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Intro to A&P

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 38mins

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Class
Date
1.

The pericardial cavity is the area that surrounds the:

a)

heart

b)

lungs

c)

brain

d)

muscles

2.

The area of the body known as the lumbar region would be found at the:

a)

upper arm

b)

neck

c)

foot

d)

lower back

3.

Which body system is responsible for senses and response to stimuli?

a)

Integument

b)

Digestive

c)

Endocrine

d)

Nervous

4.

A cut that only goes through a layer of skin would be called:

a)

lateral

b)

superficial

c)

deep

d)

superior

5.

The body's tendency to maintain a balanced, stable environment is called:

a)

hormonal balance

b)

static constancy

c)

biofeedback

d)

homeostasis

6.

Anatomy focuses on the structures, whereas physiology focuses on:

a)

location

b)

relationships

c)

functions

d)

the whole body

7.

The passage of digested substances through membranes is called:

a)

circulation

b)

excretion

c)

absorption

d)

assimilation

8.

The toe of the foot is ____ to the knee.

a)

proximal

b)

hyper

c)

lateral

d)

distal

9.

All the physical and chemical changes that occur in an organism is referred to as:

a)

metabolism

b)

catabolism

c)

homeostasis

d)

assimilation

10.

A group of tissues that work together to form a particular task is called a(n):

a)

system

b)

organelle

c)

compound

d)

organ

11.

The heart and lungs are housed in what cavity of the body?

a)

pelvic

b)

thoracic

c)

abdominal

d)

peritoneum

12.

Organs are lubricated by a substance called ___ fluid.

a)

pleural

b)

visceral

c)

parietal

d)

serous

13.

Which system is responsible for the secretion of hormones?

a)

endocrine

b)

integumentary

c)

circulatory

d)

digestive

14.

The inner region of membrane that covers and surrounds the lungs is the:

a)

parietal pleura

b)

visceral pleura

c)

parietal pericardium

d)

visceral pericardium

15.

The head, neck and trunk makes up the ____ region of the body.

a)

parietal

b)

pleural

c)

axial

d)

appendicular

16.

The word "anatomy" is most similar to which word?

a)

morphology

b)

physiology

c)

cytology

d)

hemalytic

17.

Neck

a)

cervical

b)

orbital

c)

pectoral

d)

cephallic

18.

Chest area (ribs and sternum)

a)

pectoral

b)

cephallic

c)

thoracic

d)

acromial

19.

Eye

a)

digital

b)

orbital

c)

cervical

d)

cardiac

20.

Forearm (lower arm)

a)

brachial

b)

thoracic

c)

acromial

d)

antebrachial

21.

Heart

a)

cardiac

b)

cephalic

c)

cervical

d)

carpal

22.

Foot

a)

coxal

b)

carpal

c)

mental

d)

pedal

23.

Hip

a)

mental

b)

costal

c)

carpal

d)

coxal

24.

Ribs

a)

costal

b)

coxal

c)

mental

d)

carpal

25.

chest

a)

femoral

b)

buccal

c)

cervical

d)

pectoral

26.

Foot (sole)

a)

lumbar

b)

plantar

c)

gluteal

d)

digital

27.

Ankle

a)

tarsal

b)

carpal

c)

buccal

d)

cardiac

28.

Shoulder

a)

acromial

b)

pectoral

c)

cervical

d)

digital

29.

Arm

a)

brachial

b)

cardiac

c)

orbital

d)

cervical

30.

Head

a)

pectoral

b)

cervical

c)

cephalic

d)

cardiac

31.

Chin

a)

buccal

b)

femoral

c)

costal

d)

mental

32.

Cheek

a)

buccal

b)

tarsal

c)

pectoral

d)

mental

33.

Buttocks

a)

lumbar

b)

gluteal

c)

femoral

d)

plantar

34.

Knee

a)

cephalic

b)

patellar

c)

cervial

d)

pectoral

35.

Finger

a)

popliteal

b)

phalanges

c)

patellar

d)

plantar

36.

Cells join together to form:

a)

transverse

b)

tissues

c)

enzymes

d)

viscera

37.

Aid in the beak down of food


a)

enzymes

b)

tissues

c)

coronal

d)

proximal

38.

The maintenance of a constant or stable internal environment


a)

homeostasis

b)

assimilation

c)

circulation

d)

lymphatic

39.

Functions in the body's defense against infection


a)

homeostasis

b)

assimilation

c)

circulation

d)

lymphatic

40.

A slice or section of the body that divides the body into a right and a left side


a)

coronal

b)

proximal

c)

saggital

d)

lymphatic

41.

Plane that divides body into top and bottom

a)

coronal

b)

sagittal

c)

transverse

d)

circulation

42.

The transport of nutrients throughout the body


a)

lymphatic

b)

circulation

c)

homeostasis

d)

assimilation

43.

Center portion of body, head and spine


a)

axial

b)

proximal

c)

apendicular

d)

sagital

44.

All of the physical and chemical changes that occur in the body would be referred to as:


a)

transverse

b)

homeostasis

c)

metabolism

d)

sagittal

45.

Internal organs are known as

a)

superior

b)

viscera

c)

enzymes

d)

tissues

46.

The changing of absorbed substances into chemically different substances

a)

assimilation

b)

circulation

c)

lymphatic

d)

homeostasis

47.

Means "above"


a)

superior

b)

ventral

c)

distal

d)

inferior

48.

A slice or section of the body that divides it into a front and back side.


a)

sagittal

b)

transverse

c)

proximal

d)

coronal

49.

Portion of body, arms, and legs

a)

appendicular

b)

axial

c)

sagittal

d)

viscera

50.

The term that means "nearer" or "close to" is:


a)

proximal

b)

medial

c)

distal

d)

superior

51.

The movement of substances

a)

movement

b)

assimilation

c)

circulation

d)

reproduction

52.

The producing of offspring


a)

assimilation

b)

respiration

c)

digestion

d)

reproduction

53.

The increase in body size


a)

energy

b)

growth

c)

digestion

d)

excretion

54.

The senses that detect environmental conditions


a)

absorption

b)

effectors

c)

homeostasis

d)

receptors

55.

This amplifies occurrences, like the production of milk.


a)

positive feedback loop

b)

homeostasis

c)

negative feedback loop

d)

effectors

56.

The changing of substances


a)

digestion

b)

respiration

c)

assimilation

d)

reproduction

57.

This returns conditions to a set point (like a thermostat)


a)

responsiveness

b)

absorption

c)

positive feedback loop

d)

negative feedback loop

58.

passing digesting products through membranes → Assimilation

a)

True

b)

False

59.

breaking down food → Digestion

a)

True

b)

False

60.

sense changes and react → Responsiveness

a)

True

b)

False

61.

the capacity to do work → Responsiveness

a)

True

b)

False

62.

removal of wastes → Excretion

a)

True

b)

False

63.

change in position → Circulation

a)

True

b)

False

64.

glands that respond to changes in the environment → Effectors

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Body cavities are hollow spaces in which organs are located.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Anatomical position is standing erect, facing backwards, arms at side, and palms facing downward.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

Which of the following is the correct definition of"superior"

a)

below; underneath

b)

front

c)

above; on top

d)

none of the above

68.

Which of the following describes the term "posterior"

a)

back; behind

b)

in front

c)

above

d)

below

69.

In a patient who has a fever, which of the following feedback loops plays a role in trying to regulate normal body temperature?

a)

positive feedback loop

b)

negative feedback loop

70.

Which term accurately describes the structure of body parts?

a)

anatomy

b)

physiology

c)

biology

d)

chemistry

71.

Which of the following describes the term "deep"

a)

on the surface

b)

superficial

c)

on top of

d)

internal

72.

Which of the following feedback systems plays a role in increasing milk production when a baby nurses?

a)

positive feedback loop

b)

negative feedback loop

73.

Which of the following describes toward the middle; midline

a)

proximal

b)

ventral

c)

medial

d)

anterior

74.

Which term means away from the midline; towards the surface

a)

deep

b)

medial

c)

anterior

d)

lateral

75.

Standing erect; face forward, arms at side, palms facing forward is what position

a)

supine

b)

prone

c)

fowlers

d)

anatomical