Deck 1: Introduction to the Structural Units

Question 1

The kidneys are located within the abdominal cavity.

Answer 1

False
The kidneys are located behind the abdominal cavity; also referred to as retroperitoneal, meaning behind the peritoneum.

Question 2

Which of the following is known as the study of microscopic one-celled organisms, multicelled organisms, plants, animals, and humans?

A)biology
B)anatomy
C)physiology

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The thoracic cavity protects the heart and lungs.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the following sequences place the terms from the simplest to the most complex?

A)tissues, cells, organs, organ systems, human body
B)human body, organ system, organs, tissues, cells
C)cells, tissues, organs, organ system, human body
D)none are correct

Question 5

Which of the following conditions would occur on the anterior part of the body?

A)injury to the bottom of the foot
B)ventral hernia
C)bruise on the back of the head

Question 6

The _____ plane divides the body into front and back portions.

A)coronal
B)sagittal
C)transverse

Question 7

Lateral means _____.

A)near the beginning of a structure
B)near the front of the body
C)toward the midline
D)toward the side

Question 8

The hand is proximal to the elbow.

Question 9

The midsagittal plane divides the body into _____.

A)anterior and posterior portions
B)cephalic and caudal halves
C)upper and lower sections
D)left and right halves

Question 10

The dorsal cavity contains the _____.

A)heart and lungs
B)major organs of digestion
C)structures of the nervous system

Question 11

Caudal means "skull, or head, end" of the body.

Question 12

The provider instructs the patient to take 1 gram of acetaminophen for their fever. The patient only has capsules marked as 325 mg. How many should the patient take?

A)1 capsule
B)2 capsules
C)3 capsules
D)4 capsules

Question 13

Place the following prefixes in the order of smallest to largest.

A)micro, milli, centi
B)milli, centi, micro
C)centi, milli, micro
D)micro, centi, milli

Question 14

The midsagittal plane divides the body into front and back halves.

Question 15

In the metric system, which of the following is used to measure weights?

A)grams
B)meters
C)liters
D)milliliters

Question 16

The _____ surface of a structure is toward, or nearer, the midline and away from the side.

A)distal
B)lateral
C)medial
D)proximal

Question 17

The lungs are located inferior to the diaphragm.

Question 18

A scratch on the left thigh would best be described as _____.

A)deep
B)superficial
C)internal
D)external
E)b & d f. a & c

Question 19

Which of the following is the best description of anabolism?

A)functional activities of cells that result in growth, repair, energy release, use of food, and secretions
B)building up of complex materials from simpler ones such as food and oxygen
C)breaking down and changing of complex substances into simpler ones, with a release of energy and carbon dioxide

Question 20

The pelvic cavity contains the organs of the reproductive and excretory system.

Question 21

Match the correct anatomical terminology to the description of the location.
a.pain in the back
b.pain below the right ribs
c.a cut in the lower part of the right arm
d.heartburn
e.stomach cramps
f.right inguinal hernia
lumbar region

Question 22

The ____________ divides the ventral cavity into two parts: the upper thoracic and the lower abdominopelvic cavities.

Question 23

The naval is located in the middle or _____________ region.

Question 24

Any abnormal change in the structure or function which produces symptoms is considered a(n) ____________.

Question 25

The area superior to the right lumbar region is the ____________ ________________ region.

Question 26

Match the correct anatomical terminology to the description of the location.
a.pain in the back
b.pain below the right ribs
c.a cut in the lower part of the right arm
d.heartburn
e.stomach cramps
f.right inguinal hernia
proximal to wrist

Question 27

Mark all that are true
a.1 liter = 1,000 milliliters
b.2.2 kilograms = 1 pound
c.2.5 centimeters = 1 inch
d.the prefix centi means 1/1000
e.30 milliliters = 1 ounce

Question 28

The pubic area can also be referred to as the lower, or ______________, region.

Question 29

The region superior to the left inguinal region is the ____________ ____________ region.

Question 30

The term ____________ is used to reference the ventral surface of the body.

Question 31

The region inferior to the right lumbar region is the right inguinal region, or the ____________ ____________ region.

Question 32

The dorsal cavity contains the ____________ cavity and the ____________ cavity.

Question 33

Which of the following are cavities within the skull. Mark all that apply.
a.orbital cavity
b.nasal cavity
c.oral cavity
d.buccal cavity

Question 34

Match the correct anatomical terminology to the description of the location.
a.pain in the back
b.pain below the right ribs
c.a cut in the lower part of the right arm
d.heartburn
e.stomach cramps
f.right inguinal hernia
epigastric area

Question 35

The metric system is a decimal system based on the power of ____________.

Question 36

The stomach is located ____________ to the diaphragm.

Question 37

Match the correct anatomical terminology to the description of the location.
a.pain in the back
b.pain below the right ribs
c.a cut in the lower part of the right arm
d.heartburn
e.stomach cramps
f.right inguinal hernia
right hypochondriac area

Question 38

A(n) ____________, or cross, section is a horizontal cut that divides the body into upper and lower parts.

Question 39

______________ is the ability of the body to regulate its internal environment within narrow limits.

Question 40

One tablespoon of cough medicine equals ____________ milliliters of cough medicine.

Question 41

Match the life function with the applicable body system.
a.movement
e.secretion
b.ingestion
f.excretion
c.transport
g.regulation (sensitivity)
d.growth
endocrine system

Question 42

Match the life function with the applicable body system.
a.movement
e.secretion
b.ingestion
f.excretion
c.transport
g.regulation (sensitivity)
d.growth
skeletal system

Question 43

Match the life function with the applicable body system.
a.movement
e.secretion
b.ingestion
f.excretion
c.transport
g.regulation (sensitivity)
d.growth
circulatory system

Question 44

Match the branch of anatomy with its description.
a.gross anatomy
d.comparative anatomy
b.microscopic anatomy
e.systematic anatomy
c.developmental anatomy
study of large and easily observable structures of an organism

Question 45

Match the branch of anatomy with its description.
a.gross anatomy
d.comparative anatomy
b.microscopic anatomy
e.systematic anatomy
c.developmental anatomy
study of similarities and differences between different animals

Question 46

Match the branch of anatomy with its description.
a.gross anatomy
d.comparative anatomy
b.microscopic anatomy
e.systematic anatomy
c.developmental anatomy
study of the growth and development of an organism during its lifetime

Question 47

Match the branch of anatomy with its description.
a.gross anatomy
d.comparative anatomy
b.microscopic anatomy
e.systematic anatomy
c.developmental anatomy
includes cytology and histology

Question 48

Match the life function with the applicable body system.
a.movement
e.secretion
b.ingestion
f.excretion
c.transport
g.regulation (sensitivity)
d.growth
muscle system

Question 49

Match the correct anatomical terminology to the description of the location.
a.pain in the back
b.pain below the right ribs
c.a cut in the lower part of the right arm
d.heartburn
e.stomach cramps
f.right inguinal hernia
right iliac area

Question 50

Match the life function with the applicable body system.
a.movement
e.secretion
b.ingestion
f.excretion
c.transport
g.regulation (sensitivity)
d.growth
urinary system

Question 51

Match the life function with the applicable body system.
a.movement
e.secretion
b.ingestion
f.excretion
c.transport
g.regulation (sensitivity)
d.growth
nervous system

Question 52

Match the life function with the applicable body system.
a.movement
e.secretion
b.ingestion
f.excretion
c.transport
g.regulation (sensitivity)
d.growth
digestive system

Question 53

Match the branch of anatomy with its description.
a.gross anatomy
d.comparative anatomy
b.microscopic anatomy
e.systematic anatomy
c.developmental anatomy
examples are dermatology, endocrinology, and neurology

Question 54

Match the correct anatomical terminology to the description of the location.
a.pain in the back
b.pain below the right ribs
c.a cut in the lower part of the right arm
d.heartburn
e.stomach cramps
f.right inguinal hernia
umbilical area