Deck 1 (MC): Organization and General Plan of the Body

Question 1

The frontal area is ___ to the occipital area.

A)posterior
B)anterior
C)dorsal
D)inferior

Answer 1

B

Question 2

In anatomic position,the hands are ___ and the feet are ___.

A)palms forward/parallel
B)palms backward/at a right angle
C)palms forward/at a right angle
D)palms backward/parallel

Answer 2

A

Question 3

An organ that is hard and strong probably ___ something.

A)moves
B)transports
C)protects or supports
D)covers

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The deltoid area is ___ to the gluteal area.

A)superior
B)inferior
C)external
D)internal

Question 5

The popliteal area is ___ to the femoral area and ___ to the patellar area.

A)proximal/anterior
B)distal/anterior
C)proximal/posterior
D)distal/posterior

Question 6

An organ that is able to contract probably ___ something.

A)moves
B)divides
C)protects or supports
D)covers

Question 7

The term palmar is a synonym for:

A)plantar
B)volar
C)brachial
D)popliteal

Question 8

An organ shaped like a hollow tube probably ___ something.

A)divides
B)transports
C)protects or supports
D)covers

Question 9

The mammary area is both:

A)anterior and dorsal
B)posterior and dorsal
C)anterior and ventral
D)posterior and ventral

Question 10

The inguinal area is ___ to the perineum.

A)lateral
B)medial
C)central
D)inferior

Question 11

The pectoral area is ___ to the cervical area and ___ to the umbilical area.

A)inferior/lateral
B)superior/medial
C)inferior/superior
D)inferior/medial

Question 12

An organ that is shaped like a sac or sphere with a tube leading out probably ___ something.

A)covers
B)secretes
C)divides
D)supports

Question 13

The umbilical area is ___ to the lumbar area.

A)dorsal
B)posterior
C)proximal
D)ventral

Question 14

The sacral area is ___ to the lumbar area and ___ to the iliac areas.

A)inferior/medial
B)superior/medial
C)inferior/lateral
D)superior/lateral

Question 15

The brachial area is ___ to the axillary area and ___ to the volar area.

A)distal/proximal
B)distal/inferior
C)proximal/distal
D)proximal/superior

Question 16

The occipital area is both:

A)anterior and dorsal
B)posterior and dorsal
C)anterior and ventral
D)posterior and ventral

Question 17

An organ that is a flat sheet probably ___ something.

A)moves
B)transports
C)protects or supports
D)covers

Question 18

The plantar area is ___ to the femoral area.

A)superior
B)distal
C)proximal
D)central

Question 19

The term oral is a synonym for:

A)orbital
B)buccal
C)nasal
D)cranial

Question 20

An area completely lateral to the nasal area is the ___ area.

A)temporal
B)buccal
C)occipital
D)frontal

Question 21

The junction of the lower limb and the trunk is the:

A)inguinal area
B)gluteal area
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and the lumbar area

Question 22

The pulmonary area refers to the ___,and the perineal area refers to the ___.

A)trachea/diaphragm
B)lungs/diaphragm
C)trachea/pelvic floor
D)lungs/pelvic floor

Question 23

An area that is both inferior and anterior to the lumbar area is the:

A)sacral area
B)gluteal area
C)inguinal area
D)mammary area

Question 24

The organ system that supports the body is the ___ system.

A)nervous
B)skeletal
C)muscular
D)integumentary

Question 25

The hepatic area refers to the ___,and the cardiac area refers to the ___.

A)liver/heart
B)liver/esophagus
C)stomach/esophagus
D)spleen/heart

Question 26

The organ system that regulates body functions by means of electrochemical impulses is the ___ system.

A)nervous
B)skeletal
C)circulatory
D)reproductive

Question 27

An area that is both superior and posterior to the umbilical area is the:

A)nasal area
B)occipital area
C)gluteal area
D)sacral area

Question 28

For a part of the body to have proximal and distal portions,the part must have:

A)at least five smaller parts
B)a definite origin or beginning
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and a definite middle part

Question 29

An area that has anterior,posterior,and lateral parts is the:

A)lumbar area
B)occipital area
C)pectoral area
D)cervical area

Question 30

An area that is both dorsal and ventral is the:

A)volar area
B)sacral area
C)femoral area
D)popliteal area

Question 31

The cutaneous area refers to the ___,and the gastric area refers to the ___.

A)muscles/liver
B)skin/stomach
C)muscles/stomach
D)skin/liver

Question 32

The organ system that transports nutrients and gases within the body is the ___ system.

A)nervous
B)urinary
C)circulatory
D)respiratory

Question 33

The junction of the upper limb and the trunk is the:

A)deltoid area
B)axillary area
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and the pectoral area

Question 34

The organ system that removes waste products from the blood is the ___ system.

A)urinary
B)circulatory
C)endocrine
D)nervous

Question 35

The organ system that moves the body is the ___ system.

A)skeletal
B)muscular
C)endocrine
D)integumentary

Question 36

The organ system that produces specialized cells to continue the human species is the ___ system.

A)endocrine
B)lymphatic
C)circulatory
D)reproductive

Question 37

The deltoid areas are ___ to the cervical area and ___ to the axillary areas.

A)lateral/inferior
B)medial/inferior
C)lateral/superior
D)medial/superior

Question 38

The areas of the body that have names similar to the bones within them are the:

A)occipital area
B)patellar area
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and the gluteal area

Question 39

The areas of the body that have names similar to the bones within them are the:

A)parietal area
B)femoral area
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and the iliac area

Question 40

An area that is both anterior and posterior is the:

A)pectoral area
B)brachial area
C)lumbar area
D)patellar area

Question 41

The abdominal cavity contains the:

A)small intestine
B)stomach
C)gallbladder
D)all of these

Question 42

The thoracic cavity contains the:

A)pancreas
B)gallbladder
C)lungs
D)spleen

Question 43

The endocrine system:

A)secretes hormones
B)consists of glands
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and is exactly the same in men and women

Question 44

The urinary system:

A)regulates blood volume
B)removes waste products from the blood
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and regulates the pH of the blood

Question 45

The membrane that lines the thoracic cavity is the:

A)visceral pleura
B)parietal pleura
C)peritoneum
D)mesentery

Question 46

The visceral pleura:

A)covers the lungs
B)lines the lungs
C)covers the thoracic cavity
D)lines the thoracic cavity

Question 47

The muscular system:

A)moves the body
B)produces a significant amount of heat
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and supports the body

Question 48

The integumentary system:

A)covers the body
B)includes the skin
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and it supports the body

Question 49

The membrane that covers the lungs is the:

A)visceral pleura
B)parietal pleura
C)peritoneum
D)mesentery

Question 50

The integumentary system:

A)includes the skin
B)is a barrier to pathogens
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and includes the hair

Question 51

The diaphragm separates:

A)the dorsal and ventral cavities
B)the thoracic and dorsal cavities
C)the ventral and abdominal cavities
D)the thoracic and abdominal cavities

Question 52

The thoracic cavity contains all of these except the:

A)lungs
B)heart
C)trachea
D)liver

Question 53

The lymphatic system:

A)destroys pathogens
B)brings oxygen to tissues
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and it provides immunity

Question 54

The membrane that covers the abdominal organs is the:

A)visceral pleura
B)parietal pleura
C)peritoneum
D)mesentery

Question 55

The mesentery:

A)lines the abdominal organs
B)lines the abdominal cavity
C)covers the abdominal organs
D)covers the abdominal cavity

Question 56

The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by the:

A)rib cage
B)diaphragm
C)peritoneum
D)perineum

Question 57

The membrane that lines the abdominal cavity is the:

A)visceral pleura
B)parietal pleura
C)peritoneum
D)mesentery

Question 58

The peritoneum:

A)lines the abdominal organs
B)lines the abdominal cavity
C)covers the abdominal organs
D)covers the abdominal cavity

Question 59

The parietal pleura:

A)covers the lungs
B)lines the lungs
C)covers the thoracic cavity
D)lines the thoracic cavity

Question 60

The pelvic cavity contains the:

A)pancreas
B)small intestine
C)gallbladder
D)urinary bladder

Question 61

The ventral cavity consists of the:

A)abdominal cavity
B)thoracic cavity
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and the pelvic cavity

Question 62

The two deltoid areas would be separated by which section of the body?

A)midtransverse
B)midsagittal
C)cross
D)coronal

Question 63

Which statement is NOT true of the body cavities?

A)The ventral cavity includes the thoracic cavity.
B)The spinal cavity is part of the dorsal cavity.
C)The pelvic cavity is part of the ventral cavity.
D)The diaphragm separates the thoracic and pelvic cavities.

Question 64

The lower boundary of the upper right and left abdominal quadrants is a line through the:

A)umbilicus
B)spleen
C)stomach
D)liver

Question 65

The pectoral areas would be separated from the gluteal areas by which section of the body?

A)midtransverse
B)midfrontal
C)both of these
D)neither of these

Question 66

The upper right abdominal quadrant contains the:

A)liver
B)spleen
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and the pancreas

Question 67

The ventral cavity contains the:

A)lungs and spinal cord
B)brain and spinal cord
C)lungs and liver
D)eyes and brain

Question 68

The two iliac areas would be separated by which section of the body?

A)cross
B)frontal
C)midsagittal
D)midtransverse

Question 69

The lower right abdominal quadrant contains the:

A)small intestine
B)large intestine
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and the gallbladder

Question 70

Which statement is NOT true of the membranes of body cavities?

A)The meninges cover the spinal cord.
B)The thoracic cavity is covered by the parietal pleura.
C)The abdominal cavity is lined by the peritoneum.
D)The meninges line the dorsal cavity.

Question 71

The liver is found in the:

A)upper right abdominal quadrant
B)upper left abdominal quadrant
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and in the lower left quadrant

Question 72

The meninges are membranes that:

A)cover the brain
B)line the ventral cavity
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and line the spinal cord

Question 73

The dorsal cavity contains the:

A)brain and eyes
B)lungs and spinal cord
C)eyes and nasal cavities
D)spinal cord and brain

Question 74

The junction of all four abdominal quadrants is the crossing of their boundary lines at the:

A)liver
B)gallbladder
C)stomach
D)umbilicus

Question 75

The upper right abdominal quadrant contains the:

A)liver
B)stomach
C)lungs
D)urinary bladder

Question 76

The pectoral areas would be separated from the sacral area by which section of the body?

A)midtransverse
B)midsagittal
C)both of these
D)neither of these

Question 77

The meninges are membranes that:

A)line the ventral cavity
B)line the dorsal cavity
C)cover the ventral cavity
D)cover the dorsal cavity

Question 78

The upper left abdominal quadrant contains the:

A)gallbladder
B)stomach
C)lungs
D)urinary bladder

Question 79

The meninges are membranes that:

A)cover the brain
B)cover the spinal cord
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and line the orbital cavities

Question 80

The lower left abdominal quadrant contains the:

A)large intestine
B)small intestine
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and the spleen