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Test Bank - Chapter 18

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which term means the study of the structures of the human body and their positional relationships to one another?

a)

Anatomy

b)

Pathology

c)

Physiology

d)

Craniotomy

2.

Which term means the study of how the body and its individual parts function in normal body processes?

a)

Anatomy

b)

Pathology

c)

Physiology

d)

Craniotomy

3.

Which term means the study of disease?

a)

Anatomy

b)

Pathology

c)

Physiology

d)

Craniotomy

4.

Which term means the constant and stable internal environment within a narrow range despite changes that occur in the external environment?

a)

Anatomy

b)

Hemostasis

c)

Physiology

d)

Homeostasis

5.

Which prefix means within or inside?

a)

Dors-

b)

Endo-

c)

Epi-

d)

Histo-

6.

Which suffix means cell?

a)

-blast

b)

-cele

c)

-clast

d)

-cyte

7.

Which suffix means pain?

a)

algia

b)

emia

c)

itis

d)

plasia

8.

Which sequence represents how the body is organized from least complex to most?

a)

Cell, tissue, membrane, organ, organ system, organism

b)

Chemical, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

c)

Cell, chemical, organ, tissue, organ system

d)

Chemical, molecule, tissue, cell, organism

9.

Which term means the inner region of an organ or structure?

a)

Medulla

b)

Cortex

c)

Ipsilateral

d)

Transverse

10.

Which term means the space within a hollow tube?

(a)  

11.

The heart, stomach, and brain are examples of which level of organization?

a)

Cellular

b)

Tissue

c)

Organ

d)

System

12.

Which component is the smallest structural and functional unit existing as a self-sustaining entity?

a)

Cell

b)

Atom

c)

Particle

d)

Molecule

13.

Which structure separates intracellular fluid from extracellular fluid and functions like a semipermeable filter?

a)

Golgi apparatus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Mitochondrion

d)

Cell membrane

14.

Which term means the gel-like intracellular fluid that cells contain?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Mitochondrion

d)

Cytoskeleton

15.

Which organelle is a network of curved sacs arranged in parallel rows that helps transport materials?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Golgi body

c)

Mitochondrion

d)

Endoplasmic reticulum

16.

Which organelle provides adenosine triphosphate?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Golgi body

c)

Mitochondrion

d)

Endoplasmic reticulum

17.

Which organelle breaks down unneeded proteins and pathogens with enzymes?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Lysosome

c)

Mitochondrion

d)

Ribosome

18.

Which organelle is the control center of the cell, directing most metabolic activities?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Golgi body

c)

Mitochondrion

d)

Endoplasmic reticulum

19.

Which part is the network of microfilaments and microtubules that provides an internal structure to many cells?

a)

Cytosol

b)

Endoplasmic reticulum

c)

Plasma membrane

d)

Cytoskeleton

20.

What are fingerlike cellular extensions called?

a)

Cilia

b)

Flagella

c)

Spinoza

d)

Microvilli

21.

Which process is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

a)

Osmosis

b)

Filtration

c)

Diffusion

d)

Phagocytosis

22.

Which process is movement of water across a membrane from an area of low concentration to high concentration to equalize the fluid concentration on both sides of the membrane?

a)

Osmosis

b)

Filtration

c)

Diffusion

d)

Phagocytosis

23.

Which process is the movement of water and molecules across a cell membrane due to pressure?

a)

Osmosis

b)

Filtration

c)

Diffusion

d)

Phagocytosis

24.

Which type of transport involves carrier molecules within the cell membrane?

a)

Osmosis

b)

Filtration

c)

Cell respiration

d)

Pump mechanisms

25.

Which process involves a molecule being drawn inside the cell and fused with lysosome?

a)

Osmosis

b)

Filtration

c)

Diffusion

d)

Phagocytosis

26.

Which term means groups of similar cells acting together to perform specific functions?

a)

Organs

b)

Tissues

c)

Molecules

d)

Organelles

27.

Which terms represent the four principal types of tissues?

a)

Alpha, beta, delta, and theta

b)

Heart, lung, brain, and kidney

c)

Frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital

d)

Epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous

28.

Which type of fluid is found in extracellular spaces between tissues?

a)

Amniotic

b)

Interstitial

c)

Lymphatic

d)

Peritoneal

29.

29. The embryologic tissue layer that gives rise to structures of the nervous system, including special senses and the epidermis of the skin, is:

a)

Endoderm

b)

Mesoderm

c)

Ectoderm

d)

Periderm

30.

Which of the following is the outermost germ layer?

a)

Ectoderm

b)

Endoderm

c)

Mesoderm

d)

Echinoderm

31.

Which type of tissue covers external and internal structures, and lines open and closed body cavities?

a)

Nervous

b)

Muscular

c)

Epithelial

d)

Connective

32.

Which function does epithelium perform?

a)

Motion of parts of the body

b)

Insulation for warmth and cushioning

c)

Integration of sensory information

d)

Secretion of hormones and enzymes

33.

Which type of tissue forms the framework for organs and glands, transports nutrients and wastes, and defends the body?

a)

Nervous

b)

Muscular

c)

Epithelial

d)

Connective

34.

Which type of tissue is predominately fat and serves as storage for surplus food and as insulation to conserve body heat?

a)

Adipose

b)

Glandular

c)

Epithelial

d)

Cartilaginous

35.

Which type of cartilage covers the articulating surfaces of bones and connects ribs to the sternum?

a)

Elastic

b)

Hyaline

c)

Reticular

d)

Fibrous

36.

Which component is a connective tissue?

a)

Muscle

b)

Nerve

c)

Blood

d)

Gland

37.

Which type of tissue is regarded as the movement specialist of the body?

a)

Nervous

b)

Muscular

c)

Epithelial

d)

Connective

38.

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

a)

Cilia, microvilli, and flagella

b)

Smooth, cardiac, and skeletal

c)

Hyaline, fibrocartilage, and elastic

d)

Ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm

39.

Which type of muscle tissue is located in the walls of hollow organs and within tubes?

a)

Smooth

b)

Cardiac

c)

Skeletal

40.

Which type of muscle tissue is attached to bones?

a)

Smooth

b)

Cardiac

c)

Skeletal

d)

Parietal

41.

Which type of tissue detects sensory input, provides interpretative functions, coordinates motor output, and facilitates higher mental functioning?

a)

Nervous

b)

Muscular

c)

Epithelial

d)

Connective

42.

Which type of tissue is found in the heart wall and helps the heart contract repeatedly to pump blood?

a)

Cartilage

b)

Adipose

c)

Skeletal muscle

d)

Cardiac muscle

43.

Which type of tissue has osteocytes embedded in collagen and mineral salt crystals?

a)

Bone

b)

Cartilage

c)

Adipose

d)

Muscle

44.

Which tissue is located under skin, and is continuous with the dermis?

a)

Tendon

b)

Cartilage

c)

Deep fascia

d)

Superficial fascia

45.

Which membrane lines body cavities that open to the outside?

a)

Mucous

b)

Serous

c)

Synovial

d)

Cutaneous

46.

Which membrane lines closed body cavities?

a)

Mucous

b)

Serous

c)

Synovial

d)

Cutaneous

47.

What are the two layers found in most serous membranes?

a)

Cortex and medulla

b)

Parietal and visceral

c)

Tissue and organ

d)

Central and peripheral

48.

Which membrane lines cavities of freely movable joints?

a)

Mucous

b)

Serous

c)

Synovial

d)

Cutaneous

49.

Which statement describes anatomic position?

a)

Lying supine with the palms of the hands flat on the floor

b)

Standing with the palms facing forward and the toes pointing forward

50.

Which plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?

a)

Frontal

b)

Coronal

c)

Transverse

d)

Midsagittal

51.

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

a)

Frontal

b)

Sagittal

c)

Transverse

d)

Midsagittal

52.

Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections?

a)

Frontal

b)

Sagittal

c)

Transverse

d)

Midsagittal

53.

Which term means situated below or toward the tail end?

a)

Inferior

b)

Anterior

c)

Posterior

d)

Proximal

54.

Where is the mandible in relation to the forehead?

a)

Inferior

b)

Anterior

c)

Superior

d)

Posterior

55.

Which term means on the back of a structure?

a)

Inferior

b)

Anterior

c)

Posterior

d)

Proximal

56.

Where is the heart in relation to the vertebral column?

a)

Inferior

b)

Anterior

c)

Superior

d)

Posterior

57.

Which term means oriented toward or near the midline of the body?

a)

Medial

b)

Lateral

c)

Inferior

d)

Superior

58.

Which term means related to opposite sides of the body?

a)

Medial

b)

Anterior

c)

Ipsilateral

d)

Contralateral

59.

Where is the wrist in relation to the elbow?

a)

Distal

b)

Medial

c)

Lateral

60.

Which cavities is the dorsal cavity subdivided into?

a)

Cranial and spinal

b)

Anterior and posterior

c)

Abdominal and pelvic

d)

Thoracic and abdominopelvic

61.

Which cavities is the ventral cavity subdivided into?

a)

Cranial and spinal

b)

Anterior and posterior

c)

Abdominal and pelvic

d)

Thoracic and abdominopelvic

62.

Which cavity contains the reproductive and urinary organs?

a)

Pelvic

b)

Dorsal

c)

Abdominal

d)

Thoracic

63.

Which quadrant contains the gallbladder?

a)

Left upper

b)

Left lower

c)

Right upper

d)

Right lower

64.

Which term is given to the uppermost central portion of the nine regions of the body?

a)

Epigastric

b)

Umbilical

c)

Right iliac

d)

Left lumbar

65.

Which term refers to the upper cheek?

a)

Costal

b)

Orbital

c)

Temporal

d)

Zygomatic

66.

Which term refers to the ribs?

a)

Costal

b)

Buccal

c)

Temporal

d)

Zygomatic

67.

Which term refers to the armpit?

a)

Axillary

b)

Brachial

c)

Femoral

d)

Antecubital

68.

Which term refers to the forearm?

a)

Axillary

b)

Brachial

c)

Femoral

d)

Antebrachial

69.

Which term refers to the thumb?

a)

Pollex

b)

Brachial

c)

Femoral

d)

Antecubital

70.

Which term refers to the thigh?

a)

Femoral

b)

Brachial

c)

Antebrachial

d)

Antecubital

71.

Which term refers to the thigh?

a)

Axillary

b)

Brachial

c)

Femoral

d)

Antebrachial

72.

Which term refers to the fingers or toes?

a)

Plantar

b)

Calcaneal

c)

Dorsum

d)

Digital