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Intro to A&P

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts and their relationships to one another is PHYSIOLOGY.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

cells→ ___→ organs→ organ systems→ organism

What can fit in the blank?

a)

Macromolecules

b)

Cell Products

c)

Proteins

d)

Tissues

3.

The highest level of structural organization.

a)

Cell

b)

Organ System

c)

Organism

4.

This system is the external covering of the body.

a)

Endocrine

b)

Integumentary

c)

Lymphatic

5.

The heart is located ____ to the diaphragm.

a)

Superior

b)

Inferior

c)

Medial

d)

Lateral

6.

The shoulder JOINT is ____ to the elbow JOINT.

a)

Proximal

b)

Distal

c)

Superior

d)

Inferior

7.

In ANATOMICAL POSITION, the thumb is ____ to the index finger.

a)

Medial

b)

Lateral

c)

Superior

d)

Inferior

8.

Anatomical terms that apply to the backside of the body when it is in anatomical position:

a)

Ventral and Anterior

b)

Back and Rear

c)

Posterior and Dorsal

d)

Cephalic and Lateral

9.

A sagittal section cuts the body into ____ and ____ parts.

a)

Right and Left

b)

Superior and Inferior

c)

Anterior and Posterior

10.

A frontal section divides the body into ____ and ____ parts.

a)

Right and Left

b)

Superior and Inferior

c)

Anterior and Posterior

11.

A transverse or cross section divides the body into _____ and ____ parts.

a)

Right and Left

b)

Superior and Inferior

c)

Anterior and Posterior

12.

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.

13.

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

14.

What is homeostasis?

a)

The movement of material

b)

An abundant substance in the body

c)

Blood moving under the pressure of the heart

d)

Maintaining a steady state

15.

A collection of similar tissues that perform a specific function is called

a)

Organ

b)

Organ System

c)

Tissue

d)

Cell

e)

Membrane

16.

In relationship to the stomach, the spinal cord is

a)

lateral

b)

posterior

c)

anterior

d)

ventral

e)

distal

17.

The directional term referring to an area toward the lower part of the body and away from the head

a)

cephalic

b)

cranial

c)

superior

d)

caudal

e)

deep

18.

The tendency of a body to maintain relatively constant internal conditions that are favorable for function, despite changing external conditions.

a)

homeostasis

b)

physiology

c)

stimulation

19.

A body standing erect, arms at the side, palms facing forward, used as a basis for anatomical directional terminology.

a)

anatomical position

b)

oblique position

c)

supine position

20.

The region of the body that includes the bones, muscles, and body parts of the shoulders, arms, and legs.

a)

appendicular

b)

axial

c)

temporal

21.

The region of the body that includes the bones, muscles, and body parts of the head, thorax, and abdomen.

a)

popliteal

b)

appendicular

c)

axial

22.

A group of organs working together in the body to perform a specific set of basic life functions.

a)

tissues

b)

organ system

c)

cells

23.

Which is not a function of a cavity?

a)

houses organs

b)

protection

c)

maintains homeostasis

d)

allows organs to change shape & size

24.

Identify letter e

a)

mediastinum

b)

pleural cavity

c)

thoracic cavity

d)

diaphragm

e)

abdominal cavity

25.

Identify letter a

a)

diaphragm

b)

thoracic cavity

c)

pleural cavity

d)

mediastinum

26.

The diaphragm is located between which 2 cavities?

a)

vertebral/thoracic cavities

b)

cranial/vertebral cavities

c)

thoracic/pelvic cavities

d)

thoracic/abdominal cavities

27.

The stomach is located in which cavity?

a)

pelvic cavity

b)

thoracic cavity

c)

abdominal cavity

d)

dorsal cavity

28.

Identify #6

a)

pelvic cavity

b)

diaphragm

c)

abdominopelvic cavity

d)

abdominal cavity