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Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An anatomical section that separates the body into right and left portions is a __________ section.

a)

frontal

b)

transverse

c)

coronal

d)

sagittal

2.

Maintaining a stable internal environment typically requires

a)

positive feedback mechanisms

b)

an unstable outside environment

c)

decreased atmospheric pressure

d)

negative feedback mechanisms

3.

In negative feedback mechanisms, changes away from the normal state

a)

stimulate changes in the same direction

b)

inhibit all body reactions

c)

stimulate changes in the opposite direction

d)

stimulate a reduction in all requirements of the body

4.

The study of the form or structure of body parts

(a)  

5.

The study of the function of body parts

(a)  

6.

Of the following, which is the most complex

a)

tissue

b)

organ system

c)

organ

d)

cell

7.

Maintaining a constant internal environment is called (a)   .

8.

Which type of feedback tries to cancel out the stimulus?

(a)  

9.

Which type of feedback accentuates the stimulus to move the body further away from homeostasis?

(a)  

10.

Give an example of positive feedback.

4 lines
11.

Give an example of negative feedback.

4 lines
12.
Away from midline
a)
Lateral
b)
Distal
c)
Superior
d)
Transverse
13.
Toward the back; opposite of Anterior
a)
Superior
b)
Posterior
c)
Inferior
d)
Lateral
14.
Away from the origin or trunk
a)
Deep
b)
Distal
c)
Proximal
d)
Posterior
15.
Towards the Front. 
[The eyes are _______ to the brain].
a)
Inferior
b)
Deep
c)
Lateral
d)
Anterior
16.

Your feet are ________ to your knees.

a)

caudal

b)

cephalic

c)

inferior

d)

superior

17.

The head is _____ to the shoulders.

a)

proximal

b)

caudal

c)

superior

d)

inferior

18.

This plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts.

a)

coronal plane

b)

frontal plane

c)

transverse plane

d)

sagittal plane

19.

_______ means towards the side of the body.

a)

distal

b)

proximal

c)

medial

d)

lateral

20.
Which of the following planes divides the body into left and right halves?
a)
frontal
b)
transverse
c)
horizontal
d)
sagittal
21.
What body part is inferior to the chest?
a)
head
b)
neck
c)
heart
d)
hips
22.
Vertical plane that divides the body into ANTERIOR and POSTERIOR parts
a)
Sagittal
b)
Frontal
c)
Transverse
d)
Oblique
23.
Standing erect with palms and feet facing forward.
a)
Anatomical Position
b)
Anatomical Planes
c)
Anatomical Directions
d)
Anatomical Movements
24.
The knee is _______ to the ankle.
a)
proximal
b)
lateral
c)
distal
d)
medial
25.

The eyes are _________ to the ears

a)

medial

b)

lateral

c)

anterior

d)

posterior

26.

The heart is ____________ to the hips

a)

posterior

b)

anterior

c)

superior

d)

inferior

27.

The nose is on the _________side of the body

a)

superior

b)

anterior (ventral)

c)

posterior (dorsal)

d)

proximal

28.

The study of the structures of the body

a)

biology

b)

physiology

c)

anatomy

d)

geology

29.

The study of the functions of the body

a)

physiology

b)

psychology

c)

physics

d)

anatomy

30.
a)

Cranial Cavity

b)

Pleural Cavity

c)

Pericardial Cavity

d)

Vertebral Canal

31.

The cavity surrounded by a box is?

a)

Abdominal Cavity

b)

Pelvic Cavity

c)

Pleural Cavity

d)

Cranial Cavity

32.

The cavity surrounded by a box is?

a)

Cranial Cavity

b)

Abdominal Cavity

c)

Pelvic Cavity

d)

Abdominopelvic Cavity

33.

The cavity surrounded by a box is?

a)

Abdominal Cavity

b)

Pelvic Cavity

c)

Thoracic Cavity

d)

Pericardial Cavity

34.

The cavity surrounded by a box is?

a)

Pericardial Cavity

b)

Pleural Cavity

c)

Abdominal Cavity

d)

Pelvic Cavity

35.

The cavity surrounded by a box is?

a)

Thoracic Cavity

b)

Abdominal Cavity

c)

Pelvic Cavity

d)

Vertebral Canal

36.

Anatomy is

a)

the study of the functions of the structures of the body

b)

imaginary vertical and horizontal lines

c)

the study of the structures of the body

37.

Physiology is

a)

the study of the structures of the body

b)

holding arms at sides with hands turned so that palms face front

c)

the study of the functions of the structures of the body

38.
The back is my ____________ side
a)
posterior 
b)
anterior
c)
 ventral
d)
sagital
39.
The front is my ____________ side
a)
posterior 
b)
anterior
c)
dorsal
d)
sagital
40.
Another word for front is
a)
ventral
b)
posterior
c)
dorsal
d)
sagital
41.
My nose is ______________ to my shoulders
a)
inferior
b)
superior
42.
My toes are _________________ to my femur
a)
proximal
b)
distal
43.
My elbow is ______________ to my fingers
a)
proximal
b)
distal
44.

The backside of the body is also referred to as what?

a)

Posterior

b)

Anterior

c)

Dorsal

d)

Both Posterior and Dorsal

e)

Both Anterior and Posterior

45.

The Pelvic Cavity is _____ to the Abdominal Cavity.

a)

Superior

b)

Proximal

c)

Inferior

d)

Lateral

46.

The sternum (chest bone) is __________ to the shoulder.

a)

Distal

b)

Lateral

c)

Medial

d)

Superior

47.

Study of anatomy on a microscopic level

a)

Anatomy

b)

Physiology

c)

Regional Anatomy

d)

Microscopic Anatomy

48.

The study of tissues

a)

Cytology

b)

Physiology

c)

Histology

d)

Pathology

49.

The study of cells

a)

Pathology

b)

Cytology

c)

Pathology

d)

Systemic Anatomy

50.

The study of anatomy on a large scale

a)

Anatomy

b)

Regional Anatomy

c)

Gross Anatomy

d)

Systemic Anatomy

51.

The study of anatomy by regions of the body

a)

Regional Anatomy

b)

Systemic Anatomy

c)

Gross Anatomy

d)

Microscopic Anatomy

52.

The study of anatomy by systems

a)

Microscopic Anatomy

b)

Regional Anatomy

c)

Gross Anatomy

d)

Systemic Anatomy

53.
The bone is _____ to the skin.
a)
inferior
b)
superficial
c)
deep
d)
posterior
54.

Which is NOT a term that describes point A?

a)

Rostral

b)

Superior

c)

Distal

d)

Cranial

55.

Complete the statement:

A is _________ to B.

a)

Medial

b)

Distal

c)

Proximal

d)

Lateral

56.

The sagittal plane

a)

is a horizontal plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions

b)

is a vertical plane that divides the body

c)

is a vertical plane that divides the body into unequal left and right portions

57.

The midsagittal plane is

a)

a horizontal plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions

b)

also known as the "midline" and it divides the body into equal left and right halves

c)

referring to the front of the body

58.

The ________ plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back), also known as the coronal plane

a)

superior

b)

proximal

c)

frontal

59.

the transverse plane

a)

is a horizontal plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions

b)

refers to the back of the organ or body

c)

means toward the lower part of the body

60.

What abdominal region is #1?

a)

Right Hypochondriac Region

b)

Left Hypochondriac Region

c)

Right Lumbar Region

d)

Right Lumbar Region

61.

What abdominal region is #6?

a)

Hypogastric

b)

Right Inguinal

c)

Left Lumbar

d)

Umbilical

62.

What is b?

a)

Right Upper Quadrant

b)

Left Upper Quadrant

c)

Right Lower Quadrant

d)

Left Lower Quadrant

63.

Select the 3 major planes of the human body.

a)

Frontal (Coronal)

b)

Superficial (Surface)

c)

Sagittal (median)

d)

Transverse (horizontal)

e)

Parasagittal (Semi-median)

64.

3 is referring to...

a)

Orbital

b)

Oral

c)

Nasal

d)

Mental

65.

4 is referring to...

a)

Orbital

b)

Oral

c)

Nasal

d)

Mental

66.

1 is referring to ....

a)

Digital

b)

Brachial

c)

antecubital

d)

carpel

67.

5 is referring to ....

a)

Digital

b)

Brachial

c)

antecubital

d)

carpel

68.

4 is referring to ....

a)

Digital

b)

Brachial

c)

antecubital

d)

carpel

69.

2 is referring to ....

a)

Digital

b)

Brachial

c)

antecubital

d)

carpel

70.

3 is referring to...

a)

gluteal

b)

vertebral

c)

flank

d)

cubital

71.

6 is referring to...

a)

gluteal

b)

vertebral

c)

flank

d)

cubital

72.

8 is referring to...

a)

acromial

b)

popliteal

c)

Plantar

d)

lumbar

73.
The brain, spinal cord, and nerves are all organs that work together to send messages throughout the body. This is an example of ____.
a)
 an organ system
b)
an organ
c)
a cell
d)
an organelle
74.
The brain is composed, or made of, many different types of cells and tissue. What level of organization is the brain?
a)
A. organ system
b)
B. organ
c)
C. cell
d)
D. tissue
75.
A group of cells works together to connect and support various parts of the body. This group of cells can be called a _____.
a)
an organ
b)
an organism
c)
a system
d)
a tissue
76.
The respiratory system includes the lungs. What level of body organization are the lungs?
a)
A. tissue
b)
B. organ
c)
C. cell
d)
D. organ system
77.

Which of the following is the correct match between a cell, tissue, and organ?

a)

skin cell, skin tissue, heart

b)

muscle cell, muscle tissue, bicep (arm muscle)

c)

fat cell, fat tissue, liver

d)

nerve cell, skin cell, brain

78.

Which is the correct structural order?

a)

chemical-tissue-cells-organ-organ system

b)

cells-tissue-chemical-organ system-organ

c)

tissue-cells-organ system-chemical-organs

d)

chemical-cells-tissue-organ-organ system

79.

Check off ALL of the survival needs of living things from the list below:

a)

normal body temperature

b)

oxygen

c)

appropriate atmospheric pressure

d)

nutrients

e)

water

80.

The ability to sense changes in the environment and then react to them is known as

a)

responsiveness

b)

excretion

c)

metabolism

d)

maintaining boundaries

81.

A broad term that refers to all the chemical reactions that occur within the body and all of its cells is:

a)

responsiveness

b)

metabolism

c)

digestion

d)

irritability