Match the regional term to the appropriate body part.
1. Antebrachial
heel
____
2. Buccal
forearm
3. Calcaneal
cheek
4. Coxal
hip
Multiple Choice Questions
2.
An investigator who conducts an experiment to determine how temperature changes affect the rate at which the heart beats is most likely a(an)
A.
anatomist.
B.
physiologist.
C.
chemist.
D.
biochemist.
3.
Blood plasma is an example of this type of fluid.
intracellular
extracellular
serous
acidic
Which of the following lists illustrates the idea of increasing levels of organization?
organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
tissues, cells, organs, organelles, organ systems
organs, organelles, organ systems, cells, tissues
cell, atom, organelle, molecule, macromolecule
E.
cell, molecule, organelle, atom, macromolecule
4.
In a crisis, the heart beats faster and more forcefully, resulting in
an increase in hydrostatic pressure.
a decrease in hydrostatic pressure.
no pressure changes.
5.
A drop in room temperature to 65oF that causes the heater to turn on provides an example of a(an)
control system.
effector.
receptor.
stimulus.
response.
6.
7.
Which of the following is not considered one of the characteristics of life?
excretion
digestion
respiration
metabolism
absorption
8.
The ability of an organism to sense changes in its body is an example of
movement.
respiration.
responsiveness.
excretion.
absorption.
9.
Metabolism is defined as
any individual process in the body.
all the structures in the body.
all of the homeostatic setpoints in the body.
all of the chemical reactions in the body
the collection of all of the organs in the body and their parts.
10.
Incorporating substances into the body and changing them to chemically different forms is called
anabolism.
catabolism.
assimilation.
reproduction.
11.
Of the items listed, which is NOT required from the environment for the maintenance of life?
water
food
carbon dioxide
pressure
heat
12.
Requirements to maintain the life of humans do not include
water.
foods.
oxygen.
light.
pressure.
13.
This gas makes up approximately 1/5th of ordinary air and is used to release energy from food substances.
oxygen
hydrogen
nitrogen
helium
14.
Which of the following processes is NOT concerned with maintaining the life of an adult organism?
responsiveness
movement
reproduction
assimilation
15.
Homeostasis refers to
changing external conditions.
stable external conditions.
changing internal conditions.
maintaining internal conditions.
all of the above.
16.
Homeostatic mechanisms do not include
receptors.
positive feedback.
effectors.
a set point.
negative feedback.
17.
Which of the following examples illustrates a homeostatic mechanism?
shivering in response to a drop in body temperature
increasing body temperature during exercise
decreasing body temperature during prolonged exposure to cold conditions
dehydration from lack of water intake
frostbite on exposure to cold
18.
Water is
the most abundant chemical in the body.
a major component of the extracellular fluid.
a component of the internal environment.
a requirement of life.
19.
Which term refers specifically to the structures that provide information about conditions in the internal environment?
setpoints
effectors
receptors
homeostasis
20.
Which of the following directly cause the changes in the internal environment needed to maintain homeostasis?
setpoint
intracellular fluid
positive feedback
21.
Which of the following causes conditions in the body to move away from the normal state?
negative feedback
22.
Which of the following is true of positive feedback mechanisms?
They are the primary means of maintaining homeostasis.
They stabilize conditions.
They cause unstable conditions, at least temporarily.
They maintain the internal environment.
They move conditions toward a setpoint.
23.
The axial portion of the body includes
the cranial cavity only.
the abdominopelvic and thoracic cavities only.
the cranial cavity, vertebral canal, thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity.
the thoracic cavity only.
the abdominopelvic cavity only.
24.
The mediastinum separates
the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.
the thoracic cavity into right and left parts.
the thoracic cavity from the pelvic cavity.
the abdominal cavity from the pelvic cavity.
the abdominal cavity into right and left parts.
25.
Which of the following best describes the smaller cavities in the head?
the paranasal sinuses
the oral cavity
the nasal cavity
the middle ear cavities
all of the above
26.
Which of the following organs is found in the pelvic cavity?
urinary bladder
kidneys
liver
spleen
gallbladder
27.
The membrane on the surface of the lung is called the
visceral pleura.
parietal pleura.
visceral pericardium.
parietal pericardium.
visceral peritoneum.
28.
A body part that is above another part is said to be
anterior.
posterior.
superior.
inferior.
distal.
29.
A section that separates the body into left and right portions is a
frontal section.
transverse section.
coronal section.
sagittal section.
horizontal section.
30.
When a body is in the anatomical position, it is
standing erect with the face forward.
standing erect with face turned to the side.
lying on the back with the face forward.
lying on the back with the face turned to the side.
standing erect with the upper limbs reaching over the head.
31.
Observing how bones of the arm differ in shape from bones of the leg is a study in
anatomy.
physiology.
cytology.
histology.
32.
The effects of a hormone on digestive activity is an example of
33.
Water, H2O, is an example of which level of organization?
atom
molecule
organelle
cell
34.
The stomach is an example of which organizational level?
tissue
organ
35.
The entire digestive tract is an example of which organizational level?
organ system
36.
In the list below, which displays the highest organizational level of complexity?
respiratory system
chemistry
heart
cellular organelles
tissues
37.
Squinting and blinking the eyes in bright sunlight is an example of this characteristic of life.
38.
Sweating caused by hot weather is an example of this characteristic of life.
circulation
39.
Changing absorbed substances into chemically different forms is the definition of this life process.
40.
10. Movement of substances in body fluids is the definition of this life process.
41.
Removal of wastes produced by metabolic reactions is the definition of this life process.
42.
The passage of substances through membranes and into body fluids is an example of this life process.
43.
Rob is camping out when a cold front causes freezing temperatures. Rob begins to shiver. Shivering in this scenario is an example of a(an)
44.
Which of the following is not in the thoracic cavity?
lung
esophagus
45.
The structure that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity is the
diaphragm.
liver.
mediastinum.
small intestine.
46.
Which serous membrane is associated with the surface of the heart?
parietal pleura
visceral pericardium
parietal peritoneum
visceral peritoneum
parietal pericardium
F.
visceral pleura
47.
Which serous membrane lines the walls of the thoracic cavity?
48.
In the human, anterior and posterior are the same as
superior and inferior.
superficial and deep.
ventral and dorsal.
medial and lateral.
49.
The right eye and right lung are
ipsilateral.
bilateral.
contralateral.
proximal.
50.
A transverse section of a banana would be shaped like a(n)
circle.
triangle.
oval.
parabola.
51.
The __________ region is superior and lateral to the umbilical region.
lumbar
epigastric
inguinal
hypochondriac
52.
This region refers to the front of the elbow.
brachial
popliteal
antecubital
cubital
53.
The spleen is contained in the
left upper quadrant.
left lower quadrant.
right upper quadrant.
right lower quadrant.
54.
The appendix is contained in the
55.
The gall bladder is contained in the
left upper quadrant
left lower quadrant
right upper quadrant
right lower quadrant
56.
The urinary bladder is located in which abdominopelvic region?
Epigastric.
Umbilical.
Pubic.
Inguinal.
True / False Questions
57.
The structure of a body part is closely related to its function. True False
58.
All forms of life use oxygen in respiration. True False
59.
Sex hormones help to strengthen bones. True False
60.
All materials, including those of the human body, are composed of chemicals. True False
61.
The traits that humans share with other organisms are called characteristics of life. True False
62.
Heat is a form of energy. True False
63.
Heat helps determine the rate of metabolic reactions. True False
64.
Homeostatic mechanisms act through positive feedback. True False
65.
The diaphragm separates the thoracic and the abdominopelvic cavities. True False
66.
The human organism can be divided into an axial portion and appendicular portion. True False
67.
The organ systems responsible for integration and coordination are the nervous and endocrine systems. True False
68.
Parietal membranes are attached to the surfaces of organs. True False
69.
The digestive system filters wastes from the blood and maintains fluid and electrolyte balance. True False
70.
The muscular system is responsible for body movements, maintenance of posture and production of body heat. True False
71.
The ears are lateral to the eyes. True False
72.
The elbow is distal to the wrist. True False
73.
The absence of vital signs signifies death. True False
74.
In properly describing a patient's wound, the terms "right" and "left" apply to the patient's right and left. True False
75.
The mouth is distal to the nose. True False
76.
Part of the liver may be found in the right lower quadrant. True False
Fill in the Blank Questions
77.
The branch of science that deals with the structure of human body parts is called ________. ________________________________________
78.
The branch of science that deals with the function of human body parts is called ________. ________________________________________
79.
The topics of human anatomy and physiology are difficult to separate because the structures of the body parts are closely related to their ________. ________________________________________
80.
________ is the sum total of all of the chemical reactions in the body that break substances down and build them up. ________________________________________
81.
________ obtains oxygen, uses oxygen to release energy from foods and removes gaseous wastes. ________________________________________
82.
The most abundant chemical substance in the body is ________. ________________________________________
83.
The weight of the air produces a force called atmospheric ________. ________________________________________
84.
________ are substances that provide the body with necessary chemicals (nutrients) in addition to water. ________________________________________
85.
Heat is a form of ________. ________________________________________
86.
Maintenance of a stable internal environment is called ________. ________________________________________
87.
Homeostatic mechanisms act through ________ feedback. ________________________________________
88.
________ is a gas that makes up one-fifth of ordinary air. ________________________________________
89.
The force on the outside of the body due to the weight of air above it is called atmospheric ________. ________________________________________
90.
________ provide information about specific conditions (stimuli) in the internal environment. ________________________________________
91.
________ cause responses that alter conditions in the internal environment. ________________________________________
92.
The heart, esophagus, trachea and thymus are located within the ________. ________________________________________
93.
The ________ cavity contains the teeth and tongue. ________________________________________
94.
The ________ cavity is the part of the abdominopelvic cavity that contains the terminal portion of the large intestine, the urinary bladder and the internal reproductive organs. ________________________________________
95.
A particular hormone affects only a particular group of cells, called its ________ cells.
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