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Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Lesson 2.1 Study Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parathyroid hormone (PTH) adjusts blood calcium, mobilizing it from bones when low. Unlike metabolic or sex hormones, it's a calcium gatekeeper. Nurses monitor it in bone health like osteoporosis ensuring skeletal and systemic balance.
Question 2 of 5
The mitochondrion is an example of a(an)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The mitochondrion, a cell's energy producer, is an organelle, not an organ (A, tissue group), cell (C, whole unit), or tissue (D, cell group). Organelles are anatomy's intracellular specialists, and mitochondria's role in ATP synthesis exemplifies their functional importance, making B correct.
Question 3 of 5
The calf is ___ to the knee.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The calf is distal (farther from attachment) to the knee, which is proximal (closer to thigh attachment). It's not deep (A, depth-related), proximal, or both. Distal aligns with anatomy's limb terminology, marking the calf below the knee.
Question 4 of 5
The muscles are ___ to the skin.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Muscles are deep (beneath) the skin, which is superficial (surface). They're not lateral (A, side), superficial, or superior (C, above). Depth terms in anatomy clarify layering, like muscles under skin, essential for understanding body structure.
Question 5 of 5
What is the scientific term for the armpit?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Axillary refers to the armpit, not acromial (A, shoulder), brachial (B, arm), or sternal (D, chest). Anatomical terms like axillary pinpoint regions, vital for procedures like lymph node checks, confirming C.