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Chapter 1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
To what does the term 'hypochondriac' refer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypochondriac names the abdominal zones below the rib cartilage, right and left, key for organ localization. Nurses palpate here for liver or spleen issues, using its anatomical meaning below cartilage' not psychological or structural defects. This precision aids diagnostics, mapping the body's layout for targeted care.
Question 2 of 5
A group of cells with a common structure and function is an example of an?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A collection of cells sharing form and purpose like muscle cells contracting defines the tissue level. This tier, above organelles and below organs, organizes the body's functional units. Nurses assess tissues like epithelial damage in burns knowing their collective role drives system performance. This structural unity shapes health, bridging cellular and organ complexity for effective physiological outcomes.
Question 3 of 5
Which is not a serous membrane?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serous membranes (A, C, E) line body cavities and secrete fluid (e.g., parietal peritoneum, visceral pleura, pericardium). Mesentery is a peritoneal fold, still serous-related. The mouth's lining is mucous membrane, secreting mucus, not serous fluid. Anatomically, serous reduces friction in cavities; mucous protects openings, making D the outlier.
Question 4 of 5
Which is positioned retroperitoneally?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Retroperitoneal means behind the peritoneum; kidneys are here, unlike stomach, appendix, and liver (E, intraperitoneal), or heart (C, thoracic). Anatomically, kidneys' posterior placement aids filtration, secured against the back wall, making B correct.
Question 5 of 5
Which serous membrane would be cut first as a physician removes an infected appendix?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The parietal peritoneum lines the abdominal wall, cut first in appendectomy, unlike dorsal mesentery (B, organ support), visceral pleura, or parietal pleura (D, thoracic). Anatomically, it's the outer layer accessed surgically, making A correct.