Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

A collection of similar tissues that perform a specific function is called

• Organ

• Organ System

• Tissue

• Cell

• Membrane

Which of the following is a cavity found in the Dorsal body cavity? Select all that apply.

• Thoracic Cavity

• Pelvic Cavity

• Vertebral Cavity

• Abdominal Cavity

• Cranial Cavity

Divided along the sagittal plane the left and right lung would be considered__________________ with respect to each other?

• Ipsilateral

• Parasagittal

• Medial

• Proximal

• Contralateral

In relationship to the stomach, the spinal cord is

• lateral

• posterior

• anterior

• ventral

• distal

The Primary feedback system operating in the body is

• Negative Feedback

• Positive Feedback

• regulatory

• proximal versus distal

• feedback must happen at the same rate

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The directional term referring to an area toward the lower part of the body and away from the head

• cephalic

• cranial

• superior

• caudal

• deep

If structure A lies lateral to the body, and structure B is in the opposite direction, then structure B is in the direction referred to as

• proximal

• medial

• ventral

• anterior

• superficial

All the following characteristics apply to the body in the anatomical position except

• the eyes are forward

• the arms are at the side

• the feet are together

• the palms are facing the body

• the body is viewed ventral or dorsal

The Metabolic process of catabolism involves the

• the buildup of organic matter

• utilization of energy

• breakdown of organic matter

• absorption of nutrients

• the excretion of wastes

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Which of the following pairings, correctly identifies which plane is being demonstrated.

• A: Sagittal, B: Transverse, C: Coronal

• A: Transverse, B: Coronal, C: Sagittal

• A: Coronal, B: Sagittal, C, Transverse

• A: Sagittal, B: Coronal, C: Transverse

• A: Coronal, B: Transverse, C: Sagittal