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Anatomy Unit 1, 2, & 3 Review

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Refer to Figure 1.1 of the body cavities. Label A is pointing to which body cavity?

a)

dorsal

b)

ventral

c)

abdominal

d)

cranial

e)

spinal

2.

Refer to Figure 1.1. Label E is pointing to which body cavity?

a)

dorsal

b)

abdominal

c)

cranial

d)

spinal

3.

Refer to Figure 1.1 of the body cavities. What structure is D?

a)

ribs

b)

thoracic cavity

c)

diaphragm

d)

vertebrae

e)

liver

4.

Closer to the midline

a)

ventral

b)

dorsal

c)

medial

d)

lateral

5.

Away from the midline

a)

dorsal

b)

ventral

c)

medial

d)

lateral

6.

Toward the front of the body

a)

anterior/ventral

b)

posterior/dorsal

c)

anterior/dorsal

d)

posterior/ventral

7.

Which word below refers to all chemical reactions in the body?

a)

metabolism

b)

hemopoiesis

c)

homeostasis

d)

alkali

8.

The system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide to the exterior of the body is the

a)

respiratory system

b)

cardiovascular system

c)

urinary system

d)

reproductive system

e)

muscular system

9.
The branch of biological science that studies and describes how body parts work or function.
a)
Anatomy
b)
Physiology
c)
Homeostasis
d)
Metabolism
10.
The tendency of the body's systems to maintain a relatively constant or balanced internal environment.
a)
Anatomy
b)
Physiology
c)
Homeostasis
d)
Metabolism
11.
The study of the shape and structure of body parts.
a)
Anatomy
b)
Physiology
c)
Homeostasis
d)
Metabolism
12.
A group of tissues that perform a similar function is called_____. 
a)
cell
b)
tissue
c)
organ
d)
organ system
13.
What is the correct order of organization
a)
tissues-cells-organs-organ systems-organism
b)
cell-tissue-organs-organ systems-organism
c)
organism-cells-tissues-organ systems-organism
d)
tissues-cells-organs-organ sytems-organism
14.

Which body system's main function is to direct body activities by sending and receiving impulses?

a)

cardiovascular

b)

endocrine

c)

lymphatic

d)

nervous

15.

Which body system's main function is to carry oxygen and nutrients to body tissues and remove waste from them?

a)

cardiovascular

b)

nervous

c)

digestive

d)

muscular

16.

Which body system's main function is to secrete hormones to regulate body activities?

a)

nervous

b)

lymphatic

c)

respiratory

d)

endocrine

17.

Which body system's main function is to protect the cover and protect the body?

a)

muscular

b)

integumentary

c)

skeletal

d)

lymphatic

18.

Which of the following is NOT an organ located in the abdominopelvic cavity?

a)

lungs

b)

urinary bladder

c)

liver

d)

stomach

19.

The brain is ___ to the spinal cord.

a)

superior

b)

inferior

c)

medial

d)

distal

20.

The nose is ___ to the ears.

a)

lateral

b)

medial

c)

proximal

d)

distal

21.

The elbow is _________ to the hand.

a)

proximal

b)

distal

c)

deep

d)

superficial

22.

The eyes are _____ to the mouth.

a)

inferior

b)

superior

c)

contralateral

d)

medial

23.

What plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?

a)

sagittal

b)

transverse

c)

coronal

24.

The heart is ___ to the arms.

a)

superior

b)

inferior

c)

medial

d)

lateral

25.

The ankle is ___ to the knee.

a)

lateral

b)

superior

c)

distal

d)

medial

26.
The lungs are located within this cavity
a)
pleural
b)
mediastinum
c)
brachial
d)
pelvic
27.
The heart is contained within this cavity (most specific)
a)
mediastinum
b)
pericardial
c)
pleural
d)
thoracic
28.

What are the 3 necessary components of a homeostatic feedback loop?

a)

Receptor, regulator, thermostat

b)

Receptor, control center, regulator

c)

Stimulator, control center, receiver

d)

Receptor, control center, effector

29.

An example of a positive feedback loop is ____________.

a)

Childbirth

b)

Blood Pressure regulation

c)

Thermoregulation

d)

All of the above

30.

The part of the feedback system that detects the change is the _________________________.

a)

Control center

b)

Receptor

c)

Effector

d)

Receiver

31.
Which type of tissue is avascular (no blood supply)?
a)
Epithelial tissue
b)
Connective tissue
c)
Nervous tissue
d)
Muscle tissue
32.

When an epithelial tissue has 2 or more layers of cells it is said to be...

a)

simple

b)

stratified

c)

pseudostratified

d)

columnar

33.

This connective tissue connects muscle to bone

a)

ligaments

b)

cartilage

c)

tendons

d)

fat

34.

This connective tissue connects bone to bone

a)

ligaments

b)

cartilage

c)

tendons

d)

fat

35.
Most widespread and abundant tissue
a)
epithelial
b)
connective
c)
muscle
d)
nervous
36.
The top surface of an epithelial tissue
a)
Apical Suface
b)
Basement membrane
37.

What type of connective tissue is found in tendons and ligaments?

a)

Dense Connective Tissue

b)

Osseous Tissue

c)

Loose connective Tissue

d)

Cartilage

38.
Which type of epithelial tissue stretches and is found in the bladder and other urinary organs?
a)
Transitional
b)
Simple Cuboidal
c)
Stratified Squamous
d)
Stratified Columnar
39.

What type of connective tissue has a fluid matrix?

a)

bone

b)

cartilage

c)

blood

d)

ligaments

40.
Which tissue is this?
a)
Simple Squamous
b)
Stratified Squamous
c)
Simple cuboidal
d)
Pseudostratified columnar
41.

Modified columnar cells that secrete mucus are known as:

a)

goblet cells

b)

keratinocytes

c)

cilia

d)

pseudostratified

42.
What is the top layer of the skin called?
a)
Dermis
b)
Hypodermis
c)
Epidermis
d)
Subcutaneous
43.
Caused by a complete lack of melanin:
a)
Dermatitis
b)
Alopecia
c)
Albinism
d)
Melanitis 
44.
Where is the thickest skin found on the body?
a)
Soles of the feet
b)
Palms of the hands
c)
Scalp
d)
Elbows
45.
What is a function of keratin?
a)
To generate new cells
b)
To waterproof the skin
c)
To protect the teeth
d)
To aid in pigmentation
46.
Which is NOT a factor that determines skin color?
a)
Keratin
b)
Melanin
c)
The presence of hemoglobin in blood
d)
Carotene
47.
What is "B" in the ABCD Rule?
a)
Burning Sensation
b)
Blackened/Darkened Skin
c)
Bruising
d)
Border Irregularity
48.
What is another name for the hypodermis?
a)
epidermis
b)
subcutaneous layer
c)
stratum basale
49.

The skin pigment of the epidermis that protects against UV light is called _________.

a)

melanin

b)

nail matrix

c)

merkel cell

d)

keratin

50.
Which of the 3 main layers houses glands and blood vessels?
a)
Dermis
b)
Epidermis
c)
Subcutaneous
d)
Simoneous
51.
What muscle contracts and causes goosebumps?
a)
abdominal muscle
b)
smooth muscle
c)
arrector pili muscle
d)
cardiac muscle
52.
What is the name of the gland that produces ear wax?
a)
Sebaceous
b)
Mammary
c)
Salivary
d)
Ceruminous
53.

A bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen in the blood.

a)

cyanosis

b)

pallor

c)

vitiligo

d)

erythema

54.

True or False: Everyone has roughly the same number of melanocytes, but skin color varies because they produce different amounts of melanin.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

The layers of a hair, from outside to inside, are...

a)

cuticle --> cortex --> medulla

b)

follicle --> root --> shaft

c)

cortex --> cuticle --> medulla

d)

follicle --> matrix --> medulla