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

Accepted Answer

In the anatomical position, the palms should be facing forward, not backward.

Question 2

Observing the parts of the brain is a part of the study of
A)homeostasis.
B)physiology.
C)anthropology.
D)anatomy.

Accepted Answer

The study of brain parts is a part of anatomy, which deals with the structural components of the body. Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment, physiology is the study of how the body's systems function, and anthropology is the study of human cultures and societies.

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

Accepted Answer

Atoms are the smallest, followed by organelles which are components of cells. Cells then group into tissues, and tissues form organs.

Question 4

Which term refers to the study of how an organ functions?
A)Anatomy
B)Physiology
C)Ecology
D)Homeostasis

Accepted Answer

Physiology refers to the study of how an organ or organism functions, whereas anatomy is concerned with the structure of these entities. Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with their environment, and homeostasis refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment within an organism.

Question 5

Appendicular refers to the
A)skull.
B)thorax.
C)legs and arms.
D)skull and thorax.

Accepted Answer

The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs (legs and arms), as well as the pelvic and pectoral girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton (skull, thorax, and vertebral column).

Question 6

Which of the following pairs are opposing terms?
A)Superior/posterior
B)Superior/inferior
C)Anterior/inferior
D)Superior/anterior

Accepted Answer

Superior means above or higher while inferior means below or lower. They are opposing terms. A and D are incorrect as they are not opposing terms. C is incorrect as anterior means in front while inferior means below which are not opposing terms.

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.

Accepted Answer

A group of similar cells performing a specialized function is referred to as a tissue.

Question 8

The heart is _____ to the lungs.
A)dorsal
B)superior
C)lateral
D)medial

Accepted Answer

The heart is located closer to the center of the body, towards the middle or medial side, while the lungs are located more towards the lateral or outside aspect of the body.

Question 9

Cells are to tissues as tissues are to
A)systems.
B)molecules.
C)organs.
D)organelles.

Accepted Answer

Cells are the basic building blocks of living organisms, and they come together to form tissues. Similarly, tissues combine to form organs, and organs combine to form systems. Therefore, the correct choice is C, organs. Option A is incorrect because systems are made up of multiple organs. Choice B is incorrect because molecules are smaller than cells and tissues and are not directly related to tissue formation. Option D is incorrect because organelles are smaller than cells and do not combine to form tissues.

Question 10

The arm is in which region?
A)Cephalic
B)Lumbar
C)Brachial
D)Pectoral

Accepted Answer

The brachial region refers to the upper arm, and is the location of the brachial artery, which sends blood to the lower arm and hand.

Question 11

The spinal cord is __________ to the esophagus.
A)anterior
B)posterior
C)ventral
D)inferior

Accepted Answer

The spinal cord is located behind the esophagus in the body, making it posterior to the esophagus. A) Anterior would mean it is in front of the esophagus, which is not accurate. C) Ventral means "toward the belly," which also does not accurately describe the position of the spinal cord in relation to the esophagus. D) Inferior means "below," which is not specific enough to describe the position of the spinal cord in relation to the esophagus.

Question 12

The lower back is which region?
A)Cephalic
B)Lumbar
C)Brachial
D)Pectoral

Accepted Answer

The lower back is referred to as the lumbar region.

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.

Accepted Answer

The nose is actually on the ventral (front) aspect of the face, not the dorsal (back) aspect.

Question 14

The gallbladder and spleen are contralateral to each other.

Accepted Answer

Contralateral means that the structures are located on opposite sides of the body. The gallbladder is located on the right side of the body and the spleen is located on the left side of the body, making them contralateral to each other.

Question 15

The head is in which region?
A)Cephalic
B)Lumbar
C)Brachial
D)Pectoral

Accepted Answer

The head is located in the cephalic region, which refers to the area of the body that includes the head and neck. The lumbar region is located in the lower back, the brachial region refers specifically to the arm, and the pectoral region is centered around the chest.

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

Accepted Answer

Ventral means towards the front or belly; Ipsilateral means on the same side; Deep means away from the surface; and Proximal means closer to the point of attachment.

Question 17

The hand is ___________ to the elbow.
A)superior
B)anterior
C)proximal
D)distal

Accepted Answer

The hand is distal to the elbow because it is further away from the trunk of the body compared to the elbow.

Question 18

The foot is proximal to the knee.

Accepted Answer

The foot is distal to the knee.

Question 19

Which term refers to the back?
A)Inferior
B)Lateral
C)Posterior
D)Peripheral

Accepted Answer

Posterior refers to the back, while inferior means lower, lateral means to the side, and peripheral means surrounding or outer edges.

Question 20

The right hand and left foot are ______________ to each other.
A)ipsilateral
B)posterior
C)contralateral
D)superficial

Accepted Answer

Contralateral refers to structures or organs that are located on opposite sides of the body. In this case, the right hand and left foot are on opposite sides of the body, making them contralateral. Ipsilateral refers to structures or organs that are located on the same side of the body. Posterior refers to the backside of the body, and superficial refers to structures or organs that are near the surface of the body. None of these terms accurately describe the relationship between the right hand and left foot.

Quiz 1: Organization of the Body

Which of the following does NOT describe the anatomical position?

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

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

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

Appendicular refers to the

Which of the following pairs are opposing terms?

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

The heart is _____ to the lungs.

Cells are to tissues as tissues are to

The arm is in which region?

The spinal cord is __________ to the esophagus.

The lower back is which region?

Which of the following is INCORRECT in describing the nose?

The gallbladder and spleen are contralateral to each other.

The head is in which region?

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

The hand is ___________ to the elbow.

The foot is proximal to the knee.

Which term refers to the back?

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