anatomy chapter 1 post test

Select the correct statement about the science of anatomy.

Anatomy is concerned with the structure of body parts.

The forearm is a/an _____ area.

Antebrachial

Which of the following terms cannot be properly paired? A) cranial, skull B) frontal, forehead C) nasal, buccal D) orbital, eyes

B) frontal, forehead

Which of the following pairs of terms is not correct? A) ophthalmic, eyes B) pectoral, chest C) axillary, armpit D) costal, abdomen

D) costal, abdomen

Most of the body's homeostatic mechanisms operate by negative feedback, although a few function through positive feedback. Choose the example from the list below that operates by positive feedback.

a baby suckling at the breast stimulates greater milk production

The following is an example of positive feedback:

a temperature of 100.2F causes a further increase

The _____________ cavity is the portion enclosed by the hip bones.

abdominopelvic

Which of the following terms means the same as ventral in humans?

anterior

The process of turning molecules that are ingested into forms that are compatible with the organism is _____.

assimilation

The ______________ of the body includes the head, neck, and trunk.

axial portion

Which of the following are examples of homeostatic parameters or body values?

blood pressure, blood glucose levels, insulin production

All organisms share a set of basic requirements. These include all of the following, with the exception of _____________, which is not required by all organisms, even if it is present in many.

carbon dioxide

What is the smallest level of organization considered to be living?

cell

A headache is an example of a _____ pain.

cephalic

What is another name for a frontal section?

coronal

A _____ fracture occurred in the hip area.

coxal

A _____ fracture occurred in the elbow area.

cubital

The _____ separates the thoracic from abdominal cavities.

diaphragm

Hormones are chemicals of the _____ system that affect target areas.

endocrine

The ______________ system includes all the glands that secrete hormones.

endocrine

Which of the following are sinus areas?

ethomid, maxillary, frontal

The removal of a compound that the body no longer requires is called _____.

excretion

The orbital cavity would contain the _____.

eyes

T or F A carpal fracture is one that occurs to the bones found within the ankle.

false

T or F An otic abnormality could be a deformed nasal septum.

false

T or F In the anatomical position the palm of the hands faces towards the back.

false

T or F Magnetic resonance imaging is a technique using radiation to view the internal structures.

false

T or F Nerve impulses usually have a relatively slow influence on target organs when compared to hormones.

false

T or F Normal body temperature, assessed below the tongue, is 20 degrees C.

false

T or F The abdominal area could be divided into six regions or quadrants.

false

T or F The digestive system acts to bring foods into cells where they are broken down into usable forms.

false

T or F The epididymis is part of the endocrine system.

false

T or F The parietal pleura are the membrane which covers the surface of each lung.

false

T or F The skin is the part of the body that homeostatically controls the maintenance of body temperature.

false

T or F The term acromial indicates the elbow area.

false

T or F The term ipsilateral means on the opposite side.

false

T or F The term parietal is used to name something on the surface of an organ.

false

T or F The term that means the opposite of central is deep.

false

T or F The term visceral refers to structures on the skin surface.

false

T or F A bone cell would function the same whether it was alone or together with a group of similar cells.

false

T or F Properties of an organ are usually considered to be the same as those of an organ system.

false

T or F Serous fluid is usually protective and thick in consistency.

false

Which of the following is part of the axial body?

head, neck, trunk

The force that water exerts on a system is referred to as the ________.

hydrostatic pressure

The lower ribs are located in the _____ region.

hypochindriac

Which of the following is the same as inguinal?

iliac

The chin can be described as being on the _____ surface of the skull.

inferior

The skin belongs to the _____ system.

integumentary

The function of the _____ is to remove soluble wastes from the body.

kidneys

A tumor on the side of the abdomen can be described as being on the _____ surface of the body.

lateral

The arms lie on the _____ surface of the trunk.

lateral

The lower arm is _____________ to the stomach area, while the head is ________________ to the stomach.

lateral; superior

A mental tumor could be one in the _____.

lower jaw

Which of the following means the same as lower back?

lumbar

Which of the following are components of the excretory system?

lungs, large intestine, integument

The _____ system returns tissue fluids to the heart.

lymphatic

The ____________ system is responsible for transporting tissue fluid and also houses the body's disease-fighting cells.

lymphatic

Proteins and carbohydrates are classified as _____.

macromolecules

The heart lies specifically in the _____ space.

mediastinum

The _____ system plays a role in moving fluids, wastes, and bones?

muscular

A cervical lesion could be on the uterus or _____.

neck

A decrease in blood glucose that causes the inhibition of insulin is an example of _____.

negative feedback

Integration and coordination are properties of the _____ system of organs.

nervous

A medial tumor on the head could be on the _____.

nose

Which of the following are correct cavity terms?

oral, nasal, middle ear

Skin or bone is an example of what level of organization?

organ

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

organ system

The structures called _____ are intracellular areas with specific living functions.

organelles

A system is defined as a group of _____ that function together.

organs

Which one of the following traits is not a characteristic of life shared by all organisms?

photosynthesis

The study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of _____.

physiology

Which field, when compared to the others, tends to rely more on experimentation to find new answers?

physiology

The _____ membranes surround the lungs.

pleural

Which term refers to the back of the knee?

popliteal

The wrist is the most _____ part of the hand region.

proximal

The bulbourethral glands would be found in the _____ system.

reproductive

The exchanging of gases for the purpose of producing energy is called _____.

respiration

Parts of the pharynx belong to the _____ and digestive systems.

respiratory

The larynx is a term in the _____ system.

respiratory

The human liver is primarily located in the _____________________.

right upper quadrant of the abdominal area

A _____ section divides the body into right and left.

sagittal

Which of the following is an example of a normal homeostatic event?

shivering when it is cold

Which of the following applies to the dorsal cavity?

spinal cord, vertebral canal, brain

Which of the following would be covered by visceral peritoneum?

stomach, intestines, liver

A tumor on top of the head would be on the _____ surface.

superior

Which of the following includes the other terms?

system

Simple squamous epithelium is a/an _____ term.

tissue

Which of the following is a respiratory organ?

trachea, bronchi, larynx

A _____ section divides an organ into top and bottom.

transverse

T or F A peripheral wound could be located near the surface of the skin.

true

T or F All body structures must be associated with some type of functions and purposes.

true

T or F Anterior can be used the same as ventral.

true

T or F Death is recognized as the absence of vital signs and absence of brain activity.

true

T or F Diseases usually involve positive rather than negative feedback mechanisms.

true

T or F If an organism displays the ability to reproduce itself at some time, including microorganisms, it is probably living.

true

T or F Insulin decreases blood sugar levels while glucagon acts to increase blood glucose.

true

T or F The head is considered to be a cephalic area within the axial division of the body.

true

T or F The occipital area is the region on the back of the skull.

true

T or F The peritoneum is a type of abdominal membrane.

true

T or F The stethoscope is placed on the antecubital surface in order to assess a blood pressure.

true

T or F The term transverse is identical to horizontal section.

true

T or F The thymus gland lies on top of the heart in the mediastinum.

true

T or F Metabolism is a term, which can refer to the sum total of all chemical reactions in an organism

true

T or F The purpose of the reproductive system is for the continuation of the species.

true

The central abdominal area is the _____ region.

umbilical

Another name for the cavity in the front or belly side is _____.

ventral

The navel is located on the _____ surface.

ventral

The lungs are covered by a membrane called the _______________.

visceral pleura

When a nurse takes someone's temperature, they are directly assessing a _____.

vital sign

The transportation of heat in the body is mainly a property of the _____ it contains.

water