Deck 6: General Anatomy

Question 1

The two reference regions of the body are the _____ regions.

A)dorsal and ventral
B)thoracic and abdominopelvic
C)anterior and posterior
D)axial and appendicular

Answer 1

axial and appendicular

Question 2

The part of the cell that helps the cell hold its shape is the:

A)nucleus.
B)organelles.
C)membrane.
D)cytoplasm.

Answer 2

membrane.

Question 3

The four main types of tissue found in the human body are:

A)nerve, connective, epithelial, and muscle.
B)lung, nerve, brain, and muscle.
C)brain, epithelial, nerve, and connective.
D)bone, muscle, epithelial, and nerve.

Answer 3

nerve, connective, epithelial, and muscle.

Question 4

The four levels of organization in the human body arranged from smallest to largest are:

A)cell, tissue, organ, and body system.
B)tissue, organ, cell, and body system.
C)cell, organ, tissue, and body system.
D)body system, organ, tissue, and cell.

Question 5

The purpose of connective tissue is to:

A)provide protection for body surfaces.
B)coordinate and control body activities.
C)provide support and connect body organs and tissues.
D)provide movement of the body parts.

Question 6

Visceral muscle tissue is also known as:

A)nonstriated.
B)involuntary.
C)smooth.
D)all of the above.

Question 7

The stomach is located in the ______ cavity.

A)thoracic cavity
B)abdominal
C)pelvic
D)dorsal

Question 8

The body tissue that can control emotions,memory,and sensations is the ______ tissue.

A)epithelial
B)connective
C)muscle
D)nerve

Question 9

The two major body cavities are the _____ cavities.

A)parietal and dorsal
B)thoracic and ventral
C)dorsal and ventral
D)cranial and spinal

Question 10

Stem cells can differentiate into_____ cells.

A)nerve
B)red blood
C)brain
D)all of the above

Question 11

The body standing erect with the feet together and arms hanging at the sides with the palms facing forward is in:

A)a resting position.
B)anatomic position.
C)position for an autopsy.
D)proper posture.

Question 12

The brain and spinal cord are located in the _____ cavity.

A)dorsal
B)cranial
C)spinal
D)all of the above

Question 13

The vertical plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves is the _____ plane.

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

Question 14

A horizontal plane divides the body into _____ portions.

A)superior and inferior
B)dorsal and ventral
C)anterior and posterior
D)medial and lateral

Question 15

The scientific study of the shape and structure of the body is:

A)biology.
B)physiology.
C)anatomy.
D)pathology.

Question 16

The scientific study of how the body functions is:

A)physiology.
B)anatomy.
C)functionality.
D)biology.

Question 17

The basic units of structure of the human body are:

A)body systems.
B)tissues.
C)cells.
D)organs.

Question 18

The lining of the mouth is made of _____ tissue.

A)epithelial
B)connective
C)muscle
D)nerve

Question 19

The nucleus of the cell contains the:

A)protein.
B)cytoplasm.
C)organelles.
D)DNA.

Question 20

The three imaginary lines used to divide the body into sections are called:

A)division lines.
B)section lines.
C)planes.
D)structural units.

Question 21

The body plane that is a vertical plane that is at right angles to the midsagittal plane and divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is the _______ plane.

A)medial
B)frontal
C)sagittal
D)midline

Question 22

Which type of tissue provides protection,produces secretions,and regulates the passage of materials across it?

A)Epithelial
B)Connective
C)Muscle
D)Nerve

Question 23

The brain is located in the ______ cavity.

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

Question 24

Adult stem cells:

A)are also referred to as blastocysts.
B)are the same as embryonic stem cells.
C)can be found in the pulp of the teeth.
D)are grown from fertilized eggs in a test tube used for research purposes.

Question 25

The connective tissue that protects and supports other body organs is ______ tissue.

A)adipose
B)dense fibrous
C)osseous
D)vascular

Question 26

Opposite terms for the directional terms for the body are:

A)medial and dorsal.
B)medial and distal.
C)anterior and inferior.
D)proximal and lateral.

Question 27

Human cells:

A)have the capability to grow and reproduce.
B)are all saucer-shaped.
C)have a life span of between 100 to 120 days.
D)have the same function, which is to transform nutrients into energy.

Question 28

Which of the following types of connective tissue provides an energy source for the body when needed?

A)Adipose
B)Supportive
C)Dense fibrous
D)Vascular

Question 29

The part of the cell that makes,stores,and transports cell proteins is the:

A)membrane.
B)cytoplasm.
C)organelles.
D)nucleus.

Question 30

Organs :

A)are made up of many types of tissue groups.
B)perform a single function.
C)form body systems.
D)all of the above.

Question 31

Which of the following statements is true?

A)The eyes are lateral to the nose.
B)The mouth is on the dorsal side of the body.
C)The nose is posterior to the ears.
D)The chin is medial to the mouth.

Question 32

The tissue that transports nutrients and oxygen to body cells and carries away waste products is the ______ tissue.

A)neuronal
B)vascular
C)cardiac
D)dense fibrous

Question 33

The gel-like fluid that forms the major portion of a cell is the:

A)membrane.
B)cytoplasm.
C)organelles.
D)nucleus.

Question 34

The opposite of proximal is:

A)superior.
B)inferior.
C)distal.
D)frontal.

Question 35

Anatomic reference systems include body planes,body directions,body cavities,and:

A)body cells.
B)body tissues.
C)structural organs.
D)structural units.

Question 36

The body plane that divides the body into unequal right and left halves is the _____ plane.

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