Body Organization Quiz

adrenal gland

A pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones that help arouse the body in times of stress.

Which of the following terms refers to the front of the elbows? A. Palmar B. Patellar C. Crural D. Antercubital

A. Antecubital

Which clinical division of the abdominopelvic cavity would house the gallbladder. A. RUQ B. RLQ C. LLQ D. LUQ

A. RUQ

Which of the following is not part of the anatomical position? A. Thumbs facing forward B. Legs slightly apart C. Arms down to the side D. Standing erect

A. Thumbs facing forward

Which of the following statements regarding the visceral layer of the pericardium? A. It lines the thoracic cavity. B. It is also called the pleura. C. It is fused directly to the surface of the heart. D. In encases the lungs.

C. It is fused directly to the surface of the heart.

Which body system supports the body, stores minerals, and produces blood cells? A. Digestive system B. Urinary system C. Skeletal system D. Muscular system

C. Skeletal system

What organ is found in the pleural cavity? A. Heart B. Stomach C. Urinary Bladder D. Lung

D. Lung

The opposite directional term from anterior is:

Dorsal

What term refers to the low back?

Lumbar

pituitary gland

The endocrine system's most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands.

pleural cavity

The space enclosed by the pleura, which is a thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and lines the interior wall of the chest cavity.

What body system contains the pituitary and adrenal glands?

endocrine system

In the anatomical divisions of the abdominopelvic cavity, the center region of the upper row is the:

epigastric region