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WorksheetsThe Human Body in Health and Disease
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins
Anatomy is the study of the _____
body
weather
planets
machines
Physiology is the study of the _____ of the body.
functions
shapes
colors
diseases
Homeostasis is maintaining _____ of the body.
balance
temperature
weight
color
What is the most basic form of life in the body?
Cells
Organs
Tissues
Bones
_____ are cells that are arranged into similar groups to form the next level. Two or more different tissues combine to form an organ.
Tissues
Organs
Organelles
Systems
What maintains a certain shape and has a general function in the body?
Organs
Cells
Enzymes
Hormones
A _____ is a group of organs sharing a general function.
system
tissue
cell
organism
Which system transports substances to and from body cells?
Cardiovascular System
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Nervous System
Which system exchanges gases between the external environment and blood?
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Nervous System
Skeletal System
Which system removes nitrogenous waste and excess water and salt from the bloodstream?
Urinary System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Nervous System
Which system removes unwanted substances and recycles fluid to the bloodstream?
Lymphatic System
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Nervous System
Which system prepares foods for absorption into the bloodstream and eliminates solid wastes?
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Nervous System
Circulatory System
Which system controls homeostasis by releasing hormones into the bloodstream, which alter body functions?
Endocrine System
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Skeletal System
Which system protects the body from fluid loss, injury, and infection?
Integumentary System
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Skeletal System
Which system controls homeostasis by sensing changes in the environment, processing information, and initiating body responses?
Nervous System
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Skeletal System
Which system produces movement of body parts, supports and protects soft body parts, stores minerals, and forms blood cells?
Musculoskeletal system
Digestive system
Respiratory system
Nervous system
Which system produces female gametes for fertilization and provides support for prenatal development?
Female Reproductive System
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Nervous System
Which system produces gametes for fertilization and a means to inseminate a female?
Male Reproductive System
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Nervous System
What is the term for the following definition? An erect posture with face forward, arms at the sides, palms of the hands facing forward, and legs apart with the feet pointing forward.
Anatomical Position
Supine Position
Prone Position
Fetal Position
What is the term for the following definition? Toward the head end or upper part of the body.
Superior
Inferior
Posterior
Lateral
What is the term for the following definition? Away from the head end or toward the lower part of the body.
Inferior
Superior
Anterior
Posterior
What is the term for the following definition? Toward the front or belly side.
Anterior
Posterior
Dorsal
Lateral
What is the term for the following definition? Toward the back.
Posterior
Anterior
Lateral
Medial
What is the term for the following definition? Toward the midline.
Medial
Lateral
Distal
Superior
What is the term for the following definition? Toward the side.
Lateral
Medial
Superior
Inferior
What is the term for 'External, toward the body surface'?
Superficial
Deep
Medial
Internal
What is the term for 'Internal, inward from the surface of the body'?
Deep
Superficial
Lateral
Anterior
What is the term for 'Toward the origin of attachment to the trunk'?
Proximal
Distal
Lateral
Inferior
What is the term for 'Away from the origin of attachment to the trunk'?
Distal
Proximal
Medial
Lateral
What is the name of the vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions?
Frontal or Coronal
Sagittal
Transverse
Oblique
What is the name of the vertical plane dividing the body into right and left portions?
Sagittal/Midsagittal
Coronal/Frontal
Transverse/Horizontal
Oblique
What is the name of the horizontal plane dividing the body into superior and inferior portions?
Transverse
Sagittal
Coronal
Oblique
What body parts are included in the 'Head' region?
face, cranium
arm, hand
leg, foot
chest, abdomen
Which region includes the anterior and posterior neck?
Neck
Thorax
Abdomen
Pelvis
Which of the following is NOT part of the Upper Appendages?
Shoulder
Axilla (armpit)
Thorax
Manus (hand)
The Trunk region includes which of the following?
Thorax
Abdomen
Pelvis
Back
All of the above
Name two body parts included in the Lower Appendages region.
Gluteus (buttocks), femorus/femur (thigh), knee, crus (legs), tarsus (ankle), pes (foot), toes (digits) (any two)
Scapula (shoulder blade), clavicle (collarbone)
Mandible (jaw), maxilla (upper jaw)
Humerus (upper arm), radius (forearm)
The thoracic region refers to the area of the ________.
chest
abdomen
neck
pelvis
The abdominal region refers to the area of the ________.
abdomen
chest
leg
arm
Which region of the abdomen is located above the stomach?
R/L Hypochondriac
Epigastric
Umbilical
Hypogastric
Which cavity houses the brain?
Cranial Cavity
Thoracic Cavity
Abdominal Cavity
Pelvic Cavity
Which cavity contains the spinal cord?
Spinal Cavity
Cranial Cavity
Thoracic Cavity
Abdominal Cavity
Which cavity is at the chest and contains the heart and lungs?
Thoracic Cavity
Abdominal Cavity
Pelvic Cavity
Cranial Cavity
Which cavity contains the stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, and most of the small and large intestines?
Abdominal Cavity
Thoracic Cavity
Cranial Cavity
Pelvic Cavity
Which cavity contains the reproductive organs, urinary bladder, and parts of the small and large intestines?
Pelvic Cavity
Thoracic Cavity
Cranial Cavity
Abdominal Cavity
What is the term for the following definition: 'A state of the body in which homeostasis has faltered.'?
Disease
Immunity
Digestion
Metabolism
What is the term for the following definition: 'The study of disease.'?
Pathology
Anatomy
Physiology
Pharmacology
What is the term for the following definition: 'Identification of an illness.'?
Diagnosis
Prescription
Vaccination
Prognosis
What is the term for the following definition: 'The experiences of a patient resulting from a disease (their complaints).' ?
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Pathogen
Therapy
What is the term for the following definition: 'Observable and measurable data upon an objective examination (vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse)'?
Signs
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prognosis
What is the term for the following definition: 'A disease of short duration.'?
Acute
Chronic
Congenital
Terminal
What is the term for the following definition: 'A disease of long duration (develops slowly and progresses lasting a long time).'?
Chronic
Acute
Benign
Latent
What is the term for the following definition: 'A prediction of a probable outcome of disease or illness.'?
Prognosis
Diagnosis
Etiology
Pathology
What is the largest organ of the body that forms the entire surface area of the body?
The skin
The liver
The heart
The lungs
What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
Digestion
Protection
Respiration
Circulation
Which of the following helps the skin to regulate internal body temperature?
Hair follicles
Sweat glands, blood vessels, and a layer of fat
Bones
Muscles
What function do receptors in your skin provide?
Movement
Sensation
Digestion
Respiration
What is the term for a common injury to the skin caused by scraping, which causes a superficial wound?
Abrasion
Laceration
Contusion
Incision
What is the medical term for swelling?
Edema
Anemia
Cyanosis
Atrophy
What is the clinical/medical term for pimple, which is a local elevation of the skin from a minor infection of sebaceous glands?
Comedo
Papule
Macule
Vesicle
What is the abnormal yellow coloration of the skin and eyes called?
Jaundice
Eczema
Psoriasis
Vitiligo
What is an injury caused by a tear or perhaps a cut by a sharp object with an irregular surface called?
Laceration
Abrasion
Contusion
Incision
What is a small, solid elevation on the skin called?
Papule
Macule
Vesicle
Pustule
What is the term for itching or having itchy skin?
Pruritis
Erythema
Cyanosis
Edema
What is a common allergic skin reaction known as hives called?
Urticaria
Eczema
Psoriasis
Rosacea
What is a small elevation that is filled with fluid known as a blister called?
Vesicle
Papule
Macule
Nodule
What is the precancerous condition of the skin caused by exposure to sunlight?
Actinic Keratosis
Psoriasis
Melanoma
Eczema
What is a superficial form of dermatitis called?
Eczema
Psoriasis
Vitiligo
Impetigo
What is the condition of excessive sweating called?
Hyperhidrosis
Hypohidrosis
Anhidrosis
Erythroderma
What is the form of skin cancer arising from the connective tissue of the dermis, commonly associated with HIV/AIDS?
Kaposi Sarcoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
What is an infection around the nail called?
Paronychia
Eczema
Psoriasis
Onychomycosis
What is another name for Athlete's Foot?
Tinea Pedis
Impetigo
Scabies
Eczema
What is the term for the physician who specializes in the integumentary system?
Dermatologist
Cardiologist
Neurologist
Gastroenterologist
What is the term for the following definition: A minor surgery involving the removal of tissue for evaluation.
Biopsy
Suturing
Incision
Transplant
What is the term for the following definition: A procedure that cleans the wound.
Debridement
Suturing
Incision
Bandaging
What is the term for the following definition: A form of cosmetic surgery in which the skin is surgically changed to improve appearance.
Dermabrasion
Rhinoplasty
Liposuction
Botox
What is the term for the following definition: An instrument used to cut thin slices of skin for grafting.
Dermatome
Scalpel
Forceps
Retractor
What is the term for the following definition: A chemical agent that softens or smooths the skin.
Emollient
Astringent
Antiseptic
Humectant
What is the term for the following definition: The surgical repair of skin wrinkles.
Rhytidoplasty
Dermabrasion
Liposuction
Blepharoplasty
What is the meaning of the word part 'Abdomin/o-'?
abdomen
arm
brain
lung
What is the meaning of the word part 'Carcin/o-'?
cancer
heart
liver
bone
What is the meaning of the word part 'Cyt/o-'?
cell
blood
bone
muscle
What is the meaning of the word part 'Oste/o-'?
bone
muscle
nerve
skin
What is the meaning of the word part 'Tom/o-'?
to cut
to join
to write
to see
What is the meaning of the word part 'Xer/o-'?
dry
wet
cold
soft
What is the meaning of the word part 'Leuk/o-'?
white
red
black
blue
What is the meaning of the word part 'Onych/o-'?
nail
hair
skin
bone
What is the meaning of the word part 'Cyan/o-'?
blue
green
red
yellow
What is the meaning of the word part '-rrhea-'?
discharge
pain
swelling
inflammation
What is the meaning of the word part '-tome-'?
instrument to cut
disease of the bone
study of cells
inflammation of tissue
What is the meaning of the word part 'Myc/o-'?
fungus
muscle
bone
nerve
What is the meaning of the word part '-oma-'?
tumor
pain
inflammation
cell
What is the meaning of the word part 'Trich/o-'?
hair
nail
skin
bone
What is the meaning of the word part '-plasty-'?
repair
removal
inflammation
study
What is the meaning of the word part '-ectomy-'?
removal
inflammation
study of
pain
