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WorksheetsCH. 4 Anatomy certification study
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Physiology is the scientific term for the study of body structure.
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The lowest level of organization for the human body begins at the chemical level.
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Atoms are the basic units of compounds.
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Carbohydrates,lipids, and proteins are examples of compounds.
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Anabolism is the process of breaking down large molecules into small ones.
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Chromosomes are made up of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
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Meiosis is the cell division that must occur so that when the sex cells combine during fertilization, the resulting cell contains the usual number of 46 chromosomes.
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Homeostasis is an unbalanced, unstable state within the body.
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The dorsal cavity is located in the front of the body.
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Neoplasm's are 'new growths' and are cancerous and non-cancerous.
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The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis.
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Moving toward the body is adduction.
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Veins carry blood away from the heart.
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The ventricles have one-way valves at their entrances and exits so that blood goes in the proper direction as the heart pumps.
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Systolic blood pressure is the pressure during the relaxation of the heart muscle and is expressed as the second number in the example 120/80 mmHg.
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Carbon dioxide is a waste product of metabolism.
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The large intestine is the longest part of the digestive tract.
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The female reproductive cells are called ova.
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The nose is ventral to the ears, and the brain is dorsal to the eyes.
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The foot is proximal to the hip.
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All microorganisms cause disease.
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Bacteria reproduce very slowly.
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Most fungi do not cause disease in humans.
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Trichinella Spiralis is a roundworm that enters the body in infected meat eaten raw or undercooked.
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Untreated strep throat is not serious and does not lead to complications.
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An etiologic agent refers a living microorganism or its toxin that may cause human disease.
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A quality control system is an ongoing system to evaluate the quality of medical care that is provided ,
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Viruses are found in soil and water
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Which of the following types of tissue form a protective covering for the body, the organs and body cavities?
connective tissue
muscle tissue
epithelial tissue
nervous tissue
Examples of epithelial tissue are:
fat,tendons, and blood
cartilage and bone
the skin and the linings of the respiratory and digestive tracts
found only in the heart
Fat, tendons,bone and lymph are examples of ____ tissue.
epithelial
connective
nervous
muscle
Which of the following is correct when the body is in the anatomical position?
the body is in a sitting position
the eyes are closed
the body is facing forward with feet together
the arms are bent at the elbows with the palms facing downward.
The thoracic cavity contains the:
brain and spinal cord
lungs,heart,major blood vessels, and esophagus
nasal and oral cavities, serous membranes, and synovial membranes
urinary bladder, rectum, and internal parts of the reproductive system
Which of the following are functions of the integumentary system?
nutrient and oxygen transport to the cells
protection, temperature, regulation, and sensory reception
control and coordination of body fubctions
support, movement, and mineral storage
Which skin condition is a sign of hepatitis or gallbladder disease?
rashes
bruises
lesions
jaundice
Which of the following is the frame work of the body?
muscles
bones
nerves
hormones
a malignant abnormal growth of the skin is a:
melanoma
wart
mole
rash
which of the following are small sacs filled with synovial fluid that help eliminate friction?
tendons
bursae
ligaments
capsules
which of the following are flat bones?
bones located in the arms and legs
bones located in the fingers,wrists,toes, and ankles.
vertebrae
ribs and skull
Which of the following controls and coordinates all body activities?
the muscular system
the nervous system
the skeletal system
the integumentary
Which part of the brain is responsible for all thought processes, actions, and senses?
the thalamus
the brainstem
the cerebellum
the cerebral cortex
which part of the brain assists in controlling body temperature, water balance,sleep,appetite, and emotions?
the hypothalamus
the cerebral cortex
the brainstem
the cerebellum
How many Cranial nerves are there?
4 pairs
8 pairs
12 pairs
16 pairs
The sympathetic nervous system responds to body stress in which of the following ways?
decreased blood pressure, bronchial constriction
inhibits urinary production, slows contraction of heart
increased heart rate, dilated pupils, increased hormone production
increased stomach secretions, increased peristalsis
Which of the following are special senses?
heat and cold
pain and pressure
vision,hearing,taste, and smell
touch and body position
Which of the following regulate levels of electrolytes, such as calcium and phosphate, in the blood?
parathyroid glands
thymus
gonads
adrenal glands
The functions of the adrenal cortex include:
regulating the amount of sugar in the blood by faciliating its entry into the cells
maintaining blood pressure, regulating inflammatory, allergic, and immune responses, and governing sexual characteristics.
regulating calcium and phosphate levels in the blood
coordinating all functions of the brain
Which of the following is produced by the pancreas and lowers the blood sugar?
melatonin
glucagon
insulin
estrogen
Diabetes mellitus is a condition that results from an:
excessive level of sugar in the blood
imbalance of calcium and phosphate in the blood
prolonged elevation of white blood cells
excessive production of norepinephrine and epinephrine
which of the following transports oxygen from the lungs to the body tissue and carbon dioxide from the body tissue to the lungs?
leukocytes
platelets
plasma
erythrocytes
Which of the following protect the body against infection?
leukocytes
platelets
erythrocytes
plasma
Which of the following provides continuous special cleansing of the fluid portion of the blood and performs important immune functions?
alveoli
platelets
lymph
erythrocytes
The ______ closes over the larnyx during swallowing to keep food out of the lungs
epiglottis
bronchi
pharynx
trachea
Mechanical and chemical digestion begins in the:
mouth
pharynx
esophagus
stomach
Which of the following propels food through the digestive tract by rhythmic contractions?
homeostasis
metabolism
peristalsis
electrolytes
The semi-liquid form of undigested food that leaves the stomach is called
bile
chyme
bolus
villi
which of the following organs of the digestive system is responsible for the production of bile?
stomach
pancreas
small intestine
liver
Bile aids the body in the digestion and absorption of:
proteins
carbohydrates
fats
vitamins and minerals
Which of the following is responsible for male characteristics such as a deep voice, body hair, and muscle mass?
estrogen
follicle-stimulating hormone
testosterone
intestines
which of the following causes a build up of the lining of the uterus to prepare it for a possible pregnancy?
teststerone
follicle-stimulating hormone
growth hormone
estrogen
