A&P Test 1

What is the basic structural and functional unit of the human body?

• An organ

• A cell

• A molecule

• A tissue

Which of the following best describes the process of homeostasis?

• An organism's ability to reproduce in a new environment.

• The sum of chemical reactions that provide energy.

• The process of an organism changing to its environment.

• A person's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.

Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?

• Sagittal

• Transverse

• Frontal

• Oblique

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main types of tissues in the human body?

• Epithelial tissue

• Muscular tissue

• Respiratory tissue

• Nervous tissue

A doctor describes a patient's injury as located on the posterior side of the body. What anatomical term would best describe this location?

• Front

• Back

• Top

• Bottom

What is the name for a group of atoms bonded together?

• An element

• A molecule

• A cell

• An organism

A physical therapist is helping a patient regain mobility after an injury to their knee. The therapist is instructing the patient to perform exercises that require movement away from the center of the body. Which directional term would the therapist most likely use to describe this movement?

• Medial

• Superior

• Lateral

• Proximal

Which of the following is considered an organ?

• A bone cell

• The brain

• The nervous system

• A molecule

A scientist discovers a new structure in a specimen that is composed of different tissues all working together to perform a specific task. What level of organization does this structure represent?

• A Cell

• An Organ

• A Tissue

• An Organism

A medical illustrator is creating a diagram of the human heart and wants to show the internal chambers and valves. Which two anatomical planes would be most effective for creating a clear view of these structures?

• Transverse and Oblique

• Sagittal and Frontal

• Oblique and Sagittal

• Transverse and Frontal