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Introduction to Anatomy

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The standard position of human that facing forward, arms at the side & palms facing forward, is known as ________ position.

a)

physiological

b)

biological

c)

anatomical

d)

chemical

2.

The anatomical terminology of position that also known as ventral & describe toward the front is ________________

a)

anterior

b)

posterior

c)

superior

d)

inferior

3.

The anatomical terminology of position that also known as dorsal, and describe toward the back of the body part is known as _________________

a)

anterior

b)

posterior

c)

superior

d)

inferior

4.

Based on the location of nose & mouth on the human face, the nose is located ___________ to the mouth.

a)

anterior

b)

posterior

c)

superior

d)

inferior

5.

Based on the location of nose & mouth on the human face, the mouth is located ______________ to the nose.

a)

anterior

b)

posterior

c)

superior

d)

inferior

6.

Anatomical term of position that explain toward the center or midline of the body part is called ___________

a)

medial

b)

lateral

c)

proximal

d)

distal

7.

On the human face, the nose is lateral to right and left ears.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

Based on the upper limb part, shoulder joint is ___________ to the elbow joint.

a)

proximal

b)

distal

c)

deep

d)

superficial

9.

Based on the lower limb part, ankle joint is ___________ to the knee joint.

a)

proximal

b)

distal

c)

deep

d)

superficial

10.

In clinical anatomy, the plane or section that divides body part into right & left side is known as ___________

a)

axial

b)

sagittal

c)

coronal

11.

The axial plane or also known as transverse plane separate the body part into ______________

a)

superior - inferior

b)

anterior - posterior

c)

right - left

d)

lateral - medial

12.

This is an MRI image of brain in __________ section.

a)

axial

b)

mid-sagittal

c)

coronal

13.
contains brain
a)
cranial
b)
spinal
c)
orbital 
d)
thoracic
14.
contains heart and lungs
a)
cranial
b)
spinal
c)
orbital 
d)
thoracic
15.
contains stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and kidneys
a)
abdominal
b)
abdominopelvic
c)
pelvic
d)
thoracic
16.
Which body cavity ranges from the diaphragm to the top of the pelvic girdle?
a)
abdominal
b)
pelvic
c)
throacic
17.
Which body cavity is surrounded by the pelvic bones?
a)
abdominal
b)
pelvic
c)
thoracic
18.
Which body cavity is located above the diaphragm and is surrounded by the rib cage?
a)
abdominal
b)
pelvic
c)
thoracic
19.
What separates the abdomen and the thoracic cavity
a)
liver
b)
diaphragm
c)
lungs
d)
small intestine
20.
The membrane that is present in the wall of the mediastinum.
a)
parietal pericardium
b)
visceral pericardium
c)
myocardium
d)
endocardium
21.
The membrane that directly covers the heart.
a)
visceral pericardium
b)
parietal pericardium
c)
epicardium
d)
myocardium
22.
As you get dehydrated, your blood becomes thicker and harder to pump. Your kidneys will respond by stopping urine production, sending the water from urine into your bloodstream to thin your blood back to normal level.
a)
Positive Feedback Response
b)
Negative Feedback Loop 
23.
Rapid growth during puberty causes your body to release more and more growth hormones. As you grow, more and more growth hormones are released until puberty is reached, and then the hormones stop.
a)
Positive Feedback Response
b)
Negative Feedback Loop 
24.
When glucose levels in the blood rise, your brain sends a signal to your pancreas. The pancreas releases insulin, which opens channels in cell membranes to allow glucose to enter the cell, lowering blood sugar levels. 
a)
Positive Feedback Response
b)
Negative Feedback Loop 
25.
Visceral membranes cover organs.
a)
false
b)
true
26.

Homeostasis refers to:

a)

changing internal conditions

b)

stable external conditions

c)

stable internal conditions

d)

changing external conditions

e)

none of these is correct

27.

The sum of all chemical reactions in the body is called

a)

metabolism

b)

assimilation

c)

growth

d)

digestion

28.

What is formed when cells of the same type join to perform a common task?

a)

cell

b)

tissue

c)

organ

d)

system

29.

What is anatomy?

a)

The study of how the body works.

b)

The change in position of an organism.

c)

The study of the structure of the body.

d)

The complex material changes into simpler material.

30.

What is physiology?

a)

The study of how the body works

b)

The study of the structure of the body

c)

The process of getting oxygen

d)

The process of making a new organism

31.

What is the correct order for the levels of organization in the body

a)

atom, molecule, macromolecule, cell, organelle, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

b)

atom, macromolecule, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

c)

atom, molecule, macromolecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

d)

atom, molecule, macromolecule, tissue, organelle, cell, organ, organ system, organism

32.

What systems allows the body to move and controls movement within the body?

a)

Digestive

b)

Sensory

c)

Muscular

d)

Integumentary

33.

What system coordinates body activity through hormones?

a)

Integumentary

b)

Endocrine

c)

Reproductive

d)

Respiratory

34.

What system covers the body and protects other body system?

a)

Integumentary

b)

Sensory

c)

Skeletal

d)

Cardiovascular

35.

What system exchanges gases between the air and blood?

a)

Circulatory

b)

Respiratory

c)

Urinary

d)

Nervous

36.

What system filters the blood and removes liquid wastes?

a)

Circulatory

b)

Respiratory

c)

Endocrine

d)

Urinary

37.

What system regulates the environment and directs the activities of other body system?

a)

Nervous

b)

Integumentary

c)

Circulatory

d)

Endocrine

38.

What system provides for human reproduction

a)

Endocrine

b)

Integumantary

c)

Urinary

d)

Reproductive

39.
Which system provides shape and support, enables you to move, protects your internal organs, and stores minerals?
a)
skeletal
b)
muscular
c)
digestive
d)
nervous
40.
Which system takes food into the body, breaks down food, and absorbs the digested materials?
a)
respiratory
b)
circulatory
c)
digestive
d)
excretory
41.
What is the function of the lymphatic system?
a)
Drains tissue fluids, waste products & flights against infection.
b)
Prevent swelling
c)
Removes toxins & waste 
d)
Fights against infection 
42.

This system includes the brain and the spinal cord.

a)

Nervous

b)

Integumentary

c)

Circulatory

d)

Skeletal

43.
This section is
a)
frontal
b)
transverse
c)
coronial 
d)
sagittal
44.
This section is 
a)
transverse
b)
frontal
c)
sagittal
45.
This section is 
a)
frontal
b)
transverse
c)
sagittal
46.
The body cavity that contains the reproductive organs is the 
a)
thoracic
b)
abdominal
c)
cranial
d)
pelvic
47.

Closer to the surface of the body

a)

Deep

b)

Medial

c)

Superior

d)

Superficial

48.

Body parts farther from the point of reference or point of origin:

a)

Proximal

b)

Medial

c)

Distal

d)

Lateral

49.

Farther into the body, away from the surface:

a)

Superficial

b)

Deep

c)

Inferior

d)

Superior

50.

Feedback that tends to cause the level of a variable to change in the same direction as an initial change.

a)

Negative feedback

b)

Homeostasis

c)

Positive feedback

d)

Physiology

51.

A group of organs that work together to perform a vital body function.

a)

Organelle

b)

Organism

c)

Organ system

d)

Organic

52.

Which of the following are basic needs?

a)

Food

b)

Assimilation

c)

Circulation

d)

Heat

53.

The pinky side of the hand is the ______ side of the hand

a)

proximal

b)

medial

c)

inferior

d)

lateral

54.

The side of the foot with "pinky" toe is the ______ side of the foot.

a)

distal

b)

medial

c)

inferior

d)

lateral

55.

cells→ ___→ organs→ organ systems→ organism

What can fit in the blank?

a)

Macromolecules

b)

Cell Products

c)

Proteins

d)

Tissues

56.

The heart is located ____ to the diaphragm.

a)

Superior

b)

Inferior

c)

Medial

d)

Lateral

57.

The muscles are ____ to the skin.

a)

Superficial

b)

Proximal

c)

Distal

d)

Deep

58.

The gluteal region is located on the _____ surface of the body.

a)

Superior

b)

Inferior

c)

Anterior

d)

Posterior