Structure & Function Pretest

What is the study of an organism's body structures and their locations called?

• Psychology

• Physiology

• Anatomy

• Epidemiology

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What is the study of the functions of each body part called?

• Psychology

• Physiology

• Anatomy

• Epidemiology

What term refers to keeping a state of balance in the body?

• Neoplasia

• Atrophy

• Homeostasis

• Metabolism

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What is the sum of all chemical reactions within a cell?

• Mitosis

• Metabolism

• Meiosis

• Mitochondria

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What is the name of the process in which cells obtain energy from glucose/sugar?

• Cellular respiration

• Metabolism

• Homeostasis

• Ketosis

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The transverse plane divides the body into which of the following?

• Superior (top) and inferior (bottom) sections

• Left and right halves

• Equal left and right halves

• Anterior (front) and posterior (back) halves

The coronal plane divides the body into which of the following?

• Superior (top) and inferior (bottom) sections

• Left and right halves

• Equal left and right halves

• Anterior (front) and posterior (back) halves

Which body cavity is on the front side of the body and contains the heart and lungs?

• Pelvic cavity

• Abdominal cavity

• Thoracic cavity

• Cranial cavity

Which body region is located over the stomach?

• Umbilical

• Epigastric

• Hypogastric

• Iliac

In which direction do the palms face in anatomical position?

• Forward (front of body)

• Back (backside of body)

• Up (towards the head)

• Down (towards the feet)