Deck 2: The Body As a Whole: The Essentials of the Language of Anatomy

Question 1

Cytology refers to study of the structure and function of:

A)an organelle.
B)a cell.
C)tissues.
D)reproduction.
E)a system.

Answer 1

a cell.

Question 2

Which of the following words, meaning part of a cell having specialized functions, is correctly spelled?

A)Orginell
B)Organel
C)Organelle
D)Orgunele
E)Organelle.

Answer 2

Organelle
Organelle.

Question 3

Union of a sperm and an egg is known as:

A)blastocyst.
B)fertilization.
C)holistic.
D)implantation.
E)secretion.

Answer 3

fertilization.

Question 4

The suffix in the word coronal is:

A)-cor.
B)-al.
C)-onal.
D)-ic.
E)-or.

Question 5

To form an adjective from the word patella, you end the word with:

A)-ar.
B)-o.
C)-ie.
D)-a.
E)-ic.

Question 6

The brain, nerves, and sense organs are part of the ___________________ system.

A)digestive
B)muscular
C)nervous
D)respiratory
E)reproductive

Question 7

The word hormone comes from the Greek word meaning:

A)glass.
B)offspring.
C)parchment.
D)set in motion.
E)yolk.

Question 8

A tissue consisting of contractile cells is called a(n):

A)graft.
B)muscle.
C)tissue.
D)patella.
E)electrolyte.

Question 9

Which of the following words has a root meaning middle?

A)Supine
B)Sagittal
C)Cytology
D)Medial
E)Ventral

Question 10

The word element that means condition is:

A)cyte.
B)stasis.
C)ium.
D)ior.
E)ism.

Question 11

The opposite of posterior is:

A)hormonal.
B)anterior.
C)systemic.
D)sagittal.
E)steroidal.

Question 12

The word element that means joint is:

A)hist/o.
B)histr/o.
C)cruci/o.
D)cavit/o.
E)arthr/o.

Question 13

Which of the following words mean situated above?

A)Superior
B)Sagittal
C)Ventral
D)Proximal
E)Hormone

Question 14

Which of the following words mean pertaining to the abdomen?

A)Catabolism
B)Segregate
C)Integrate
D)Abdominal
E)Secrete

Question 15

The correct spelling of the term for a crescent-shaped cartilaginous structure in the knee is:

A)miniskus.
B)menescus.
C)menisgus.
D)miniscus.
E)meniscus.

Question 16

In the medical term metabolism, the root means :

A)fat.
B)thread.
C)pertaining to.
D)change.
E)process.

Question 17

Which of the following words mean any whole, living individual plant or animal?

A)Cell
B)Molecule
C)Organism
D)Tissue
E)Zygote

Question 18

Which of the following terms mean a part of the trunk between the thorax and pelvis?

A)Caudal
B)Abdomen
C)Metabolism
D)Medial
E)Cervical

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct definition for anabolism?

A)Breakdown of complex material to simpler ones.
B)General term for all type of fatty compounds.
C)Constantly changing physical and chemical processes.
D)Buildup of complex material from simpler ones.
E)Collection of similar cells.

Question 20

Which of the following words means study of the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs?

A)Cytology
B)Embryology
C)Histology
D)Dermatology
E)Epidemiology

Question 21

Which of the following words has a root meaning head?

A)Distal
B)Proximal
C)Epigastric
D)Cephalic
E)Hypertrophy

Question 22

A synonym for coronal is:

A)inferior.
B)superior.
C)sagittal.
D)frontal.
E)lateral.

Question 23

Which of the following words, meaning shaped like a cross, is correctly spelled?

A)Krewtiate
B)Creusiate
C)Cruxiate
D)Crosiate
E)Cruciate

Question 24

Posterior means _________________ and is opposite to ____________________.

A)situated behind; anterior
B)situated below; superior
C)situated away from the center; superior
D)ventral; supine
E)nearer the head; anterior

Question 25

The RUQ is located _________________ to the RLQ.

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

Question 26

The term prone means :

A)crosswise.
B)bending backward.
C)towards the side.
D)bending forward.
E)towards the head.

Question 27

In the anatomical position, the body is standing erect with the feet flat on the floor, face and eyes facing forward, and arms at the sides with the palms facing forward.Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?

A)Right and left are reversed.
B)Toes and palms are anterior.
C)Toes and palms are posterior.
D)The head is inferior to the abdomen.
E)The transverse plane divides the body into right and left portions.

Question 28

The position of supine is the opposite of:

A)distal.
B)proximal.
C)prone.
D)quadrant.
E)transverse plane.

Question 29

A type of tissue that protects, secretes, absorbs, and excretes is:

A)epithelial.
B)muscle.
C)nervous.
D)connective.
E)cartilage.

Question 30

A clear fluid collected from body tissues and transported to the venous circulation is:

A)a lipid.
B)a steroid.
C)protein.
D)lymph.
E)a hormone.

Question 31

Which of the following words mean a band of fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to other bones?

A)Epithelium
B)Ligament
C)Tendon
D)Periosteum
E)Collagen

Question 32

The diaphragm separates the _______________ and _________________ cavities.

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

Question 33

Which of the following words means a small mass within the nucleus?

A)Nuclear
B)Nucleolus
C)Osteoclast
D)Osteocyte
E)Periosteum

Question 34

The front surface of the body is the ______ surface.

A)distal
B)anterior
C)posterior
D)prone
E)dorsal

Question 35

Which of the following words means pertaining to one nearer to the tail?

A)Cephalic
B)Superior
C)Caudal
D)Coronal
E)Prone

Question 36

The opposite of distal is:

A)proximal.
B)neutral.
C)epithelial.
D)caudal.
E)frontal.

Question 37

Which of the following words mean the same thing as frontal?

A)Coronal
B)Dorsal
C)Inferior
D)Medial
E)Proximal

Question 38

The "L" in LUQ is referring to:

A)lower.
B)lung.
C)left.
D)lateral.
E)lobular.

Question 39

Which of the following words has a root meaning break down?

A)Chromosome
B)Ligament
C)Catabolism
D)Intracellular
E)Anabolism

Question 40

Which of the following words means pertaining to within the cell?

A)Cellular
B)Extracellular
C)Intracellular
D)Superior
E)Anterior

Question 41

The nasal cavity, trachea, bronchi, and lungs are parts of the __________________ system.

A)respiratory
B)reproductive
C)musculoskeletal
D)endocrine
E)urinary

Question 42

Which of these is not in the primary tissue group?

A)Connective
B)Epithelial
C)Capsular
D)Muscle
E)Nervous

Question 43

The suffix in the word anabolism is:

A)-ana.
B)-ism.
C)-anabo.
D)-anabol.
E)-sm.

Question 44

Which abbreviation stands for the information carrier in the nucleus to an organelle to produce protein molecules?

A)BON.
B)RNA.
C)DNA.
D)NUC.
E)RLC.

Question 45

In which of the following organ systems would the term hypogastric appear?

A)Integumentary
B)Digestive
C)Endocrine
D)Respiratory
E)Urinary

Question 46

Which of the following words means pertaining to digestion?

A)Digestive
B)Epithelium
C)Epidermis
D)Respiration
E)Homeostasis

Question 47

Anabolism results from _________ of complex substances in the cell from _________.

A)breakdown; protein
B)movement; inside the nucleus
C)buildup; simpler substances
D)breakdown; inside organelles
E)buildup; mitochondria

Question 48

The center of the abdomen is the:

A)epigastric region.
B)hypogastric region.
C)umbilical region.
D)right upper quadrant.
E)left lower quadrant.

Question 49

The cardiovascular system is composed of the:

A)bones, ligaments, and cartilages.
B)muscles.
C)heart and blood vessels.
D)skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands.
E)kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder.

Question 50

Which organ is (are) not part of the digestive system?

A)Gallbladder
B)Lymph nodes
C)Esophagus
D)Liver
E)Salivary glands

Question 51

The word for maintaining the stability of a body system or the body's internal environment is:

A)respiration.
B)digestion.
C)homeostasis.
D)integumentary.
E)reproductive.

Question 52

Which of the following words means pertaining to the urine?

A)Ureter
B)Urethral
C)Urinary
D)Urology
E)Urination

Question 53

The root of the word spinal is:

A).sp.
B)spi-.
C)spina-.
D)spinal-.
E)spin-.

Question 54

Several tissues work together to carry out specific functions in a(n):

A)cell.
B)nucleolus.
C)organelle.
D)organ.
E)reticulum.

Question 55

The frontal plane divides the body into _________________ and _________________ portions.

A)right; left
B)cephalic; caudal
C)superior; inferior
D)distal; proximal
E)anterior; posterior

Question 56

The transverse plane is the same as the _______ plane.

A)frontal
B)horizontal
C)sagittal
D)coronal
E)distal

Question 57

Telling a patient to assume the prone position is the same as saying:

A)stand up and face me.
B)stand up with your arms over your head.
C)lie down on your side.
D)lie down on your belly.
E)lie down on your back.

Question 58

The integumentary system is composed of the:

A)bones, ligaments, and cartilages.
B)muscles.
C)heart and blood vessels.
D)skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands.
E)kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder.

Question 59

In which cavity is the brain located?

A)Pelvic
B)Spinal
C)Pleural
D)Cranial
E)Nasal

Question 60

A synonym for posterior is:

A)distal.
B)dorsal.
C)inferior.
D)superior.
E)ventral.

Question 61

In the medical term cardiovascular, the word part that means heart is:

A)-lar.
B)-vascul-.
C)cardi/o.
D)-ar.
E)-vascul/o.

Question 62

Which of the following words means pertaining to the back?

A)Ventral
B)Prone
C)Dorsal
D)Inferior
E)Superior

Question 63

The medical term that means tissue that surrounds the bone:

A)skeleton.
B)ligament.
C)tendon.
D)capsular.
E)periosteum.

Question 64

Which word or word part means covering of the body?

A)Skelet-
B)Digest-
C)Cardi-
D)Lymph-
E)Integument-

Question 65

The suffix in homeostasis stands for:

A)blood.
B)a new opening.
C)pertaining to.
D)standstill or control.
E)an action.

Question 66

Which of the following words has a suffix meaning something formed?

A)Chromatin
B)Cytoplasm
C)Lysosome
D)Endoplasmic
E)Histology

Question 67

The word respiratory pertains to:

A)urine.
B)nerves.
C)brainstem.
D)lymph
E)breathing.

Question 68

A group of organs with a specific collective function is a(n):

A)system.
B)collection.
C)integration.
D)tissue.
E)structure.

Question 69

Tissue that binds, supports, protects, and fills spaces is known as _______________ tissue.

A)epithelial
B)muscle
C)nervous
D)connective
E)endocrine

Question 70

The bony framework of the body is called the:

A)electrolyte.
B)hormone.
C)skeleton.
D)organelle.
E)lipid.

Question 71

The definition of distal is:

A)far from the center of the body.
B)towards the tail.
C)pertaining to the head.
D)lying on the back.
E)situated below.

Question 72

The word medial in medial ligament stands for:

A)side.
B)upper.
C)lower.
D)distant.
E)middle.

Question 73

Which of the following terms refers to a specialist who studies tissue?

A)Cytologist
B)Dermatologist
C)Histologist
D)Orthopedic surgeon
E)Physical therapist

Question 74

Which of the following words has an element meaning pertaining to?

A)Cavity
B)Diaphragm
C)Integration
D)Osteocyte
E)Coronal

Question 75

The general term for all types of fatty compounds in the body is:

A)lymph vessels.
B)bones.
C)prostate.
D)lipid.
E)thymus.

Question 76

The medical term for kneecap is:

A)femur.
B)tibia.
C)cartilage.
D)quadriceps.
E)patella.

Question 77

Which of the following words has an element meaning together?

A)Anterior
B)Capsular
C)Metabolic
D)Synovial
E)Collagen

Question 78

In the medical term collagen, the suffix means :

A)bone.
B)pertaining to.
C)sinew.
D)formation of.
E)solid.

Question 79

The root in the word nutrient means :

A)nourish.
B)fat.
C)muscles.
D)skin.
E)fibroblasts.

Question 80

Which of the following words has a suffix meaning body?

A)Centromere
B)Chromosome
C)Nucleus
D)Reticulum
E)Ligament