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Anatomy & Physiology Chapter One

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is:

a)

Organ, Organ System, Cellular, Chemical, Tissue, Organismal

b)

Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organismal, Organ, Organ system

c)

Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, Organ system, organismal

d)

Organismal, Organ System, Organ, Tissue, Cellular, Chemical

2.

The structural and functional unit of life is:

a)

Cell

b)

Organ

c)

Organism

d)

Molecule

3.

Which of the following is a MAJOR functional characteristic of all organisms?

a)

Movement

b)

Growth

c)

Metabolism

d)

Responsiveness

e)

All of the above

4.

TWO of these organ systems bear the MAJOR responsibility for ensuring homeostasis of the internal environment. Which TWO?

a)

Digestive System

b)

Cardiovascular System

c)

Endocrine System

d)

Reproductive System

e)

Nervous system

5.

In (a)-(e), a directional term [e.g., distal in (a)] is followed by terms indicating different body structures or locations (e.g., the elbow/the wrist). In each case, choose the structure or organ that matches the given directional term.

a)

(a) Distal: The elbow/ the wrist

b)

(b) Lateral: The hip bone/the umbilicus

c)

(c) Superior: The nose/the chin

d)

(d) anterior: The toes/the heel

e)

(e) superficial: The scalp/ the skull

6.

Which ventral cavity subdivision has no bony protection?

a)

Thoracic Cavity

b)

Abdominal Cavity

c)

Pelvic Cavity

7.

Terms that apply to the backside of the body in the anatomical position include:

a)

Posterior

b)

Dorsal

c)

Medial

d)

Lateral

8.

According to the principle of complementarity, how does anatomy relate to physiology?

(a)  

9.

Name the three sections in the upper region

a)

Right Lumbar, Epigastric, Left Lumbar

b)

Right Hypochondriac, hypogastric, Left Hypochondriac,

c)

Right Hypochondriac, Epigastric, Left Hypochondriac,

10.

Name the plane

a)

Sagittal Plane

b)

Front (Coronal) Plane

c)

Transversal Plane

11.

Define Homeostasis

a)

Self regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to optimal conditions for survival

b)

Self regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to optimal conditions for life

c)

Self regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to optimal conditions for death

12.

Describe Microscopic Anatomy

a)

Examines structures that cannot be observed by the unaided eye

b)

Specimens examined under microscope

c)

Investigates structures visible to the unaided eye

d)

Specimens dissected for examination

13.

Gross Anatomy considers what?

a)

Large structures of the body

b)

Small structures of the body

14.

TRUE OR FALSE: Anatomy is a dynamic, changing science

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

Describe pathologic anatomy

a)

Investigates internal structures visualized by scanning procedures

b)

Examines anatomic changes resulting from disease

c)

Considers anatomic and microscopic changes

16.

Describe Radiographic anatomy

a)

Examines anatomic changes resulting from disease

b)

considers anatomic and microscopic changes

c)

Investigates internal structures visualized by scanning procedures

17.

Physiologists focus on....

a)

a particular body system

b)

the molecular or cellular level

18.

Subdisciplines focus on....

a)

Molecular or cellular level

b)

Particular body stem

19.

Define Neurophysiology

a)

The functioning of nerves and nervous system organs

b)

Functioning of the heart, blood vessels, and blood

c)

Functioning of respiratory organs

20.

Define Cardiovascular physiology

a)

Functioning of the heart, blood vessels, and blood

b)

Functioning of nerves and nervous system

c)

Functioning of respiratory organs

21.

Define Respiratory Physiology

a)

Functioning of the heart, blood vessels, and blood

b)

Functioning of nerves and nervous system

c)

Functioning of respiratory physiology

22.

Define Reproductive physiology

a)

The relationship between the function of an organ system and disease or injury to the system

b)

The functioning of reproductive hormones and the reproductive cycle

23.

Define Pathophyiology

a)

The relationship between the function of an organ system and disease or injury to the system

b)

The functioning of reproductive hormones and the reproductive cycle

24.

What does the integumentary system do?

a)

Forms the external body covering and protects deeper tissues from injury

b)

Synthesizes vitamin D

c)

Houses cutaneous (pain, pressure etc)

d)

All of the above

25.
Organ system responsible for gas exchange that includes the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
a)
respiratory system
b)
respiratory center
c)
emphysema
d)
epiglottis
26.
Tube extending from the larynx to the bronchi that is the passageway for air to the lungs, also called the windpipe.
a)
bronchi
b)
pharynx
c)
trachea
d)
asthma
27.

The structure that prevents backflow of blood is the

a)

trabeculae carnae.

b)

superior vena cava.

c)

papillary muscle.

d)

valve

28.

Which heart chamber delivers oxygenated blood to the entire body?

a)

Right atrium

b)

Right ventricle

c)

Left atrium

d)

Left ventricle

29.
The Esophagus is an organ that connects?
a)
The mouth to the stomach
b)
mouth to the small intestine
c)
stomach to the large intestine
30.
The large intestine is responsible for?
a)
absorption of water
b)
absorption of food
c)
making chyme
31.
The mouth contains _____________ that make the enzymes in saliva? 
a)
Salivary glands
b)
esophagus
c)
mouth
d)
Peristalsis
32.
The Liver is responsible for?
a)
Store bile
b)
Produce bile
c)
creates enzymes
33.
The Pancreas is responsible for?
a)
Creating enzymes for digestion
b)
Regulating the sugar levels in your body
c)
Both A & B
d)
Neither A & B
34.
Chemical digestions is?
a)
Enzymes from glands
b)
Chewing food
c)
Both A & B
d)
Neither A & B
35.
The Gallbladder is an organ that?
a)
Stores bile
b)
Produce bile
c)
Creates enzymes
36.
Carbohydrates are broken down into?
a)
sugar
b)
protein
c)
amino acids
d)
lipids
37.
A group of similar cells form____________.
a)
Organs
b)
Organ system
c)
Tissue
d)
Organism
38.
Anatomy is the study of? 
a)
The "function" of body parts 
b)
The "structure" between body parts
39.
Physiology is the study of
a)
The "function" of the body parts
b)
The "structure" of the body and organs
40.

This is the structural formula of a

a)

amino acid

b)

DNA molecule

c)

lipid

d)

sugar

41.

The term "physiology" is related to

a)

the Latin for "physical shape."

b)

the structure of internal organs.

c)

the Greek for "cutting up."

d)

the Greek for "relationship to nature."

42.
Peristalsis is when?
a)
muscle contractions move the food along
b)
digestion begins
c)
stomach digests food
d)
muscle does nothing
43.

Which type of feedback tries to cancel out the stimulus?

(a)  

44.

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

(a)  

45.

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

a)

Transport oxygen

b)

Fight infections

c)

Clot blood

d)

Regulate body temperature

46.

Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?

a)

Liver

b)

Kidney

c)

Heart

d)

Lungs

47.

What is the main function of the small intestine?

a)

Absorption of nutrients

b)

Absorption of water

c)

Production of bile

d)

Storage of waste