Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

Anatomy is defined as the study of the

• function of a living organism and its parts.

• diseases of a living organism.

• structure of a living organism and the relationship of its parts.

• growth of a living organism.

Physiology is defined as the study of the

• function of a living organism and its parts.

• diseases of a living organism.

• structure of a living organism.

• growth of a living organism.

The organization of the body begins at what level?

• Organelle

• Cellular

• Chemical

• System

A hypothesis that has gained a high level of confidence is called a

• fact.

• theory.

• law.

• Both B and C are correct.

The reference position of the body when it is in an erect, or standing, posture with the arms at the sides and palms turned forward is called the

• bilateral position.

• anatomical position.

• symmetrical position.

• ventral position.

The two major body cavities are called the

• abdominal and pelvic cavities.

• ventral and thoracic cavities.

• ventral and dorsal cavities.

• dorsal and abdominal cavities.

The space that encloses the brain and spinal cord forms one continuous cavity called the

• thoracic cavity.

• dorsal cavity.

• ventral cavity.

• posterior cavity.

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

• plane.

• sagittal plane.

• transverse plane.

• coronal plane.

The plane that divides the body into front and back portions is the

• sagittal plane.

• transverse plane.

• frontal plane.

• midsagittal plane.

Which of the following is not part of the middle abdominopelvic region?

• The epigastric region

• The right lumbar region

• The left lumbar region

• The umbilical region