Deck 1: Introduction to the Human Body

Question 1

A(n) ________ consists of a group of tissues working together to perform specific functions.

A)organ
B)organelle
C)molecule
D)tissue

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The chin is ________ to the mouth, and the knee is ________ to the ankle.

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

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The integumentary system contains

A)bones, ligaments, and cartilage.
B)hormone producing glands.
C)brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
D)skin, hair, nails, and associated glands.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

In anatomical terms, the posterior potion of the elbow is the _______ region.

A)axillary
B)olecranal
C)brachial
D)pedal

Question 5

The mediastinum, pleural, and pericardial cavities are contained within the

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

Question 6

Blood, heart, and blood vessels compose the _________ system.

A)cardiovascular
B)pulmonary
C)lymphatic
D)endocrine

Question 7

The study of the structure and organization of the human body is

A)histology.
B)physiology.
C)chemistry.
D)anatomy.

Question 8

The term peripheral refers to a structure that is

A)toward the abdominal surface.
B)away from the body surface.
C)away from the center of the body.
D)to the left of the midline.

Question 9

A feedback mechanism that amplifies the stimulus is called _____.

A)positive feedback.
B)negative feedback.
C)hormone feedback.
D)nervous feedback.

Question 10

The term used to describe something pertaining to the internal organs is

A)visceral.
B)proximal.
C)peripheral.
D)deep.

Question 11

A negative feedback mechanism contains what three components?

A)a reflex, an effect, and a chemical signal
B)a receptor, a reflex, and a chemical signal
C)a receptor, an integration center, and an effector
D)a chemical signal, an integration center, and a reflex

Question 12

A feedback mechanism that returns the body to homeostasis is

A)positive feedback.
B)negative feedback.
C)hormone feedback.
D)nervous feedback.

Question 13

The dorsal body cavity contains the

A)abdominal and pelvic cavities.
B)thoracic and abdominal cavities.
C)cranial cavity and vertebral canal.
D)thoracic cavity and vertebral canal.

Question 14

In anatomical terms, the forearm is the _______ region and the fingers are the _______ region.

A)patellar; plantar
B)antecubital; palmar
C)antebrachial; digital
D)crural; tarsals

Question 15

The plane that separates the body into the front and back, or anterior and posterior portions, is the

A)frontal.
B)coronal.
C)sagittal.
D)transverse.
E)frontal and coronal.

Question 16

The simplest structures in which the processes of life occur are

A)organs.
B)tissues.
C)molecules.
D)cells.

Question 17

The stomach is contained within the

A)left upper quadrant.
B)lower left quadrant.
C)hypogastic region.
D)umbilical region.

Question 18

The plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions is the

A)sagittal.
B)transverse.
C)frontal.
D)coronal.

Question 19

A tissue is

A)an organ with specific functions.
B)organs grouped together.
C)the structural and functional units of the body.
D)a group of cells that perform similar functions.

Question 20

The lowest level of organization in the body is the ________ level.

A)organ
B)tissue
C)chemical
D)cellular

Question 21

The part of a cell that is most like our organs is the

A)organism
B)organic macromolecule
C)atom
D)organelle

Question 22

Homeostasis is maintained by self-regulating physiological processes. Select the process that is primarily responsible for maintaining homeostasis.

A)Anabolism
B)Catabolism
C)Positive Feedback
D)Negative Feedback

Question 23

The gallbladder is located in the _________ quadrant.

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

Question 24

In anatomical terms, the arm is the _______ , and the wrist is the _______ region.

A)antebrachium; cubital
B)brachium; carpal
C)brachial; cubital
D)antebrachium; carpal

Question 25

The diaphragm divides the

A)dorsal cavity.
B)ventral cavity.
C)abdominal and pelvic cavities.
D)thoracic cavity and mediastinum.

Question 26

Digestion breaks down complex molecules into simpler molecules. Select the term that best describes this process.

A)Anabolism
B)Catabolism
C)Homeostasis
D)Negative Feedback

Question 27

The urinary bladder is located in the ________ region.

A)left iliac
B)epigastric
C)hypogastric
D)umbilical

Question 28

The region surrounding the knee can be described as the

A)popliteal and patellar.
B)popliteal and crural.
C)patellar and perineal.
D)popliteal and perineal.

Question 29

Physiology can best be studied using dissections.

Question 30

The cephalic region comprises

A)the head and neck.
B)the shoulders and arms.
C)the cranial and facial regions.
D)the cranial and cervical regions.

Question 31

The survival needs of the human body include

A)food, water, and oxygen.
B)food, water, oxygen, body temperature, and atmospheric pressure.
C)food, water, and the appropriate atmosphere containing oxygen and adequate pressure.
D)food, water, oxygen, and the appropriate environmental conditions.

Question 32

Gross anatomy can best be studied using a microscope.

Question 33

The coxal region refers to the

A)armpits.
B)thighs.
C)hips.
D)buttocks.

Question 34

The membrane lining the abdominal cavity and the surface of its organs is the

A)meninges.
B)pleura.
C)pericardium.
D)peritoneum.

Question 35

The sacral region of the body is located

A)between the hips.
B)above the thoracic region.
C)directly below the cervical region.
D)between the thoracic and lumbar regions.

Question 36

A _________ plane divides the body into equal left and right portions.

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

Question 37

All the chemical reactions within a cell or organism are known as

A)anabolic reactions.
B)catabolic reactions.
C)metabolism.
D)maintenance.

Question 38

The upper and lower limbs compose the ________ portion of the body.

A)distal
B)proximal
C)axial
D)appendicular

Question 39

An organ system that protects vital organs, produces blood cells, and stores minerals is the ____________ system

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

Question 40

The ventral body cavity contains which of the following cavities?

A)Cranial, abdominal, pelvic
B)Thoracic, abdominal, pelvic
C)Cranial, spinal, pelvic
D)Thoracic, pleural, pelvic

Question 41

The pericardium is located

A)in the abdominal cavity, surrounding the pancreas.
B)in the superior mediastinum, surrounding the cardiac vessels.
C)in the abdominal cavity, surrounding the aorta.
D)in the center of the thoracic cavity, surrounding the heart.

Question 42

A lack of _____ would impair the body's ability to maintain homeostasis.

A)food
B)water
C)oxygen
D)all items listed are necessary to maintain homeostasis.

Question 43

A chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder impairs the ability of the body to obtain oxygen. Eventually, if the body cannot compensate, _____ will be lost.

A)homeostasis
B)metabolism
C)energy
D)equilibrium

Question 44

The covering of the lungs is the _____, and they are located in the _____ cavities.

A)parietal pleura; pleural
B)parietal pleura; peritoneal
C)visceral pleura; pleural
D)visceral pleura; peritoneal