Deck 1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Question 1

Label F points to the ________ cavity.

A) thoracic
B) pelvic
C) cranial
D) abdominal

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The heart and blood vessels are the primary organs of the ________ system.

A) lymphatic
B) integumentary
C) cardiovascular
D) muscular

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The vertebral region is ________ to the sternal region.

A) lateral
B) dorsal (posterior)
C) ventral (anterior
D) medial

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The component of a control system that provides the means for the control center's response (output) is called the ________.

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

Question 5

Identify the structure that separates the thoracic cavity from the rest of the ventral cavity.

A) Label A
B) Label B
C) Label C
D) Label D
E) Label E
F) Label F

Question 6

The skeletal muscles that contract and shorten to move the bones form the ________ system.

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

Question 7

The femoral region is ________ to the crural region.

A) superior (proximal)
B) inferior (distal)
C) anterior
D) lateral

Question 8

The net effect of the effector is to shut off the original ________, or reduce its intensity, during the negative feedback mechanism to restore homeostasis.

A) response
B) receptor
C) control center
D) stimulus

Question 9

The central region of the thoracic cavity containing the heart is called the ________.

A) pleural cavity
B) mediastinum
C) quadrant
D) visceral cavity

Question 10

The armpit area is called the ________ region.

A) brachial
B) antebrachial
C) axillary
D) femoral

Question 11

Identify the cavity that houses the spinal cord.

A) Label A
B) Label B
C) Label C
D) Label D
E) Label E
F) Label F

Question 12

The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions is referred to as ________.

A) metabolism
B) homeostasis
C) irritability
D) output

Question 13

Identify the cavity that houses the heart and lungs (and other organs).

A) Label A
B) Label B
C) Label C
D) Label D
E) Label E
F) Label F

Question 14

Normal human body temperature is ________° C (or ________°F).

A) 37; 98
B) 100; 212
C) 98; 37
D) 72; 102

Question 15

When we imagine a person exhibiting anatomical position, the palms of the hands are assumed to be facing ________.

A) to the side
B) forward
C) down
D) behind

Question 16

Identify the cavity that houses the stomach, liver, and other digestive organs.

A) Label A
B) Label B
C) Label C
D) Label D
E) Label E
F) Label F

Question 17

A structure composed of two or more tissue types that performs a specific function for the body is a(n) ________.

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

Question 18

The ________ system rids the body of indigestible food residue in feces while the ________ system removes nitrogen-containing metabolic waste in urine.

A) urinary; digestive
B) cardiovascular; urinary
C) digestive; urinary
D) reproductive; digestive

Question 19

________ refers to all of the chemical reactions in the body.

A) Metabolism
B) Homeostasis
C) Hematopoiesis
D) Irritability

Question 20

Label A points to the ________ cavity.

A) thoracic
B) pelvic
C) cranial
D) abdominal

Question 21

Which region is the umbilical region?

A) Label A
B) Label B
C) Label C
D) Label D
E) Label E
F) Label F

Question 22

In which region is the stomach located?

A) Label A
B) Label B
C) Label C
D) Label D
E) Label E
F) Label F

Question 23

Which region is associated with the lower ribs?

A) Label A
B) Label B
C) Label C
D) Label D
E) Label E
F) Label F

Question 24

Which region is situated inferior to the right lumbar region?

A) Label A
B) Label B
C) Label C
D) Label D
E) Label E
F) Label F

Question 25

The two major body cavities are ________ and ________.

A) abdominopelvic; thoracic
B) ventral; dorsal
C) cranial; dorsal
D) thoracic; ventral

Question 26

The abdominopelvic cavity has ________ quadrants and ________ regions.

A) 6; 10
B) 9; 4
C) 4; 2
D) 4; 9

Question 27

The epigastric region is ________ to the right hypochondriac region of the abdominopelvic cavity.

A) medial
B) superior
C) dorsal
D) lateral

Question 28

The right and left iliac (inguinal) regions are lateral to the ________ region.

A) hypogastric (pubic)
B) right hypochondriac
C) right lumbar
D) left hypochondriac

Question 29

The hypogastric (pubic) region is ________ to the umbilical region.

A) superior
B) inferior
C) posterior
D) medial

Question 30

The diaphragm creates a ________ section between the thoracic and abdominal body cavities.

A) transverse (cross)
B) median
C) midsagittal
D) frontal (coronal)

Question 31

The orbital cavities house the ________.

A) mouth
B) nose
C) eyes
D) ears

Question 32

The navel is located in the ________ region of the abdominopelvic cavity.

A) epigastric
B) hypogastric
C) umbilical
D) right lumbar

Question 33

Which region is medial?

A) right hypochondriac region
B) epigastric region
C) right lumbar region
D) left lumbar region

Question 34

The cranial and spinal cavities are subdivisions of the ________ cavity.

A) ventral
B) abdominopelvic
C) thoracic
D) dorsal

Question 35

The study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts and their relationships to one another is called ________.

A) anatomy
B) physiology
C) homeostasis
D) negative feedback
E) irritability

Question 36

The hypogastric (pubic) region is:

A) Label A
B) Label B
C) Label C
D) Label D
E) Label E
F) Label F

Question 37

The majority of the liver and the gallbladder are situated in the ________ region of the abdominopelvic cavity.

A) right lumbar
B) left hypochondriac
C) right hypochondriac
D) right iliac (inguinal)

Question 38

The abdominopelvic and thoracic cavities are subdivisions of the ________ cavity.

A) superior
B) ventral
C) dorsal
D) pelvic

Question 39

Ventral is a directional term synonymous with ________ in humans.

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

Question 40

Which region is lateral to the umbilical region?

A) Label A
B) Label B
C) Label C
D) Label D
E) Label E
F) Label F

Question 41

Which of the following is the correct order of elements in a control system?

A) receptor, stimulus, afferent pathway, control center, efferent pathway, effector, response
B) receptor, stimulus, efferent pathway, control center, afferent pathway, effector, response
C) effector, stimulus, efferent pathway, control center, afferent pathway, receptor, response
D) stimulus, receptor, afferent pathway, control center, efferent pathway, effector, response
E) stimulus, receptor, efferent pathway, control center, afferent pathway, effector, response

Question 42

Which orientation and directional term means toward the midline of the body?

A) superficial
B) posterior
C) medial
D) anterior
E) lateral

Question 43

The major organs of the cardiovascular system are the ________.

A) skeletal muscles
B) pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs
C) bones, cartilages, ligaments, and joints
D) brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory receptors
E) heart and blood vessels

Question 44

What are two organ systems that are involved in the excretion of wastes from the body?

A) digestive and urinary
B) cardiovascular and skeletal
C) muscular and skeletal
D) endocrine and nervous
E) cardiovascular and nervous

Question 45

When correctly situated in anatomical position, where are your feet in relation to your knees?

A) proximal
B) medial
C) superior
D) distal
E) deep

Question 46

Which of the following activities represents a physiological study?

A) making a section through the kidney to observe its interior
B) examining the surface of a bone
C) viewing muscle tissue through a microscope
D) studying how the layers of the skin are organized
E) observing how the heart contracts to pump blood

Question 47

The system that controls and coordinates the body through hormones is the ________.

A) integumentary system
B) skeletal system
C) nervous system
D) endocrine system
E) digestive system

Question 48

Which survival need accounts for 60 to 80 percent of body weight?

A) nutrients
B) oxygen
C) water
D) minerals
E) vitamins

Question 49

Positive feedback systems ________.

A) involve blood clotting and the birthing of a baby
B) operate in such a way that the initial stimulus is enhanced and increases
C) operate in such a way that the initial stimulus is shut off or reduced
D) involve blood clotting and the birthing of a baby, and operate in such a way that the initial stimulus is enhanced and increases
E) involve blood clotting and the birthing of a baby, and operate in such a way that the initial stimulus is shut off or reduced

Question 50

What is the major function of the lymphatic system?

A) return leaked fluids back to the cardiovascular system
B) produce offspring
C) eliminate nitrogen-containing metabolic wastes from the body
D) break down food into absorbable units
E) secrete hormones to regulate body processes such as growth and reproduction

Question 51

Which two organ systems include the pancreas?

A) digestive and endocrine systems
B) urinary and respiratory systems
C) reproductive and urinary systems
D) digestive and respiratory systems
E) endocrine and respiratory systems

Question 52

The main function of the respiratory system is to ________.

A) transport oxygen, nutrients, and wastes to and from body cells and tissues
B) produce sperm and eggs
C) supply the body with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide
D) control body activities through hormones released into the blood
E) break down food and deliver the products to the blood for dispersal

Question 53

Which of the following orientation and directional terms have the same meaning (in humans)?

A) superior and caudal
B) inferior and cranial
C) inferior and cephalic
D) anterior and ventral
E) anterior and dorsal

Question 54

Which of the following is considered a normal body temperature?

A) 29 degrees Celsius
B) 35 degrees Celsius
C) 37 degrees Celsius
D) 42 degrees Celsius
E) 45 degrees Celsius

Question 55

Which system covers the external surface of the body and protects deeper tissues?

A) endocrine system
B) integumentary system
C) nervous system
D) lymphatic system
E) skeletal system

Question 56

Which of the following systems is matched most accurately to the life function it provides?

A) integumentary system - movement
B) nervous system - excretion
C) muscular system - maintaining boundaries
D) nervous system - responsiveness
E) respiratory system - digestion

Question 57

The building blocks of all matter are known as ________.

A) organs
B) tissues
C) atoms
D) cells
E) organ systems

Question 58

The muscular system consists of the ________.

A) skeletal muscles
B) muscles of the heart
C) muscles in the walls of hollow organs
D) skeletal muscles and the muscles of the heart
E) muscles of the heart and those in the walls of the hollow organs

Question 59

Which of the following is the correct sequence, going from simplest to most complex, in the levels of structural organization of the human body?

A) chemical level, cellular level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level, organismal level
B) chemical level, tissue level, cellular level, organ system level, organ level, organismal level
C) cellular level, chemical level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level, organismal level
D) cellular level, tissue level, chemical level, organ level, organ system level, organismal level
E) cellular level, chemical level, tissue level, organ system level, organismal level, organ level

Question 60

Which of the following elements of a control system detects a change?

A) control center
B) stimulus
C) effector
D) receptor
E) efferent pathway

Question 61

The ribs are located in the ________.

A) right and left iliac (inguinal) regions
B) right and left lumbar regions
C) right and left pubic regions
D) right and left hypochondriac regions
E) right and left inguinal regions

Question 62

The lungs and heart are situated in the ________ body cavity.

A) dorsal
B) spinal
C) thoracic
D) cranial
E) abdominopelvic

Question 63

The adrenals, pancreas, thyroid, and parathyroids are glands of the endocrine system.

Question 64

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the location of the stomach?

A) The stomach is located in the left upper quadrant.
B) The stomach is located in the right upper quadrant.
C) The stomach is located medially.
D) The stomach is located in the left lower quadrant.
E) The stomach is located in the right lower quadrant.

Question 65

Which region is associated with the lower limb?

A) brachial
B) antebrachial
C) axillary
D) popliteal
E) sacral

Question 66

Which set of regions in the abdominopelvic cavity is medial?

A) umbilical, right lumbar, and left lumbar regions
B) epigastric, umbilical, and hypogastric (pubic) regions
C) iliac (inguinal), lumbar, and hypogastric (pubic) regions
D) epigastric, right, and left hypochondriac regions
E) right and left iliac (inguinal), and hypogastric (pubic) regions

Question 67

The thoracic cavity is ________ to the abdominopelvic cavity.

A) inferior
B) lateral
C) proximal
D) superior
E) dorsal

Question 68

The dorsal body cavity houses the ________.

A) urinary and reproductive organs
B) heart and lungs
C) digestive and reproductive organs
D) tongue
E) spinal cord and brain

Question 69

In reference to the relationship between the patellar and popliteal regions, which of the following statements is correct?

A) The patellar region is superior to the popliteal region.
B) The patellar region is proximal to the popliteal region.
C) The patellar region is distal to the popliteal region.
D) The patellar region is lateral to the popliteal region.
E) The patellar region is anterior to the popliteal region.

Question 70

Which of these body regions is located on the inferior body surface?

A) antebrachial
B) coxal
C) gluteal
D) plantar
E) femoral

Question 71

The surgeon asked the surgical technician to help create an opening in the chest during open heart surgery along a plane that equally separated the right and left halves of the thoracic cavity. This section is known as a(n) ________.

A) median (midsagittal) section
B) frontal section
C) transverse section
D) horizontal section
E) parasagittal section

Question 72

Which type of section could be used to separate the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity?

A) coronal
B) sagittal
C) dorsal
D) ventral
E) transverse

Question 73

The endocrine system is the fast-acting body control system.

Question 74

The region that refers to the fingers and toes is the ________.

A) carpal region
B) digital region
C) antebrachial region
D) brachial region
E) axillary region

Question 75

Sudie works as an administrative assistant and has developed carpal tunnel syndrome. What part of her body is affected?

A) elbow
B) wrist
C) shoulder
D) neck
E) lower back

Question 76

Which cavity houses the mediastinum?

A) thoracic
B) pelvic
C) abdominal
D) cranial
E) spinal

Question 77

Which body cavity is part of the dorsal cavity?

A) thoracic cavity
B) spinal cavity
C) nasal cavity
D) orbital cavity
E) abdominopelvic cavity

Question 78

Jerome plays football and recently broke a bone in the tarsal region. This region is in the ________.

A) calf
B) thigh
C) groin
D) ankle
E) wrist

Question 79

Cells are the building blocks of all matter.

Question 80

Which of these regions is NOT associated with the ventral (anterior) portion of the head?

A) buccal
B) oral
C) orbital
D) occipital
E) nasal