Anatomy and physiology
The metric system is based on the power of:
10
How many anatomical cavities does the thoracic cavity contain?
3
In a typical atom with three positively charged protons, how many negatively charged electrons would be present?
3
how many cervical vertebrae are there in the human body?
7
What is a serous membrane?
A double layered membrane that contains fluid between the two layers
Which of the following lists the levels of organization of the human body in the correct order?
Chemical level, organelle level, cellular level, tissue level, organ level, systems level, organism level
What anatomical term of direction is used to describe the location of the ankle in relation to the knee?
Distal
Where is the diaphragm in relation to the lungs?
Inferior
Which of the following is another term for "gross anatomy"?
Macroscopic anatomy
another term for the median plane is the
Midsagittal plane
Which of the following positions is described as lying face-down?
Prone
Which of the following statements is false regarding serous membranes?
Serous membranes are found in the thoracic and cranial body cavities.
Which of the anatomical terms of direction describes the diaphragm's relation to the stomach?
Superior
What is considered standard anatomical position?
The body is upright, the legs are close together, the feet are flat on the floor, the arms are close to the sides, and the face and palms of the hands are facing forward.
What is the mediastinum?
The space between the pleural cavities that contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, thymus, and major vessels
Which of the following set of anatomical cavities has an organ that serves as a wall between the two?
Thoracic and abdominopelvic
All of the following statements describe functions of water except which one?
Water chemically bonds molecules to form electrolytes.t
The abdominopelvic cavity can be subdivided into which two cavities?
abdominal and pelvic cavities
signs and symptoms of disease that has a rapid onset are called:
acute
Which of the following is a type of disease tranmission caused by droplets that contain the pathogen?
airbone
the depressed area located in front of the elbow is known as the:
antecubital
What are the two major anatomical regions of the body?
axial and appendicular
On which side of the pH scale do household cleaners such as bleach and ammonia belong?
basic
Bacterial cells have no nucleus or organelles and reproduce easily through a process known as ________.
binary fission
Which organs are associated with the dorsal cavity?
brain and spinal cord
The process of breaking down complex substances into simpler parts is known as:
catabolism
Etiology
cause of the disease
The basic unit of life is the:
cell
At what level do organelles work together to perform specific functions for a cell?
cellular level
which of the following terms means "toward the head"
cephalic
The simplest level of organization in the body is:
chemical level
The diagnostic procedure begins by determining the patient's ________.
chief complaint
Which imaging technique uses a narrowly focused x-ray beam that circles rapidly around the body?
computed tomography
Disease
condition in which a body fails to function normally
The dorsal cavity can be subdivided into which two cavities?
cranial and vertebral cavities
the study of the structure of cells is called:
cytology
studying the patient's signs, symptoms, and history in order to identify a disease is known as a/an:
diagnosis
Which of the anatomical terms of direction best describes the wrist's relationship to the shoulder?
distal
which of the following has the opposite meaning as proximal?
distal
the brain and spinal cord are located in which of the following?
dorsal activity
Which of the following is a characteristic of a covalent bond?
electrons are shared
What general process is utilized by cells for the intake of liquid and food when the substance is too large to diffuse across the cell membrane?
endocytosis
which of the following abdominal regions is located superior to the umbilical region?
epigastric
Which of the following organs are housed in the mediastinum?
esophagus
The cause of a disease is called its ________.
etiology
Leuk/o- is the combining form for cell.
false
Separating the front and back half of the body is achieved by what anatomical plane?
frontal
Which of the following terms describes an anatomical plane that separates the body front from back?
frontal or coronal
A sign that could be an indication of diabetes is breath that smells like ________.
fruit-flavored chewing gum
in which body region are the buttocks located?
gluteal
Which organ is surrounded by the pericardium?
heart
An increase in the number of cells due to an increased workload in a certain part of the body is called ________.
hyperplasia
Which of the following is not an anatomical cavity in the body?
inguinal
Atoms or molecules that carry a charge are called ________.
ions
Which organs are surrounded by the pleural membrane?
lungs
The process of cleaning debris and waste from the cell is carried out by ________.
lysosomes
What anatomical term of direction is used to describe the location of the nose in relation to the eyes?
medial
If a plane is exactly down the midline of the body, this is called ________.
midsagital
What portion of the cell cycle is actually devoted to cell division?
mitotic phase
Different tissues work together to perform particular functions at what level?
organ level
One roommate was praising the health benefits of oysters to another roommate. The second roommate replied that he received the benefits of the same two trace elements from eating a different type of food. Which source is he referring to?
organ meats
At what level do molecules work together as organelles to perform specific functions?
organelle level
Which level is the most complex?
organism level
________ is the movement of water from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher concentration through a membrane.
osmosis
the suffix -algia means:
pain
Which membrane surrounds the heart in the thoracic cavity?
pericardium
The thoracic cavity houses all of the following structures except which one?
peritoneum
Which membrane lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities?
peritoneum
Which of the following is the measure of volume in the english system of measurement?
pint
Which membrane surrounds the lungs in the thoracic cavity?
pleura
The thoracic cavity can be subdivided into which two cavities?
pleural and perciardial cavities
________ is known as a "vicious cycle." In most cases, it is harmful if a vicious cycle cannot be broken. In some cases, however, it is necessary for a process to run to completion.
positive feedback
Which of the following anatomical terms of direction refer to the dorsal side of the body?
posterior
A patient lying on his/her ventral or anterior surface, face down would be in what position?
prone
Which anatomical term of position describes the anterior surface facing down?
prone
Closer to the connection to the body refers to which of the following anatomical terms of direction?
proximal
The hypochondriac region is located beneath the ________.
ribs
How does a sagittal plane separate the body?
right from left
A dietary source for iodine is ________.
seafood
A plane is an imaginary line dividing the body into ________.
sections
the plantar region is located in the:
sole of the foot.
Pathophysiology
study of abnormal body function
Pathology
study of disease characteristics, causes, and effects.
Epidemiology
study of transmission, frequency of occurrence, distribution, and control of a disease
Blood is most commonly drawn from ________.
superficial veins
Which anatomical term of position describes the anterior surface facing up?
supine
The organs work together at what level to perform functions like digestion and respiration?
systems level
What do anatomical terms of direction describe?
the location of a particular structure in the body.
Which of the following cavities contain serous membranes?
thoracic
The ________ contains the heart, lungs, and large blood vessels.
thoracic cavity
Idiopathic diseases
those for which the cause cannot be determined
The body is composed of trillions of cells that work together to complete specific functions at the:
tissue level
how does a transverse plane separate the body?
top from bottom
All of the following describe an anatomical term of direction except which one?
transverse
Separating the top and bottom half of the body is achieved by what anatomical plane?
transverse
Which of the following terms describes an anatomical plane that separates the body top from bottom?
transverse
the suffix -oma means:
tumor
Which imaging technique allows body activities to be viewed in real time?
ultrasound
An example of gross anatomy would be ________.
viewing an x-ray
Which part of the pleural membrane is in direct contact with the lungs?
visceral