Deck 1: Organization of the Body

Question 1

Which of the following does NOT describe the anatomical position?

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

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Observing the parts of the brain is a part of the study of

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

Answer 2

D

Question 3

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Appendicular refers to the

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

Question 6

Which of the following pairs are opposing terms?

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

The heart is _____ to the lungs.

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

Question 9

Cells are to tissues as tissues are to

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

Question 10

The arm is in which region?

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

Question 11

The spinal cord is __________ to the esophagus.

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

Question 12

The lower back is which region?

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

Question 13

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 14

The gallbladder and spleen are contralateral to each other.

Question 15

The head is in which region?

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

Question 16

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 - farther from the point of attachment

Question 17

The hand is ___________ to the elbow.

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

Question 18

The foot is proximal to the knee.

Question 19

Which term refers to the back?

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

The membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord are called

A)meninges.
B)the peritoneum
C)the pleurae
D)the mediastinum

Question 23

Cerebrospinal fluid is associated with

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

Question 24

The cheek is in which region?

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

Question 25

The chest is which region?

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

Question 26

If the abdominal cavity is cut horizontally,separating the stomach from the lower intestines,it was cut on a

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

Question 27

The front of the elbow is which region?

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

Question 28

The thigh is which region?

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

Question 29

Which two cavities does the diaphragm separate?

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

Question 30

Which type of cut will give front and back portions?

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

Question 31

The armpit is which region?

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

Question 32

The thoracic cavity is part of which larger cavity?

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

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

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 35

The term 'viscera' refers to

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

Question 36

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 37

In which cavity would you find the brain?

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

Question 38

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 39

The foot is in which region?

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

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

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 42

The kidneys and urinary bladder are part of the

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

Question 43

Which system are the hormones part of?

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

Question 44

Which system is the spinal cord part of?

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

Question 45

The urinary bladder is found in which abdominopelvic region?

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

Question 46

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 47

In which cavity would you find the stomach?

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

Question 48

The spleen and thymus are part of the

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

Question 49

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 50

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

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

Question 51

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

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

Question 52

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

Question 53

The liver can be found in which cavity?

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

Question 54

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

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

Question 55

Which pair of terms is correctly matched?

A)Pericarditis - inflammation of the membrane around the lungs
B)Peritonitis - inflammation of the membranes in the abdominal cavity
C)Pleurisy - inflammation of the membranes around the heart
D)Peritonitis - inflammation of membranes around nerves

Question 56

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 57

Most of the liver is found in which abdominopelvic region?

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

Question 58

Which system are the blood vessels part of?

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

Question 59

Which system are the testes part of?

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

Question 60

The lungs can be found in which cavity?

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

Question 61

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 62

What type of energy is used to create a PET scan?

A)Gamma rays
B)Electrons
C)Protons
D)Electrical

Question 63

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 64

What type of medical scan is more useful in visualizing soft tissue?

A)X-ray
B)CT scan
C)MRI
D)PET

Question 65

Transportation within the body is mainly the function of

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

Question 66

What is used in a sonogram to create an image?

A)Sound waves
B)Electrons
C)Gamma rays
D)X-rays

Question 67

Integration and coordination are the function of the body's

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

Question 68

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 69

What occurs as a result of a negative feedback mechanism?

A)The change moves farther 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 70

Which two body systems are involved in transportation and protection of the body from disease?

A)Integumentary and urinary systems
B)Lymphatic and cardiovascular systems
C)Muscular and lymphatic systems
D)Respiratory and sensory systems

Question 71

A disease that occurs suddenly and does not last a long time is considered

A)chronic.
B)local.
C)systemic.
D)acute.

Question 72

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 73

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 74

The organ system that delivers oxygen to body cells is the respiratory system.

Question 75

The term 'homeostasis' refers to

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

Question 76

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 77

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 78

An ear infection is considered a/an ______ disease.

A)orbital
B)local
C)systemic
D)pandemic

Question 79

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

Question 80

Which body system removes metabolic wastes and helps maintain acid-base balance?

A)Urinary system
B)Digestive system
C)Respiratory system
D)Endocrine system