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Study Section 1

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 36mins

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1.

Anabolism is:

a)

the process of building up complex molecules from simpler ones

b)

the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones

c)

the process of cell division

d)

the removal of waste products from the body

2.

Catabolism is:

a)

the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy

b)

the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones

c)

the process of cell division

d)

the storage of genetic information

3.

A Cell membrane is:

a)

the outer covering of a cell that controls what enters and leaves the cell

b)

the control center of the cell

c)

the jelly-like substance inside the cell

d)

the structure that produces energy for the cell

4.

Chromosomes are:

a)

thread-like structures that carry genetic information

b)

the energy-producing parts of a cell

c)

the outer covering of a plant cell

d)

liquid found inside the nucleus

5.

Cytoplasm is:

a)

the jelly-like substance within the cell that contains organelles

b)

the genetic material of the cell

c)

the outer covering of the cell

d)

the structure that produces energy in the cell

6.

DNA is:

a)

the molecule that carries genetic information

b)

a type of carbohydrate

c)

a form of energy

d)

a kind of protein

7.

The Endoplasmic reticulum is:

a)

a network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

b)

the control center of the cell.

c)

the site of cellular respiration.

d)

a structure that stores genetic material.

8.

Genes are:

a)

the basic units of heredity in living organisms

b)

a type of cell found in the body

c)

proteins that control body functions

d)

chemical elements in the periodic table

9.

Metabolism is:

a)

the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms

b)

the process of breathing in oxygen

c)

the breakdown of only carbohydrates in the body

d)

the movement of muscles during exercise

10.

Mitochondria are:

a)

the powerhouse of the cell

b)

the control center of the cell

c)

responsible for photosynthesis

d)

storage sites for waste

11.

The Nucleus is:

a)

the control center of the cell

b)

the outer layer of the cell

c)

the energy producer of the cell

d)

the storage site for waste in the cell

12.

Adipose tissue is:

a)

A type of connective tissue that stores fat

b)

A type of muscle tissue

c)

A type of nervous tissue

d)

A type of epithelial tissue

13.

Cartilage is:

a)

a flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body

b)

a type of bone tissue

c)

a kind of muscle fiber

d)

a fluid found in joints

14.

Epithelial cells are:

a)

cells that cover the surfaces of the body and line internal organs

b)

cells that transmit nerve impulses

c)

cells that produce antibodies

d)

cells that store fat

15.

A Histologist is:

a)

a scientist who studies tissues

b)

a doctor who treats heart diseases

c)

a person who studies weather patterns

d)

an expert in computer programming

16.

The Larynx is:

a)

a part of the respiratory system involved in voice production

b)

a bone in the arm

c)

a digestive organ

d)

a type of blood cell

17.

The Pharynx is:

a)

a part of the digestive and respiratory systems

b)

a type of bone in the arm

c)

a muscle in the leg

d)

a gland in the brain

18.

The Pituitary gland is:

a)

a small gland at the base of the brain that regulates various hormones

b)

a muscle in the arm

c)

a bone in the leg

d)

a part of the digestive system

19.

The Thyroid gland is:

a)

an endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism

b)

a digestive organ responsible for breaking down food

c)

a muscle that controls breathing

d)

a bone in the human body

20.

The Trachea is:

a)

a tube that connects the larynx to the lungs

b)

a muscle in the arm

c)

a bone in the leg

d)

a part of the digestive system

21.

A Ureter is:

a)

a tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder

b)

a blood vessel that supplies the kidney

c)

a gland that produces hormones

d)

a muscle that controls urination

22.

The urethra is:

a)

a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body

b)

a gland that produces hormones

c)

a muscle that controls breathing

d)

a bone in the leg

23.

The Uterus is:

a)

a muscular organ in the female reproductive system where a fetus develops

b)

a gland that produces insulin

c)

a bone in the human arm

d)

a part of the digestive system

24.

Viscera are:

a)

the internal organs in the main cavities of the body

b)

the bones of the skeleton

c)

the muscles attached to the skeleton

d)

the outer layer of the skin

25.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the body cavity that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, and other organs.

a)

Abdominal cavity

b)

Thoracic cavity

c)

Cranial cavity

d)

Pelvic cavity

26.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the cavity within the skull that houses the brain.

a)

Cranial cavity

b)

Thoracic cavity

c)

Abdominal cavity

d)

Pelvic cavity

27.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.

a)

Diaphragm

b)

Liver

c)

Stomach

d)

Trachea

28.

Fill in the blank: The ________ refers to the back side of the body, including the cranial and spinal cavities.

a)

Dorsal (posterior)

b)

Ventral (anterior)

c)

Lateral

d)

Medial

29.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity, containing the heart, trachea, and esophagus.

a)

Mediastinum

b)

Pericardium

c)

Pleura

d)

Diaphragm

30.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the body cavity that contains the urinary bladder, reproductive organs, and rectum.

a)

Pelvic cavity

b)

Thoracic cavity

c)

Cranial cavity

d)

Abdominal cavity

31.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering its organs.

a)

Peritoneum

b)

Pleura

c)

Pericardium

d)

Meninges

32.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the membrane surrounding the lungs.

a)

Pleura

b)

Pericardium

c)

Peritoneum

d)

Meninges

33.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the space between the layers of the pleura, surrounding the lungs.

a)

Pleural cavity

b)

Alveolar sac

c)

Pericardial cavity

d)

Bronchial lumen

34.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the cavity that runs within the vertebral column and encases the spinal cord.

a)

Spinal cavity

b)

Cranial cavity

c)

Thoracic cavity

d)

Abdominal cavity

35.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the cavity within the chest that contains the heart and lungs.

a)

Thoracic cavity

b)

Abdominal cavity

c)

Pelvic cavity

d)

Cranial cavity

36.

Fill in the blank: The ________ (anterior) refers to the front side of the body, including the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.

a)

Ventral (anterior)

b)

Dorsal (posterior)

c)

Lateral (side)

d)

Superior (upper)

37.

Which of the following is an abdominopelvic region?

a)

Hypochondriac

b)

RUQ

c)

LLQ

d)

None of the above

38.

Which of the following is an abdominopelvic region?

a)

LUQ

b)

Epigastric

c)

RLQ

d)

LLQ

39.

Which of the following is an abdominopelvic region?

a)

Lumbar

b)

RUQ

c)

LLQ

d)

LUQ

40.

Which of the following is an abdominopelvic region?

a)

Umbilical

b)

RLQ

c)

RUQ

d)

LLQ

41.

Which of the following is an abdominopelvic region?

a)

Inguinal

b)

LUQ

c)

RLQ

d)

RUQ

42.

Which of the following is an abdominopelvic region?

a)

Hypogastric

b)

LLQ

c)

LUQ

d)

RLQ

43.

Which of the following is an abdominopelvic quadrant?

a)

RUQ

b)

Hypochondriac

c)

Epigastric

d)

Lumbar

44.

Which of the following is an abdominopelvic quadrant?

a)

LUQ

b)

Umbilical

c)

Inguinal

d)

Hypogastric

45.

Which of the following is an abdominopelvic quadrant?

a)

RLQ

b)

Epigastric

c)

Hypochondriac

d)

Lumbar

46.

Which of the following is an abdominopelvic quadrant?

a)

LLQ

b)

Umbilical

c)

Inguinal

d)

Hypogastric

47.

Name one division of the back.

a)

Cervical

b)

Femur

c)

Patella

d)

Clavicle

48.

Name one division of the back.

a)

Thoracic

b)

Femoral

c)

Cranial

d)

Carpal

49.

Name one division of the back.

a)

Lumbar

b)

Femur

c)

Scapula

d)

Clavicle

50.

Name one division of the back.

a)

Sacral

b)

Femoral

c)

Carpal

d)

Cranial

51.

Name one division of the back.

a)

Coccygeal

b)

Femoral

c)

Carpal

d)

Mandibular

52.

Name one related term to the back.

a)

Vertebra

b)

Femur

c)

Scapula

d)

Patella

53.

Name one related term to the back.

a)

Vertebrae

b)

Femur

c)

Scapula

d)

Patella

54.

Name one related term to the back.

a)

Spinal column

b)

Femur

c)

Patella

d)

Clavicle

55.

Name one related term to the back.

a)

Spinal cord

b)

Femur

c)

Skull

d)

Humerus

56.

Name one related term to the back.

a)

Disc

b)

Elbow

c)

Ankle

d)

Wrist

57.

Define the term: Anterior (ventral).

a)

Toward the front of the body or organ; ventral side.

b)

Toward the back of the body or organ; dorsal side.

c)

Away from the midline of the body; lateral side.

d)

Closer to the point of attachment or origin; proximal side.

58.

Define the term: Deep.

a)

Away from the surface of the body; more internal.

b)

Toward the surface of the body; more external.

c)

Closer to the head; above another part.

d)

Farther from the midline of the body.

59.

Define the term: Distal.

a)

Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.

b)

Closer to the midline of the body.

c)

Located on the surface of the body.

d)

Toward the head or upper part of a structure.

60.

Define the term: Frontal (coronal) plane.

a)

A plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.

b)

A plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts.

c)

A plane that divides the body into left and right halves.

d)

A plane that runs diagonally between the horizontal and vertical planes.

61.

Define the term: Inferior.

a)

Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below.

b)

Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above.

c)

Toward or at the front of the body; in front of.

d)

Toward or at the back of the body; behind.

62.

Define the term: Lateral.

a)

Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of.

b)

Toward the midline of the body; on the inner side of.

c)

Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment.

d)

Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment.

63.

Define the term: Medial.

a)

Toward the midline of the body; on the inner side of.

b)

Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of.

c)

Toward the head or upper part of a structure or the body; above.

d)

Away from the head or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below.

64.

Define the term: Posterior (dorsal).

a)

Toward the back of the body or organ; dorsal side.

b)

Toward the front of the body or organ; ventral side.

c)

Toward the head or upper part of a structure; superior.

d)

Away from the midline of the body; lateral.

65.

Define the term: Prone.

a)

Lying face down.

b)

Standing upright.

c)

Lying on your back.

d)

Sitting cross-legged.

66.

Define the term: Proximal.

a)

Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.

b)

Farther from the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.

c)

Located on the surface of the body.

d)

Away from the midline of the body.

67.

Define the term: Sagittal (lateral) plane.

a)

A plane that divides the body into right and left parts.

b)

A plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts.

c)

A plane that divides the body into front and back parts.

d)

A plane that runs diagonally across the body.

68.

Define the term: Superficial.

a)

Toward or at the body surface.

b)

Away from the body surface.

c)

Toward the midline of the body.

d)

Away from the head.

69.

Define the term: Superior (cephalic).

a)

Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above.

b)

Toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below.

c)

Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of.

d)

Toward or at the back of the body; behind.

70.

Define the term: Supine.

a)

Lying on the back, face upward.

b)

Lying on the stomach, face downward.

c)

Standing upright, arms at sides.

d)

Sitting with legs crossed.

71.

Define the term: Transverse (axial) plane.

a)

A plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts.

b)

A plane that divides the body into left and right parts.

c)

A plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.

d)

A plane that runs diagonally between the axes of the body.

72.

In the vertebral column there are ​ (a)   cervical vertebrae, ​ (b)   thoracic vertebrae, and ​ (c)   lumbar vertebrae.

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