Human Anatomy & Physiology Test #1
1) Arm. 2) Buttock. 3) Head. 4) Knee (anterior aspect). 5) Chest.
1) Brachial 2) Gluteal 3) Cephalic 4) Patellar 5) Thoracic
The plasma membrane is composed of.
A bilayer of phospholipids
The branch of biological science that studies the external and internal structure of the body and the physical relationship among body parts is called _____.
Anatomy & physiology
The stomach is _____ to the spine.
Anterior
Which of the following is not a function of membrane proteins?
Cell nutrient
The complex structures of DNA and protein found in the cell nucleus are.
Chromosomes
If you consider your home air conditioner in terms of homeostasis, then the wall thermostat would be the _____.
Control Center
What is the specific name for the hip region?
Coxal
The watery component of the cytoplasm is called.
Cytosol
The fingers are _____ to the wrist.
Distal
The bridge of the nose is _____ to the left eye.
Medial
Which of the following cytoskeleton components moves the chromosomes during cell division?
Microtubules
The control center for cellular operations is the.
Nucleus
Visceral pericardium is located.
On the heart itself
Anatomical features that change during illness are studied in _____ anatomy.
Pathological
The quadrants of the abdominopelvic region include all of the following except.
Pelvic quadrant
The heart lies in the _____ cavity.
Pericardial
Organelles that absorb and neutralize drugs and toxins are.
Peroxisomes
What is the posterior side of the patella called?
Popliteal
The elbow is _____ to the wrist.
Proximal
The upper arm is _____ to the forearm.
Proximal
The study of the superficial and internal features in a specific area of the body is called _____ anatomy.
Regional
The right pleural cavity contains the.
Right lung
The mediastinum.
Separates the pleural cavities and contains the pericardial cavity
Which organ system provides support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, and blood formation?
Skeletal
Synthesis of lipids and glycogen takes place at the.
Smooth ER
The heart is _____ to the stomach.
Superior
A person is lying on the bed gazing at the ceiling. She is in the ____ position.
Supine
The study of the function of specific organ systems is called.
Systemic physiology
The two major divisions of the ventral body cavity are the.
Thoracic and abdominopelvic
Histology would be best defined as a study of _____.
Tissues
What is the main, general purpose of negative feedback?
To maintain homeostasis
Which of the following is not considered an abdominopelvic region?
Upper
The common term for the carpal region is the ____.
Wrist
