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WorksheetsTest Bank - Chapter 18
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 36mins
Which term means the study of the structures of the human body and their positional relationships to one another?
Anatomy
Pathology
Physiology
Craniotomy
Which term means the study of how the body and its individual parts function in normal body processes?
Anatomy
Pathology
Physiology
Craniotomy
Which term means the study of disease?
Anatomy
Pathology
Physiology
Craniotomy
Which term means the constant and stable internal environment within a narrow range despite changes that occur in the external environment?
Anatomy
Hemostasis
Physiology
Homeostasis
Which prefix means within or inside?
Dors-
Endo-
Epi-
Histo-
Which suffix means cell?
-blast
-cele
-clast
-cyte
Which suffix means pain?
algia
emia
itis
plasia
Which sequence represents how the body is organized from least complex to most?
Cell, tissue, membrane, organ, organ system, organism
Chemical, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Cell, chemical, organ, tissue, organ system
Chemical, molecule, tissue, cell, organism
Which term means the inner region of an organ or structure?
Medulla
Cortex
Ipsilateral
Transverse
Which term means the space within a hollow tube?
(a)
The heart, stomach, and brain are examples of which level of organization?
Cellular
Tissue
Organ
System
Which component is the smallest structural and functional unit existing as a self-sustaining entity?
Cell
Atom
Particle
Molecule
Which structure separates intracellular fluid from extracellular fluid and functions like a semipermeable filter?
Golgi apparatus
Cytoplasm
Mitochondrion
Cell membrane
Which term means the gel-like intracellular fluid that cells contain?
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Mitochondrion
Cytoskeleton
Which organelle is a network of curved sacs arranged in parallel rows that helps transport materials?
Nucleus
Golgi body
Mitochondrion
Endoplasmic reticulum
Which organelle provides adenosine triphosphate?
Nucleus
Golgi body
Mitochondrion
Endoplasmic reticulum
Which organelle breaks down unneeded proteins and pathogens with enzymes?
Nucleus
Lysosome
Mitochondrion
Ribosome
Which organelle is the control center of the cell, directing most metabolic activities?
Nucleus
Golgi body
Mitochondrion
Endoplasmic reticulum
Which part is the network of microfilaments and microtubules that provides an internal structure to many cells?
Cytosol
Endoplasmic reticulum
Plasma membrane
Cytoskeleton
What are fingerlike cellular extensions called?
Cilia
Flagella
Spinoza
Microvilli
Which process is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
Osmosis
Filtration
Diffusion
Phagocytosis
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?
Osmosis
Filtration
Diffusion
Phagocytosis
Which process is the movement of water and molecules across a cell membrane due to pressure?
Osmosis
Filtration
Diffusion
Phagocytosis
Which type of transport involves carrier molecules within the cell membrane?
Osmosis
Filtration
Cell respiration
Pump mechanisms
Which process involves a molecule being drawn inside the cell and fused with lysosome?
Osmosis
Filtration
Diffusion
Phagocytosis
Which term means groups of similar cells acting together to perform specific functions?
Organs
Tissues
Molecules
Organelles
Which terms represent the four principal types of tissues?
Alpha, beta, delta, and theta
Heart, lung, brain, and kidney
Frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital
Epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous
Which type of fluid is found in extracellular spaces between tissues?
Amniotic
Interstitial
Lymphatic
Peritoneal
29. The embryologic tissue layer that gives rise to structures of the nervous system, including special senses and the epidermis of the skin, is:
Endoderm
Mesoderm
Ectoderm
Periderm
Which of the following is the outermost germ layer?
Ectoderm
Endoderm
Mesoderm
Echinoderm
Which type of tissue covers external and internal structures, and lines open and closed body cavities?
Nervous
Muscular
Epithelial
Connective
Which function does epithelium perform?
Motion of parts of the body
Insulation for warmth and cushioning
Integration of sensory information
Secretion of hormones and enzymes
Which type of tissue forms the framework for organs and glands, transports nutrients and wastes, and defends the body?
Nervous
Muscular
Epithelial
Connective
Which type of tissue is predominately fat and serves as storage for surplus food and as insulation to conserve body heat?
Adipose
Glandular
Epithelial
Cartilaginous
Which type of cartilage covers the articulating surfaces of bones and connects ribs to the sternum?
Elastic
Hyaline
Reticular
Fibrous
Which component is a connective tissue?
Muscle
Nerve
Blood
Gland
Which type of tissue is regarded as the movement specialist of the body?
Nervous
Muscular
Epithelial
Connective
What are the three types of muscle tissue?
Cilia, microvilli, and flagella
Smooth, cardiac, and skeletal
Hyaline, fibrocartilage, and elastic
Ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm
Which type of muscle tissue is located in the walls of hollow organs and within tubes?
Smooth
Cardiac
Skeletal
Which type of muscle tissue is attached to bones?
Smooth
Cardiac
Skeletal
Parietal
Which type of tissue detects sensory input, provides interpretative functions, coordinates motor output, and facilitates higher mental functioning?
Nervous
Muscular
Epithelial
Connective
Which type of tissue is found in the heart wall and helps the heart contract repeatedly to pump blood?
Cartilage
Adipose
Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle
Which type of tissue has osteocytes embedded in collagen and mineral salt crystals?
Bone
Cartilage
Adipose
Muscle
Which tissue is located under skin, and is continuous with the dermis?
Tendon
Cartilage
Deep fascia
Superficial fascia
Which membrane lines body cavities that open to the outside?
Mucous
Serous
Synovial
Cutaneous
Which membrane lines closed body cavities?
Mucous
Serous
Synovial
Cutaneous
What are the two layers found in most serous membranes?
Cortex and medulla
Parietal and visceral
Tissue and organ
Central and peripheral
Which membrane lines cavities of freely movable joints?
Mucous
Serous
Synovial
Cutaneous
Which statement describes anatomic position?
Lying supine with the palms of the hands flat on the floor
Standing with the palms facing forward and the toes pointing forward
Which plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?
Frontal
Coronal
Transverse
Midsagittal
Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
Frontal
Sagittal
Transverse
Midsagittal
Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections?
Frontal
Sagittal
Transverse
Midsagittal
Which term means situated below or toward the tail end?
Inferior
Anterior
Posterior
Proximal
Where is the mandible in relation to the forehead?
Inferior
Anterior
Superior
Posterior
Which term means on the back of a structure?
Inferior
Anterior
Posterior
Proximal
Where is the heart in relation to the vertebral column?
Inferior
Anterior
Superior
Posterior
Which term means oriented toward or near the midline of the body?
Medial
Lateral
Inferior
Superior
Which term means related to opposite sides of the body?
Medial
Anterior
Ipsilateral
Contralateral
Where is the wrist in relation to the elbow?
Distal
Medial
Lateral
Which cavities is the dorsal cavity subdivided into?
Cranial and spinal
Anterior and posterior
Abdominal and pelvic
Thoracic and abdominopelvic
Which cavities is the ventral cavity subdivided into?
Cranial and spinal
Anterior and posterior
Abdominal and pelvic
Thoracic and abdominopelvic
Which cavity contains the reproductive and urinary organs?
Pelvic
Dorsal
Abdominal
Thoracic
Which quadrant contains the gallbladder?
Left upper
Left lower
Right upper
Right lower
Which term is given to the uppermost central portion of the nine regions of the body?
Epigastric
Umbilical
Right iliac
Left lumbar
Which term refers to the upper cheek?
Costal
Orbital
Temporal
Zygomatic
Which term refers to the ribs?
Costal
Buccal
Temporal
Zygomatic
Which term refers to the armpit?
Axillary
Brachial
Femoral
Antecubital
Which term refers to the forearm?
Axillary
Brachial
Femoral
Antebrachial
Which term refers to the thumb?
Pollex
Brachial
Femoral
Antecubital
Which term refers to the thigh?
Femoral
Brachial
Antebrachial
Antecubital
Which term refers to the thigh?
Axillary
Brachial
Femoral
Antebrachial
Which term refers to the fingers or toes?
Plantar
Calcaneal
Dorsum
Digital
