Deck 1: An Introduction to the Human Body

Question 1

Objective changes in a patient's normal body function that can be directly observed or measured by a clinician are referred to as

A)symptoms.
B)disorders.
C)disturbance.
D)diseases
E)signs.

Answer 1

E

Question 2

This is the sum of all chemical processes that occur in the body.

A)metabolism
B)anabolism
C)catabolism
D)auscultation
E)palpation

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Percussion techniques can be used to detect

A)heart beats.
B)pulse rate.
C)arthritis.
D)fluid in the lungs.
E)enlarged organs.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The two organ systems that regulate and maintain homeostasis are the

A)cardiovascular and integumentary systems.
B)nervous and endocrine systems.
C)cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
D)respiratory and muscular systems.
E)urinary and integumentary systems.

Question 5

The brain is located in the

A)cranial cavity.
B)vertebral cavity.
C)abdominal cavity.
D)pericardial cavity.
E)pleural cavity.

Question 6

The stomach is located in the

A)cranial cavity.
B)vertebral cavity.
C)abdominal cavity.
D)pericardial cavity.
E)pleural cavity.

Question 7

This is the study of the functions of body structures.

A)anatomy
B)physiology
C)endocrinology
D)histology
E)immunology

Question 8

The lungs are located in the

A)cranial cavity.
B)vertebral cavity.
C)abdominal cavity.
D)pericardial cavity.
E)pleural cavity.

Question 9

This is the structure of a feedback system that provides input to the control center.

A)receptor
B)muscle
C)response
D)effector
E)efferent pathway

Question 10

Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of

A)auscultation.
B)palpation.
C)percussion.
D)laparoscopy.
E)electrocardiography.

Question 11

Describe the anatomical position.

Question 12

A condition NOT regulated by a negative feedback loop would be:

A)childbirth
B)body temperature
C)blood pressure
D)heart rate
E)blood sugar

Question 13

This is the structure of a feedback system that receives output from the control center.

A)receptor
B)stimulus
C)response
D)effector
E)efferent pathway

Question 14

This is the condition of equilibrium (balance)in the body's internal environment.

A)palpation
B)metabolism
C)homeostasis
D)autopsy
E)differentiation

Question 15

The composition of this body fluid,which fills the narrow spaces between cells and tissues,directly affects the proper functioning of cells.

A)lymph
B)blood plasma
C)interstitial fluid
D)intracellular fluid
E)vitreous body

Question 16

Which cavity contains the heart?

A)cranial cavity
B)vertebral cavity
C)abdominal cavity
D)pericardial cavity
E)pleural cavity

Question 17

Describe the differences between positive and negative feedback systems.

Question 18

List the basic processes of life.

Question 19

This cavity is located inferior to the abdominal cavity.

A)vertebral canal
B)cranial cavity
C)abdominal cavity
D)pericardial cavity
E)pelvic cavity

Question 20

This is defined as a group of cells that work together to perform a particular function.

A)tissue
B)organ
C)molecules
D)compounds
E)organism

Question 21

The humerus is _____ to the radius.

A)proximal
B)distal
C)medial
D)inferior
E)anterior

Question 22

The stomach is ____ to the urinary bladder.

A)lateral
B)medial
C)distal
D)inferior
E)superior

Question 23

Choose the directional term that would make the following sentence correct.The sternum is ____ to the heart.

A)posterior
B)anterior
C)inferior
D)superior
E)lateral

Question 24

Where on the diagram is the popliteal area?

A)H
B)I
C)J
D)D
E)E

Question 25

This directional term is the opposite of deep.

A)superficial
B)superior
C)inferior
D)distal
E)proximal

Question 26

A transverse plane will cut a body or organ into

A)anterior and posterior portions.
B)left and right portions.
C)superior and inferior portions.
D)portions separated at an angle to its longitudinal axis.
E)unequal left and right portions.

Question 27

Which plane is parasagittal?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)E

Question 28

Where on the diagram is the femoral area?

A)D
B)E
C)F
D)J
E)K

Question 29

The function of the secretions of a serous membrane,like the pleura,is to

A)separate the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
B)protect the central nervous system.
C)prevent infection.
D)sreduce friction between neighboring organs.
E)carry nervous impulses.

Question 30

The ribs are ______ to the sternum.

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

Question 31

This plane divides the body into equal right and left halves.

A)frontal
B)midsagittal
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)coronal

Question 32

This directional term means farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk or farther from the origination of a structure.

A)deep
B)contralateral
C)lateral
D)cephalic
E)distal

Question 33

This directional term means farther from the midline.

A)medial
B)anterior
C)proximal
D)deep
E)lateral

Question 34

Which of the following organs is not found in the abdominal cavity?

A)stomach
B)spleen
C)liver
D)gallbladder
E)diaphragm

Question 35

This serous membrane covers the viscera within the abdominal cavity,and lines the abdominal wall and the inferior surface of the diaphragm.

A)pericardium
B)pleura
C)mediastinum
D)dura mater
E)peritoneum

Question 36

Choose the directional term that would make the following sentence correct.The heart is _____ to the liver.

A)inferior
B)anterior
C)contralateral
D)superior
E)superficial

Question 37

Where on the diagram is the sacral area?

A)C
B)D
C)E
D)I
E)J

Question 38

Where on the diagram is the cervical area?

A)C
B)E
C)J
D)K
E)B

Question 39

Where on the diagram is the brachial area?

A)C
B)E
C)I
D)K
E)D

Question 40

This plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.

A)frontal
B)sagittal
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)midsagittal

Question 41

Which plane is oblique?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)E

Question 42

List and briefly describe the six basic life processes.

Question 43

Which of the following anatomical terms refers to the ear?

A)otic
B)orbital
C)ocular
D)oral
E)occipital

Question 44

Which subspecialty of physiology deals with the study of changes in organ functions due to muscular activity?

A)exercise physiology
B)renal physiology
C)neurophysiology
D)immunology
E)pathophysiology

Question 45

Which subspecialty of physiology deals with the study of the chemical regulators in the blood?

A)endocrinology
B)cardiovascular physiology
C)neurophysiology
D)immunology
E)pathophysiology

Question 46

Which subspecialty of anatomy deals with the study of structural changes associated with disease?

A)embryology
B)developmental biology
C)radiographic anatomy
D)pathological anatomy
E)immunology

Question 47

Name the cavities of the trunk and the serous membranes that line them.

Question 48

Which of the following anatomical terms refers to the front of the elbow?

A)olecranal
B)antecubital
C)carpal
D)digital
E)antebrachial

Question 49

Name the structural levels of the body and briefly describe each level.

Question 50

Which subspecialty of physiology deals with the study of the body's defense against disease-causing agents?

A)exercise physiology
B)renal physiology
C)pathophysiology
D)cardiovascular physiology
E)immunology

Question 51

Which plane is transverse?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)E

Question 52

Which subspecialty of physiology deals with the study of functional changes associated with disease and aging?

A)exercise physiology
B)renal physiology
C)pathophysiology
D)cardiovascular physiology
E)immunology

Question 53

Describe a feedback system and list its general components.

Question 54

Which plane is frontal?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)E

Question 55

List the eleven organ systems of the human body.

Question 56

Which of the following anatomical terms refers to the body region between the anus and the external genitals?

A)gluteal
B)crural
C)lumbar
D)perineal
E)inguinal

Question 57

Which subspecialty of physiology deals with the study of the functional properties of nerve cells?

A)endocrinology
B)cardiovascular physiology
C)neurophysiology
D)immunology
E)pathophysiology

Question 58

Which of the following anatomical terms refers to the groin?

A)pelvic
B)umbilical
C)sternal
D)otic
E)inguinal

Question 59

Which of the following noninvasive diagnostic techniques is an example of inspection?

A)tapping and listening for an echo to detect fluid in the lungs
B)feeling the abdomen to detect tender organs
C)listening for crackling sounds during breathing
D)examining the surface of patient's skin for presence of a rash
E)feeling the gonads to detect abnormal masses

Question 60

Which subspecialty of physiology deals with the study of functions of the kidneys?

A)exercise physiology
B)renal physiology
C)neurophysiology
D)immunology
E)pathophysiology

Question 61

Which region is the hypogastric region?

A)(a)
B)(b)
C)(c)
D)(d)
E)(e)

Question 62

Which contains the spinal cord?

A)(a)
B)(b)
C)(c)
D)(d)
E)(e)

Question 63

The section shown in (b)results from cutting through a _______ plane extending through the brain?

A)frontal
B)sagittal
C)oblique
D)midsagittal
E)transverse

Question 64

Which cavity contains the small intestine?

A)(a)
B)(b)
C)(c)
D)(d)
E)(e)

Question 65

Which cavity contains the urinary bladder?

A)(a)
B)(b)
C)(c)
D)(d)
E)(e)

Question 66

The section shown in (a)results from cutting through a _______ plane extending through the brain?

A)frontal
B)sagittal
C)oblique
D)midsagittal
E)transverse

Question 67

Which region is the left inguinal region?

A)(a)
B)(b)
C)(c)
D)(d)
E)(e)

Question 68

What is the name of the outer layer of the serous membrane that surrounds the heart?

A)diaphragm
B)visceral pleura
C)parietal pericardium
D)visceral pericardium
E)mediastinum

Question 69

Which medical image is obtained by using computer assisted interpretation of multiple x-ray arc tracings?

A)(a)
B)(b)
C)(c)
D)(d)
E)(e)

Question 70

Which region is the epigastric region?

A)(a)
B)(b)
C)(c)
D)(d)
E)(e)

Question 71

Which medical image is obtained by using high-frequency sound waves?

A)(a)
B)(b)
C)(c)
D)(d)
E)(e)

Question 72

Which of the following anatomical terms refers to the thumb?

A)pollex
B)tarsal
C)hallux
D)volar
E)carpal

Question 73

Which medical image is obtained by using a low dose of x-rays to examine soft tissues?

A)(a)
B)(b)
C)(c)
D)(d)
E)(e)

Question 74

Which medical image is obtained by using high-energy magnetic field?

A)(a)
B)(b)
C)(c)
D)(d)
E)(e)

Question 75

What is the name of the serous membrane in closest proximity to the lungs?

A)parietal pleura
B)visceral pleura
C)parietal pericardium
D)visceral pericardium
E)mediastinum

Question 76

Which cavity contains the internal organs of reproduction?

A)(a)
B)(b)
C)(c)
D)(d)
E)(e)

Question 77

Which medical image is obtained by detecting a radionuclide in the tissue / organ to be imaged?

A)(a)
B)(b)
C)(c)
D)(d)
E)(e)

Question 78

Which of the following anatomical terms refers to the great toe?

A)pollex
B)tarsal
C)hallux
D)pedal
E)carpal

Question 79

Which region is the right hypochondriac region?

A)(a)
B)(b)
C)(c)
D)(d)
E)(e)

Question 80

Which cavity contains the liver?

A)(a)
B)(b)
C)(c)
D)(d)
E)(e)