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Human Body

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The substance that surrounds the nucleus and also the area where cell activities take place is called the

a)

cytoplasm

b)

nerve tissue

c)

connective tissue

d)

cell membrane

2.

All of the following are tissue types except:

a)

muscle

b)

acute

c)

blood

d)

epithelial

3.

The study of the body structure and the relation of its parts are called:

a)

anatomy

b)

terminology

c)

physiology

d)

cardiology

4.

The science that deals with the physical and chemical processes of cells, tissues, and organs of living organisms is

a)

physiology

b)

radiology

c)

endocrinology

d)

pathology

5.

The basic unit of all living matter is a (an)

a)

neuron

b)

organ

c)

cell

d)

chromosome

6.

A group of cells of the same type that work together to perform a particular function

a)

organ

b)

cell

c)

tissue

d)

none of the above

7.

Tissue that carries impulses to and from the central nervous system and to and from the body systems is

a)

epithelial tissue

b)

muscle tissue

c)

nerve tissue

d)

connective tissue

8.

The center of a cell that is vital for the growth, metabolism, and reproduction of a cell is (a)

a)

connective tissue

b)

nucleus

c)

nerve tissue

d)

cell membrane

9.

Tissues which are specialized to bind together and support other tissues are called

a)

blood and lymph tissue

b)

nerve tissue

c)

epithelial tissue

d)

connective tissue

10.

The anatomical directional term meaning "behind" is

a)

superior

b)

anterior

c)

posterior

d)

inferior

11.

The anatomical directional term meaning "front" is

a)

posterior

b)

anterior

c)

inferior

d)

superior

12.

Which system contains the brain?

a)

endocrine

b)

skeletal

c)

urinary

d)

nervous

13.

Which system contains the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra?

a)

skeletal

b)

endocrine

c)

urinary

d)

nervous

14.

Which system contains the pineal gland, adrenal gland, ovaries, breasts, and testes?

a)

urinary

b)

endocrine

c)

nervous

d)

skeletal

15.

Which system contains the heart, blood, and arteries?

a)

muscular

b)

circulatory

c)

digeztive

d)

integumentary

16.

The front side of the body is called the

a)

anterior

b)

inferior

c)

superior

d)

dorsal

17.

The back side of the body is called the

a)

superior side

b)

inferior side

c)

posterior side

d)

anterior side

18.

Which of the following is a type of muscle tissue?

a)

cardiac

b)

striated

c)

smooth

d)

all of the above

19.

Epithelial tissue performs what function?

a)

absorbs

b)

protects

c)

secretes

d)

all of the above

20.

The muscular system performs what function?

a)

supports the body

b)

takes in and absorbs nutrients

c)

gives movement to the body

d)

all of the above

21.

Blood and lymph tissue performs what function?

a)

circulates

b)

protects

c)

covers

d)

all of the above

22.

Connective tissue performs what function?

a)

supports

b)

absorbs

c)

excretes

d)

secretes

23.

The gastrointestinal system performs what function?

a)

supports the body

b)

takes in & absorbs nutrients; eliminates waste

c)

carries food & oxygen to all body tissues

d)

all of the above

24.

The nervous system performs what function?

a)

secretes hormones

b)

controls the activities of the body

c)

provides the first line of defense against infection

d)

supports the body

25.

The reproductive system performs what function?

a)

the the first line of defense against infection

b)

carries food & oxygen to the cells

c)

brings oxygen to the body

d)

none of the above

26.

The respiratory system performs what function?

a)

gives movement to the body

b)

secretes hormones

c)

gives the body air to supply oxygen to the cells

d)

none of the above

27.

Hair, nails, & sweat glands are part of the

a)

integumentary system

b)

endocrine system

c)

skeletal system

d)

none of the above

28.

Blood vessels are organs found in the

a)

respiratory system

b)

gastrointestinal system

c)

circulatory system

d)

muscular system

29.

The heart, the lungs, and kidneys are tissues.

a)

true

b)

false

30.

The study of functions of the body is known as microbiology.

a)

true

b)

false

31.

A group of cells of the same type is called tissue.

a)

true

b)

false

32.

Organs in the abdominal cavity include, but are not limited to, the liver, spleen, and pancreas.

a)

true

b)

false

33.

The cell is the fundamental building block of all living matter.

a)

true

b)

false

34.

The nucleus of the cell directs cellular activity.

a)

true

b)

false

35.

The human body is made up of millions of cells.

a)

true

b)

false

36.

Cytoplasm is where the activities of the cell take place.

a)

true

b)

false

37.

The cell membrane allows nothing in or out of the cell.

a)

true

b)

false

38.

Human cells are made up of three main parts: the nucleus, the cytoplasm, and the cell membrane.

a)

true

b)

false

39.

In any cell preparing for division, the nucleus first copies its chromosomes exactly.

a)

true

b)

false

40.

The nucleus is not important to the process of heredity.

a)

true

b)

false

41.

Cells reproduce by division.

a)

true

b)

false

42.

Cells usually work alone.

a)

true

b)

false

43.

Striated tissue is found in voluntary muscles.

a)

true

b)

false

44.

Smooth tissue is found in the involuntary muscles.

a)

true

b)

false

45.

The mouth is lined with connective tissue.

a)

true

b)

false

46.

Tendons and bones are epithelial tissue.

a)

true

b)

false

47.

The types of tissues are striated, smooth, and respiratory.

a)

true

b)

false

48.

Nervous tissue transmits impulses throughout the body.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

The heart is controlled by voluntary muscles.

a)

true

b)

false

50.

The anatomical directional term "medial" refers to

a)

an area on the side of the body.

b)

an area towards the midline of the body.

c)

an area towards the head of the body.

d)

an area towards the feet of the body.

51.

An area described as the "lateral" left knee is referring to the

a)

inside aspect of the patient's knee.

b)

side of the knee going located furthest from the patient's midline

52.

A wound described as "superficial" refers to the wound being

a)

distant from the skin's surface.

b)

on or near the skin's surface.

53.

The anatomical directional term "ventral" means

a)

toward the front of the body.

b)

on the upper portion of the body; going towards the patient's head.

c)

on the belly side of the patient.

d)

on the back side of the patient.

54.

The anatomical directional term "inferior" refers to the

a)

upper portion of the patient; moving towards the patient's head.

b)

front portion of the patient's body.

c)

lower portion of the patient's body.

d)

the back side of the patient's body.

55.

When you look at a patient in anatomical position, your right is your patient's

a)

right as well.

b)

left.

56.

Cells combine to form

a)

organs

b)

tissues

c)

organ systems

d)

DNA

57.

Tissues combine to form

a)

cells

b)

organs

c)

DNA

d)

Organ systems

58.

Cells use water to

a)

form tissues.

b)

absorb nutrients.

c)

transport various substances and repair themselves.

59.

Cells use oxygen to

a)

repair themselves

b)

transport substances

c)

break down food (nutrients)

60.

HCW's must know anatomical position to prevent

a)

critical harm to their patients.

b)

bed sores.

c)

appearing incompetent to other HCW's, patients, and their families.

d)

being embarrassed in front of co-workers.

61.

Which organ can be found in the abdominal cavity?

a)

brain

b)

stomach

c)

deltoid muscle in the upper arm

d)

heart

62.

The body systems cannot work by themselves and

a)

are dependent on each other.

b)

so must get help from tissues.

c)

are independent of each other.

d)

let you know by complaining often.

63.

The digestive system takes in and

a)

absorbs nutrients at night.

b)

absorbs daylight.

c)

absorbs nutrients as waste.

d)

absorbs nutrients and eliminates waste.

64.

An example of the integumentary system is

a)

the kidney.

b)

the heart.

c)

the brain.

d)

the skin.

65.

An organ of the respiratory system is the

a)

larynx.

b)

spleen.

c)

pancreas.

d)

thymus.

66.

The purpose of the cell membrane is to

a)

create boundary so all of the cytoplasm can pass out of the cell.

b)

contain all of the heredity activity inside the entire cell.

c)

copy a new cell exactly.

d)

allow some substances to pass in and out of the cell.

67.

Glands, skin, and intestines are made of _____________ tissue.

a)

nerve

b)

epithelial

c)

thin

d)

porous

68.

The purpose of the peritoneum is to

a)

protect organs from rubbing together and keep them in place.

b)

allow fluids to flow through vessels smoothly.

c)

carry messages from the brain and spinal cord.

d)

form organs from many different tissue types.

69.

If the heart is superior to the intestines, then it is located in

a)

underneath the intestines.

b)

behind the intestines.

c)

above the intestines.

d)

in front of the intestines.

70.

The purpose of the skeletal system is to

a)

allow messages from the brain to get to all parts of the body.

b)

make sure movement can occur in all muscles.

c)

move fluids like blood and gastric juices within the body.

d)

protect vital organs like the brain and the organs in the thoracic cavity.

71.

Ligaments and tendons are part of which system?

a)

cardiac

b)

gastrointestinal

c)

skeletal

d)

muscular

72.

The main function of the respiratory system is to

a)

push fluids through vessels so cells can get the food necessary to survive.

b)

supply oxygen to the body and release carbon dioxide as waste.

c)

take in nutrients.

d)

all of the above.

73.

The lungs and heart are found in the

a)

dorsal cavity.

b)

thoracic cavity.

c)

abdominal cavity.

d)

posterior cavity.

74.

An organ in the urinary system is the

a)

ascending colon

b)

urethra

c)

anus

d)

alveoli

75.

The teeth are usually classified as an organ in which system?

a)

skeletal

b)

urinary

c)

gastrointestinal

d)

muscular

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