Human A & P Understanding Words Quiz

What does the prefix "append-" refer to?

• Heart

• Brain

• Upper limbs

• Nose

What is the largest part of the brain called?

• Cerebrum

• Cranial

• Dorsal

• Nasal

Which term refers to the position toward the back of the body?

• Cranial

• Dorsal

• Orbital

• Pelvic

What does "homeostasis" refer to?

• Study of body functions

• Chemical changes in the body

• Maintenance of a stable internal environment

• Study of structure

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What does the prefix "meta-" refer to?

• Nose

• Change

• Circle

• Above

What does the term "orbital" pertain to?

• Skull encircling an eye

• Skull surrounding the brain

• Membrane lining a cavity

• Membrane surrounding the heart

What is the function of the parietal membrane?

• Encloses the lungs

• Lines the wall of a cavity

• Surrounds the heart

• Encloses the pelvic bones

What does the prefix "super-" refer to?

• Below

• Inside

• Above

• Outside

What does "anatomy" study?

• Chemical changes

• Body functions

• Structure

• Internal environment

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What does the term "pleural membrane" refer to?

• Encloses the lungs

• Surrounds the heart

• Lines the wall of a cavity

• Encloses the pelvic bones