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25/26 A&P Fall Midterm Review

Total questions: 111

Worksheet time: 3570secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the basic unit of structure and function of ALL LIVING organisms?

a)

organism

b)

tissue

c)

cell

d)

organ system

2.

Homeostasis refers to:

a)

internal conditions that change

b)

internal conditions that are stable

c)

external conditions that change

d)

external conditions that are stable

3.

Small structures within cells that carry on specific functions are called _____________.

a)

organelles

b)

tissues

c)

molecules

d)

parasites

4.

The sum of all chemical reactions in the body is called _____________.

a)

metabolism

b)

assimilation

c)

growth

d)

digestion

5.

Which of the following is the most complex level of organization?

a)

cell

b)

organ system

c)

organ

d)

organelle

6.

The study of the structure of the human body is called _______________.

a)
sociology
b)
physiology
c)
anatomy
d)
psychology
7.

What is formed when cells of the same type join to perform a common task?

a)
Organ
b)
Tissue
c)
Cell
d)
Organism
8.

Measuring an organ's size would relate more closely to the study of _______________.

a)
pathology
b)
histology
c)
physiology
d)
anatomy
9.

Measuring the acid content of the stomach would relate more closely to the science of ______________.

a)

physiology

b)

anatomy

c)

both anatomy and physiology

d)

neither anatomy or physiology

10.

The branch of biology that studies the normal functions of living organisms is called ______________.

a)

homeostasis

b)

anatomy

c)

physiology

d)

none of the above

11.

Which of the following muscle tissue is striated?

a)
Smooth and skeletal muscle
b)
Cardiac and smooth muscle
c)
Skeletal and connective tissue
d)
Skeletal and cardiac muscle
12.

Which of the following lists of body organizational terms is in the correct order from smallest to largest?

a)
cell, organ, tissue, organism, organ system
b)
tissue, cell, organ system, organism, organ
c)
organ, organism, tissue, cell, organ system
d)
cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
13.

What type of cartilage covers the ends of bones?

a)
Hyaline cartilage
b)
Articular cartilage
c)
Fibrocartilage
d)
Elastic cartilage
14.

What body cavity houses the lungs?

a)
Abdominal cavity
b)
Cranial cavity
c)
Pelvic cavity
d)
Thoracic cavity
15.

The doctor told me that I have an abrasion on the lateral aspect of my forearm. Where is the location of the abrasion in layman's terms?

a)
The inner side of your forearm.
b)
The back of your forearm.
c)
The front of your forearm.
d)
The outer side of your forearm.
16.

A CT technologist is instructed to perform an anterior and posterior view of the body. Which body plane is the order referring to?

a)
Sagittal plane
b)
Transverse plane
c)
Oblique plane
d)
Coronal plane
17.

An MRI of the head and neck is ordered to look through the body from the superior aspect of the head inferiorly. What body plane should the MRI be set up to scan?

a)
Sagittal plane
b)
Transverse plane
c)
Oblique plane
d)
Coronal plane
18.

This organelle's job is to aid in digestion and waste removal inside the cell.

a)
Mitochondria
b)
Ribosome
c)
Endoplasmic reticulum
d)
Lysosome
19.

There are a total of ________ bones in the human skeleton.

a)
210
b)
206
c)
205
d)
207
20.

What is the medical term for the tailbone?

a)
ilium
b)
coccyx
c)
sacrum
d)
femur
21.

The connective tissue that covers a muscle fascicle is called ______.

a)
perimysium
b)
fascia
c)
endomysium
d)
epimysium
22.

What is the medical term for the connective tissue that covers the outside of the muscle?

a)
Perimysium
b)
Endomysium
c)
Epimysium
d)
Fascia
23.

The contractile units that are repeated along the myofibrils and are the functional unit of muscle contraction are known as _____________.

a)
sarcomeres
b)
actin filaments
c)
muscle fibers
d)
myofibrils
24.

What is the medical term for the ends of a long bone?

a)
Epiphyses
b)
Cortex
c)
Metaphysis
d)
Diaphysis
25.

What are the two main types of anatomy?

a)

gross antomy

b)

microscopic anatomy

c)

physical anatomy

d)

pathophysiology anatomy

26.

What structures form the axial skeleton?

a)
Vertebral column, mandible, sternum
b)
Skull, vertebral column, rib cage
c)
Rib cage, femur, tibia
d)
Pelvis, shoulder girdle, skull
27.

What structures form the appendicular skeleton?

a)
The appendicular skeleton includes the shoulder girdle, pelvic girdle, and the bones of the upper and lower limbs.
b)
The appendicular skeleton includes the cranium, mandible, and thoracic cage.
c)
The appendicular skeleton is made up of the spine, sternum, and facial bones.
d)
The appendicular skeleton consists of the skull, vertebrae, and ribs.
28.

What is the role of osteoblasts?

a)
Osteoblasts break down old bone tissue.
b)
Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation.
c)
Osteoblasts regulate calcium levels in the blood.
d)
Osteoblasts are involved in muscle contraction.
29.

What role do osteoclasts play in bone reconstruction?

a)
Osteoclasts break down bone tissue, facilitating bone remodeling.
b)
Osteoclasts enhance blood flow to the bone tissue.
c)
Osteoclasts store calcium in the bone matrix.
d)
Osteoclasts produce new bone cells for growth.
30.

How many bones make up the thoracic vertebrae?

a)
14
b)
10
c)
12
d)
8
31.

Sam was playing soccer and injured one of the ligaments in his knee. What does a ligament do?

a)
A ligament connects bones to other bones.
b)
A ligament helps in blood circulation.
c)
A ligament connects muscles to bones.
d)
A ligament cushions joints during movement.
32.

The Achilles Tendon is one of the most powerful structures in the musculoskeletal system. What is the function of a tendon?

a)
The function of a tendon is to absorb shock during movement.
b)
The function of a tendon is to protect muscles from injury.
c)
The function of a tendon is to store energy for muscle contractions.
d)
The function of a tendon is to connect muscles to bones.
33.

The hip and shoulder are also known as a ________ joint.

a)
pivot
b)
saddle
c)
ball-and-socket
d)
hinge
34.

A jumping jack involves two types of movements away from and toward the body. What are these movements in medical terms?

a)
Abduction and adduction
b)
Rotation and stabilization
c)
Elevation and depression
d)
Flexion and extension
35.

The ankles, knees, elbows and fingers are examples of what type of synovial joint?

a)
Ball-and-socket joints
b)
Hinge joints
c)
Gliding joints
d)
Pivot joints
36.

What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell because it breaks down glucose and oxygen to produce energy?

a)
Chloroplast
b)
Ribosome
c)
Nucleus
d)

Mitochondria

37.

What organelle surrounds a cell providing structure as well as servers as a permeable membrane?

a)
Cell membrane
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Nucleus
d)
Cell wall
38.

This gel-like fluids fills both plant and animal cells, holding organelles in place and gives the cell its shape. What am I?

a)
Cell membrane
b)
Nucleus
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Chloroplast
39.

The diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane is known as _________.

a)
osmosis
b)
absorption
c)
filtration
d)
diffusion
40.

Movement of substances from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration is called _______.

a)
active transport
b)
osmosis process
c)
passive diffusion
d)
facilitated transport
41.

_____________ is when solutes move with the concentration gradient, not against it.

a)
Facilitated diffusion
b)
Passive transport
c)
Active transport
d)
Osmosis
42.

Failure to maintain homeostasis in the body could result in which of the following?

a)
Increased energy levels and improved digestion.
b)
Enhanced immune response and better sleep quality.
c)
Reduced risk of infections and faster recovery.
d)
Health issues such as dehydration, overheating, and imbalances in blood sugar.
43.

What are the two types of feedback mechanisms used by the body to maintain homeostasis?

a)
Static feedback and dynamic feedback
b)
Negative feedback and positive feedback
c)
Active feedback and passive feedback
d)
Direct feedback and indirect feedback
44.

When glucose levels in the blood rise, your brain sends a signal to your pancreas. The pancreas releases insulin, which opens channels in cell membranes to allow glucose to enter the cell, lowering blood sugar levels. This is an example of which Feedback Loop?

a)
Negative Feedback Loop
b)
Positive Feedback Loop
c)
Homeostatic Feedback Loop
d)
Dynamic Feedback Loop
45.

What are the two positive feedback loops in the body?

a)
Blood clotting and childbirth.
b)
Hormone release and immune response.
c)
Nerve signal transmission and respiration.
d)
Muscle contraction and digestion.
46.

This structure separates the two sections of the ventral cavity.

a)
Lungs
b)
Liver
c)
Diaphragm
d)
Heart
47.

The armpit is located in this region of the body.

a)
Axillary region
b)
Lumbar region
c)
Cervical region
d)
Brachial region
48.

The spinal column is located in this region.

a)
Lumbar region
b)
Pelvic region
c)

Thoracic region

d)

Vertebral region

49.

The cheeks are located in the ________ region.

a)
dental
b)
aural
c)
facial
d)
ocular
50.

Your feet are ________ to your knees.

a)

inferior

b)

superior

c)

anterior

d)

posterior

51.

The nurse was told that the patient's shoulder was proximal to the elbow. In this description what does the term proximal refer to?

a)
Proximal refers to a position closer to the trunk of the body.
b)
Proximal indicates a location at the wrist or hand.
c)
Proximal means a direction towards the feet of the body.
d)
Proximal refers to a position further from the trunk of the body.
52.

Identify the bone highlighted in the picture.

a)

Clavicle

b)

Ulna

c)

Femur

d)

Humerus

53.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted blue

a)

mandible

b)

humerus

c)

cranium

d)

femur

54.

What bone is highlighted?

a)

Femur

b)

Tibia

c)

Fibula

d)

Humerus

55.

What is the name of the bone in green?

a)

Parietal

b)

Occipital

c)

Frontal

d)

Ethmoid

56.

What is the name of the bone in green?

a)

Sphenoid

b)

Parietal

c)

Maxilla

d)

Temporal

57.

What is the name in green?

a)

Parietal

b)

Temporal

c)

Occipital

d)

Squamous

58.

What is the name of this suture?

a)

Lambdoid suture

b)

Occipitomastoid suture

c)

Squamous suture

d)

Sagittal suture

59.

choose the image that shows the Vomer bone.

a)
b)
c)
d)
60.
a)
Maxilla
b)
Frontal
c)
Mandible
d)
Sphenoid
61.

What is the highlighted area

a)

Lacrimal

b)

Nasal

c)

vomer

d)

zygomatic

62.

What is the highlighted area

a)

Temporal

b)

sphenoid

c)

Parietal

d)

zygomatic

63.

What is the highlighted area

a)

Sagittal Suture

b)

Lambdoid Suture

c)

Coronal Suture

d)

Squamous Suture

64.

What is the highlighted area

a)

Frontal

b)

Parietal

c)

Occipital

d)

Temporal

65.
What feature is this?
a)
Optic Canal
b)
Carotid Canal
c)
Foramen Magnum
d)
Jugular Foramen
66.

The highlighted bones are the:

a)

Humerus

b)

Radius

c)

Ulna

d)

Scapula

67.

The highlighted bone is known as the:

a)

Pelvis

b)

Pubis

c)

Sacrum

d)

Coccyx

68.

The bone (in green) is the:

a)

Clavicle

b)

Humerus

c)

Spatula

d)

Scapula

69.

The bone (in red) is known as the:

a)

Clavicle

b)

Collarbone

c)

Scapula

d)

Sternum

70.

The weight-bearing bone of the lower leg:

a)

Femur

b)

Tibia

c)

Fibula

d)

Fibia

71.

This lower leg bone (red) is known as:

a)

Femur

b)

Tibia

c)

Fibula

d)

Tibula

72.

What is the correct name of this bone (in red):

a)

Hyoid

b)

Thymus

c)

Sternum

d)

Breastbone

73.

The highlighted bones are called:

a)

Tarsals

b)

Metatarsals

c)

Phalanges

d)

Feets

74.

which skeletal muscle is represented in the image?

a)

brachioradialis

b)

biceps brachii

c)

biceps femoris

d)

deltoideus

75.

which skeletal muscle is represented in the image?

a)

external obliques

b)

serratus anterior

c)

rectus abdominis

d)

pectoralis major

76.

which skeletal muscle is represented in the image?

a)

gastrocnemius

b)

tibialis anterior

c)

fibularis longus

d)

vastus medialis

77.

which skeletal muscle is represented in the image?

a)

gluteus medius

b)

gluteus maximus

c)

semitendinosus

d)

external obliques

78.

which skeletal muscle is represented in the image?

a)

latissmus dorsi

b)

teres major

c)

infraspinatus

d)

deltoideus

79.

which skeletal muscle is represented in the image?

a)

pectoralis major

b)

serratus anterior

c)

rectus abdominis

d)

deltoideus

80.

which skeletal muscle is represented in the image?

a)

pectoralis major

b)

serratus anterior

c)

rectus abdominis

d)

deltoideus

81.

which skeletal muscle is represented in the image?

a)

sternocleidomastoid

b)

trapezius

c)

zygomaticus

d)

depressor anguli oris

82.

which skeletal muscle is represented in the image?

a)

sternocleidomastoid

b)

trapezius

c)

zygomaticus

d)

depressor anguli oris

83.

which skeletal muscle is represented in the image?

a)

triceps brachii

b)

latissimus dorsi

c)

deltoideus

d)

brachioradialis

84.

What's the name of this muscle?

a)

Pectoral

b)

Deltoid

c)

Bicep

d)

Abdominal

85.

Name this muscle

a)

Gastrocnemius

b)

Quadricep

c)

Gluteus Maximus

d)

Hamstring

86.

Name the highlighted muscle

a)

quadraceps

b)

hamsting

c)

rectus abdominals

d)

deltoid

87.
a)
Buccinator
b)
Occuli
c)
Satorius
d)
Gastronecmius
88.
a)
Hamstring
b)
Quadriceps
c)
Bicep
d)
Satorius
89.

Identify this muscle

a)

fibularis longus

b)

tibialis anterior

c)

soleus

d)

gastrocnemius

90.
Second cervical vertebra.
a)
Axis
b)
Body
c)
Vertebra prominens
d)
Atlas
91.
What part of the spine is shown in green?
a)
Lumbar
b)
Thoracic
c)
Cervical
d)
Coccyx
92.
What part of the spine is shown in orange?
a)
Cervical
b)
Thoracic
c)
Lumbar
d)
saccral
93.
What part of the spine is indicated in yellow?
a)
Cervical
b)
Thoracic
c)
Lumbar
d)
Coccyx
94.

First cervical vertebra; articulates with the head.

a)
Axis
b)
Body
c)
Vertebra prominens
d)
Atlas
95.

What is the sketch that Leonardo DaVici is most famous for in the medical field?

a)
Mona Lisa
b)
Last Supper
c)
The Creation of Adam
d)
Vitruvian Man
96.

Why was dissecting human bodies was against the law in ancient times?

a)

It was really messy

b)

People believed it was against God's will and they were very suspicious of the afterlife

c)

The way that scientist acquired bodies was inhumane

d)

The government didn't want scientists to know more about how the body worked.

97.

In the year 1286, we have reference to a human dissection being performed to determine the cause of death. Today, this procedure is called a (an) __________

a)

autopsy

b)

funeral

c)

cadaver

d)

criminal act

98.

True or False: The Anatomy Act of 1832 legalized the dissection of cadavers for medical purposes.

a)

True

b)

False

99.

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

a)
Scientific method
b)
Analytical approach
c)
Research framework
d)
Experimental process
100.

What is the top layer of the skin called?

a)
dermis
b)
hypodermis
c)
epidermis
d)
stratum corneum
101.

What time is it in military time? 4:35 PM

a)
14:35
b)
15:35
c)
16:35
d)
17:35
102.

As per the doctor's instructions, a patient weighs himself at home every week. He reports that he weighed 286 pounds this week. What is his weight in kilograms?

a)

130 kg

b)

128 kg

c)

131 kg

d)

129 kg

103.

The end of mitosis results in  ____ cells.

a)
physically distinct
b)
genetically identical
c)
genetically diverse
d)
biologically unique
104.

The end of meiosis results in  ____ cells.

a)
four haploid
b)
five diploid
c)
three haploid
d)
two diploid
105.

What is NOT a job of the integumentary system?

a)

protect the body

b)

produce vitamin D

c)

eliminate waste

d)

Circulate the blood

106.

What is the largest organ in the body.

a)

skin

b)

liver

c)

heart

d)

lungs

107.

Which skin layer is only present in thick skin?

a)

stratum corneum

b)

stratum lucidum

c)

stratum spinosum

d)

stratum granulosum

e)

stratum basale (aka: germinativum)

108.

Which of the following lists the stratum of the epidermis from superficial to deep?

a)
stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale
b)
stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum corneum, stratum basale, stratum spinosum
c)
stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
d)
stratum granulosum, stratum corneum, stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum lucidum
109.

What is the softer connective tissue that fills the interior of the ends of most long bones called?

a)
Cartilage
b)
Synovial fluid
c)
Periosteum
d)
Bone marrow
110.

Where does hematopoiesis, the production of blood cells, take place?

a)
Bone marrow
b)
Thymus
c)
Liver
d)
Spleen
111.

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