Deck 1: The Human Body: an Orientation

Question 1

Match the following systems to their functions:

A) Cardiovascular
B) Immune
C) Lymphatic
D) Endocrine
Delivers oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Figure 1.1
Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities:
Thoracic cavity.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Match the following systems to their functions:

A) Integumentary
B) Muscular
C) Skeletal
D) Nervous
Responds to environmental changes by transmitting electrical impulses.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Match the following systems to their functions:

A) Cardiovascular
B) Immune
C) Lymphatic
D) Endocrine
Controls the body with chemical molecules called hormones.

Question 5

Figure 1.2
Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions:
Output.

Question 6

Figure 1.1
Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities:
Abdominal cavity.

Question 7

Match the following examples of feedback mechanisms:

A) Positive feedback
B) Negative feedback
Used for changes in blood glucose levels

Question 8

Figure 1.1
Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities:
Vertebral cavity.

Question 9

Figure 1.2
Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions:
Response.

Question 10

Figure 1.2
Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions:
Input.

Question 11

Match the following systems to their functions:

A) Integumentary
B) Muscular
C) Skeletal
D) Nervous
Provides support and levers for muscles to pull

Question 12

Match the following examples of feedback mechanisms:

A) Positive feedback
B) Negative feedback
Used for changes in blood pressure

Question 13

Figure 1.2
Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions:
Stimulus.

Question 14

Match the following systems to their functions:

A) Cardiovascular
B) Immune
C) Lymphatic
D) Endocrine
Produces antibodies that attach to foreign substances.

Question 15

Match the following systems to their functions:

A) Cardiovascular
B) Immune
C) Lymphatic
D) Endocrine
Removes and filters excess fluid from tissues.

Question 16

Match the following systems to their functions:

A) Integumentary
B) Muscular
C) Skeletal
D) Nervous
Directly causes mechanical motion.

Question 17

Figure 1.2
Using Figure 1.2, match the following regions:
Receptor.

Question 18

Match the following examples of feedback mechanisms:

A) Positive feedback
B) Negative feedback
Used for blood clotting

Question 19

Match the following systems to their functions:

A) Integumentary
B) Muscular
C) Skeletal
D) Nervous
Protects underlying organs from environmental damage and synthesizes vitamin D.

Question 20

Figure 1.1
Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities:
Cranial cavity.

Question 21

Match the regional/directional terms and examples:

A) Anterior
B) Medial
C) Distal
D) Proximal
The bridge of the nose is ________ to the left eye.

Question 22

Match the following regional terms and common terms:

A) Cephalic
B) Thoracic
C) Patellar
D) Gluteal
E) Brachial
Buttock

Question 23

Match the following systems and organs:

A) Respiratory
B) Cardiovascular
C) Digestive
D) Endocrine
E) Urinary
Arteries, veins, heart.

Question 24

Match the following cavities and organs:

A) Thoracic
B) Crania
C) Abdominopelvic
Brain.

Question 25

Match the following regional terms and common terms:

A) Cephalic
B) Thoracic
C) Patellar
D) Gluteal
E) Brachial
Knee (anterior aspect)

Question 26

Match the following examples of feedback mechanisms:

A) Positive feedback
B) Negative feedback
Used for childbirth

Question 27

Match the following regional terms and common terms:

A) Cephalic
B) Thoracic
C) Patellar
D) Gluteal
E) Brachial
Chest.

Question 28

Match the following systems and organs:

A) Respiratory
B) Cardiovascular
C) Digestive
D) Endocrine
E) Urinary
Kidneys, bladder, ureters.

Question 29

Match the following cavities and organs:

A) Thoracic
B) Crania
C) Abdominopelvic
Lungs.

Question 30

Match the regional/directional terms and examples:

A) Anterior
B) Medial
C) Distal
D) Proximal
The lungs are ________ to the heart.
E) Lateral

Question 31

Match the following systems and organs:

A) Respiratory
B) Cardiovascular
C) Digestive
D) Endocrine
E) Urinary
Adrenal glands, pancreas, pituitary.

Question 32

Match the regional/directional terms and examples:

A) Anterior
B) Medial
C) Distal
D) Proximal
The fingers are ________ to the wrist.

Question 33

Match the regional/directional terms and examples:

A) Anterior
B) Medial
C) Distal
D) Proximal
The upper arm is ________ to the forearm.

Question 34

Match the following cavities and organs:

A) Thoracic
B) Crania
C) Abdominopelvic
Uterus.

Question 35

Match the following cavities and organs:

A) Thoracic
B) Crania
C) Abdominopelvic
Stomach.

Question 36

Match the following regional terms and common terms:

A) Cephalic
B) Thoracic
C) Patellar
D) Gluteal
E) Brachial
Arm.

Question 37

Match the following systems and organs:

A) Respiratory
B) Cardiovascular
C) Digestive
D) Endocrine
E) Urinary
Esophagus, large intestine, rectum.

Question 38

Match the following regional terms and common terms:

A) Cephalic
B) Thoracic
C) Patellar
D) Gluteal
E) Brachial
Head

Question 39

Match the following cavities and organs:

A) Thoracic
B) Crania
C) Abdominopelvic
Heart.

Question 40

Match the following systems and organs:

A) Respiratory
B) Cardiovascular
C) Digestive
D) Endocrine
E) Urinary
Trachea, bronchi, alveoli.

Question 41

If you consider your home air conditioner in terms of homeostasis, then the wall thermostat would be the ________.

A) control center
B) receptor
C) effector
D) variable

Question 42

Positive feedback mechanisms tend to enhance the original stimulus so that the response is accelerated.

Question 43

A tissue consists of groups of similar cells that have a common function.

Question 44

Histology would be best defined as a study of ________.

A) cells
B) tissues
C) cell chemistry
D) the gross structures of the body

Question 45

Responsiveness or irritability is the ability to sense changes in the environment and then respond to them.

Question 46

Without some sort of negative feedback mechanism, it would be impossible to keep our body chemistry in balance.

Question 47

The part of the serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity wall is called visceral peritoneum.

Question 48

A major function of serous membranes is to decrease friction.

Question 49

The elbow is proximal to the shoulder.

Question 50

Imaging is useful in discovering obstructed blood supplies in organs and tissues.

Question 51

Match the regional/directional terms and examples:

A) Anterior
B) Medial
C) Distal
D) Proximal
The stomach is ________ to the spine.

Question 52

It is important for any organism to maintain its boundaries, so that its internal environment remains distinct from the external environment surrounding it.

Question 53

Embryology concerns the structural changes that occur in an individual from conception through old age.

Question 54

An increased rate of breathing as a result of an increased buildup of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream would be best described as an example of ________.

A) maintaining boundaries
B) excretion of metabolic waste
C) responsiveness
D) metabolism

Question 55

Average body temperature is ________ degrees centigrade.

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

Question 56

Lungs carry out an excretory function.

Question 57

The study of large body structures, visible to the naked eye, such as the heart is called ________ anatomy.

A) microscopic
B) gross
C) developmental
D) systemic

Question 58

The anatomical position means the body is standing at attention with the palms facing forward and the thumbs pointing away from the body.

Question 59

The right hypochondriac region contains the majority of the stomach.

Question 60

The epigastric region is superior to the umbilical region.

Question 61

The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane ________.

A) covering individual lungs
B) lining the thoracic cavity
C) covering the heart
D) lining the abdominal cavity

Question 62

________ cavities are spaces within joints.

A) Nasal
B) Synovial
C) Orbital
D) Oral

Question 63

Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane?

A) a transverse cut just above the knees
B) two cuts dividing the body into left and right halves
C) any sagittal plane except in the midline
D) any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions

Question 64

Which one of the following systems responds fastest to environmental stimuli?

A) muscular
B) lymphatic
C) immune
D) nervous

Question 65

Which term means toward or at the back of the body, behind?

A) anterior
B) lateral
C) distal
D) dorsal

Question 66

The cavities housing the eyes are called ________ cavities.

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

Question 67

The posterior knee area is called ________.

A) sural
B) crural
C) antecubital
D) popliteal

Question 68

Which of the following statements is True concerning feedback mechanisms?

A) Positive feedback mechanisms always result in excessive damage to the host.
B) Negative feedback mechanisms tend to increase the original stimulus.
C) Negative feedback mechanisms work to prevent sudden severe changes within the body.
D) Blood glucose levels are regulated by positive feedback mechanisms.

Question 69

Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is not correctly matched.

A) Gross anatomy: study of structures visible to the eye.
B) Microscopic anatomy: study of structures too small to be seen by the naked eye.
C) Cytology: study of the structures in a particular region.
D) Embryology: study of the changes in an individual from conception to birth.

Question 70

Which of the following would not be a functional characteristic of life?

A) movement
B) responsiveness to external stimuli
C) maintenance of boundaries
D) decay

Question 71

A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be ________.

A) body temperature regulation
B) regulating glucose levels in the blood
C) enhancement of labor contractions
D) blood calcium level regulation

Question 72

The single most abundant chemical substance of the body, accounting for 60% to 80% of body weight, is ________.

A) oxygen
B) protein
C) water
D) hydrogen

Question 73

A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform specific functions for the body is a(n) ________.

A) complex tissue
B) organ system
C) organ
D) complex cell

Question 74

Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains ________.

A) the lowest possible energy usage
B) a relatively stable internal environment, within limits
C) a static state with no deviation from preset points
D) a dynamic state within an unlimited range, depending on circumstances

Question 75

What is the regional term for the hip region?

A) manus
B) inguinal
C) pedal
D) coxal

Question 76

What is the main, general purpose of negative feedback?

A) to control body movement
B) to maintain homeostasis
C) to keep the body's blood sugar level high
D) to regulate excretion via the kidneys

Question 77

The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except ________.

A) body erect
B) arms at sides
C) palms turned posteriorly
D) thumbs pointed laterally

Question 78

The heart lies in the ________ cavity.

A) superior mediastinal
B) pleural
C) dorsal
D) pericardial

Question 79

Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region?

A) appendix
B) stomach
C) liver
D) intestines

Question 80

An oblique cut is one that is cut ________.

A) horizontally superior and inferior
B) diagonally between vertical and horizontal planes
C) vertically right and left
D) perpendicular to vertical and horizontal planes