1 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Concepts

If stretched out, approximately how long would a human's intestines be?

• As long as a two-story building is tall.

• As long as a three-story building is tall.

• As long as a football field.

• As long as a city block.

What is the primary distinction between anatomy and physiology?

• Anatomy studies body function, while physiology studies body structure.

• Anatomy studies body structure, while physiology studies body function.

• Anatomy focuses on disease, while physiology focuses on health.

• Anatomy is the study of dead bodies, while physiology is the study of living bodies.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, what was a common characteristic of human dissections performed by certified anatomists?

• They were strictly private events, accessible only to medical professionals.

• They were often public events with admission fees.

• They were primarily conducted on animal cadavers due to ethical concerns.

• They were illegal in most European societies.

Which of the following represents the correct order of organization from the simplest to the most complex in the human body?

• Tissues, Cells, Organs, Organ Systems, Chemical, The Body

• Chemical, Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, The Body

• Organs, Tissues, Cells, Chemical, Organ Systems, The Body

• Cells, Chemical, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, The Body

What is the term for the ability of living systems to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes?

• Metabolism

• Homeostasis

• Adaptation

• Regulation

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

• Sagittal plane

• Transverse plane

• Coronal plane

• Median plane

Which of the following body parts is considered part of the axial skeleton?

• Arm

• Leg

• Head

• Foot

In anatomical terms, how would you describe the knee's position relative to the ankle?

• The knee is distal to the ankle.

• The knee is proximal to the ankle.

• The knee is superior to the ankle.

• The knee is lateral to the ankle.