Question 1

The suffix "-itis" means inflammation. Which of the following terms means inflammation of the membrane lining the body cavity that contains the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)  pericarditis 
B)  peritonitis 
C)  pleurisy 
D)  colitis 
E)  hepatitis 
A)  pericarditis 
B)  peritonitis 
C)  pleurisy 
D)  colitis 
E)  hepatitis

Question 2

Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the movement of

Accepted Answer

A)  electrons in a magnetic field. 
B)  carbons in a magnetic field. 
C)  protons in a magnetic field. 
D)  cells in a magnetic field. 
A)  electrons in a magnetic field. 
B)  carbons in a magnetic field. 
C)  protons in a magnetic field. 
D)  cells in a magnetic field.

Question 3

Anatomy is

Accepted Answer

A)  the study of function. 
B)  a branch of physiology. 
C)  the study of structure. 
D)  the study of living organisms. 
E)  the study of homeostasis. 
A)  the study of function. 
B)  a branch of physiology. 
C)  the study of structure. 
D)  the study of living organisms. 
E)  the study of homeostasis.

Question 4

What plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?

Accepted Answer

A)  coronal 
B)  transverse 
C)  median 
D)  sagittal 
E)  frontal 
A)  coronal 
B)  transverse 
C)  median 
D)  sagittal 
E)  frontal

Question 5

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures. What does "A" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  diaphragm 
B)  mediastinum 
C)  pelvic cavity 
D)  thoracic cavity 
E)  abdominal cavity 
A)  diaphragm 
B)  mediastinum 
C)  pelvic cavity 
D)  thoracic cavity 
E)  abdominal cavity

Question 6

The anatomical term that means "away from the midline of the body" is

Accepted Answer

A)  medial. 
B)  proximal. 
C)  distal. 
D)  lateral. 
E)  superficial. 
A)  medial. 
B)  proximal. 
C)  distal. 
D)  lateral. 
E)  superficial.

Question 7

Microscopic examination of a frozen tissue specimen is an application of which of the following disciplines?

Accepted Answer

A)  histology 
B)  physiology 
C)  gross anatomy 
D)  radiology 
E)  regional anatomy 
A)  histology 
B)  physiology 
C)  gross anatomy 
D)  radiology 
E)  regional anatomy

Question 8

The study of tissues is

Accepted Answer

A)  cytology. 
B)  histology. 
C)  molecular biology. 
D)  microbiology. 
E)  surface anatomy. 
A)  cytology. 
B)  histology. 
C)  molecular biology. 
D)  microbiology. 
E)  surface anatomy.

Question 9

A vertical plane that separates the body into right and left portions is called a _____ plane.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following sets of directional terms are most appropriately referred to as opposites?

Accepted Answer

A)  distal and proximal 
B)  medial and inferior 
C)  superior and ventral 
D)  anterior and deep 
E)  lateral and superior 
A)  distal and proximal 
B)  medial and inferior 
C)  superior and ventral 
D)  anterior and deep 
E)  lateral and superior

Question 11

The pectoral region is the

Accepted Answer

A)  area in front of the elbow. 
B)  chest area. 
C)  lower back. 
D)  bottom of foot. 
E)  forearm. 
A)  area in front of the elbow. 
B)  chest area. 
C)  lower back. 
D)  bottom of foot. 
E)  forearm.

Question 12

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures. What does "E" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  diaphragm 
B)  mediastinum 
C)  pelvic cavity 
D)  thoracic cavity 
E)  abdominal cavity 
A)  diaphragm 
B)  mediastinum 
C)  pelvic cavity 
D)  thoracic cavity 
E)  abdominal cavity

Question 13

-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy. What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  median 
B)  right 
C)  left 
D)  inferior 
E)  lateral 
A)  median 
B)  right 
C)  left 
D)  inferior 
E)  lateral

Question 14

An organism's ability to use energy in order to swim is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolism. 
B)  responsiveness. 
C)  organization. 
D)  maturation. 
E)  development. 
A)  metabolism. 
B)  responsiveness. 
C)  organization. 
D)  maturation. 
E)  development.

Question 15

Which of the following describes the position of the nose?

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior to the chin 
B)  superior to the forehead 
C)  posterior to the ears 
D)  lateral to the eyes 
E)  superior to the mouth 
A)  inferior to the chin 
B)  superior to the forehead 
C)  posterior to the ears 
D)  lateral to the eyes 
E)  superior to the mouth

Question 16

The parietal pericardium is

Accepted Answer

A)  a double-layered serous membrane that anchors some of the abdominal organs to the body wall. 
B)  the serous membrane that covers the lungs. 
C)  the serous membrane that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities. 
D)  space located between the visceral and parietal pleura. 
E)  the membrane that lines the pericardial sac. 
A)  a double-layered serous membrane that anchors some of the abdominal organs to the body wall. 
B)  the serous membrane that covers the lungs. 
C)  the serous membrane that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities. 
D)  space located between the visceral and parietal pleura. 
E)  the membrane that lines the pericardial sac.

Question 17

Proximal means

Accepted Answer

A)  toward the middle or midline of the body. 
B)  away from the surface. 
C)  closer to the head. 
D)  closer than another structure to the point of attachment to the trunk. 
E)  toward the back of the body. 
A)  toward the middle or midline of the body. 
B)  away from the surface. 
C)  closer to the head. 
D)  closer than another structure to the point of attachment to the trunk. 
E)  toward the back of the body.

Question 18

Nerve cells generate electrical signals in response to changes in the environment. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  respiration. 
B)  digestion. 
C)  movement. 
D)  filtration. 
E)  responsiveness. 
A)  respiration. 
B)  digestion. 
C)  movement. 
D)  filtration. 
E)  responsiveness.

Question 19

The antecubital region is the

Accepted Answer

A)  area in front of the elbow. 
B)  chest area. 
C)  lower back. 
D)  bottom of foot. 
E)  forearm. 
A)  area in front of the elbow. 
B)  chest area. 
C)  lower back. 
D)  bottom of foot. 
E)  forearm.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT the correct name of an organ system?

Accepted Answer

A)  integumentary 
B)  lymphatic 
C)  cardiovascular 
D)  muscular 
E)  hormonal 
A)  integumentary 
B)  lymphatic 
C)  cardiovascular 
D)  muscular 
E)  hormonal

Exam 1: The Human Organism

The suffix "-itis" means inflammation. Which of the following terms means inflammation of the membrane lining the body cavity that contains the liver?

Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the movement of

Anatomy is

What plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures. What does "A" represent?

The anatomical term that means "away from the midline of the body" is

Microscopic examination of a frozen tissue specimen is an application of which of the following disciplines?

The study of tissues is

A vertical plane that separates the body into right and left portions is called a _____ plane.

Which of the following sets of directional terms are most appropriately referred to as opposites?

The pectoral region is the

-Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures. What does "E" represent?

-Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy. What does "B" represent?

An organism's ability to use energy in order to swim is an example of

Which of the following describes the position of the nose?

The parietal pericardium is

Proximal means

Nerve cells generate electrical signals in response to changes in the environment. This is an example of

The antecubital region is the

Which of the following is NOT the correct name of an organ system?

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joints and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Water, Electrolytes, and Acidbase Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

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