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The Human Body in Health and Disease

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Anatomy is the study of the _____

a)

body

b)

weather

c)

planets

d)

machines

2.

Physiology is the study of the _____ of the body.

a)

functions

b)

shapes

c)

colors

d)

diseases

3.

Homeostasis is maintaining _____ of the body.

a)

balance

b)

temperature

c)

weight

d)

color

4.

What is the most basic form of life in the body?

a)

Cells

b)

Organs

c)

Tissues

d)

Bones

5.

_____ are cells that are arranged into similar groups to form the next level. Two or more different tissues combine to form an organ.

a)

Tissues

b)

Organs

c)

Organelles

d)

Systems

6.

What maintains a certain shape and has a general function in the body?

a)

Organs

b)

Cells

c)

Enzymes

d)

Hormones

7.

A _____ is a group of organs sharing a general function.

a)

system

b)

tissue

c)

cell

d)

organism

8.

Which system transports substances to and from body cells?

a)

Cardiovascular System

b)

Digestive System

c)

Respiratory System

d)

Nervous System

9.

Which system exchanges gases between the external environment and blood?

a)

Respiratory System

b)

Digestive System

c)

Nervous System

d)

Skeletal System

10.

Which system removes nitrogenous waste and excess water and salt from the bloodstream?

a)

Urinary System

b)

Respiratory System

c)

Digestive System

d)

Nervous System

11.

Which system removes unwanted substances and recycles fluid to the bloodstream?

a)

Lymphatic System

b)

Digestive System

c)

Respiratory System

d)

Nervous System

12.

Which system prepares foods for absorption into the bloodstream and eliminates solid wastes?

a)

Digestive System

b)

Respiratory System

c)

Nervous System

d)

Circulatory System

13.

Which system controls homeostasis by releasing hormones into the bloodstream, which alter body functions?

a)

Endocrine System

b)

Digestive System

c)

Respiratory System

d)

Skeletal System

14.

Which system protects the body from fluid loss, injury, and infection?

a)

Integumentary System

b)

Digestive System

c)

Respiratory System

d)

Skeletal System

15.

Which system controls homeostasis by sensing changes in the environment, processing information, and initiating body responses?

a)

Nervous System

b)

Digestive System

c)

Respiratory System

d)

Skeletal System

16.

Which system produces movement of body parts, supports and protects soft body parts, stores minerals, and forms blood cells?

a)

Musculoskeletal system

b)

Digestive system

c)

Respiratory system

d)

Nervous system

17.

Which system produces female gametes for fertilization and provides support for prenatal development?

a)

Female Reproductive System

b)

Digestive System

c)

Respiratory System

d)

Nervous System

18.

Which system produces gametes for fertilization and a means to inseminate a female?

a)

Male Reproductive System

b)

Digestive System

c)

Respiratory System

d)

Nervous System

19.

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.

a)

Anatomical Position

b)

Supine Position

c)

Prone Position

d)

Fetal Position

20.

What is the term for the following definition? Toward the head end or upper part of the body.

a)

Superior

b)

Inferior

c)

Posterior

d)

Lateral

21.

What is the term for the following definition? Away from the head end or toward the lower part of the body.

a)

Inferior

b)

Superior

c)

Anterior

d)

Posterior

22.

What is the term for the following definition? Toward the front or belly side.

a)

Anterior

b)

Posterior

c)

Dorsal

d)

Lateral

23.

What is the term for the following definition? Toward the back.

a)

Posterior

b)

Anterior

c)

Lateral

d)

Medial

24.

What is the term for the following definition? Toward the midline.

a)

Medial

b)

Lateral

c)

Distal

d)

Superior

25.

What is the term for the following definition? Toward the side.

a)

Lateral

b)

Medial

c)

Superior

d)

Inferior

26.

What is the term for 'External, toward the body surface'?

a)

Superficial

b)

Deep

c)

Medial

d)

Internal

27.

What is the term for 'Internal, inward from the surface of the body'?

a)

Deep

b)

Superficial

c)

Lateral

d)

Anterior

28.

What is the term for 'Toward the origin of attachment to the trunk'?

a)

Proximal

b)

Distal

c)

Lateral

d)

Inferior

29.

What is the term for 'Away from the origin of attachment to the trunk'?

a)

Distal

b)

Proximal

c)

Medial

d)

Lateral

30.

What is the name of the vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions?

a)

Frontal or Coronal

b)

Sagittal

c)

Transverse

d)

Oblique

31.

What is the name of the vertical plane dividing the body into right and left portions?

a)

Sagittal/Midsagittal

b)

Coronal/Frontal

c)

Transverse/Horizontal

d)

Oblique

32.

What is the name of the horizontal plane dividing the body into superior and inferior portions?

a)

Transverse

b)

Sagittal

c)

Coronal

d)

Oblique

33.

What body parts are included in the 'Head' region?

a)

face, cranium

b)

arm, hand

c)

leg, foot

d)

chest, abdomen

34.

Which region includes the anterior and posterior neck?

a)

Neck

b)

Thorax

c)

Abdomen

d)

Pelvis

35.

Which of the following is NOT part of the Upper Appendages?

a)

Shoulder

b)

Axilla (armpit)

c)

Thorax

d)

Manus (hand)

36.

The Trunk region includes which of the following?

a)

Thorax

b)

Abdomen

c)

Pelvis

d)

Back

e)

All of the above

37.

Name two body parts included in the Lower Appendages region.

a)

Gluteus (buttocks), femorus/femur (thigh), knee, crus (legs), tarsus (ankle), pes (foot), toes (digits) (any two)

b)

Scapula (shoulder blade), clavicle (collarbone)

c)

Mandible (jaw), maxilla (upper jaw)

d)

Humerus (upper arm), radius (forearm)

38.

The thoracic region refers to the area of the ________.

a)

chest

b)

abdomen

c)

neck

d)

pelvis

39.

The abdominal region refers to the area of the ________.

a)

abdomen

b)

chest

c)

leg

d)

arm

40.

Which region of the abdomen is located above the stomach?

a)

R/L Hypochondriac

b)

Epigastric

c)

Umbilical

d)

Hypogastric

41.

Which cavity houses the brain?

a)

Cranial Cavity

b)

Thoracic Cavity

c)

Abdominal Cavity

d)

Pelvic Cavity

42.

Which cavity contains the spinal cord?

a)

Spinal Cavity

b)

Cranial Cavity

c)

Thoracic Cavity

d)

Abdominal Cavity

43.

Which cavity is at the chest and contains the heart and lungs?

a)

Thoracic Cavity

b)

Abdominal Cavity

c)

Pelvic Cavity

d)

Cranial Cavity

44.

Which cavity contains the stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, and most of the small and large intestines?

a)

Abdominal Cavity

b)

Thoracic Cavity

c)

Cranial Cavity

d)

Pelvic Cavity

45.

Which cavity contains the reproductive organs, urinary bladder, and parts of the small and large intestines?

a)

Pelvic Cavity

b)

Thoracic Cavity

c)

Cranial Cavity

d)

Abdominal Cavity

46.

What is the term for the following definition: 'A state of the body in which homeostasis has faltered.'?

a)

Disease

b)

Immunity

c)

Digestion

d)

Metabolism

47.

What is the term for the following definition: 'The study of disease.'?

a)

Pathology

b)

Anatomy

c)

Physiology

d)

Pharmacology

48.

What is the term for the following definition: 'Identification of an illness.'?

a)

Diagnosis

b)

Prescription

c)

Vaccination

d)

Prognosis

49.

What is the term for the following definition: 'The experiences of a patient resulting from a disease (their complaints).' ?

a)

Symptoms

b)

Diagnosis

c)

Pathogen

d)

Therapy

50.

What is the term for the following definition: 'Observable and measurable data upon an objective examination (vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse)'?

a)

Signs

b)

Symptoms

c)

Diagnosis

d)

Prognosis

51.

What is the term for the following definition: 'A disease of short duration.'?

a)

Acute

b)

Chronic

c)

Congenital

d)

Terminal

52.

What is the term for the following definition: 'A disease of long duration (develops slowly and progresses lasting a long time).'?

a)

Chronic

b)

Acute

c)

Benign

d)

Latent

53.

What is the term for the following definition: 'A prediction of a probable outcome of disease or illness.'?

a)

Prognosis

b)

Diagnosis

c)

Etiology

d)

Pathology

54.

What is the largest organ of the body that forms the entire surface area of the body?

a)

The skin

b)

The liver

c)

The heart

d)

The lungs

55.

What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

a)

Digestion

b)

Protection

c)

Respiration

d)

Circulation

56.

Which of the following helps the skin to regulate internal body temperature?

a)

Hair follicles

b)

Sweat glands, blood vessels, and a layer of fat

c)

Bones

d)

Muscles

57.

What function do receptors in your skin provide?

a)

Movement

b)

Sensation

c)

Digestion

d)

Respiration

58.

What is the term for a common injury to the skin caused by scraping, which causes a superficial wound?

a)

Abrasion

b)

Laceration

c)

Contusion

d)

Incision

59.

What is the medical term for swelling?

a)

Edema

b)

Anemia

c)

Cyanosis

d)

Atrophy

60.

What is the clinical/medical term for pimple, which is a local elevation of the skin from a minor infection of sebaceous glands?

a)

Comedo

b)

Papule

c)

Macule

d)

Vesicle

61.

What is the abnormal yellow coloration of the skin and eyes called?

a)

Jaundice

b)

Eczema

c)

Psoriasis

d)

Vitiligo

62.

What is an injury caused by a tear or perhaps a cut by a sharp object with an irregular surface called?

a)

Laceration

b)

Abrasion

c)

Contusion

d)

Incision

63.

What is a small, solid elevation on the skin called?

a)

Papule

b)

Macule

c)

Vesicle

d)

Pustule

64.

What is the term for itching or having itchy skin?

a)

Pruritis

b)

Erythema

c)

Cyanosis

d)

Edema

65.

What is a common allergic skin reaction known as hives called?

a)

Urticaria

b)

Eczema

c)

Psoriasis

d)

Rosacea

66.

What is a small elevation that is filled with fluid known as a blister called?

a)

Vesicle

b)

Papule

c)

Macule

d)

Nodule

67.

What is the precancerous condition of the skin caused by exposure to sunlight?

a)

Actinic Keratosis

b)

Psoriasis

c)

Melanoma

d)

Eczema

68.

What is a superficial form of dermatitis called?

a)

Eczema

b)

Psoriasis

c)

Vitiligo

d)

Impetigo

69.

What is the condition of excessive sweating called?

a)

Hyperhidrosis

b)

Hypohidrosis

c)

Anhidrosis

d)

Erythroderma

70.

What is the form of skin cancer arising from the connective tissue of the dermis, commonly associated with HIV/AIDS?

a)

Kaposi Sarcoma

b)

Basal Cell Carcinoma

c)

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

d)

Melanoma

71.

What is an infection around the nail called?

a)

Paronychia

b)

Eczema

c)

Psoriasis

d)

Onychomycosis

72.

What is another name for Athlete's Foot?

a)

Tinea Pedis

b)

Impetigo

c)

Scabies

d)

Eczema

73.

What is the term for the physician who specializes in the integumentary system?

a)

Dermatologist

b)

Cardiologist

c)

Neurologist

d)

Gastroenterologist

74.

What is the term for the following definition: A minor surgery involving the removal of tissue for evaluation.

a)

Biopsy

b)

Suturing

c)

Incision

d)

Transplant

75.

What is the term for the following definition: A procedure that cleans the wound.

a)

Debridement

b)

Suturing

c)

Incision

d)

Bandaging

76.

What is the term for the following definition: A form of cosmetic surgery in which the skin is surgically changed to improve appearance.

a)

Dermabrasion

b)

Rhinoplasty

c)

Liposuction

d)

Botox

77.

What is the term for the following definition: An instrument used to cut thin slices of skin for grafting.

a)

Dermatome

b)

Scalpel

c)

Forceps

d)

Retractor

78.

What is the term for the following definition: A chemical agent that softens or smooths the skin.

a)

Emollient

b)

Astringent

c)

Antiseptic

d)

Humectant

79.

What is the term for the following definition: The surgical repair of skin wrinkles.

a)

Rhytidoplasty

b)

Dermabrasion

c)

Liposuction

d)

Blepharoplasty

80.

What is the meaning of the word part 'Abdomin/o-'?

a)

abdomen

b)

arm

c)

brain

d)

lung

81.

What is the meaning of the word part 'Carcin/o-'?

a)

cancer

b)

heart

c)

liver

d)

bone

82.

What is the meaning of the word part 'Cyt/o-'?

a)

cell

b)

blood

c)

bone

d)

muscle

83.

What is the meaning of the word part 'Oste/o-'?

a)

bone

b)

muscle

c)

nerve

d)

skin

84.

What is the meaning of the word part 'Tom/o-'?

a)

to cut

b)

to join

c)

to write

d)

to see

85.

What is the meaning of the word part 'Xer/o-'?

a)

dry

b)

wet

c)

cold

d)

soft

86.

What is the meaning of the word part 'Leuk/o-'?

a)

white

b)

red

c)

black

d)

blue

87.

What is the meaning of the word part 'Onych/o-'?

a)

nail

b)

hair

c)

skin

d)

bone

88.

What is the meaning of the word part 'Cyan/o-'?

a)

blue

b)

green

c)

red

d)

yellow

89.

What is the meaning of the word part '-rrhea-'?

a)

discharge

b)

pain

c)

swelling

d)

inflammation

90.

What is the meaning of the word part '-tome-'?

a)

instrument to cut

b)

disease of the bone

c)

study of cells

d)

inflammation of tissue

91.

What is the meaning of the word part 'Myc/o-'?

a)

fungus

b)

muscle

c)

bone

d)

nerve

92.

What is the meaning of the word part '-oma-'?

a)

tumor

b)

pain

c)

inflammation

d)

cell

93.

What is the meaning of the word part 'Trich/o-'?

a)

hair

b)

nail

c)

skin

d)

bone

94.

What is the meaning of the word part '-plasty-'?

a)

repair

b)

removal

c)

inflammation

d)

study

95.

What is the meaning of the word part '-ectomy-'?

a)

removal

b)

inflammation

c)

study of

d)

pain