WorksheetsThe Human Body Orientation
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 34mins
Histology would be best definded as a study of ______.
cell chemistry
the gross structures
tissues
cells
The study of large body structures, visible to the naked eye, such as the heart is called _____ anatomy
developmental
systemic
microscopic
gross
Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is not correctly matched
cytology: study of the structures in a particular region
gross anatomy: study of structures visible to the eye
Embryology: study of the changes in an individual from conception to birth
Microscopic anatomy: study of structures too small to be seen by the naked eye
Which of the following are subdivisions of anatomy?
regional, surface, visual and microscopic
regional, systemic and surface
gross, macroscopic, visual and microscopic
gross, regional, dissection and surface
Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels?
Cardiovascular physiology
Cardiovascular anatomy
systemic anatomy
systemic physiology
a structure that is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform specific functions for the body is an ______.
complex tissue
organ
complex cell
organ system
place the following in correct sequence from simplest to most complex:
- molecules
- atoms
- tissues
- cells
- organs
1-2-3-4-5
2-1-4-3-5
2-1-3-4-5
1-2-4-3-5
one of the functional characteristics of life is excitability or responsiveness, This refers to _____.
the nervous system causing all living things to sometimes experience anger
indigestible food residues stimulating the excretory system
sensing changes in the environment and then reacting or responding to them
the necessity for all organisms to reproduce
average body temperature is _____ degrees centigrade
98
37
47
68
Which of the following would not be a functional characteristic of life
decay
maintenance of boundaries
responsiveness to external stimuli
movement
The single most abundant chemical substance of the body, accounting for 60% to 80% of body weight, is ______.
protein
hydrogen
water
oxygen
Which of the following systems responds fastest to environmental stimuli?
lymphatic
nervous
immune
muscular
select the most correct statement
organ systems can be composed of cells or tissues, but not both
organ systems operate independently of each other to maintain life
the endocrine system is not a true structural organ system
the immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system
which of the following are survival needs of the body?
nutrients, water, movement, and reproduction
water, atmospheric pressure, growth and movement
nutrients , water, atmospheric pressure and oxygen
Nutrients, water, growth and reproduction
the part that determines the set point in homeostatic control mechanisms is the ___.
effector
receptor
variable
control center
what is the main, general purpose of negative feedback?
to control body movement
to keep the bodys blood sugar level high
to maintain homeostasis
to regulate excretion via kidneys
Which of the following statements is true concerning feedback mechanisms?
negative feedback mechanisms work to prevent sudden severe changes within the body
blood glucose levels are regulated by positive feedback mechanisms
positive feedback mechanisms always result in excessive damage to the host
negative feedback mechanisms tend to increase the original stimulus
a good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be ____.
body temperature regulation
regulating glucose levels in the blood
blood calcium level regulation
enhancement of labor contractions
Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains ____.
a relatively stable internal environment, within limits
a static state with no deviation from preset points
a dynamic sate within a unlimited range, depending on circumstances
the lowest possible energy usage
Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance?
positive feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed
negative feedback mechanisms are functioning normally
it is considered the cause of most diseases
the internal environment is becoming more stable
What is the regional term for the hip region?
manus
pedal
coxal
inguinal
an oblique cut is one that is cut ______.
horizontally superior and inferior
vertically right and left
diagonally between vertical and horizontal planes
perpendicular to vertical and horizontal planes
the heart lies in the _______ cavity.
superior mediastinal
pericardial
pleural
dorsal
The cavities housing the eyes are called ________ cavities
nasal
orbital
frontal
cranial
__________ cavities are spaces within joints
oral
nasal
orbital
synovial
which term means toward or at the back of the body, behind?
distal
anterior
lateral
dorsal
the posterior knee area is called ______.
sural
antecubital
crural
popliteal
the anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except _____.
palms turned posteriorly
bodt erect
arms at sides
thumbs pointed laterally
Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane
two cuts dividing the body into left and right halves
any sagittal plane except in the mid-line
a transverse cut just above the knees
any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions
Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region
intestines
stomach
appendix
liver
The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane ____.
covering the heart
covering individual lungs
lining the thoracic cavity
lining the abdominal cavity
in which body cavities are the lungs located
pleural, dorsal and abdominal
pleural, ventral and thoracic
mediastinal, thoracic and ventral
pericardial, ventral and thoracic
Choose the following statement that is not completely correct regarding serous membranes
visceral pericardium covers the outer surface of the heart, and parietal pericardium lines the internal walls of the heart
serous membranes are divided into parietal and visceral membranes with a virtual space between the two
serous membranes secrete a watery lubricating fluid
serosa are very thin, double layered structures
Which of the following imaging devices would best localize a tumor in a person's brain?
PET
X ray
MRI
DSA
Which of these is not part of the ventral cavity
thoracic cavity
abdominopelvic cavity
vertebral cavity
abdominal cavity
in which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located
left lower quadrant
right lower quadrant
right upper quadrant
left upper quadrant
the term pollex refers to the _____.
thumb
great toe
fingers
claf
the dorsal body cavity is the site of which of the following
brain
intestines
liver
lungs
the anatomical position is used ____.
only when a body is lying down one one;s back rather than stomach
rarely, because people dont usually assume this position during waking moments
for proper placement of a patient or a cadaver upon an operating table in order to reach all major organs
as a standard reference point for directional terms regardless of the actual position of the body
what is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right called?
transverse
frontal
sagittal
regional
What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called?
median
sagittal
transverse
frontal
The body cavities that protect the nervous system are located in the ____ cavity
cranial
ventral
vertebral
dorsal
which of the following is not one of the subdivisions of anatomy
renal anatomy
developmental anatomy
systemic anatomy
gross anatomy
which of the following best demonstrates the principle of complementarity of a structure and function
the heart and blood vessels circulate blood continuously to carry oxygen and nutrients to all body cells
atoms, the tiny building blocks of matter, combine to form molecules such as water and proteins
bones can support and protect body organs because they contain hard mineral deposits
the liver, the brain, blood vessels, and the stomach are each responsible for a necessary activity that no other organ can perform
whihc of the following is the simplest level of structural organization in the human body
chemical
tissue
cellular
organismal
which level of structural organization is considered to be the highest level
cellular
organismal
organ
chemical
a tissue consists of groups of similar cells that have a common function
true
false
in a homeostatic control mechanism, which component monitors the environment?
control center
stimulus
receptor
effector
which organ systems function as control systems, communication with other cell/ organs to regulate their activities
cardiovascular and endocrine systems
nervous and endocrine systems
cardiovascular and digestive systems
nervous and cardiovascular systems
positive feedback mechanisms tend to enhance the original stimulus so that the response is accelerated
true
false
without some sort of negative feedback mechanism, it would be impossible to keep our body chemistry in balance
true
false
which of the following is the proper description of the human body in the anatomical position?
the body is erect with feet slightly apart, palms face forward with thumbs pointing away from the body
the body is erect with feet slightly apart and arms extending perpendicular to the torso along a straight line with the clavicle
the body is erect with feet together, palms facing the backward and the thumbs pointing toward the body
the body is erect with feet together, and palms facing the thighs with thumbs pointing forward
which of the following statements is correct
the sternum is posterior to the spine
the heart is posterior to the spine
the sternum is dorsal to the spine
the heart is dorsal to the sternum
whihc of the following statements is correct?
the umbilicus is superior to the chin
the chin is causal to the umbilicus
the umbilicus is causal to the chin
the umbilicus is medical to the chin
which of the following is the regional term that includes the head
axial
appendiular
superior
coronal
which of the following can be described as a cut made diagonally between the horizontal and the vertical planes?
cross section
transverse section
sagittal section
oblique section
the dorsal body cavity is divided into which of the following subdivisions?
the vertebral/ spinal and cranial cavities
the thoracic, pleural and abdominopelvic cavities
the vertebral/spinal, crianl, and pleural cavities
the vertebral/spinal and thoracic cavities
what is the function of serous fluid
it prevents the organs from drying out when in contact with air
it enables organs, such as the heart and the stomach, to slide across cavity walls and each other without friction
it helps the stomach and other organs maintain neutral buoyancy within body cavities, even during fluctuations in atmospheric pressure, pr when gases, such as oxygen or methane are present in varying ratios
it aids in the repair of damaged organs
The knee is proximal to the thigh
true
false
The sagittal plane is a vertical plane thatdivies the body into right and left part
true
false
pericarditis is a disorder in which pain is experienced in the ____.
thoracic cavity
abdominal cavity
pelvic cavity
abdominopelvic cavity
which of the following organs is least likely to be damaged in an automobile accident
stomach
intestines
urinary bladder
liver
the hand is ______ to the shoulder
medial
proximal
superior
distal
which specific body cavity houses the heart and lungs?
thoracic
pericardial
abdominopelvic
dorsal
what is the role of the serous membranes covering some organs?
to provide a protective outer covering for the organ
to prevent friction between the organ and the body cavity wall
to serve as extra tissue for blood flow to the organ
to provide passage of nutrients for the organ tissue
the regional term used to identify the thigh is
crural
popliteal
femoral
coxal
which of the following best defines anatomy
it is the study of how the body parts work and carry out their life sustaining activites
it is the study of tissues
it is the study of the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another
it is the study of all chemical reactions that occur within body cells
