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WorksheetsIntro to A&P
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
The pericardial cavity is the area that surrounds the:
heart
lungs
brain
muscles
The area of the body known as the lumbar region would be found at the:
upper arm
neck
foot
lower back
Which body system is responsible for senses and response to stimuli?
Integument
Digestive
Endocrine
Nervous
A cut that only goes through a layer of skin would be called:
lateral
superficial
deep
superior
The body's tendency to maintain a balanced, stable environment is called:
hormonal balance
static constancy
biofeedback
homeostasis
Anatomy focuses on the structures, whereas physiology focuses on:
location
relationships
functions
the whole body
The passage of digested substances through membranes is called:
circulation
excretion
absorption
assimilation
The toe of the foot is ____ to the knee.
proximal
hyper
lateral
distal
All the physical and chemical changes that occur in an organism is referred to as:
metabolism
catabolism
homeostasis
assimilation
A group of tissues that work together to form a particular task is called a(n):
system
organelle
compound
organ
The heart and lungs are housed in what cavity of the body?
pelvic
thoracic
abdominal
peritoneum
Organs are lubricated by a substance called ___ fluid.
pleural
visceral
parietal
serous
Which system is responsible for the secretion of hormones?
endocrine
integumentary
circulatory
digestive
The inner region of membrane that covers and surrounds the lungs is the:
parietal pleura
visceral pleura
parietal pericardium
visceral pericardium
The head, neck and trunk makes up the ____ region of the body.
parietal
pleural
axial
appendicular
The word "anatomy" is most similar to which word?
morphology
physiology
cytology
hemalytic
Neck
cervical
orbital
pectoral
cephallic
Chest area (ribs and sternum)
pectoral
cephallic
thoracic
acromial
Eye
digital
orbital
cervical
cardiac
Forearm (lower arm)
brachial
thoracic
acromial
antebrachial
Heart
cardiac
cephalic
cervical
carpal
Foot
coxal
carpal
mental
pedal
Hip
mental
costal
carpal
coxal
Ribs
costal
coxal
mental
carpal
chest
femoral
buccal
cervical
pectoral
Foot (sole)
lumbar
plantar
gluteal
digital
Ankle
tarsal
carpal
buccal
cardiac
Shoulder
acromial
pectoral
cervical
digital
Arm
brachial
cardiac
orbital
cervical
Head
pectoral
cervical
cephalic
cardiac
Chin
buccal
femoral
costal
mental
Cheek
buccal
tarsal
pectoral
mental
Buttocks
lumbar
gluteal
femoral
plantar
Knee
cephalic
patellar
cervial
pectoral
Finger
popliteal
phalanges
patellar
plantar
Cells join together to form:
transverse
tissues
enzymes
viscera
Aid in the beak down of food
enzymes
tissues
coronal
proximal
The maintenance of a constant or stable internal environment
homeostasis
assimilation
circulation
lymphatic
Functions in the body's defense against infection
homeostasis
assimilation
circulation
lymphatic
A slice or section of the body that divides the body into a right and a left side
coronal
proximal
saggital
lymphatic
Plane that divides body into top and bottom
coronal
sagittal
transverse
circulation
The transport of nutrients throughout the body
lymphatic
circulation
homeostasis
assimilation
Center portion of body, head and spine
axial
proximal
apendicular
sagital
All of the physical and chemical changes that occur in the body would be referred to as:
transverse
homeostasis
metabolism
sagittal
Internal organs are known as
superior
viscera
enzymes
tissues
The changing of absorbed substances into chemically different substances
assimilation
circulation
lymphatic
homeostasis
Means "above"
superior
ventral
distal
inferior
A slice or section of the body that divides it into a front and back side.
sagittal
transverse
proximal
coronal
Portion of body, arms, and legs
appendicular
axial
sagittal
viscera
The term that means "nearer" or "close to" is:
proximal
medial
distal
superior
The movement of substances
movement
assimilation
circulation
reproduction
The producing of offspring
assimilation
respiration
digestion
reproduction
The increase in body size
energy
growth
digestion
excretion
The senses that detect environmental conditions
absorption
effectors
homeostasis
receptors
This amplifies occurrences, like the production of milk.
positive feedback loop
homeostasis
negative feedback loop
effectors
The changing of substances
digestion
respiration
assimilation
reproduction
This returns conditions to a set point (like a thermostat)
responsiveness
absorption
positive feedback loop
negative feedback loop
passing digesting products through membranes → Assimilation
True
False
breaking down food → Digestion
True
False
sense changes and react → Responsiveness
True
False
the capacity to do work → Responsiveness
True
False
removal of wastes → Excretion
True
False
change in position → Circulation
True
False
glands that respond to changes in the environment → Effectors
True
False
Body cavities are hollow spaces in which organs are located.
True
False
Anatomical position is standing erect, facing backwards, arms at side, and palms facing downward.
True
False
Which of the following is the correct definition of"superior"
below; underneath
front
above; on top
none of the above
Which of the following describes the term "posterior"
back; behind
in front
above
below
In a patient who has a fever, which of the following feedback loops plays a role in trying to regulate normal body temperature?
positive feedback loop
negative feedback loop
Which term accurately describes the structure of body parts?
anatomy
physiology
biology
chemistry
Which of the following describes the term "deep"
on the surface
superficial
on top of
internal
Which of the following feedback systems plays a role in increasing milk production when a baby nurses?
positive feedback loop
negative feedback loop
Which of the following describes toward the middle; midline
proximal
ventral
medial
anterior
Which term means away from the midline; towards the surface
deep
medial
anterior
lateral
Standing erect; face forward, arms at side, palms facing forward is what position
supine
prone
fowlers
anatomical
