Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology (Longenbaker), 8th Edition

Chapter 1: Organization of the Body

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
Anatomy is the study of:
A)the structure of a part
B)the structural relationship of one part with another structure.
C)how structures function.
D)A and B only.
2
A group of similar types of cells that performs a specific function is a(n):
A)organism
B)organelle
C)organ
D)tissue
3
The basic unit of living things is the:
A)atom
B)cell
C)organ
D)tissue
4
A group of two or more types of tissues is a(n): :
A)cell
B)organelle
C)organ
D)macromolecule
5
Structures found within a cell that perform specific functions are:
A)atoms
B)organelles
C)organs
D)tissues
6
Place the levels of organization in order from least complex to most complex.
A)molecule, atom, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
B)atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
C)atom, molecule, organelle, tissue, cell, organ, organ system, organism
D)4) atom, molecule, organelle, cell, organ, tissue, organ system, organism
7
The mitochondrion is an example of a(an)
A)organ.
B)organelle.
C)cell.
D)tissue.
8
Which of the following does NOT describe anatomical position?
A)standing erect
B)palms facing backward
C)arms at sides
D)toes facing forward
9
Identify the directional term that refers to a structure that is located above another structure?
A)superior
B)inferior
C)anterior
D)central
10
The nose is _______ to the chin.
A)anterior
B)lateral
C)posterior
D)superior
11
The nose is _________ to the ears.
A)lateral
B)anterior
C)medial
D)B and C, but not A
12
The calf is _________ to the knee.
A)deep
B)distal
C)proximal
D)A and B, but not C
13
The term that refers to a structure that is closer to a point of attachment is:
A)anterior
B)distal
C)medial
D)proximal
14
The knee is ______ to the thigh.
A)anterior
B)distal
C)lateral
D)proximal
15
The directional term lateral describes a structure that is:
A)closer to a point of attachment
B)further from a point of attachment
C)closer to the midline
D)further from the midline
16
The little or “pinky” finger is _______to the thumb.
A)distal
B)lateral
C)medial
D)proximal
17
The muscles are _____ to the skin.
A)lateral
B)superficial
C)superior
D)deep
18
The term that describes body parts that are on the same side of the body is:
A)ipsilateral
B)anterior
C)contralateral
D)peripheral
19
he sternum is anterior or ______ to the heart.
A)dorsal
B)lateral
C)proximal
D)ventral
20
The region of the body that includes the head, neck, spinal column and ribs is the:
A)appendicular portion
B)axial portion
C)pelvis
D)trunk
21
What is the scientific term for the forearm?
A)brachial
B)antecubital
C)acromial
D)antebrachial
22
What is the scientific term for the mouth?
A)oral
B)mental
C)buccal
D)otic
23
What is the scientific term for the armpit?
A)acromial
B)brachial
C)axillary
D)sternal
24
What is the scientific term for the back of the knee?
A)femoral
B)patellar
C)popliteal
D)crural
25
The term occipital refers to the:
A)back of the head
B)cavity of the eyes
C)cheek
D)elbow
26
The term antebrachial refers to the:
A)arm
B)chest
C)forearm
D)leg
27
The term sural refers to the:
A)calf
B)forearm
C)kneecap
D)thigh
28
Identify the plane that would divide the body into left and right sides.
A)coronal
B)frontal
C)transverse
D)sagittal
29
The plane that divides a body part into anterior and posterior sections is the ______ plane.
A)coronal
B)sagittal
C)frontal
D)A and C, but not B
30
The cavity that contains the pleural and abdominopelvic cavities is the ______ cavity.
A)ventral
B)dorsal
C)thoracic
D)pericardial
31
The cavity that contains the pericardial and pleural cavities is the ______ cavity.
A)ventral
B)dorsal
C)thoracic
D)Both A and C, but not B
32
The vertebral canal and cranial cavity is located within the ______ cavity.
A)ventral
B)dorsal
C)abdominopelvic
D)cranial
33
The thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities are separated by the:
A)diaphragm
B)mediastinum
C)sternum
D)ventral cavity
34
Identify the two primary cavities within the ventral cavity.
A)dorsal and thoracic cavities
B)thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
C)cranial and thoracic cavities
D)dorsal and abdominopelvic cavities
35
The posterior cavity is lined by three membranous layers called:
A)thoracic
B)mediastinum
C)meninges
D)parietal
36
The serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity is the
A)visceral pleura
B)parietal pleura
C)visceral pericardium
D)parietal peritoneum
37
The serous membrane covering the heart is the
A)parietal pleura.
B)parietal pericardium.
C)visceral peritoneum.
D)visceral pericardium.
38
Which of the following is NOT found in the mediastinum?
A)heart
B)lungs
C)thymus gland
D)trachea
39
Which of the following is NOT found in the abdominopelvic cavity?
A)heart
B)stomach
C)liver
D)urinary bladder
40
Most of the liver would be found in the _______ of the abdominopelvic cavity.
A)right lumbar region
B)left iliac region
C)right hypochondriac region
D)hypogastric region
41
A small child states that their stomach hurts but points to their umbilical region. Most likely the pain is originating from the:The majority of the small intestine would lie in the ______ region of the abdominopelvic cavity.
A)Liver
B)Gall bladder
C)Small intestine
D)Stomach
42
The stomach would lie in the ______ quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity.
A)upper left
B)lower left
C)upper right
D)lower right
43
Emily needs to have her gall bladder removed. Her incision would be in the _________ quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity.
A)upper left
B)lower left
C)upper right
D)lower right
44
Identify the organ system responsible for the production of blood cells.
A)cardiovascular system
B)muscular system
C)skeletal system
D)integumentary system
45
Identify the organ systems that function in integration and coordination?
A)nervous and cardiovascular systems
B)nervous and endocrine systems
C)cardiovascular and endocrine systems
D)respiratory and cardiovascular systems
46
Identify the system that removes nitrogenous wastes from the blood.
A)urinary system
B)cardiovascular system
C)endocrine system
D)digestive system
47
Identify the system that consists of the glands that secrete hormones.
A)integumentary system
B)cardiovascular system
C)digestive system
D)endocrine system
48
The female reproductive system includes which body parts?
A)testes
B)ovaries
C)femur
D)thyroid
49
Which membrane inflammation is correctly matched with the organ involved?
A)pericarditis - lungs
B)meningitis - brain and spinal cord
C)pleurisy - stomach
D)peritonitis - heart
50
The relative consistency of the body's internal environment is called
A)hemostasis.
B)regulation.
C)homeostasis.
D)systemic
51
Which of the following is NOT part of a homeostatic mechanism?
A)control center
B)effector
C)artery
D)sensor
52
When body temperature rises, the body responds by causing sweating and dilation of skin blood vessels. This type of response is called
A)negative feedback.
B)positive feedback.
53
What is the mechanism called which brings about an increasing change in the same direction?
A)homeostasis
B)positive feedback
C)negative feedback
D)homeothermic
54
A disease that affects the entire body or involves several organ systems is refereed to as:
A)chronic
B)systemic
C)acute
D)local
55
A disease that occurs suddenly and usually lasts for only a short time is called:
A)chronic
B)systemic
C)acute
D)local
56
Identify a body imaging method that may not be used on patients with metal in their bodies.
A)MRI
B)PET
C)X-Ray
D)CAT
57
Identify a type of medical scan that places the radioactive material inside the body instead of hitting the body from the outside.
A)x-rays
B)CT scan
C)MRI
D)PET
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