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CH. 4 Anatomy certification study

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Physiology is the scientific term for the study of body structure.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The lowest level of organization for the human body begins at the chemical level.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Atoms are the basic units of compounds.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Carbohydrates,lipids, and proteins are examples of compounds.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Anabolism is the process of breaking down large molecules into small ones.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Chromosomes are made up of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

a)

True

b)

False

7.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Homeostasis is an unbalanced, unstable state within the body.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The dorsal cavity is located in the front of the body.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Neoplasm's are 'new growths' and are cancerous and non-cancerous.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Moving toward the body is adduction.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Veins carry blood away from the heart.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The ventricles have one-way valves at their entrances and exits so that blood goes in the proper direction as the heart pumps.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Carbon dioxide is a waste product of metabolism.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The large intestine is the longest part of the digestive tract.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The female reproductive cells are called ova.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The nose is ventral to the ears, and the brain is dorsal to the eyes.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The foot is proximal to the hip.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

All microorganisms cause disease.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Bacteria reproduce very slowly.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Most fungi do not cause disease in humans.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Trichinella Spiralis is a roundworm that enters the body in infected meat eaten raw or undercooked.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Untreated strep throat is not serious and does not lead to complications.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

An etiologic agent refers a living microorganism or its toxin that may cause human disease.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

A quality control system is an ongoing system to evaluate the quality of medical care that is provided ,

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Viruses are found in soil and water

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Which of the following types of tissue form a protective covering for the body, the organs and body cavities?

a)

connective tissue

b)

muscle tissue

c)

epithelial tissue

d)

nervous tissue

30.

Examples of epithelial tissue are:

a)

fat,tendons, and blood

b)

cartilage and bone

c)

the skin and the linings of the respiratory and digestive tracts

d)

found only in the heart

31.

Fat, tendons,bone and lymph are examples of ____ tissue.

a)

epithelial

b)

connective

c)

nervous

d)

muscle

32.

Which of the following is correct when the body is in the anatomical position?

a)

the body is in a sitting position

b)

the eyes are closed

c)

the body is facing forward with feet together

d)

the arms are bent at the elbows with the palms facing downward.

33.

The thoracic cavity contains the:

a)

brain and spinal cord

b)

lungs,heart,major blood vessels, and esophagus

c)

nasal and oral cavities, serous membranes, and synovial membranes

d)

urinary bladder, rectum, and internal parts of the reproductive system

34.

Which of the following are functions of the integumentary system?

a)

nutrient and oxygen transport to the cells

b)

protection, temperature, regulation, and sensory reception

c)

control and coordination of body fubctions

d)

support, movement, and mineral storage

35.

Which skin condition is a sign of hepatitis or gallbladder disease?

a)

rashes

b)

bruises

c)

lesions

d)

jaundice

36.

Which of the following is the frame work of the body?

a)

muscles

b)

bones

c)

nerves

d)

hormones

37.

a malignant abnormal growth of the skin is a:

a)

melanoma

b)

wart

c)

mole

d)

rash

38.

which of the following are small sacs filled with synovial fluid that help eliminate friction?

a)

tendons

b)

bursae

c)

ligaments

d)

capsules

39.

which of the following are flat bones?

a)

bones located in the arms and legs

b)

bones located in the fingers,wrists,toes, and ankles.

c)

vertebrae

d)

ribs and skull

40.

Which of the following controls and coordinates all body activities?

a)

the muscular system

b)

the nervous system

c)

the skeletal system

d)

the integumentary

41.

Which part of the brain is responsible for all thought processes, actions, and senses?

a)

the thalamus

b)

the brainstem

c)

the cerebellum

d)

the cerebral cortex

42.

which part of the brain assists in controlling body temperature, water balance,sleep,appetite, and emotions?

a)

the hypothalamus

b)

the cerebral cortex

c)

the brainstem

d)

the cerebellum

43.

How many Cranial nerves are there?

a)

4 pairs

b)

8 pairs

c)

12 pairs

d)

16 pairs

44.

The sympathetic nervous system responds to body stress in which of the following ways?

a)

decreased blood pressure, bronchial constriction

b)

inhibits urinary production, slows contraction of heart

c)

increased heart rate, dilated pupils, increased hormone production

d)

increased stomach secretions, increased peristalsis

45.

Which of the following are special senses?

a)

heat and cold

b)

pain and pressure

c)

vision,hearing,taste, and smell

d)

touch and body position

46.

Which of the following regulate levels of electrolytes, such as calcium and phosphate, in the blood?

a)

parathyroid glands

b)

thymus

c)

gonads

d)

adrenal glands

47.

The functions of the adrenal cortex include:

a)

regulating the amount of sugar in the blood by faciliating its entry into the cells

b)

maintaining blood pressure, regulating inflammatory, allergic, and immune responses, and governing sexual characteristics.

c)

regulating calcium and phosphate levels in the blood

d)

coordinating all functions of the brain

48.

Which of the following is produced by the pancreas and lowers the blood sugar?

a)

melatonin

b)

glucagon

c)

insulin

d)

estrogen

49.

Diabetes mellitus is a condition that results from an:

a)

excessive level of sugar in the blood

b)

imbalance of calcium and phosphate in the blood

c)

prolonged elevation of white blood cells

d)

excessive production of norepinephrine and epinephrine

50.

which of the following transports oxygen from the lungs to the body tissue and carbon dioxide from the body tissue to the lungs?

a)

leukocytes

b)

platelets

c)

plasma

d)

erythrocytes

51.

Which of the following protect the body against infection?

a)

leukocytes

b)

platelets

c)

erythrocytes

d)

plasma

52.

Which of the following provides continuous special cleansing of the fluid portion of the blood and performs important immune functions?

a)

alveoli

b)

platelets

c)

lymph

d)

erythrocytes

53.

The ______ closes over the larnyx during swallowing to keep food out of the lungs

a)

epiglottis

b)

bronchi

c)

pharynx

d)

trachea

54.

Mechanical and chemical digestion begins in the:

a)

mouth

b)

pharynx

c)

esophagus

d)

stomach

55.

Which of the following propels food through the digestive tract by rhythmic contractions?

a)

homeostasis

b)

metabolism

c)

peristalsis

d)

electrolytes

56.

The semi-liquid form of undigested food that leaves the stomach is called

a)

bile

b)

chyme

c)

bolus

d)

villi

57.

which of the following organs of the digestive system is responsible for the production of bile?

a)

stomach

b)

pancreas

c)

small intestine

d)

liver

58.

Bile aids the body in the digestion and absorption of:

a)

proteins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

fats

d)

vitamins and minerals

59.

Which of the following is responsible for male characteristics such as a deep voice, body hair, and muscle mass?

a)

estrogen

b)

follicle-stimulating hormone

c)

testosterone

d)

intestines

60.

which of the following causes a build up of the lining of the uterus to prepare it for a possible pregnancy?

a)

teststerone

b)

follicle-stimulating hormone

c)

growth hormone

d)

estrogen