CUR Practice Quiz Topic 1-5

The plane that divides the body into left and right portions is called the transverse plane.

• True

• False

Systemic physiology is

• the study of all aspects of the functioning of specific organs systems

• the study of the function of specific organs

• the study of the functional chemistry of cells

• the study of the effects of diseases on system functions

By definition what is "anatomy" the study of?

• the study of the form or structure of living things

• the physiology of human tissues

• the study of the function within living things

• the study of medicine

Superior means higher or above

• True

• False

Identify the branch of biological science that deals with the study of how living organisms perform their vital functions

• Anatomy

• Cytology

• Physiology

• Genetics

Which of these terms are equivalent or interchangeable with each other?

• front, anterior

• anterior, above

• posterior, lower

• posterior, front

Referring to a person in the anatomical position. Which movement most correctly describes moving the palm of your hand towards the shoulder of the same arm?

• elbow extension

• elbow flexion

• shoulder flexion

• shoulder extension

Identify the branch of biological science that studies the external and internal structure of the body and the physical relationship among body parts.

• cytology

• anatomy

• physiology

• epidemiology

Inferior means lower or below

• True

• False

Cardiovascular function is an example of...

• physiological chemistry

• systemic physiology

• organ physiology

• histophysiology