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WorksheetsAnatomy Midterm
Total questions: 138
Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins
What is the most basic building block of the human organism?
water
protein
cell
atom
Which structure does not belong with the other three?
mouth
liver
heart
stomach
Which of the following is the most complex?
kidney
nerve cell
muscle tissue
nucleus
What type of tissue is blood classified as?
muscle
nerve
connective
epithelial
What is the primary function of muscle tissue?
to produce body secretions
transportation
to control and coordinate body activities
to produce movement
What type of tissue is classified as either hard or soft?
epithelial
muscle
nervous
connective
What type of tissue transmits messages from the head to the toes?
muscle
nerve
epithelial
connective
Where would you find epithelial tissue?
in the walls of the intestine
lining the inside of the nose
inside of the brain
inside of the long bones
Excessive fluid results in edema. What does inadequate fluid in the tissues result in?
fibrillation
dehydration
irritability
swelling
Which of the following is a type of muscle tissue?
carotid
osseous
squamous
smooth
What does the abbreviation RLQ represent?
right lumbar quadrant
right lower quadrant
radial lateral quadrant
radial lumbar quadrant
In order to see both eyes, you would need to be looking at the
inferior side of the medial plane
inferior side of the transverse plane
anterior side of the frontal plane
caudal side of the frontal plane
An x-ray is labelled as a ventral view of the chest. This means that the x-ray was taken from the
right side of the patient
left side of the patient
back of the patient
front of the patient
If a physician performs a pelvic exam, what organs can be evaluated?
liver and gall bladder
esophagus and stomach
reproductive
respiratory
If you are standing straight with your hands at your sides, where are your arms located in relation to your body?
ventral
lateral
caudal
superior
Jeb has a cramp in the posterior part of his leg. Where is the cramp?
ankle
knee
shin
calf
What cavity would a surgeon enter to repair a mitral valve defect?
dorsal
thoracic
abdominal
pelvic
What structure is proximal to the thigh?
foot
knee
calf
ankle
If a physician writes that his patient has RUQ pain, what might be causing it?
dislocated shoulder
cracked ribs
arthritis in the hip
a head injury
What body parts are distal to the hand?
lungs
ribs
eyes
fingers
Which of the following structures is most medial?
lips
eyes
hips
ears
What body cavity contains the brain and the spinal cord?
ventral
dorsal
spinal
cranial
An autopsy shows the dorsal side of the victim. What could you see in the photograph?
front of the abdomen
knees
kidneys
back of the head
What structures are located anterior to the cranial cavity?
neck muscles
lungs
ears
eyes
If you divided the body with a midsagittal plane and added up the number of eyes, arms, and toes on one side, how many would you have?
5
7
9
12
In veterinary medicine, what structure would be found in the caudal region of a dog?
paws
mouth
tail
head
What body part is inferior to the chest?
hips
heart
neck
head
If the body were cut in a transverse plane, what organ would not be in the same half as the other three?
heart
lungs
bladder
brain
Basal cell and squamous cell are types of
nodules
skin cancer
allergic skin disorders
pustules
Conner has a crust on his knee. What did Conner do two days ago?
was hit in the knee by a baseball bat
fell and skinned his knee
stayed out in the sun too long
wore a friend's gym shorts
Which of the following skin diseases is contagious?
psoriasis
eczema
alopecia
tinea pedis
Your classmate has a patch of red skin that is covered by silvery scales. What is it?
psoriasis
urticaria
alopecia
dermatitis
What skin disorder is most often life threatening?
athlete's foot
eczema
verrucae
melanoma
What skin disorder can be treated with antibiotics?
acne vulgaris
athlete's foot
basal cell carcinoma
scabies
Maddie has macules on her face. The more common term would be
chicken pox
scabs
hives
freckles
What causes the pinkish tint in an albino's skin?
jaundice
blood vessels
carotene
melanin
What layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles?
subcutaneous
hypodermis
epidermis
dermis
You might expect a person's skin to be jaundiced if she has
scabies
ringworm
hepatitis
melanoma
A father describes his newborn as looking like a pumpkin. His baby most likely is
an albino
flushed
jaundiced
cyanotic
When you look at the skin, what layer can you see?
subcutaneous tissue
corium
dermis
epidermis
Which of the following is a permanent disorder of the integumentary system?
athlete's foot
vesicle
alopecia
urticaria
Tarea has always had white spots on her arm. They are most likely caused by
albino disorder
hives
lack of melanin
calcium deficiency
When compared to someone with very light skin, a person with dark skin has more
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Melanocytes
Melanin
Cellulite can be attributed to what layer of the skin?
epidermis
corium
dermis
subcutaneous
How can spending short periods of time in the sun be beneficial?
Toughens the skin to improve its protective function
Improves the circulation to the skin
Improves the skin's elasticity, preventing wrinkles
Helps in the production of Vitamin D
The excretory function of the skin allows the body to eliminate excess
minerals
Vitamin C
water and heat
fat and sugar
Which of the following treatments is effective because of the absorption function of the skin?
heating pad
massage
nicotine patch
defibrillation
A lack of oxygen supply to the skin can cause the skin to become
red
white
cyanotic
jaundiced
Approximately 75% of the time, a first gout attack will affect the
neck
big toe
long bones
wrist
Evan has a greenstick fracture. What can you assume about Evan?
He has an increased chance of infection
He is a child
He was hit in the head
He twisted his leg while sailing
What bone disorder resulting from a loss of calcium and phosphorus is common among the elderly population?
scoliosis
sprain
gout
osteoporosis
Melissa has kyphosis. What part of her vertebral column is out of normal alignment?
cervical
thoracic
lumbar
coccygeal
What disorder is usually treated with physical therapy, traction, and/or surgery?
arthritis
dislocation
herniated disk
osteoporosis
Bursitis usually affects the
feet
joints
neck
long bones
A woman who is 50 years old has started to have mild symptoms of arthritis in her hips. How would her condition be treated?
arthroplasty
aspirin and exercise
bedrest and steroids
immobilization with a splint
Where would you find the metatarsals?
in the elbow
above the knee
in the instep of the foot
at the bottom of the spinal column
What is the function of an osteoblast?
protection
to fight infection
to form new bone tissue
to produce erythrocytes and leukocytes
What skeletal structure is located in the skull?
carpals
diaphysis
epiphysis
sinus
What bone do you have the greatest number of in your body?
cranial
femurs
phalanges
scapulas
What type of joint connects the parietal bones to the temporal bone?
diarthrosis
fontanel
synovial
suture
What two bones articulate with each other?
carpals and humerus
metacarpals and phalanges
patella and ulna
vertebrae and sternum
Where would you find the periosteum?
inside the epiphyses
inside the medullary cavity
outside the bone
outside a fontanel
What does a newborn have that you do not?
foramina
fontanels
sinuses
sutures
The vertebrae are part of the
axial skeleton
appendicular skeleton
pelvic girdle
shoulder girdle
Which of the following bones would most likely contain red marrow?
fibula
metacarpals
patella
sternum
The tibia is an example of a/an
axial bone
flat bone
long bone
short bone
The skeletal system is responsible for the production of
adrenalin
calcium
erythrocytes
Vitamins A and D
The bones function as levers in coordination with what other body system?
circulatory
digestive
integumentary
muscular
What muscle injury is often caused by overstretching a muscle?
atrophy
dislocation
myopathy
strain
What would cause a muscle contraction?
twisting
overuse
pulling
lack of use
What is the correct spelling for the muscles located between the ribs?
intercostals
intercoastals
intracostals
intracoastals
Where is the latissimus dorsi located?
back
leg
neck
shoulder
What disabling muscle disorder usually affects children?
fibromyalgia
strain
muscular dystrophy
myasthenia gravis
What is the recommended treatment for a muscle spasm in the calf?
alternating hot and cold applications
pain medication
physical therapy
stretch the muscle
What muscle is located in the calf?
gastrocnemius
triceps
trapezius
gluteus maximus
Tetanus is caused by
a bacteria
a missing gene
a muscle strain
an autoimmune response
The tough, sheetlike membrane that covers and protects muscle is
a ligament
a tendon
fascia
periosteum
What muscle movement occurs when you move your hand from an open palm to a fist?
abduction
adduction
extension
flexion
When a muscle attaches to a bone, the end that does not move is the
origin
root
tendon
insertion
Of the following, what muscle is superior to the other three?
gastrocnemius
intercostals
sternocleidomastoid
trapezius
Which of the following muscles would do the most work if you ran five miles?
biceps
pectoralis major
quadriceps femoris
sternocleidomastoid
What muscle is located above the waist?
deltoid
gastrocnemius
gluteus maximus
tibialis anterior
Reagan's leg was in a cast for ten weeks. You would expect her leg muscles to experience some degree of
atrophy
circumduction
hypertrophy
rotation
After you swallow food, what kind of muscle moves the food toward your stomach?
cardiac
smooth
skeletal
voluntary
Where would you find a voluntary muscle?
attached to the femur
inside the heart
in the blood vessels
lining the stomach
The walls of the heart are made of
cardiac muscle
coronary muscle
striated muscle
voluntary muscle
Which of the following is one of the properties of muscles?
excitability
feasibility
portability
stability
One of the characteristics of muscles is extensibility. This allows muscles to
contract
consume oxygen
react to an impulse
stretch
What is the usual treatment for occasional bouts of tonsillitis?
tonsillectomy
splenectomy
antibiotics and warm throat irrigations
narcotic pain medication and steroids
Holly is a firefighter who is diagnosed with splenomegaly. Why would her doctor tell Holly she cannot go to work for a month?
She is most likely contagious
Her throat could swell shut and block her airway
If she is bumped in the abdomen, her spleen could rupture
She cannot be exposed to others because she cannot fight infections
What disorder of the lymph system is classified as a malignancy?
adenitis
tonsillitis
splenomegaly
Hodgkin's disease
If Emma does not have a functioning thymus, she might have difficulty
breathing
swallowing
fighting infection
removing wastes from the body
What organ recycles red blood cells?
lingual tonsil
lymph node
spleen
thymus
A lymph node has two important functions. What are they?
lymphocyte production and lymph filtration
lymphocyte production and pumping lymph fluid
pumping lymph fluid and transporting fats
transportation of fats and lymph fluid
Where are the lingual tonsils located?
lips
nose
tongue
voice box
What causes lymph to flow through the lymph vessels?
the heart
peristalsis
contractions of skeletal muscles
wavelike contractions of the muscular lining of the lymph vessels
Where would you find lymph vessels?
throughout the body
in the heart chambers
in tissues that do not have blood vessels
only in organs of the digestive system
What cells are a normal component of both lymph and blood?
erythrocytes
lymphocytes
platelets
thrombocytes
What diagnostic test provides physicians with a direct look at the lining of the respiratory tract?
CPAP
Chest X-ray
Bronchoscopy
Pulmonary Function Tests
What statement is true about lung cancer?
The prognosis is good
It is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women
Treatment includes hormone therapy and blood transfusions
Second hand smoke rarely contributes to the development of lung cancer.
Alex has a chest x_ray that shows she has tubercles in her lungs. What does that mean?
She had tuberculosis in the past but has recovered
She has an active case of tuberculosis and is being treated with antibiotics
She has a history of an infection that is similar to tuberculosis and therefore is immune to TB
She has a dormant form of tuberculosis that could become active if her resistance is lowered
Mrs. Rishel is a heavy smoker with a chronic cough, bluish skin, and a barrel chest. She most likely suffers from
epistaxis
emphysema
pleurisy
tuberculosis
What respiratory disorders are highly contagious?
laryngitis and pleurisy
influenza and URI
sinusitis and epistaxis
emphysema and asthma
What is the best treatment for mild epistaxis caused by a bump on the nose?
cauterize the bleeder
pack the nose with gauze
lay flat on the back, head back, and pack the nose with tissue
compress the nostrils, elevate and tilt the head slightly forward
Most respiratory disorders are caused by
infection
heredity
lack of exercise
poor circulation
Nicole has asthma and uses an inhaler when she starts to wheeze. The purpose of the device is to
dissolve mucus
contract blood vessels
enlarge the bronchioles
liquefy secretions in the lungs
If a person could not produce surfactant, his/her
alveoli would collapse
epiglottis would close
bronchi would collapse
vocal cords would not vibrate
During cellular respiration, what happens to the carbon dioxide?
It leaves the cells and enters the bloodstream
It leaves the bloodstream and enters the alveoli
It leaves the alveoli and enters the bloodstream
It leaves the alveoli and is exhaled from the lungs
In the process of breathing, during what stage does the movement of the diaphragm enlarge the thoracic cavity?
expiration
inspiration
internal respiration
external respiration
What does the pleura allow the lungs to do?
cough
expand during breathing
keep the alveoli distended
trap dust and other particles
Your lungs are divided into lobes. How many lobes do you have?
two
three
four
five
Where in the respiratory tract does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place?
alveoli
bronchi
larynx
trachea
What structure connects the larynx to the bronchi?
pleura
trachea
bronchioles
oropharynx
The nostrils, larynx, and trachea are all made primarily of
bone
muscle
tendons
cartilage
If your epiglottis were to suddenly stop working, what activity could be life threatening?
eating
walking
coughing
breathing
What structure is a passageway for both food and air?
pharynx
larynx
trachea
bronchus
Where are the sinuses located?
inside the nares
in the front lobe of the brain
in the skull surrounding the nasal cavity
under the cheek bones in the subcutaneous tissue
What is the primary function of mucus and cilia in the nostrils?
filtration
respiration
sound production
temperature control
The heart is best described as a
filtration unit
message center
muscular pump
storage chamber
The heart is about the size of a/an
egg
apple
peanut
pumpkin
What would happen if a small hole developed in the septum?
The heart would stop pumping
Blood would not flow into the coronary arteries
The blood from the pulmonary artery would enter the aorta
Blood would move between the right and left sides of the heart.
When blood leaves the left atrium, where does it go next?
aorta
right atrium
left ventricle
pulmonary artery
After blood leaves the right atrium, what valve prevents back flow?
Aortic
Mitral
Tricuspid
Pulmonary
What follows diastole?
phagocytosis
fibrillation
hyperbole
systole
Where does an electrical impulse go after it leaves the Bundle of His?
aorta
AV node
SA node
Purkinje fibers
What type of blood vessel is the MOST muscular and elastic?
vein
artery
venule
capillary
In what type of blood vessel does oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange take place?
vein
artery
arteriole
capillary
If a person becomes dehydrated, what would there be less of in the blood?
plasma
platelets
leukocytes
erythrocytes
If a person does not have enough erythrocytes, he/she would have difficulty
carrying oxygen
clotting the blood
fighting infection
transporting antibodies
Neutrophils and lymphocytes are examples of
platelets
leukocytes
erythrocytes
thrombocytes
Anemia could be caused by a lack of
plasma
monocytes
hemoglobin
thrombocytes
A hematologist would most likely treat someone with
hemophilia
an arrythmia
varicose veins
myocardial infarction
Miyouri is diagnosed with an aneurysm. What is wrong with one of her arteries?
it is twisted
it is missing
there is a clot that is stuck
there is a weakness in the wall
Which of the following "cause and effect" statements is true?
Leukemia causes phlebitis
Varicose veins cause an aneurysm
An arrhythmia causes an aneurysm
Arteriosclerosis causes hypertension
Your friend has pain, edema, and redness in the lower leg. What would cause these symptoms?
phlebitis
leukemia
myocardial infarction
congestive heart failure
What circulatory disorder could be diagnosed with an electrocardiogram?
anemia
embolism
fibrillation
hypertension
Which of the following disorders could be treated with chemotherapy, radiation, and/or a bone marrow transplant?
leukemia
hypertension
atherosclerosis
myocardial infarction
Why is a myocardial infarction life threatening?
Because a minor bump or fall could lead to internal bleeding
Because a damaged heart muscle cannot pump blood effectively
Because it inhibits the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in body cells
Because swollen veins lose elasticity which decreases blood flow to vital organs.
