Deck 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

Which of the following organs are situated within the mediastinum?

A) The pancreas, spleen, and stomach
B) The lungs, thyroid, and spleen
C) The thymus, trachea, and esophagus
D) The heart, lungs, and esophagus
E) The liver, spleen, and gallbladder

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A person who is facing forward, with their arms at their sides and palms forward, is considered to be in which of the following positions?

A) Sagittal
B) Frontal
C) Prone
D) Supine
E) Anatomical

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Which of the following body systems is composed of the skin, hair, and nails?

A) Endocrine
B) Integumentary
C) Digestive
D) Skeletal
E) Muscular

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The abdomen is are divided into how many imaginary regions?

A) 2
B) 3
C) 5
D) 7
E) 9

Question 5

Which of the following organs is part of both the digestive and respiratory systems?

A) Larynx
B) Pharynx
C) Nose
D) Trachea
E) Nasopharynx

Question 6

The average human body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, which is equivalent to how many degrees Celsius?

A) 98
B) 68
C) 47
D) 37
E) 32

Question 7

Which of the following makes up most of the body's actual structure?

A) Bone
B) Cartilage
C) Water
D) Muscle
E) Fat

Question 8

Which of the following is intraperitoneal?

A) Adrenal glands
B) Pancreas
C) Ovaries
D) Duodenum
E) Rectum

Question 9

Which of the following describes the operation of the lungs and trachea?

A) Cardiovascular anatomy
B) Systemic physiology
C) Respiratory physiology
D) Cardiovascular physiology
E) Renal anatomy

Question 10

Which of the following systems is responsible for heat maintenance, movement, and posture?

A) Respiratory
B) Cardiovascular
C) Muscular
D) Skeletal
E) Reproductive

Question 11

The organs of the respiratory system include all of the following, except:

A) the larynx.
B) the pharynx.
C) the trachea.
D) the bronchi.
E) the thoracic duct.

Question 12

What area of the body does the term inguinal primarily refer to?

A) Perineum
B) Sternum
C) Elbow
D) Groin
E) Knee

Question 13

Which of the following is the body system that is responsible for internal transport of cells and dissolved substances?

A) Respiratory
B) Cardiovascular
C) Endocrine
D) Nervous
E) Integumentary

Question 14

Which of the following organs would be found in the left hypochondriac region?

A) Spleen
B) Liver
C) Appendix
D) Pancreas
E) Stomach

Question 15

Which of the following describes a frontal plane?

A) Two cuts dividing the body into left and right halves
B) A transverse cut just above the pelvic region
C) Any sagittal plane
D) Any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions
E) A transverse cut just above the knees

Question 16

Which of the following is within the dorsal body cavity?

A) Liver
B) Heart
C) Brain
D) Stomach
E) Urinary bladder

Question 17

Which of the following organs is located within the pleural cavity?

A) Spleen
B) Lung
C) Stomach
D) Heart
E) Liver

Question 18

Which of the following regions contains the liver?

A) Right lumbar
B) Left lumbar
C) Epigastric
D) Left inguinal
E) Right inguinal

Question 19

Which of the following are the two major body cavities?

A) Right upper and left upper
B) Right upper and right lower
C) Left upper and right lower
D) Left upper and left lower
E) Dorsal and ventral

Question 20

Defense against infection and disease is the function of which of the following systems?

A) Endocrine
B) Urinary
C) Lymphatic
D) Nervous
E) Cardiovascular

Question 21

Which of the following systems causes locomotion and heat production?

A) Muscular
B) Cardiovascular
C) Skeletal
D) Nervous
E) Integumentary

Question 22

Which of the following separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity?

A) Mediastinum
B) Diaphragm
C) Pulmonary ligament
D) Pleura
E) Serous membrane

Question 23

In which of the following quadrants is the appendix located?

A) Right upper
B) Left upper
C) Right lower
D) Left lower
E) Right upper and left lower

Question 24

Which of the following terms means "stabilizing internal conditions"?

A) Homeostasis
B) Autoregulation
C) Effector
D) Biology
E) Cytology

Question 25

Using anatomical terms of direction, the elbow is __________ to the wrist.

Question 26

The branch of biological science that deals with how the body functions is referred to as __________.

Question 27

The heart is surrounded by the __________ membrane.

Question 28

The kidneys and urinary bladder are components of the __________ system.

Question 29

The lower middle abdominal region, between the left and right iliac regions, is referred to as the __________ region.

Question 30

Movement of the body is achieved via the __________ and skeletal systems.

Question 31

Atmospheric pressure is the force that air exerts upon the body's __________.

Question 32

The upper middle abdominal region, between the left and right hypochondriac regions, is known as the __________ region.

Question 33

Cytology is a subdivision of microscopic anatomy that focuses on body __________.

Question 34

The process of removing wastes from the body is known as __________.

Question 35

A(n) __________ consists of groups of similar cells with a common function.

Question 36

A major function of the serous membranes is to decrease __________.

Question 37

Average body __________ is 37°C.

Question 38

Organs lying behind the __________ are called retroperitoneal.

Question 39

Ultrasound is most useful for __________ tissues and body fluids.

Question 40

While standing erect, the direction known as caudal is __________.

Question 41

The chest is __________ to the uterus.

Question 42

There are more than 20,000 genes in the human body.

Question 43

The abdominopelvic cavity is lined with peritoneal membranes.

Question 44

The heart muscle pumps blood through the veins.

Question 45

Groups of similar cells that perform specialized functions are called tissues.

Question 46

The space in front of the elbow is called antecubital.

Question 47

The external environment of the human body must stay relatively stable in order for a person to survive.

Question 48

The integumentary system regulates blood pressure via sensory receptors.

Question 49

A body part that is closer to the point of attachment to the trunk than another part is considered to be proximal.

Question 50

The kidneys are located in the peritoneum.

Question 51

The space between the anus and external reproductive organs is called the perineal region.

Question 52

The mouth is proximal to the fingers.

Question 53

Without some sort of positive feedback mechanism, it is impossible to keep our body chemistry in balance.

Question 54

The heart lies in the pericardial cavity.

Question 55

Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains a dynamic state within an unlimited range, depending on various circumstances.

Question 56

Serous membranes secrete a watery lubricating fluid.

Question 57

The subdivisions of gross anatomy are regional, systemic, and surface.

Question 58

The term that describes the neck region is spinal.

Question 59

The heart is medial to the arm.