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Anatomy and Physiology Midterm Review

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Anatomy is the study of ____________ of a body part, while physiology is the

____________ of a body part.

a)


the function, the structure

b)


the structure, the function

c)


the structure, the formation

d)


the formation, the function

2.

A medical examiner was called to a crime scene with two bodies killed by a sword. Body X was sliced across at waist height. Body Y was sliced down between the eyes. Which answer describes the anatomical planes of the slices?

a)


Body X: transverse; Body Y: midsagittal

b)


Body X: midsagittal; Body Y: frontal


c)


Body X: transverse; Body Y: frontal

d)

D. 

Body X: frontal; Body X: transverse


3.

A neurosurgeon orders a spinal tap for a patient where a needle is inserted into the fluid around the spine. Which of the following terms best describes the body
cavity into which the needle will be inserted?

a)

Ventral

b)

Dorsal

c)

Cranial

d)

Thoracic

4.

The heart is located ____________ to the diaphragm.

a)

superior

b)

inferior

c)

dorsal

d)

superficial

5.

Which of the following is not one of the 4 major tissue types?

a)

connective tissue

b)

epithelial tissue

c)

cardiac tissue

d)

muscle tissue

6.

The process of maintaining balance of internal conditions in the body is called ______.

a)

respiration

b)

metabolism

c)

digestion

d)

homeostasis

7.

The cerebellum aids in maintenance of _______.

a)

vision

b)

balance and posture

c)

emotions

d)

speech

8.

A neuron is shown in the figure. The part of the neuron that typically

conducts nerve impulses away from the cell body is the __________.

a)

dendrite

b)

cell body

c)

synaptic cleft

d)

axon

9.

What lobe of the brain is labeled X in the image?

a)

frontal

b)

temporal

c)

parietal

d)

teporal

10.
Which body plane is pictured?
a)
sagittal
b)
frontal (coronal)
c)
transverse
11.
This section is
a)
frontal
b)
transverse
c)
coronial 
d)
sagittal
12.

The plane that passes from front to back and divides the body into right and left portions.

a)

Sagittal (medial)

b)

Transverse (Horizontal)

c)

Frontal (coronal)

13.

Which of the following is a component of the central nervous system (CNS)?

a)

spinal cord

b)

brain

c)

nerve

d)

both spinal cord and brain

14.

The sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions are subdivisions of the

a)


afferent nervous system

b)

autonomic nervous system

c)

central nervous system

d)

somatic nervous system

15.

Neurotoxic substances such as marijuana could interfere with neurotransmission at which location?

a)

synapse

b)


cell body

c)

axon

d)

dendrite

16.

The point at which the axon terminal and a dendrite of another neuron
communicate is called the ______1________.
Communication here is made possible by the
release of ______2_______.
.

a)

1- synapse

2- lysosome

b)

1 - nucleus

2 - axon

c)

1 - synapse

2 - neurotransmitters

d)

1 - neurotransmitters

2 - synapse

17.

______________which covers most of the axon, is important because it facilitates electrical conduction of nerve cells.

a)

synovial fluid

b)

myelin

c)

dendrites

d)

CFS

18.

Preparing the body for the "fight-or-flight" response during threatening situations

is the role of the ________

a)


sympathetic nervous system

b)

cerebrum

c)

parasympathetic nervous system

d)

somatic nervous system

19.

The abdominopelvic cavity contains of all of the following components except

a)


stomach

b)

spleen

c)

mediastinum

d)

urinary bladder

20.

The cerebellum is labeled as #...

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

21.

#1 is pointing to the...

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

medulla

22.
Which system detects changes in the environment and sends electrical signals in response to these changes?
a)
Nervous
b)
Endocrine
c)
Lymphatic
d)
Reproductive
23.

Which part of the brain is #3 pointing to?

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

brain stem

24.

Which of the following does NOT accurately describe connective tissue?

a)

It supports, binds, and protects other tissues

b)

It usually contains cells spread out in a matrix

c)

It forms tightly packed sheets that line organs and surfaces

d)


It includes bone, cartilage, blood, and fat.

25.

Which of the following does not accurately describe muscle tissues?

a)

Muscle tissues are made up of fibers in place of cells

b)


Muscle tissues contract

c)

Muscle tissues comprise approximately 50% of the body, by weight.

d)

Muscle tissues can be controlled voluntarily and involuntarily

26.

Adipose Tissue refers to

a)

fat

b)

skin

c)

protein

d)

reproductive tissue

27.

The use or release of energy by combined chemical reactions of synthesizing larger molecules from smaller ones and breaking down larger molecules into smaller ones is known as

a)


anabolism

b)

catabolism.

c)

metabolism

d)

physiology

28.

Which of the following is the key difference between negative feedback mechanisms and positive feedback mechanisms in the way they respond to homeostasis becoming unbalanced?

a)

Negative feedback mechanisms work to bring conditions back to the set point, while positive feedback mechanisms progress further from the set point for a relatively short time period

b)

Negative feedback mechanisms progress further from the set point for a relatively short time period, while positive feedback mechanisms work to bring conditions back to the set point as soon as possible.

c)

Negative feedback mechanisms have lower set points than positive feedback mechanisms, requiring the body’s effectors to spend more energy responding to stimulus than in the case of positive feedback mechanisms.

d)

Positive feedback mechanisms have lower set points than negative feedback mechanisms, requiring the body’s effectors to spend more energy responding to stimulus than in the case of negative feedback mechanisms.

29.

Antidiuretic hormone is released in the body to promote the reabsorption of water and prevent water loss when body fluid volume is low. Antidiuretic hormones are examples of

a)

effectors

b)

affectors

c)

receptors

d)

set points

30.

Which adjective best describes where the lobe of the brain that functions in vision processing is located, if it is found in the lower backside of the brain, above the cerebellum and brain stem?

a)

mental

b)

occipital

c)

orbital

d)

sacral

31.

Which of the following terms is used to describe a reference point's distance and direction from another point along the vertical axis of the body, such as the head being positioned far away from the feet?

a)

distal

b)

medial

c)

lateral

d)

superior

32.

The largest organ of the body by weight is the

a)

liver

b)

skin

c)

large intestine

d)

brain

33.

Which of the following most closely lists the steps to healing a skin wound in the correct chronological order?

a)

fibroblasts produce collagen fibers; scar tissue develops; a blood clot forms; a scab forms and protects

b)

fibroblasts produce collagen fibers; a scab forms and protects; a blood clot forms; scar tissue develops

c)

a blood clot forms; fibroblasts produce collagen fibers; a scab forms and protects; scar tissue develops

d)

blood clot forms; scar tissue develops; a scab forms and protects; fibroblasts produce collagen fibers

34.
Epithelial tissue is
a)
Bone, cartilage,dense connective tissue, loose connective tissue, and blood
b)
Highly specialized tissue that contracts or shortens to produce movement
c)
Lining and covering tissue of the body
35.

Which tissue type provides stabilisation and movement of the body?

a)

muscle

b)

connective

c)

nervous

d)

epithelial

36.
tissue whose cells appear squished or flat
a)
simple
b)
squamous
c)
transitional
d)
pseudostratified
37.

All of the following describe functions of the integumentary system except:

a)


Skin helps to increase water loss from deeper tissues

b)

Skin cells produce a vitamin D precursor

c)

Skin helps to regulate body temperature

d)

Skin prevents harmful substances from entering the body

38.

Which lobe of the brain is involved in taste and smell?

a)

frontal lobe

b)

temporal lobe

c)

parietal lobe

d)

occipital lobe

39.

An investigator who conducts an experiment to determine how temperature changes affect the rate at which the heart beats is most likely a(an)

a)


anatomist

b)

botanis

c)

physicist

d)

physiologist

40.

A section that separates the body into left and right portions is a

a)

frontal section

b)

sagittal section

c)

abdominal section

d)

transverse section

41.

Epithelial tissue functions in

a)

excretion

b)

secretion

c)

protection

d)

all of these

42.

If I am studying the large structures of the human body, I would be studying...

a)


microscopic anatomy

b)

specialized anatomy

c)

macroscopic/gross anatomy

d)

pediatric anatomy

43.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of life?

a)

reproduction

b)

growth

c)

metabolism

d)

organization of molecules

44.

What type of tissue is made of flat, single layer of cells that are thin and permeable for rapid diffusion of materials?

a)

simple stratified

b)

simple columnar

c)

simple cuboidal

d)

simple squamous

45.

Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure to the skin?

a)

hair

b)

nails

c)

epidermis

d)

glands

46.

What is the oily substance that protects the skin against water called?

a)

seaweed

b)

callus

c)

sebum

d)

skin

47.

What causes goose bumps?

a)

hair follicles

b)

sebaceous glands

c)

arrector pili muscle

d)

hot weather

48.

Which of the following provides a natural sunscreen for skin?

a)

melanin

b)

carotene

c)

hemoglobin

d)

vitamin D

49.
What kind of cells create melanin?
a)
Keratinocyte
b)
Melanocyte
c)
Leukocyte
d)
Erythrocyte
50.

Which one is not part of the skin:

a)

hair erector muscles

b)

receptors

c)

cilia

d)

blood vessels

51.

Cardiac muscle is found in the wall of the

a)

heart

b)

lungs

c)

brain

d)

bones

52.

Which of the following is NOT a type of neuroglia?

a)

astrocyte

b)

chondrocyte

c)

oligodendrocyte

d)

ependymal cell

53.

Consider the organization of the human body. What is the correct order of the items from simplest to most complex

a)


chemical, organ, tissue, cell, organ system, organism

b)

organism, cell, organ, chemical, tissue, organ system

c)


chemical, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

d)

organism, chemical, cell, tissue, organ, organ system

54.

Identify structure 11.

a)

sweat gland

b)

dermis

c)

hair follicle

d)

nerve ending

55.

The elbow is ______ to the wrist

a)

proximal

b)

lateral

c)

distal

d)

anterior

56.

The study of the structure or form of the body and its parts

a)

Physiology

b)

Anatomy

c)

System Analysis

d)

Dissection

57.

While studying for their biology exam, Zoe and Olivia come across a mysterious diagram in their textbook. They need your help to identify the body system it represents. Can you help them?

a)

excretory system

b)

digestive system

c)

nervous system

d)

circulatory system

58.

Which division of the nervous system sends signals TO the CNS?

a)

Sensory (Afferent)

b)

Motor (Efferent)

59.

What is the number 1 pointing to?

a)

Spinal Cord

b)

Brain Stem

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Cerebrum

60.
What is number 5?
a)
cell body
b)
nucleus
c)
axon terminal
d)
synapes
61.
What is responsible for heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure?
a)
midbrain
b)
pons
c)
medulla oblongata
d)
cerebrum
62.
Identify the lobe of the brain that is highlighted.  
a)
frontal
b)
temporal
c)
occipital
d)
parietal
63.

The heart is an example of a(n)

a)

cell

b)

organ

c)

organelle

d)

organ segment

64.

Which of the following carries necessary compounds like nutrients and hormones?

a)

water

b)

public city transport

c)

blood

d)

lymph

65.

Which set of directional terms are opposites?

a)

distal and proximal

b)

medial and inferior

c)

superior and ventral

d)

anterior and deep

66.

What is anatomical position?

a)
b)
c)
d)
67.
Which medical term means to the front?
a)
Supine
b)
Anterior
c)
Lateral
d)
Inferior
68.

What carries messages between the body and the brain?

a)

Spinal Cord

b)

Heart

c)

Lungs

d)

Kidneys

69.

What is the role of the brainstem?

a)

Regulating vital functions such as heart rate and breathing.

b)

Controlling voluntary muscle movements.

c)

Processing visual and auditory information.

d)

Managing emotional responses and memory.

70.

What is the function of Broca's area?

a)

It is responsible for speech production.

b)

It regulates heart rate.

c)

It processes visual information.

d)

It controls balance and coordination.