Question 1

The basic units of structure of the human body are:

Accepted Answer

A) body systems. 
B) tissues. 
C) cells. 
D) organs. 
A) body systems. 
B) tissues. 
C) cells. 
D) organs.

Question 2

Visceral muscle tissue is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A) nonstriated. 
B) involuntary. 
C) smooth. 
D) all of the above. 
A) nonstriated. 
B) involuntary. 
C) smooth. 
D) all of the above.

Question 3

The three imaginary lines used to divide the body into sections are called:

Accepted Answer

A) division lines. 
B) section lines. 
C) planes. 
D) structural units. 
A) division lines. 
B) section lines. 
C) planes. 
D) structural units.

Question 4

Organs :

Accepted Answer

A) are made up of many types of tissue groups. 
B) perform a single function. 
C) form body systems. 
D) all of the above. 
A) are made up of many types of tissue groups. 
B) perform a single function. 
C) form body systems. 
D) all of the above.

Question 5

The nucleus of the cell contains the:

Accepted Answer

A) protein. 
B) cytoplasm. 
C) organelles. 
D) DNA. 
A) protein. 
B) cytoplasm. 
C) organelles. 
D) DNA.

Question 6

The body plane that is a vertical plane that is at right angles to the midsagittal plane and divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is the _______ plane.

Accepted Answer

A) medial 
B) frontal 
C) sagittal 
D) midline 
A) medial 
B) frontal 
C) sagittal 
D) midline

Question 7

Which type of tissue provides protection,produces secretions,and regulates the passage of materials across it?

Accepted Answer

A) Epithelial 
B) Connective 
C) Muscle 
D) Nerve 
A) Epithelial 
B) Connective 
C) Muscle 
D) Nerve

Question 8

The two major body cavities are the _____ cavities.

Accepted Answer

A) parietal and dorsal 
B) thoracic and ventral 
C) dorsal and ventral 
D) cranial and spinal 
A) parietal and dorsal 
B) thoracic and ventral 
C) dorsal and ventral 
D) cranial and spinal

Question 9

Opposite terms for the directional terms for the body are:

Accepted Answer

A) medial and dorsal. 
B) medial and distal. 
C) anterior and inferior. 
D) proximal and lateral. 
A) medial and dorsal. 
B) medial and distal. 
C) anterior and inferior. 
D) proximal and lateral.

Question 10

The scientific study of the shape and structure of the body is:

Accepted Answer

A) biology. 
B) physiology. 
C) anatomy. 
D) pathology. 
A) biology. 
B) physiology. 
C) anatomy. 
D) pathology.

Question 11

Which of the following types of connective tissue provides an energy source for the body when needed?

Accepted Answer

A) Adipose 
B) Supportive 
C) Dense fibrous 
D) Vascular 
A) Adipose 
B) Supportive 
C) Dense fibrous 
D) Vascular

Question 12

The body plane that divides the body into unequal right and left halves is the _____ plane.

Accepted Answer

A) medial 
B) frontal 
C) sagittal 
D) midsagittal 
A) medial 
B) frontal 
C) sagittal 
D) midsagittal

Question 13

The scientific study of how the body functions is:

Accepted Answer

A) physiology. 
B) anatomy. 
C) functionality. 
D) biology. 
A) physiology. 
B) anatomy. 
C) functionality. 
D) biology.

Question 14

The body standing erect with the feet together and arms hanging at the sides with the palms facing forward is in:

Accepted Answer

A) a resting position. 
B) anatomic position. 
C) position for an autopsy. 
D) proper posture. 
A) a resting position. 
B) anatomic position. 
C) position for an autopsy. 
D) proper posture.

Question 15

The brain and spinal cord are located in the _____ cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) dorsal 
B) cranial 
C) spinal 
D) all of the above 
A) dorsal 
B) cranial 
C) spinal 
D) all of the above

Question 16

The tissue that transports nutrients and oxygen to body cells and carries away waste products is the ______ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) neuronal 
B) vascular 
C) cardiac 
D) dense fibrous 
A) neuronal 
B) vascular 
C) cardiac 
D) dense fibrous

Exam 6: General Anatomy

The basic units of structure of the human body are:

Visceral muscle tissue is also known as:

The three imaginary lines used to divide the body into sections are called:

Organs :

The nucleus of the cell contains the:

The body plane that is a vertical plane that is at right angles to the midsagittal plane and divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is the _______ plane.

Which type of tissue provides protection,produces secretions,and regulates the passage of materials across it?

The two major body cavities are the _____ cavities.

Opposite terms for the directional terms for the body are:

The scientific study of the shape and structure of the body is:

Which of the following types of connective tissue provides an energy source for the body when needed?

The body plane that divides the body into unequal right and left halves is the _____ plane.

The scientific study of how the body functions is:

The body standing erect with the feet together and arms hanging at the sides with the palms facing forward is in:

The brain and spinal cord are located in the _____ cavity.

The tissue that transports nutrients and oxygen to body cells and carries away waste products is the ______ tissue.

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