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South Healthcare Academy Quarter Final

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main function of the nervous system?

a)

to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide

b)

to break down food consumed by a person for nutrients

c)

to control the body's activities by relaying messages

d)

to control the body's movements

2.

What are the two divisions of the nervous system?

a)

Central and Lower nervous systems

b)

Central and Peripheral nervous systems

c)

Lower and Cerebral nervous systems

d)

Central and Muscular nervous systems

3.

What are the three parts of the nervous system?

a)

brain, spinal cord, nerves

b)

brain, lungs, spinal cord

c)

heart, brain, nerves

d)

brain, nerves, neurons

4.

A nerve cell is called a:

a)

neutron

b)

nerve

c)

neuron

d)

synapse

5.

Dendrites are part of a neuron that carries electrical signals _______ the cell body.

a)

to

b)

away

c)

in between

6.

Axons are part of a neuron that send electrical signals ________ the cell body

a)

to

b)

away from

c)

in between

7.

The space between an axon of a neuron that is communicating with a dendrite of another neuron is called a ________________.

a)

Neuron

b)

Brain message

c)

Stimulus

d)

Synapse

8.

The cerebellum is labeled as #...

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

9.

The brain stem/medulla is labeled as #...

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

10.

#1 is pointing to the...

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

medulla

11.

Which part of the brain controls senses, thinking, and memory?

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

medulla

12.

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

medulla

13.
What is the name given to a tiny living plant or animal that cannot be seen with the naked eye?
a)
Pathogen
b)
Microorganism
c)
Nonpathogen
d)
Microbiology
14.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a microorganism? 
a)
Pathogen
b)
Virus 
c)
Bacteria
d)
Infection
15.
The optimal growth temperature is: 
a)
98.6° F or body temperature
b)
The temperature at which a microorganism grows best
c)
 Room temperature 
d)
The temperature that kills pathogens
16.
Cilia remove pathogens from the body by: 
a)
Providing a hot environment
b)
 Engulfing virus 
c)
Eating microorganisms
d)
Constantly beating toward the outside
17.
The purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is to: 
a)
Improve the quality of laboratory testing in the United States
b)
Protect public health and the enviroment outside of the workplace
c)
Reduce the risk to employees of exposure to infectious diseases
d)
Prevent exposure of employees to bloodbourne pathogens
18.
All the following are considered other potentially infectious materials EXCEPT: 
a)
 Any body fluid visibly contaminated with blood  
b)
Vaginal secretions
c)
Tears and sweat 
d)
Semen
19.
All of the following make a person less resistant to a pathogen EXCEPT: 
a)
Poor nutrition
b)
Immunizations
c)
Poor hygiene 
d)
Stress
20.

What is the name given to a person who cannot fight off a pathogen that has entered his or her body?

a)

Reservoir host

b)

Resistant host

c)

Contagious

d)

Susceptible host

21.

What term is used to describe practices that help to keep an object or area clean and free from infection?

a)

Medical asepsis

b)

Surgical asepsis

c)

Disinfection

d)

Sterilization

22.

A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a (an):

a)

Tissue

b)

Organism

c)

Molecule

d)

Organ

23.

The heart is an example of a (an):

a)

Molecule

b)

Tissue

c)

Organ

d)

Organism

24.

The levels or organization from most simple to most complex are:

a)

Cell → Tissue → Organ→ System

b)

Cell → Organ→ Tissue → System

c)

Tissue → Cell→ Organ → System

d)

Tissue →Organ→ Cell → System

25.

The supine position:

a)

Describes the body lying on the back with the face up

b)

Describes the body semireclining in a seated position

c)

Describes the body lying on the belly with the face down

d)

Describes the body standing erect, with palms facing out

26.

The prone position:

a)

Describes the body lying on the back with the face up

b)

Describes the body lying on the belly with the face down

c)

Describes the body standing erect, with palms facing out

d)

Describes the body semireclining in a seated position

27.

The term dorsal can be used in place of what other term?

a)

Inferior

b)

Posterior

c)

Anterior

d)

Distal

28.

Which of these terms means toward the head?

a)

Anterior

b)

Superior

c)

Superficial

d)

Ventral

29.

The regions frequently used by health professionals to locate pain or tumors divide the abdomen into four basic areas called:

a)

Planes

b)

Cavities

c)

Pleura

d)

Quadrants

30.

A lengthwise plane running from front to back that divides the body into right and left sides is called:

a)

Transverse

b)

Coronal

c)

Frontal

d)

Sagittal

31.

The body’s ability to respond continuously to changes in the environment and maintain consistency in the internal environment is called:

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Catabolism

c)

Physiology

d)

Metabolism

32.

The knee is (a)   to the toes.

Choose one:

proximal

distal

superior

inferior

medial

33.

Which number corresponds to the left inguinal region?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

8

34.

Which of the following abdominopelvic cavity regions is also in the LLQ?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

5

d)

6

35.
Spiral or small snail-shaped portion of the inner ear
a)
Bulbus oculi
b)
Cochlea
c)
Mucula Lutea
d)
Otoliths
36.
Senses that are located throughout the body are what type of senses?
a)
Special senses
b)
General senses
c)
Proprioception
d)
Otoliths
37.
What is the medical term for taste?
a)
Gustatory sense
b)
Olfaction sense
c)
Gustotory sense
d)
Gastatory sense
38.
What is the medical term for smell?
a)
Olfaction
b)
Oldfactor
c)
Refraction
d)
Rhodopsin
39.

What type of senses have receptors that are localized in a particular area?

a)

General senses

b)

Special senses

c)

Nonsense

d)

Diverse sense

40.

Where are thermoreceptors most numerous?

a)

Back

b)

Feet

c)

Eyes

d)

Lips

41.

What are the organs of taste?

a)

Taste buds

b)

Organ of corti

c)

Papilae

d)

Macula

42.

All of the following are taste sensations except?

a)

Salty

b)

Pungent

c)

Sweet

d)

Bitter

43.

Which of the following helps prevent foreign substances from reaching the eardrum?

a)

Cerumen

b)

Mucus

c)

Auditory tube

d)

Penlymph

44.

_____ is the inner layer of the eye that contains rods and cones.

a)

Choroid

b)

Iris

c)

Posterior cavity

d)

Retina

45.

___ Space between the cornea and lens

a)

Conjunctiva

b)

Sclera

c)

Anterior cavity

d)

Retina

46.

___ is the mucous membrane that lines the eyelid and covers the front of the eye except for the cornea

a)

Conjunctiva

b)

Sclera

c)

Retina

d)

Iris

47.

___ is the color part of the eye

a)

Pupil

b)

Iris

c)

Cornea

d)

Retina

48.

___ collects sound waves and directs them toward the auditory meatus

a)

Auricle

b)

Cochlea

c)

Incus

d)

Stapes

49.

What do we use for touching?

a)

Nose

b)

Ears

c)

Hands

d)

Mouth

50.
What is the endocrine system?
a)
senses the hormone levels in the blood
b)
controls all other endocrine glands
c)
A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions
d)
decreases bone calcium levels
51.

The purpose of the endocrine system is to

a)

maintain homeostasis by reacting quickly to stimuli

b)

produce substances that protect the body from bacteria

c)

maintain metabolism, growth and development in homeostasis

d)

transport molecules throughout the body

52.

This part of the brain that links the nervous system and the endocrine system.

a)

Pancreas

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Pituitary gland

d)

Pineal gland

53.

The chemical product of an endocrine gland.

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Hormone

c)

Nerve Cell

d)

Neurotransmitter

54.

The "master gland" of the endocrine system, a gland that controls many body activities.

a)

hormone

b)

pituitary gland

c)

hypothalamus

d)

adrenal gland

55.

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

a)

it creates chemicals that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis

b)

it creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis

c)

it maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis

d)

it releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis

56.

Which gland secretes insulin?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Ovaries

c)

Pituitary

d)

Thymus

57.

What hormone is responsible for the "fight or flight" response?

a)

Testosterone

b)

Cortisol

c)

Adrenaline

d)

Parathyroid Hormone

58.

The pituitary gland is most similar to:

a)

a worker in a factory

b)

a mail carrier

c)

the boss of a big office

d)

a security guard

59.

What does melatonin do?

a)

Raises our blood sugar

b)

Regulates our blood pressure

c)

Regulates our metabolism

d)

Regulates our sleep cycle

60.

Letter I is pointing to

a)

Testes

b)

Oviducts

c)

Ovaries

d)

Adrenals

61.

Letter J is pointing to

a)

Ovaries

b)

Pineal Gland

c)

Adrenal

d)

Testes

62.

What structure(s) shown in the picture above the kidneys?

a)

Thyroids

b)

Adrenal glands

c)

Testes

d)

Parathyroids

63.

A Is the _______________

a)

Fallopian tube

b)

Cervix

c)

Vagina

d)

Womb/uterus

64.

B Is the _______________

a)

Fallopian tube

b)

Cervix

c)

Vagina

d)

Womb/uterus

65.

D Is the _______________

a)

Fallopian tube

b)

wall of the uterus

c)

Ovary

d)

cervix

66.

2 is ________________

a)

Prostate

b)

seminal vesicle

c)

testis

d)

epididymus

67.

10 is ________________

a)

Prostate

b)

scrotum

c)

testis

d)

epididymus

68.

8 is ________________

a)

Bladder

b)

Scrotum

c)

Urethra

d)

Sperm duct

69.

This gamete belongs to a

a)

Female

b)

Male

70.

What is the name of this gamete

a)

egg

b)

sperm

71.

Essential organ of reproduction that produces gametes.

a)

gamete

b)

ovum

c)

sperm

d)

gonad

72.

Egg; female sex cell

a)

gamete

b)

ovum

c)

sperm

d)

gonad

73.

A fertilized ovum

a)

sexual reproduction

b)

gonad

c)

gamete

d)

zygote

74.

What is the main purpose of reproductive systems?

a)

to excrete liquid waste in the form of urine

b)

to create new cells to repair our bodies when injured

c)

to produce offspring

d)

to control hormone levels during adolescence

75.
What do you call the first menstrual flow?
a)
menarche
b)
menopause
c)
puberty
d)
pregnancy

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