midportion of the abdomen is called the ________ region.


A) hypochondriac
B) iliac
C) hypogastric
D) epigastric

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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The term ________ refers to an increase in body size without overall shape change.

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The branch of science that deals with the structure of human body parts is called ________. 

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Aging begins in the fetus.

A) True
B) False

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Absorption is the ability to exhale carbon dioxide.

A) True
B) False

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The branch of science that deals with the functions of human body parts is called ________.

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Organ systems consist of organs, which consist of tissues.

A) True
B) False

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The parietal pleura is a visceral membrane.

A) True
B) False

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Standing erect with face and palms forward and upper limbs at the sides describes the ________ position.

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Homeostasis exists if concentrations of water, nutrients, and oxygen in the body are balanced and heat and pressure ________.


A) decrease steadily
B) remain within certain limited ranges
C) increase when the body is stressed
D) fluctuate greatly between very high and low values

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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