Question 1

Which of the following is the most inferior of the nine abdominopelvic regions?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypochondriac region 
B)  hypogastric region 
C)  umbilical region 
D)  left lumbar region 
E)  epigastric region 
A)  hypochondriac region 
B)  hypogastric region 
C)  umbilical region 
D)  left lumbar region 
E)  epigastric region

Question 2

The urinary bladder is located in the ________ cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal 
B)  thoracic 
C)  pelvic 
D)  mediastinal 
E)  pleural 
A)  abdominal 
B)  thoracic 
C)  pelvic 
D)  mediastinal 
E)  pleural

Question 3

Gross anatomical specialties include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  radiographic and surgical anatomy 
B)  cytology and embryology 
C)  histology 
D)  radiographic anatomy, surgical anatomy, cytology and embryology 
E)  cytology, histology and embryology 
A)  radiographic and surgical anatomy 
B)  cytology and embryology 
C)  histology 
D)  radiographic anatomy, surgical anatomy, cytology and embryology 
E)  cytology, histology and embryology

Question 4

Which of the following organs occupies the pleural cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  trachea 
B)  heart 
C)  lungs 
D)  esophagus 
E)  thyroid gland 
A)  trachea 
B)  heart 
C)  lungs 
D)  esophagus 
E)  thyroid gland

Question 5

Which of the following refers to all the chemical operations under way in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  anabolism 
B)  respiration 
C)  absorption 
D)  metabolism 
E)  excretion 
A)  anabolism 
B)  respiration 
C)  absorption 
D)  metabolism 
E)  excretion

Question 6

Cranial refers to "toward the head."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Figure 1.2
   
Using the figure above, answer the following questions.
-What is the anatomical term for Label L?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pes 
B)  Carpus 
C)  Nasus 
D)  Hallux 
E)  Pollex 
A)  Pes 
B)  Carpus 
C)  Nasus 
D)  Hallux 
E)  Pollex

Question 8

The branch of science that studies groups of specialized cells and how they work together is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  physiology 
B)  histology 
C)  anatomy 
D)  cytology 
E)  None of the answers are correct. 
A)  physiology 
B)  histology 
C)  anatomy 
D)  cytology 
E)  None of the answers are correct.

Question 9

Growth and differentiation often include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  specialization of individual cells 
B)  increase in cell size 
C)  increase in cell numbers 
D)  changes in form and function 
E)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  specialization of individual cells 
B)  increase in cell size 
C)  increase in cell numbers 
D)  changes in form and function 
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 10

Figure 1.3
   
Using the figure above, answer the following questions.
-What is the anatomical term for Label A?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dorsum 
B)  Acromial 
C)  Cervicis 
D)  Cephalon 
E)  Olecranon 
A)  Dorsum 
B)  Acromial 
C)  Cervicis 
D)  Cephalon 
E)  Olecranon

Question 11

The femur is deep to the surrounding skeletal muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following includes only structures enclosed within the mediastinum?

Accepted Answer

A)  lungs, esophagus, heart 
B)  heart, trachea, lungs 
C)  esophagus, trachea, thymus 
D)  pharynx, thymus, major vessels 
E)  brain, spinal cord 
A)  lungs, esophagus, heart 
B)  heart, trachea, lungs 
C)  esophagus, trachea, thymus 
D)  pharynx, thymus, major vessels 
E)  brain, spinal cord

Question 13

Figure 1.4
   
Using the figure above, answer the following questions.
-What is the directional term for Label A?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proximal 
B)  Cephalic 
C)  Ventral 
D)  Caudal 
E)  Superficial 
A)  Proximal 
B)  Cephalic 
C)  Ventral 
D)  Caudal 
E)  Superficial

Question 14

It is important to study the discipline of anatomy because it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is important to understand the link between human structure and function 
B)  develop a three-dimensional understanding of anatomical relationships 
C)  will assist individuals to make informed decisions about their personal health 
D)  provides a basis for understanding more advanced courses in anatomy, physiology, and related disciplines 
E)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  is important to understand the link between human structure and function 
B)  develop a three-dimensional understanding of anatomical relationships 
C)  will assist individuals to make informed decisions about their personal health 
D)  provides a basis for understanding more advanced courses in anatomy, physiology, and related disciplines 
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 15

Which of the following is considered a radiological procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  CT (computerized tomography) 
B)  MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 
C)  ultrasound 
D)  angiography 
E)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  CT (computerized tomography) 
B)  MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 
C)  ultrasound 
D)  angiography 
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 16

Figure 1.1
   
Using the figure above, answer the following questions.
-Label A is which level of organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Molecular 
B)  Organ system 
C)  Tissue 
D)  Organism 
E)  Organ 
A)  Molecular 
B)  Organ system 
C)  Tissue 
D)  Organism 
E)  Organ

Question 17

What is the role of serous membranes in the body?

Accepted Answer

Serous membranes provide a slippery cove

Question 18

The process of cellular specialization to perform particular functions is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reproduction 
B)  differentiation 
C)  growth 
D)  irritability 
E)  anabolism 
A)  reproduction 
B)  differentiation 
C)  growth 
D)  irritability 
E)  anabolism

Question 19

The ________ system allows for gas exchange between the air and circulating blood.

Accepted Answer

A)  respiratory 
B)  urinary 
C)  digestive 
D)  lymphatic 
E)  cardiovascular 
A)  respiratory 
B)  urinary 
C)  digestive 
D)  lymphatic 
E)  cardiovascular

Question 20

Figure 1.5
   
Using the figure above, answer the following questions.
-What is the anatomical term for Label A?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pericardial cavity 
B)  Peritoneal cavity 
C)  Pleural cavity 
D)  Pelvic cavity 
E)  Abdominal cavity 
A)  Pericardial cavity 
B)  Peritoneal cavity 
C)  Pleural cavity 
D)  Pelvic cavity 
E)  Abdominal cavity

Exam 1: Foundations: An Introduction to Anatomy

Which of the following is the most inferior of the nine abdominopelvic regions?

The urinary bladder is located in the ________ cavity.

Gross anatomical specialties include ________.

Which of the following organs occupies the pleural cavity?

Which of the following refers to all the chemical operations under way in the body?

Cranial refers to "toward the head."

Figure 1.2 Using the figure above, answer the following questions. -What is the anatomical term for Label L?

The branch of science that studies groups of specialized cells and how they work together is called ________.

Growth and differentiation often include ________.

Figure 1.3 Using the figure above, answer the following questions. -What is the anatomical term for Label A?

The femur is deep to the surrounding skeletal muscles.

Which of the following includes only structures enclosed within the mediastinum?

Figure 1.4 Using the figure above, answer the following questions. -What is the directional term for Label A?

It is important to study the discipline of anatomy because it ________.

Which of the following is considered a radiological procedure?

Figure 1.1 Using the figure above, answer the following questions. -Label A is which level of organization?

What is the role of serous membranes in the body?

The process of cellular specialization to perform particular functions is called ________.

The ________ system allows for gas exchange between the air and circulating blood.

Figure 1.5 Using the figure above, answer the following questions. -What is the anatomical term for Label A?

Foundations: The Cell

Foundations: Tissues and Early Embryology

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue and Skeletal Structure

The Skeletal System: Axial Division

The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division

The Skeletal System: Articulations

The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue and Muscle Organization

The Muscular System: Axial Musculature

The Muscular System: Appendicular Musculature

Surface Anatomy and Cross-Sectional Anatomy

The Nervous System: Neural Tissue

The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Nervous System: Sensory and Motor Tracts of the Spinal Cord

The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

The Nervous System: General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Embryology and Human Development

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