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WorksheetsBIO 160 Anatomical terms, Biochemistry, Tissues & Organs
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Buffers help maintain a relatively stable ___.
blood glucose level
temperature
pH
salinity
A group of many similar cells that work together to perform a specific function
(a)
A group of organs that work together to perform major functions or meet physiological needs of the body
(a)
The smallest independently functioning unit of a living organism
(a)
An anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of two or more tissue types
(a)
The heart is (a) to the sternum (breastbone).
The lungs are (a) to the spinal cord
When I get a paper cut on my finger the cut is (a) compared to an injury in my lungs.
A compound fracture in my leg bones is (a) injury compared to a pin prick.
The breast bone is (a) to the body compared to the arms.
The fingers are (a) to the body compared to the nose.
What body plane does the letter A correspond to?
Sagittal
Coronal
Horizontal
Frontal
What body plane does the letter B correspond to?
Sagittal
Coronal
Horizontal
Occipital
What body plane does the letter C correspond to?
Sagittal
Coronal
Horizontal
Occipital
Which body cavity is represented by the letter A?
Cranial
Thoracic
Abdominal
Pelvic
Which body cavity is represented by the letter B?
Cranial
Thoracic
Abdominal
Pelvic
Which body cavity is represented by the letter C?
Cranial
Thoracic
Abdominal
Pelvic
Which body cavity is represented by the letter D?
Cranial
Thoracic
Abdominal
Pelvic
Proteins are made up of ___.
nucleic acids
fatty acids
amino acids
monosaccharides
Carbohydrates are made up of ___.
nucleic acids
fatty acids
amino acids
monosaccharides
DNA and RNA are examples of ___.
nucleic acids
fatty acids
amino acids
monosaccharides
Acids increase the concentration of what ion in a solution?
carbon (C)
hydrogen (H+)
potassium (K+)
sodium (Na+)
Bases increase the concentration of what ion in a solution?
Hydroxyl (OH-)
hydrogen (H+)
potassium (K+)
sodium (Na+)
A charged atom is called a(n) ___.
isotope
electron
ion
proton
Which type of muscle tissue is attached to bones, contracts voluntarily, and is responsible for moving the limbs and body?
skeletal muscle
cardiac muscle
smooth muscle
Which type of muscle tissue lines the hollow organs?
skeletal muscle
cardiac muscle
smooth muscle
Which type of muscle tissue is only found in the heart?
skeletal muscle
cardiac muscle
smooth muscle
What kind of gland releases hormones directly into the bloodstream?
exocrine
endocrine
What kind of gland has ducts to secrete its products?
exocrine
endocrine
Which type of tissue is found on the surface of the skin?
connective tissue
nervous tissue
muscle tissue
epithelial tissue
Blood is an example of which type of tissue?
connective tissue
nervous tissue
muscle tissue
epithelial tissue
Which type of tissue is contractile?
connective tissue
nervous tissue
muscle tissue
epithelial tissue
Which type of tissue is use to send messages through nerves?
connective tissue
nervous tissue
muscle tissue
epithelial tissue
The cell membrane is primarily made up of which two macromolecules?
lipids
nucleic acids
carbohydrates
proteins
Cells swell when surrounded by a(n) ___ solution.
hypertonic
hypotonic
isotonic
What is the primary mechanism that maintains homeostasis?
metabolism
thermoregulation
positive feedback
negative feedback
Which mechanism regulates milk letdown?
metabolism
thermoregulation
positive feedback
negative feedback
Which mechanism regulates thermoregulation?
metabolism
thermoregulation
positive feedback
negative feedback
What regional term refers to the "armpit"?
popliteal
antecubital
olecranon
axillary
All of the chemical reactions in the body is known as ___.
anatomy
metabolism
physiology
homeostasis
What regional term refers to the "front of elbow"?
popliteal
antecubital
olecranon
axillary
What regional term refers to the "back of knee"?
popliteal
antecubital
olecranon
axillary
What regional term refers to the "elbow"?
popliteal
antecubital
olecranon
axillary
In feedback loops, which structure is typically the "control center"?
the brain
sensory receptors
sweat glands
muscles
Which structure is part of the lymphatic system?
arteries
bones
lymph nodes
blood
Which organ is part of the digestive system?
arteries
bones
lymph nodes
liver
Which organ system delivers food and nutrients to all parts of the body?
digestive
circulatory
lymphatic
respiratory
The trachea is part of which organ system?
digestive
circulatory
lymphatic
respiratory
Which organelle is responsible for generating energy in a cell?
Lysosome
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Chloroplast
Which organelle is responsible for engulfing bacteria and unwanted structures in a cell?
Lysosome
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Chloroplast
