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