Deck 4: Organization of the Body

Question 1

Which term means pertaining to one side?

A)bilateral
B)multilateral
C)medial
D)unilateral

Answer 1

unilateral

Question 2

In the term proximal,the root proxim means ________ the point of origin.

A)near
B)away from
C)opposite
D)distal to

Answer 2

near

Question 3

In the term ambilateral,the prefix ambi- means :

A)double.
B)two.
C)both.
D)one.

Answer 3

both.

Question 4

The study of tissue is known as:

A)pathology.
B)histologist.
C)pathologist.
D)histology.

Question 5

In the anatomical position,the palms are to the:

A)back.
B)front.
C)side.
D)middle.

Question 6

In the term android,the suffix -oid means :

A)form.
B)resemble.
C)different.
D)male.

Question 7

Fatty tissue throughout the body is called:

A)celluloid.
B)adipose.
C)liposis.
D)sebosis.

Question 8

Which term means to lose water from the body?

A)diffuse
B)perfuse
C)dehydrate
D)filtrate

Question 9

The term somatotropic means pertaining to:

A)decreasing process of body growth.
B)stimulation of body growth.
C)effect of the mind on the body.
D)destruction of the body.

Question 10

________ is a slender physical body form.

A)Endomorph
B)Mesomorph
C)Ectomorph
D)Pseudomorph

Question 11

In the term homeostasis,the prefix homeo- means :

A)same.
B)different.
C)unequal.
D)equal.

Question 12

In the term mesomorph,the suffix -morph means :

A)form,shape.
B)resemble.
C)like.
D)body.

Question 13

In the term anatomy,the suffix -tomy means :

A)excision.
B)incision.
C)repair.
D)puncture.

Question 14

In the term cephalic,the root cephal means :

A)skull.
B)head.
C)headache.
D)brain.

Question 15

The ________ plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions.

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

Question 16

Which term means pertaining to body organs enclosed within a cavity,especially the abdominal organs?

A)visceral
B)inguinal
C)cranial
D)ventral

Question 17

The hereditary unit that transmits and determines one's characteristics or hereditary traits is the:

A)gamete.
B)gonad.
C)gene.
D)genome.

Question 18

The ________ cavity is the space in the skull containing the brain.

A)cranial
B)thoracic
C)spinal
D)abdominal

Question 19

In the term inguinal,the root inguin means :

A)side.
B)abdomen.
C)back.
D)groin.

Question 20

In the term topical,the suffix -al means :

A)pertaining to.
B)process.
C)resemble.
D)form or shape.

Question 21

Hairlike processes that project from epithelial cells are called:

A)centrioles.
B)flagellum.
C)nucleus.
D)cilia.

Question 22

What is the top or highest point called?

A)vertex
B)cortex
C)caudal
D)cephalic

Question 23

The combining form for head is:

A)cephal/o.
B)crani/o.
C)carp/o.
D)cervic/o.

Question 24

The ________,or frontal,plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.

A)midsagittal
B)transverse
C)coronal
D)horizontal

Question 25

Which term means pertaining to the front side of the body,abdomen,and belly surface?

A)distal
B)posterior
C)ventral
D)dorsal

Question 26

Which term means toward the back?

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

Question 27

The most widespread and abundant of the body's tissues is:

A)epithelial.
B)connective.
C)muscle.
D)nerve.

Question 28

A/An ________ is the smallest chemical unit of matter.

A)atom
B)element
C)proton
D)neutron

Question 29

A ________ is a hollow space containing body organs.

A)tissue
B)organ
C)system
D)cavity

Question 30

A state of equilibrium maintained by the body is termed:

A)homeostasis.
B)hypostasis.
C)hyperstasis.
D)hemostasis.

Question 31

A/An ________ is a grouping of similar cells that together perform specialized functions.

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

Question 32

In the term systemic,the root system means a:

A)composite whole.
B)group of organs.
C)group of tissues.
D)group of cells.

Question 33

The combining form for foot is:

A)man/o.
B)pod/o.
C)opt/o.
D)tars/o.

Question 34

Stems cells can/are:

A)divide and renew themselves.
B)unspecialized.
C)give rise to specialized cell types.
D)all of the above

Question 35

The nucleus is responsible for a cell's:

A)metabolism.
B)growth.
C)reproduction.
D)all of the above

Question 36

The word part for arm is:

A)or/o.
B)ot/o.
C)brach/i.
D)bucc/o.

Question 37

In the term medial,the root medi means :

A)inferior.
B)toward the middle.
C)internal.
D)organic.

Question 38

The most important constituent of all body fluids is:

A)blood.
B)mucus.
C)water.
D)all of the above

Question 39

The outermost portion of the cell is known as the:

A)nucleus.
B)cell membrane.
C)cytoplasm.
D)Golgi apparatus.

Question 40

The ________ plane vertically divides the body,as it passes through the midline,to form a right and left half.

A)midsagittal
B)transverse
C)coronal
D)horizontal

Question 41

The suffix in the term homeostasis means :

A)similar.
B)process.
C)stand still.
D)pertaining to.

Question 42

Which term is defined as a study of cells?

A)cytology
B)histology
C)pathology
D)chemistry

Question 43

The root in the word dehydrate means :

A)cell.
B)body.
C)water.
D)sweat.

Question 44

The functions of ________ tissue are protection,absorption,secretion,and excretion.

A)connective
B)nerve
C)epithelial
D)muscle

Question 45

Which plane vertically divides the body into unequal right and left sides?

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

Question 46

Which of the following is a root that means behind?

A)proxim
B)proto
C)poster
D)per

Question 47

Write the correct meaning for RUQ:

Question 48

Karyogenesis is a term used to describe:

A)a syrup product.
B)the formation of a cell's nucleus.
C)a complete set of genes.
D)the physical appearance of an individual.

Question 49

Write the correct abbreviation for anatomy and physiology:

Question 50

Write the correct abbreviation for abdomen:

Question 51

The chemical name of a drug is usually:

A)the formula of the drug.
B)the generic name.
C)registered by the U.S.Patent Office.
D)all of the above

Question 52

A transverse plane divides the body into:

A)anterior and posterior.
B)superior and inferior.
C)right and left halves.
D)lateral and medial.

Question 53

In the thoracic cavity,the space containing the heart is known as the ________ cavity.

A)pleural
B)abdominal
C)ventral
D)pericardial

Question 54

Three different types of muscle tissue are:

A)skeletal,smooth,and cardiac.
B)smooth,voluntary,and neural.
C)striated,cardiac,and involuntary.
D)striated,voluntary,and skeletal.

Question 55

The upper right region of the abdomen is known as the:

A)right lumbar.
B)right iliac.
C)hypogastric.
D)right hypochondriac.

Question 56

The term used to describe being the farthest from the point of attachment is:

A)dorsal.
B)proximal.
C)distal.
D)supine.

Question 57

Write the correct meaning for LLQ:

Question 58

In the term histology,the combining form means :

A)tissue.
B)strain through.
C)bladder.
D)form.

Question 59

The medical term that describes a person who has a round physical body form is:

A)endomorph.
B)ectomorph.
C)mesomorph.
D)somamorph.

Question 60

Which type of tissue consists of three and only three types of tissue?

A)epithelial
B)connective
C)muscle
D)nerve

Question 61

Write the correct abbreviation for oxygen:

Question 62

Write the correct abbreviation for gastrointestinal:

Question 63

Write the correct meaning for GI:

Question 64

Write the correct meaning for OTC:

Question 65

Write the correct meaning for ENT:

Question 66

The ________ is a positively charged particle.

Question 67

Write the correct meaning for LUQ:

Question 68

Write the correct meaning for RLQ:

Question 69

A negatively charged particle that revolves about the nucleus of an atom is called a/an ________.

Question 70

Write the correct abbreviation for carbon dioxide:

Question 71

A/An ________ is neutral without an electrical charge.

Question 72

Write the correct meaning for abd:

Question 73

Write the correct abbreviation for water:

Question 74

Write the correct meaning for BP:

Question 75

A/An ________ is a chemical combination of two or more atoms that form a specific chemical compound.

Question 76

The smallest,basic chemical unit of matter is called a/an ________.

Question 77

Write the correct meaning for lat:

Question 78

Write the correct abbreviation for lateral:

Question 79

Write the correct meaning for A&P:

Question 80

Write the correct meaning for T: