Anatomy Basics Quiz

What is the basic unit of life in all living organisms?

• Tissue

• Organ

• Cell

• Organ System

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Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP in a cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Golgi Apparatus

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Identify the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.

• Sagittal Plane

• Transverse Plane

• Frontal Plane

• Oblique Plane

Which of the following best describes the function of the cell membrane?

• It stores genetic information.

• It synthesizes proteins.

• It regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

• It produces energy for the cell.

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If a person is lying face down, what is the anatomical term for this position?

• Supine

• Prone

• Lateral

• Dorsal

Explain how the sagittal plane divides the body and provide an example of a movement that occurs in this plane.

• Divides the body into left and right; example: jumping jacks

• Divides the body into upper and lower parts; example: twisting the torso

• Divides the body into left and right; example: walking

• Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts; example: push-ups

Which anatomical direction term describes a position closer to the head?

• Inferior

• Superior

• Anterior

• Posterior

Compare and contrast the roles of the nucleus and the ribosomes in a cell.

• Both are involved in energy production; nucleus stores energy, ribosomes convert it.

• Nucleus stores genetic information; ribosomes synthesize proteins.

• Both are involved in protein synthesis; nucleus initiates, ribosomes complete it.

• Nucleus regulates cell division; ribosomes regulate cell metabolism.

Which anatomical plane would be used to separate the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

• Sagittal Plane

• Transverse Plane

• Frontal Plane

• Coronal Plane

Analyze the importance of anatomical directions in medical imaging and provide an example of how they are used.

• They help in identifying the type of tissue; example: identifying muscle tissue in MRI.

• They assist in locating structures; example: determining the position of a tumor in a CT scan.

• They are used to measure organ size; example: measuring heart size in an X-ray.

• They are used to diagnose diseases; example: diagnosing pneumonia in a chest X-ray.