Deck 1: Organization of the Body

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered anatomical position?

A)Standing erect
B)Palms facing backward
C)Face forward
D)Toes pointing forward

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Distinguish between anatomy and physiology,and then explain how they are related.

Answer 2

Whereas anatomy is the study of the structure of body parts,physiology is the study of the functioning of body parts.Anatomy and physiology are closely related in that the structure of any body part suits its function.

Question 3

Which of the following pairs are opposing terms?

A)Superior/posterior
B)Superior/inferior
C)Anterior/inferior
D)Superior/anterior

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The hand is ___________ to the elbow.

A)superior
B)anterior
C)proximal
D)distal

Question 5

Observing the parts of the brain would be part of the study of

A)homeostasis.
B)physiology.
C)anthropology.
D)anatomy.

Question 6

The spinal cord is __________ to the esophagus.

A)anterior
B)posterior
C)ventral
D)inferior

Question 7

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

A)Ventral - toward the front
B)Ipsilateral - on opposite sides
C)Deep - toward the surface
D)Proximal - further from the point of attachment

Question 8

Which term refers to the study of how an organ functions?

A)Anatomy
B)Physiology
C)Ecology
D)Homeostasis

Question 9

A group of similar cells performing a specialized function is referred to as a(n)

A)tissue.
B)organ.
C)molecule.
D)system.

Question 10

The heart is _____ to the lungs.

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

Question 11

Cells are to tissues as tissues are to

A)systems.
B)molecules.
C)organs.
D)organelles.

Question 12

The head is which region?

A)Cephalic
B)Lumbar
C)Brachial
D)Pectoral

Question 13

List the levels of organization of the human body in order from least complex to most complex and provide a brief description of each level.

Question 14

The arm is which region?

A)Cephalic
B)Lumbar
C)Brachial
D)Pectoral

Question 15

Which of the following is INCORRECT in describing the nose?

A)It is superior to the mouth.
B)It is medial to the eyes.
C)It is on the dorsal aspect of the face.
D)It is inferior to the foreheaD.

Question 16

The right hand and left foot are ______________ to each other.

A)ipsilateral
B)posterior
C)contralateral
D)superficial

Question 17

Appendicular refers to the

A)skull.
B)thorax.
C)legs and arms.
D)skull and thorax.

Question 18

Which term refers to the back?

A)Inferior
B)Lateral
C)Posterior
D)Peripheral

Question 19

An organism consists of

A)molecules.
B)cells.
C)organs.
D)molecules,cells,and organs.

Question 20

Arrange the following terms from the smallest to the largest: 1)cell,2)organelle,3)atom,4)organ,5)tissue.

A)3,2,1,5,4
B)1,2,3,4,5
C)5,4,3,2,1
D)3,1,5,4,2

Question 21

The cheek is which region?

A)Occipital
B)Buccal
C)Oral
D)Mental

Question 22

The chest is which region?

A)Cephalic
B)Lumbar
C)Brachial
D)Pectoral

Question 23

The front of the elbow is which region?

A)Cubital
B)Antecubital
C)Brachial
D)Antebrachial

Question 24

The foot is proximal to the knee.
The foot is distal to the knee.

Question 25

If a person was diagnosed as having a tumor in the dorsal cavity,where might you expect to find it?

A)Abdominal or pelvic cavities
B)Superior or inferior cavities
C)Thoracic or abdominal cavities
D)Cranial or spinal cavities

Question 26

Viscera refers to

A)internal organs.
B)tissues.
C)cells.
D)atoms.

Question 27

The thigh is which region?

A)Femoral
B)Crural
C)Plantar
D)Palmar

Question 28

The thoracic cavity is part of which larger cavity?

A)Ventral cavity
B)Dorsal cavity
C)Abdominopelvic cavity

Question 29

The lower back is which region?

A)Cephalic
B)Lumbar
C)Brachial
D)Pectoral

Question 30

Which of the following pairs of body regions is INCORRECT?

A)Carpal - wrist
B)Popliteal - back of knee
C)Gluteal - buttocks
D)Orbital - ear

Question 31

The gallbladder and spleen are contralateral to each other.

Question 32

The armpit is which region?

A)Acromial
B)Pectoral
C)Mammary
D)Axillary

Question 33

If a person has a rash in the cervical region,where is it located?

A)Neck
B)Lower back
C)Arm
D)Chest

Question 34

Which two cavities does the diaphragm separate?

A)Abdominal and pelvic
B)Dorsal and ventral
C)Thoracic and abdominal
D)Cranial and spinal

Question 35

Which type of cut or section will give right and left portions?

A)Sagittal
B)Transverse
C)Frontal
D)Coronal

Question 36

The foot is which region?

A)Pedal
B)Lumbar
C)Brachial
D)Pectoral

Question 37

Which type of cut will give front and back portions?

A)Median
B)Transverse
C)Sagittal
D)Frontal or coronal

Question 38

If a person has a sore in the oral cavity,where is it located?

A)Head
B)Lower back
C)Mouth
D)Head

Question 39

If the heart is cut to give the atria and the ventricles,it was cut on a

A)transverse plane.
B)midsagittal plane.
C)frontal plane.
D)longitudinal section.

Question 40

The mediastinum is part of the

A)pleural and ventral cavities.
B)thoracic and dorsal cavities.
C)thoracic and ventral cavities.
D)abdominopelvic and ventral cavities.

Question 41

Most of the liver is found in which abdominopelvic region?

A)Left iliac
B)Right lumbar
C)Umbilical
D)Right hypochondriac

Question 42

Skin is part of

A)integration and coordination.
B)maintenance of the body.
C)transportation.
D)support,movement,and protection.

Question 43

Sally is rushed to the hospital with acute appendicitis.Which serous membrane is in danger of infection?

A)Peritoneum
B)Pleura
C)Meninges
D)Pericardium

Question 44

Most of the stomach would be found in the _______ quadrant of the abdominal cavity.

A)upper left
B)upper right
C)lower left
D)lower right

Question 45

In which cavity would you find the brain?

A)Ventral cavity
B)Dorsal cavity
C)Abdominopelvic cavity
D)Oral cavity

Question 46

Which system are the blood vessels part of?

A)Endocrine
B)Cardiovascular
C)Reproductive
D)Nervous

Question 47

The function of serous fluid is to reduce friction between tissues.

Question 48

Which of the following refers to the membrane lining the abdominal cavity wall?

A)Parietal pericardium
B)Visceral peritoneum
C)Parietal peritoneum
D)Visceral pleura

Question 49

The liver would be found in which cavity?

A)Dorsal cavity
B)Abdominal cavity
C)Pericardial cavity
D)Pleural cavity

Question 50

The lungs would be found in which cavity?

A)Spinal cavity
B)Abdominal cavity
C)Mediastinum
D)Pleural cavity

Question 51

Which system are the hormones part of?

A)Endocrine
B)Cardiovascular
C)Reproductive
D)Nervous

Question 52

Billy had surgery to remove his appendix.In which abdominal quadrant would the incision be made?

A)Upper left
B)Upper right
C)Lower left
D)Lower right

Question 53

Which refers to a membrane attached to the surface of a lung?

A)Visceral pleura
B)Parietal pleura
C)Visceral peritoneum
D)Parietal peritoneum

Question 54

Cerebrospinal fluid is associated with

A)the meninges.
B)serosae of the thoracic cavity.
C)synovial joints.
D)visceral peritoneum.

Question 55

The urinary bladder is found in which abdominopelvic region?

A)Hypogastric
B)Left lumbar
C)Right iliac
D)Umbilical

Question 56

Which system are the testes part of?

A)Urinary
B)Cardiovascular
C)Reproductive
D)Nervous

Question 57

The majority of the small intestine is found in which abdominopelvic region?

A)Epigastric
B)Right hypochondriac
C)Umbilical
D)Left iliac

Question 58

The posterior (dorsal)body cavity is lined with the synovial membrane.
The posterior (dorsal)body cavity is lined with the meninges.

Question 59

In which cavity would you find the stomach?

A)Pleural cavity
B)Dorsal cavity
C)Abdominopelvic cavity
D)Mediastinum

Question 60

The inflammation of the membranes of the posterior (dorsal)cavity is called

A)serositis.
B)pleurisy.
C)meningitis.
D)pericarditis.

Question 61

What occurs as a result of a negative feedback mechanism?

A)The change moves further from the set point in a negative direction.
B)No change occurs in the body.
C)There is a reversal from the original change.
D)A body function is stoppeD.

Question 62

List the organ systems that allow for body movement and describe the role each system plays in the production of movement.

Question 63

Integration and coordination are part of the body's

A)nervous system.
B)skin.
C)skeleton.
D)cardiovascular system.

Question 64

Transportation within the body is mainly part of

A)the nervous system.
B)the skin.
C)the skeleton.
D)the cardiovascular system.

Question 65

The two organ systems involved in controlling all other systems to maintain homeostasis are the

A)skeletal and muscular.
B)nervous and endocrine.
C)urinary and respiratory.
D)endocrine and digestive.

Question 66

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

A)Production of blood cells
B)Support
C)Production of heat
D)Mineral storage

Question 67

Which system is involved in regulating fluid levels and chemical content of the blood?

A)Cardiovascular system
B)Lymphatic system
C)Urinary system
D)Digestive system

Question 68

In negative feedback,the body's response is in the opposite direction from the change in order to return the body to normal.

Question 69

Which of the following is NOT a component of a homeostatic mechanism?

A)A nerve pathway
B)A control center
C)A sensor
D)An effector

Question 70

Contrast positive and negative feedback mechanisms with regard to their general outcomes.

Question 71

The kidneys and urinary bladder are part of the

A)endocrine system.
B)urinary system.
C)lymphatic system.
D)digestive system.

Question 72

Which of the following occurs as a result of positive feedback and assists in the maintenance of homeostasis?

A)Body temperature regulation
B)Blood pH regulation
C)Blood clot formation
D)Blood cell production

Question 73

The two organ systems involved in providing oxygen to cells and removing carbon dioxide from cells are the

A)cardiovascular and respiratory.
B)respiratory and digestive.
C)integumentary and muscular.
D)reproductive and nervous.

Question 74

The respiratory system delivers oxygen to the cells.
The cardiovascular system delivers oxygen to cells.The respiratory system delivers the oxygen to the blood.

Question 75

The spleen and thymus are part of the

A)cardiovascular system.
B)respiratory system.
C)digestive system.
D)lymphatic and immune systems.

Question 76

Which part of the body plays a major part in support,movement,and protection?

A)Nervous system
B)Endocrine system
C)Skeleton
D)Cardiovascular system

Question 77

Explain why the heating of your home is an example of a negative feedback mechanism.

Question 78

Which system is the spinal cord part of?

A)Endocrine
B)Lymphatic
C)Skeletal
D)Nervous

Question 79

Which of the following provides the best example of a negative feedback control mechanism?

A)Increased body temperature due to exercise
B)Increased uterine contractions in labor
C)Putting on a sweater because you are cold
D)Shivering in order to generate heat due to a drop in body temperature

Question 80

Homeostasis refers to

A)changing external conditions.
B)stable external conditions.
C)changing internal conditions.
D)stable internal conditions.