WorksheetsThe Human Body in Health and Disease
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is anaplasia?
Excessive formation, change in the structure of the cells in their orientation to each other.
A type of cancer that affects the blood cells.
A process of cell division that leads to growth.
A condition where cells lose their specialized functions.
What does caudal mean?
Toward the upper part of the body; opposite of cephalic.
Toward the lower part of the body; opposite of cephalic.
Toward the front of the body; opposite of dorsal.
Toward the side of the body; opposite of medial.
What does lateral mean?
Toward or near the side, or away from the midline; opposite of medial.
Toward the front of the body; opposite of posterior.
Toward the midline of the body; opposite of lateral.
Toward the back of the body; opposite of anterior.
What is the orbital cavity?
It surrounds the eye.
It is a part of the brain.
It is a type of muscle tissue.
It is a bone in the skull.
What is the thoracic cavity?
A cavity that protects the brain and spinal cord.
The chest cavity, or thorax, protects the heart and lungs.
A space in the abdomen that contains the digestive organs.
A cavity that holds the kidneys and urinary bladder.
What does proximal mean?
Situated nearest the midline or the beginning of a body structure; opposite of distal.
Located farthest from the midline or the beginning of a body structure; opposite of proximal.
Referring to the outer surface of a body structure; opposite of inner.
A term used to describe a structure that is located at the back of the body; opposite of anterior.
What is the transverse plane?
A vertical plane that divides the body into left and right portions.
A horizontal plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions.
A plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions.
A diagonal plane that divides the body into unequal sections.
What is the anatomical position?
Standing erect, palms facing forward, feet pointing forward.
Sitting down with legs crossed and hands on knees.
Lying flat on the back with arms at the sides.
Standing with arms raised above the head.
What is the iliac region?
Right and left, located over the hip bones.
Located in the abdominal cavity, near the stomach.
A region in the upper chest area, near the collarbone.
The area around the knees and lower legs.
What is the peritoneum?
A multilayered membrane that protects and holds the organs in place in the abdominal cavity.
A type of muscle tissue found in the heart.
A fluid that lubricates the joints in the body.
A layer of skin that covers the abdominal area.
What does ventral mean?
Front or belly side of an organ or body; opposite of dorsal.
Back or spine side of an organ or body; opposite of ventral.
Top side of an organ or body; synonymous with dorsal.
Side view of an organ or body; not related to ventral.
What is Down syndrome?
A genetic disorder caused by an extra chromosome leading to developmental delays and characteristic features.
A viral infection that affects the respiratory system and causes flu-like symptoms.
A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, leading to anemia and fatigue.
A chromosome abnormality causing characteristic facial appearance, learning disabilities, and physical abnormalities.
What are chromosomes?
Genetic structures located in the nucleus of the cell. Humans have 46.
Structures that provide energy to the cell.
Components of the cell membrane that regulate entry and exit of substances.
Proteins that help in the synthesis of DNA.
What are the quadrants of the abdomen?
Right upper quadrant (RUQ), left upper quadrant (LUQ), right lower quadrant (RLQ), left lower quadrant (LLQ)
Upper right quadrant (URQ), upper left quadrant (ULQ), lower right quadrant (LRQ), lower left quadrant (LLQ)
Right upper quadrant (RUQ), left upper quadrant (LUQ), right lower quadrant (RLQ), lower middle quadrant (LMQ)
Right upper quadrant (RUQ), left middle quadrant (LMQ), right lower quadrant (RLQ), left lower quadrant (LLQ)
What is the midsagittal or midline plane?
A vertical plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves.
A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts.
A diagonal plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.
A curved plane that divides the body into unequal left and right halves.
What are embryonic stem cells?
Undifferentiated cells that have the ability to form any type of adult cell.
Cells that are fully differentiated and perform specific functions.
Cells that can only form muscle and nerve tissues.
Cells that are only found in the adult body.
What are genetic disorders?
Caused by an absent or defective gene.
Caused by environmental factors only.
Caused by a virus or bacteria infection.
Caused by lifestyle choices and habits.
What is the hypochondriac region?
Right and left, covered by the lower ribs.
Located in the upper abdomen, near the diaphragm.
The area around the navel.
The region of the body below the ribs, above the pelvis.
What is a gametic cell mutation?
Change within the genes of a gamete; can be transmitted.
A mutation that occurs in somatic cells only.
A type of mutation that affects only the phenotype.
A mutation that is always harmful to the organism.
What is the cranial cavity?
A space that contains the spinal cord.
A cavity that holds the heart.
It surrounds and protects the brain.
An area for storing cerebrospinal fluid.
