Deck 1: Introduction to the Body

Question 1

When using directional terms to describe the body, it is assumed that the body is in what position?

A) Supine
B) Anatomical
C) Lateral
D) Prone

Answer 1

Anatomical

Question 2

Which word is derived from the Greek word meaning "cutting up"?

A) Dissection
B) Physiology
C) Pathology
D) Anatomy

Answer 2

Anatomy

Question 3

Because humans walk upright, the term dorsal can be used in place of the term

A) inferior.
B) posterior.
C) anterior.
D) distal.

Answer 3

posterior.

Question 4

The liver can be found in the

A) upper right quadrant.
B) epigastric region.
C) hypogastric region.
D) both A and B.

Question 5

The human body tries to maintain a constant body temperature. This is an example of

A) homeostasis.
B) a positive feedback loop.
C) an effector.
D) a sensor.

Question 6

A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a(n)

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

Question 7

Cells

A) are more complex than tissues.
B) are the first level of organization in the body.
C) are the smallest living units of structure and function in the body.
D) both B and C.

Question 8

The prone position

A) describes the body lying face up.
B) is also called the anatomical position.
C) describes the body lying face down.
D) both B and C.

Question 9

The body section that divides the right ear from the left ear is a _____ section.

A) frontal
B) sagittal
C) coronal
D) transverse

Question 10

The word "leg" correctly describes the

A) area from the hip to the foot.
B) area from the knee to the ankle.
C) area between the hip and the knee.
D) femoral area.

Question 11

The levels of organization from most simple to most complex are

A) cellchemicalorgantissuesystem.
B) tissuecellchemicalorgansystem.
C) chemicaltissuecellorgansystem.
D) chemicalcelltissueorgansystem.

Question 12

The opposite term for posterior in humans is

A) superior.
B) anterior.
C) ventral.
D) both B and C.

Question 13

The supine position

A) describes the body lying face up.
B) is also called anatomical position.
C) describes the body lying face down.
D) both A and B.

Question 14

The two major body cavities are called

A) thoracic and abdominal.
B) thoracic and pelvic.
C) dorsal and ventral.
D) mediastinum and pleural.

Question 15

The opposite term for superficial is

A) deep.
B) inferior.
C) posterior.
D) medial.

Question 16

Which word is defined as the study of the function of living organisms and their parts?

A) Dissection
B) Physiology
C) Pathology
D) Anatomy

Question 17

A section that divides the body into mirror images is a _____ section.

A) frontal
B) coronal
C) midsagittal
D) transverse

Question 18

Which word is defined as the scientific study of disease?

A) Dissection
B) Physiology
C) Pathology
D) Anatomy

Question 19

The heart is an example of a(n)

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

Question 20

The body section that divides the nose from the back of the head is a _____ section.

A) frontal
B) sagittal
C) midsagittal
D) transverse

Question 21

Which is not a part of the upper abdominopelvic region?

A) Right hypochondriac region
B) Epigastric region
C) Hypogastric region
D) All of the above are part of the upper abdominopelvic region.

Question 22

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
Toward the head or above

A)Superior
B)Anterior
C)Medial
D)Proximal
E)Superficial
F)Inferior
G)Posterior
H)Lateral
I)Distal
J)Deep

Question 23

The part of the feedback loop that compares the present condition within a body part or region to its homeostatic condition is called

A) homeostasis.
B) the effector.
C) the sensor.
D) the control center.

Question 24

Which of these terms cannot be applied to a body in the anatomical position?

A) Dorsal
B) Posterior
C) Supine
D) Both A and B

Question 25

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
The smallest "living" part of the body

A)Chemical level
B)Cellular level
C)Tissue level
D)Organ level
E)System level
F)Organism

Question 26

A word used to denote a living thing

Question 27

Level that is made up of a group of cells working together to perform a task

Question 28

Level that includes atoms and molecules

Question 29

Which of the following body functions is an example of a positive feedback loop?

A) Maintaining a pH of 7.45 in the body
B) Forming a blood clot
C) Uterine contractions during labor
D) Both B and C

Question 30

Which term means toward the head?

A) Anterior
B) Superior
C) Superficial
D) Ventral

Question 31

The muscular sheet called the diaphragm divides the

A) right and left pleural cavities.
B) thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavities.
C) abdominal and pelvic cavities.
D) thoracic cavity and mediastinum.

Question 32

Level made up of groups of tissues working together to perform a task

Question 33

The part of the feedback loop that detects a change in the regulated condition is called

A) homeostasis.
B) the effector.
C) the sensor.
D) the control center.

Question 34

The level of organization that precedes the organ level is the _____ level.

A) system
B) cellular
C) tissue
D) chemical

Question 35

The part of a feedback loop that has the direct effect on the regulated condition is called

A) homeostasis.
B) the effector.
C) the sensor.
D) the control center.

Question 36

Which describes the anatomical relationship of the wrist to the elbow?

A) The elbow is proximal to the wrist.
B) The elbow is distal to the wrist.
C) The elbow is superficial to the wrist.
D) The elbow is lateral to the wrist.

Question 37

A coronal plane or section is another term for a _____ plane.

A) sagittal
B) midsagittal
C) transverse
D) frontal

Question 38

When your body temperature drops below normal, your muscles begin to contract rapidly, making you shiver and generating heat. In this case your muscles are acting as the

A) sensor.
B) effector.
C) control center.
D) both A and C.

Question 39

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
Nearer to the surface of the body

A)Superior
B)Anterior
C)Medial
D)Proximal
E)Superficial
F)Inferior
G)Posterior
H)Lateral
I)Distal
J)Deep

Question 40

Level that is the most complex unit within the organism

Question 41

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
Cavity that is subdivided into pleural cavities

A)Frontal plane
B)Transverse plane
C)Sagittal plane
D)Diaphragm
E)Thoracic cavity
F)Abdominopelvic cavity
G)Cranial cavity
H)Mediastinum

Question 42

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
The lower part of the ventral body cavity

A)Frontal plane
B)Transverse plane
C)Sagittal plane
D)Diaphragm
E)Thoracic cavity
F)Abdominopelvic cavity
G)Cranial cavity
H)Mediastinum

Question 43

Define or explain the words "prone" and "supine."

Question 44

Describe the anatomical position.

Question 45

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
Nearest to the trunk or point of origin

A)Superior
B)Anterior
C)Medial
D)Proximal
E)Superficial
F)Inferior
G)Posterior
H)Lateral
I)Distal
J)Deep

Question 46

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
A muscular sheet dividing the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities

A)Frontal plane
B)Transverse plane
C)Sagittal plane
D)Diaphragm
E)Thoracic cavity
F)Abdominopelvic cavity
G)Cranial cavity
H)Mediastinum

Question 47

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
Toward the midline of the body

A)Superior
B)Anterior
C)Medial
D)Proximal
E)Superficial
F)Inferior
G)Posterior
H)Lateral
I)Distal
J)Deep

Question 48

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
Toward the back

A)Superior
B)Anterior
C)Medial
D)Proximal
E)Superficial
F)Inferior
G)Posterior
H)Lateral
I)Distal
J)Deep

Question 49

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
Divides the body into front and rear parts

A)Frontal plane
B)Transverse plane
C)Sagittal plane
D)Diaphragm
E)Thoracic cavity
F)Abdominopelvic cavity
G)Cranial cavity
H)Mediastinum

Question 50

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
Divides the body into right and left sides

A)Frontal plane
B)Transverse plane
C)Sagittal plane
D)Diaphragm
E)Thoracic cavity
F)Abdominopelvic cavity
G)Cranial cavity
H)Mediastinum

Question 51

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
Toward the side

A)Superior
B)Anterior
C)Medial
D)Proximal
E)Superficial
F)Inferior
G)Posterior
H)Lateral
I)Distal
J)Deep

Question 52

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
Toward the feet or below

A)Superior
B)Anterior
C)Medial
D)Proximal
E)Superficial
F)Inferior
G)Posterior
H)Lateral
I)Distal
J)Deep

Question 53

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
Divides the body into upper and lower parts

A)Frontal plane
B)Transverse plane
C)Sagittal plane
D)Diaphragm
E)Thoracic cavity
F)Abdominopelvic cavity
G)Cranial cavity
H)Mediastinum

Question 54

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
Away from the trunk or point of origin

A)Superior
B)Anterior
C)Medial
D)Proximal
E)Superficial
F)Inferior
G)Posterior
H)Lateral
I)Distal
J)Deep

Question 55

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
Part of the dorsal cavity that contains the brain

A)Frontal plane
B)Transverse plane
C)Sagittal plane
D)Diaphragm
E)Thoracic cavity
F)Abdominopelvic cavity
G)Cranial cavity
H)Mediastinum

Question 56

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
Farther away from the surface of the body

A)Superior
B)Anterior
C)Medial
D)Proximal
E)Superficial
F)Inferior
G)Posterior
H)Lateral
I)Distal
J)Deep

Question 57

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
Toward the front

A)Superior
B)Anterior
C)Medial
D)Proximal
E)Superficial
F)Inferior
G)Posterior
H)Lateral
I)Distal
J)Deep

Question 58

Name and explain the structural levels of organization of the body and give an example of each.

Question 59

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
A subdivision of the thoracic cavity

A)Frontal plane
B)Transverse plane
C)Sagittal plane
D)Diaphragm
E)Thoracic cavity
F)Abdominopelvic cavity
G)Cranial cavity
H)Mediastinum

Question 60

Explain the difference between anatomy and physiology.

Question 61

Name the two major body cavities, and describe what is in each.

Question 62

Doctors recommend putting babies to sleep on their backs to help prevent breathing problems. This is the supine position.

Question 63

Pathology is the scientific study of disease.

Question 64

Anatomical position is the reference position for the directional terms of the body.

Question 65

List the anatomical directions, and explain each of them. If there are alternate terms for an anatomical direction, give those terms also.

Question 66

The cell is the simplest level of organization in the human body.

Question 67

What is meant by a negative feedback loop? Give an example of a negative feedback loop in the body.

Question 68

A group of several different tissues working together to perform a specific function is called an organ.

Question 69

Name and describe the three planes or body sections.

Question 70

Anatomy deals with the study of structure, whereas physiology deals with the study of function.

Question 71

The word "dissection" comes from Greek word meaning "cutting up."

Question 72

The anatomical position can be described as the body being erect with the arms held at shoulder level with the palms of the hands facing down.

Question 73

What is meant by a positive feedback loop? Give an example of a positive feedback loop in the body.

Question 74

Anatomy is defined as the study of the structure of an organism.

Question 75

A protein molecule is considered to be at the cellular level of organization.

Question 76

Cells are considered to be the smallest living unit of structure and function in the body.

Question 77

If you like to sleep on your stomach, you prefer sleeping in the supine position.

Question 78

The organ is the highest level of organization in the human body.

Question 79

Explain the three parts of a negative feedback loop.

Question 80

A group of cells working together to perform a specific function is called an organ.