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An Orientation to Human Anatomy

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

“to cut apart”:

a)

medical

b)

anatomy

c)

physiology

d)

homeostasis

2.

“the study of nature”

a)

medical

b)

anatomy

c)

physiology

d)

homeostasis

3.

level of organization composed of groups of tissue

a)

atoms

b)

cells

c)

organ

d)

organ system

4.

level of organization composed of many cells

a)

atoms

b)

molecule

c)

tissue

d)

organ

5.

level of organization composed of groups of organs

a)

cells

b)

tissue

c)

organ system

d)

molecules

6.

the most basic level of organization

a)

cells

b)

tissue

c)

atoms

d)

organs

7.

level of organization composed of many molecules

a)

organs

b)

cells

c)

atoms

d)

tissues

8.

which of the following are accurate regarding homeostasis

a)

it may be a positive or negative feedback system

b)

in the human body there are only negative feedback loops

c)

homeostasis is regulated mostly by positive feedback loops in the human body

d)

the body’s ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions even though the outside world is continuously changing

9.

the ribs are _____________ to the lungs

a)

deep

b)

medial

c)

internal

d)

superficial

10.

the ___________ head of the femur (upper leg bone) articulates with the knee joint

a)

medial

b)

proximal

c)

distal

d)

lateral

11.

the chin is ______________ to the forehead

a)

anterior

b)

inferior

c)

posterior

d)

superior

12.

the heart is _____________ to the lungs

a)

medial

b)

distal

c)

proximal

d)

lateral

13.

the ___________ end of your finger is considered your “finger tip”

a)

medial

b)

proximal

c)

distal

d)

lateral

14.

the heel is ____________ to the toes

a)

anterior

b)

medial

c)

posterior

d)

lateral

15.

1. Urticaria (hives) located intermediate to the scapula and the axillary region refers to the area:

a)

between the shoulder blade and armpit

b)

the area of the lower back

c)

underneath the forehead but above the eyebrow

d)

right upper abdomen

16.

Pain in the lumbar region refers to:

a)

the lower back

b)

the shoulder

c)

the back of the head

d)

the calf area

17.

collects, interprets, and sends information regarding the body and its environment via electrical signals

a)

nervous system

b)

digestive system

c)

integumentary system

d)

urinary system

18.

organ system dealing with protection, cushioning, regulation of body temperature, and sensation

a)

integumentary system

b)

cardiovascular system

c)

reproductive system

d)

endocrine systelm

19.

controls the body's activities by utilizing chemical messengers known as hormones that travel in the blood

a)

integumentary system

b)

nervous system

c)

endocrine system

d)

lymphatic system

20.

returns fluid that has leaked from the blood back into the blood vessels

a)

urinary system

b)

lymphatic system

c)

digestive system

d)

endocrine system

21.

contains the kidneys, ureters, and bladder

a)

urinary system

b)

endocrine system

c)

lymphatic system

d)

cardiovascular system

22.

The plane that divides the body into left and right halves:

a)

transverse

b)

coronal

c)

frontal

d)

sagittal

23.

Which of the following is a dorsal body cavity:

a)

abdominal

b)

pelvic

c)

throacic

d)

spinal

24.

A house regulates its heat by measuring the room temperature with a thermometer. The thermostat then activates a furnace which produces heat. When the heat warms the room temperature to a designated temperature, the thermostat no longer sends a signal to the furnace and heat is no longer produced. Of the provided homeostatic control system, which of the following is the receptor?

a)

thermometer

b)

thermostat

c)

furnace

d)

heat

25.

A house regulates its heat by measuring the room temperature with a thermometer. The thermostat then activates a furnace which produces heat. When the heat warms the room temperature to a designated temperature, the thermostat no longer sends a signal to the furnace and heat is no longer produced. The thermostat is known as which of the following terms:

a)

receptor

b)

control center

c)

stimulus

d)

effector

26.

A house regulates its heat by measuring the room temperature with a thermometer. The thermostat then activates a furnace which produces heat. When the heat warms the room temperature to a designated temperature, the thermostat no longer sends a signal to the furnace and heat is no longer produced. Of the provided homeostatic control system, which of the following is the effector?

a)

thermometer

b)

thermostat

c)

heat

d)

furnace

27.

The posterior knee area is known as the ___________ area:

a)

sacral

b)

antecubital

c)

popliteal

d)

occipital

28.

The area of the posterior elbow is known as the ____________ area:

a)

antecubital

b)

scapular

c)

olecranal

d)

digital

29.

A patient presents to the ER with a laceration (a cut) to the forehead that runs above and parallel to the eyebrow. When documenting, which would best describe the position of the injury:

a)

superior, coronal

b)

inferior, frontal

c)

superior, sagittal

d)

superior, transverse

30.

Which of the following is a necessary function of life:

a)

ability to use common sense

b)

ability to respond

c)

ability to reason

d)

ability to think

31.

Which of the following is not a survival need:

a)

atmospheric pressure

b)

body temperature of 37 degrees Celsius

c)

cellular phone service

d)

water

32.

The area of the knee cap is known as the _____________ region:

a)

patellar

b)

popliteal

c)

acromial

d)

carpal

33.

A fracture of the neck may lead to paralysis that affects not only movement, but also breathing. This type of fracture is referred to as a ____________________ fracture:

a)

cervical

b)

lumbar

c)

thoracic

d)

femoral

34.

The liver is located in the ___________________.

a)

RUQ

b)

LUQ

c)

LLQ

d)

RLQ

35.

The appendix is located in the _______________________.

a)

RUQ

b)

LUQ

c)

RLQ

d)

LLQ

36.

The spleen is located in the __________________________.

a)

RUQ

b)

LUQ

c)

LLQ

d)

RLQ

37.

The stomach is ____________ to the spine

a)

anterior

b)

posterior

c)

lateral

d)

medial

38.

Which of the following systems is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells?

a)

nervous system

b)

respiratory system

c)

cardiovascular system

d)

digestive system

39.

The plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts:

a)

oblique

b)

transverse

c)

coronal

d)

sagittal

40.

Which of the following is a ventral body cavity:

a)

vertebral

b)

thoracic

c)

cranial

d)

spinal

41.

The plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts:

a)

coronal

b)

frontal

c)

transverse

d)

sagittal

42.

The nose is _____________ to the ears

a)

superior

b)

lateral

c)

inferior

d)

medial

43.

The heart is located in which body cavity?

a)

pelvic

b)

abdominal

c)

thoracic

d)

cranial

44.

Which of the following systems is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells?

a)

digestive system

b)

respiratory system

c)

cardiovascular system

d)

nervous system

45.

The liver is primarily located in which abdominal quadrant?

a)

left upper quadrant

b)

left lower quadrant

c)

right upper quadrant

d)

right lower quadrant

46.

Which organ system is primarily responsible for the production of hormones?

a)

nervous system

b)

respiratory system

c)

digestive system

d)

endocrine system

47.

The brain is located in which body cavity?

a)

thoracic

b)

cranial

c)

abdominal

d)

pelvic

48.

The plane that divides the body into front and back parts:

a)

sagittal

b)

transverse

c)

coronal

d)

frontal

49.

Which of the following is the smallest unit of life?

a)

molecule

b)

tissue

c)

cell

d)

organ

50.

The plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts:

a)

transverse

b)

sagittal

c)

frontal

d)

coronal

51.

Which system is responsible for removing waste products from the blood?

a)

respiratory system

b)

urinary system

c)

digestive system

d)

nervous system