Deck 4: The Body As a Whole

Question 1

Which term means a condition involving the nervous system?

A)In vitro fertilization
B)Parkinson disease
C)Metabolism
D)Epigastrium
E)Abdominopelvic

Answer 1

Parkinson disease

Question 2

The powerhouses of the cells are the _______________?

Answer 2

mitochondria
Explanation: Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cells.

Question 3

Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix means to bring together into a harmonious function?

A)Catabolism
B)Coordinate
C)Integrate
D)Segregate
E)Secrete

Answer 3

Coordinate

Question 4

The word for a crescent-shaped cartilaginous structure in the knee is ______________, and its plural is ______________.

A)meniscus, menisci
B)meniscus, meniscuses
C)menisgus, meninges
D)miniscus, miniscae
E)miniskus, miniski

Question 5

When cell becomes cellular, it functions as a(n):

A)adjective
B)adverb
C)plural
D)verb
E)noun

Question 6

Which of the following words, meaning part of a cell having specialized functions, is correctly spelled?

A)Orginell
B)Organel
C)Organelle
D)Orgunele
E)Oragnelle

Question 7

Histology refers to study of the structure and function of:

A)an organelle
B)a cell
C)tissues
D)reproduction
E)a system

Question 8

A group of specialized cells that manufacture unique materials around them is a(n):

A)organelle
B)graft
C)joint
D)cavity
E)tissue

Question 9

Which word refers to a condition involving blood poisoning?

A)Septicemia
B)Hypertrophy
C)Tracheostomy
D)Parkinson disease
E)Arthroscopy

Question 10

A thin layer of tissue covering a structure or cavity is a(n):

A)hormone
B)membrane
C)steroid
D)endoplasmic reticulum
E)electrolyte

Question 11

Which of the following words means study of the cell?

A)Cytology
B)Embryology
C)Histology
D)Dermatology
E)Epidemiology

Question 12

Which of the following words means an increase in size of a structure?

A)Hypertrophy
B)Homeostasis
C)Holistic
D)Hypogastric
E)Hormone

Question 13

The brain, nerves, and sense organs are part of the ___________________ system.

A)digestive
B)muscular
C)nervous
D)respiratory
E)reproductive

Question 14

Which word means pertaining to the physical and chemical processes occurring in cells?

A)Hormonal
B)Metabolic
C)Systemic
D)Holistic
E)Steroidal

Question 15

Which word means within the cell?

A)Cellular
B)Extracellular
C)Intracellular
D)Superior
E)Anterior

Question 16

Which of the following words has a root meaning bone?

A)Collagen
B)Ligament
C)Osteocyte
D)Ostomy
E)Synovial

Question 17

Which of the following words means pertaining to the whole?

A)Cellular
B)Molecular
C)Holistic
D)Tissue
E)Zygotic

Question 18

Union of a sperm and an egg is known as:

A)blastocyst
B)fertilization
C)holistic
D)implantation
E)secretion

Question 19

The word element that means condition is:

A)-cyte
B)-stasis
C)-ium
D)-ior
E)-ism

Question 20

Which of the following words means a bone-producing cell?

A)Fibroblast
B)Osteoblast
C)Osteoclast
D)Osteocyte
E)Periosteum

Question 21

A tracheostomy is an opening into the _______________, used to treat________________.

A)windpipe; breathing difficulties
B)trachea; problems with urination
C)knee; joint mobility
D)circulatory system; septicemia
E)thoracic cavity; heart attack

Question 22

The brain is located in the:

A)cranial cavity
B)spinal cavity
C)pleural cavity
D)pelvic cavity
E)nasal cavity

Question 23

Which of the following words means pertaining to or nearer the head?

A)Cephalic
B)Dorsal
C)Inferior
D)Frontal
E)Proximal

Question 24

The RUQ is located _________________ to the RLQ.

A)anterior
B)posterior
C)inferior
D)distal
E)superior

Question 25

The opposite of distal is:

A)proximal
B)neutral
C)epithelial
D)caudal
E)frontal

Question 26

The diaphragm separates the _______________ and _________________ cavities.

A)abdominal; pelvic
B)abdominal; thoracic
C)thoracic; spinal
D)cranial; spinal
E)cranial; thoracic

Question 27

A synonym for transverse plane is:

A)frontal plane
B)horizontal plane
C)sagittal plane
D)coronal plane
E)distal plane

Question 28

Which of the following words has a prefix meaning below?

A)Distal
B)Proximal
C)Epigastric
D)Hypogastric
E)Hypertrophy

Question 29

The term for lying flat on the belly is _____________ and its Latin meaning is ______________.

A)transverse; crosswise
B)supine; bend backward
C)prone; bending forward
D)sagittal; bending forward
E)ventral; prone

Question 30

A synonym for coronal is:

A)inferior
B)superior
C)sagittal
D)frontal
E)lateral

Question 31

The frontal plane divides the body into _________________ and _________________ portions.

A)right; left
B)anterior; posterior
C)superior; inferior
D)distal; proximal
E)cephalic; caudal

Question 32

Which of the following words means pertaining to or nearer to the tail?

A)Cephalic
B)Superior
C)Caudal
D)Coronal
E)Prone

Question 33

Read this selection: Each nucleus contains a nucleolus, a small dense body composed of RNA and protein. It manufactures ribosomes that migrate through the nuclear membrane pores into the cytoplasm. Which of the following statements best describes the ribosomes?

A)Ribosomes are a type of nucleolus.
B)Ribosomes function inside the nucleus.
C)Ribosomes are mainly RNA and protein.
D)Ribosomes function in the cytoplasm.
E)Ribosomes are much larger than the pores in the nuclear membrane.

Question 34

A transplantation of living tissue is a(n):

A)diaphragm
B)ostomy
C)graft
D)quadrant
E)transverse plane

Question 35

Posterior means _________________ and is opposite to ____________________.

A)situated behind; anterior
B)situated below; superior
C)situated away from the center; proximal
D)ventral; supine
E)nearer the head; caudal

Question 36

Read this selection: When all anatomic descriptions are used, it is assumed that the body is in the anatomical position. The body is standing erect with the feet flat on the floor, face and eyes are facing forward, and arms are at the sides with the palms facing forward. Which best describes the anatomical position?

A)Right and left are reversed.
B)Toes and palms are anterior.
C)Toes and palms are posterior.
D)The head is inferior to the abdomen.
E)The transverse plane divides the body into right and left portions.

Question 37

The source of hereditary characteristics is:

A)ribonucleic acid (RNA)
B)deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
C)lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
D)nicotinic acid dinucleotide (NAD)
E)dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)

Question 38

Which of the following words means a band of fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to other bones?

A)Epithelium
B)Ligament
C)Tendon
D)Periosteum
E)Collagen

Question 39

Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to above the stomach?

A)Epigastric
B)Epithelium
C)Epidermis
D)Hypodermic
E)Hypogastric

Question 40

LUQ is an abbreviation referring to:

A)the lower urinary tract
B)the finding of liquid in the umbilicus
C)the thoracic cavity
D)an abdominal quadrant
E)the quality of respiration in the lungs

Question 41

Which of the following words has a prefix meaning around?

A)Transverse
B)Endoplasmic
C)Anterior
D)Epigastric
E)Periosteum

Question 42

The nasal cavity, trachea, bronchi, and lungs are parts of the __________________ system.

A)respiratory
B)reproductive
C)musculoskeletal
D)endocrine
E)urinary

Question 43

Which of the following words, meaning a combination of carbohydrate and protein, is correctly spelled?

A)Glycoprotein
B)Glucoprotein
C)Glucoproteinous
D)Glikoproteinous
E)Gelycoprotein

Question 44

Tissue that binds, supports, protects, and fills spaces is known as_______________ tissue.

A)epithelial
B)muscle
C)nervous
D)connective
E)endocrine

Question 45

A class of food substances made of amino acids is termed:

A)carbohydrates
B)proteins
C)starches.
D)lipids
E)salts

Question 46

Medial in the term medial ligament stands for:

A)side
B)upper
C)lower
D)distant
E)middle

Question 47

Which of the following terms means a procedure involving the windpipe?

A)Arthroscopy
B)In vitro fertilization
C)Transplantation
D)Tracheostomy
E)Sutured

Question 48

A synonym for kneecap is:

A)femur
B)tibia
C)cartilage
D)quadriceps
E)patella

Question 49

Anabolism results from ____________________ of complex substances in the cell from _______________________.

A)breakdown; protein
B)movement; inside the nucleus
C)build up; simpler substances
D)breakdown; inside organelles
E)buildup; mitochondria

Question 50

The center of the abdomen is the:

A)epigastric region
B)hypogastric region
C)umbilical region
D)right upper quadrant
E)left lower quadrant

Question 51

Which of the following words means pertaining to the urine?

A)Ureter
B)Urethra
C)Urinary
D)Urology
E)Urination

Question 52

50.The source of hereditary characteristics is abbreviated _______________ and is packed in densely coiled bodies called_____________________.

A)ANA; nuclei
B)DNA; membranes
C)RNA; ribosomes
D)CNA; nucleoli
E)DNA; chromosomes Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the source of hereditary characteristics found in chromosomes.Chromosomes are densely coiled bodies of DNA.

Question 53

Which term with a root and suffix refers to a specialist who studies tissue?

A)Cytologist
B)Dermatologist
C)Histologist
D)Orthopedic surgeon
E)Physical therapist

Question 54

Nervous tissue is found in:

A)the brain and spinal cord
B)cartilage and fat
C)ribosomes and muscles
D)organelles and skin
E)the skin and fibroblasts

Question 55

The cardiovascular system is composed of the:

A)bones, ligaments, and cartilages
B)muscles
C)heart and blood vessels
D)skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands
E)kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT part of the digestive system?

A)Gallbladder
B)Lymph nodes
C)Esophagus
D)Liver
E)Salivary glands

Question 57

The integumentary system is composed of the:

A)bones, ligaments, and cartilages
B)muscles
C)heart and blood vessels
D)skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands
E)kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder

Question 58

A synonym for posterior is:

A)distal
B)dorsal
C)inferior
D)superior
E)ventral

Question 59

Several tissues work together to carry out specific functions in a(n):

A)cell
B)organ
C)organelle
D)nucleolus
E)reticulum

Question 60

Telling a patient to assume the prone position is the same as saying:

A)"Stand up and face me."
B)"Stand up with your arms over your head."
C)"Lie down on your side."
D)"Lie down on your belly."
E)"Lie down on your back."

Question 61

The anterior cruciate ligament is located in the:

A)arm
B)shoulder
C)hip
D)foot
E)knee

Question 62

The tissues involved in movement and the bones and ligaments are in the _______________ system.

A)respiratory
B)reproductive
C)musculoskeletal
D)cardiovascular
E)integumentary

Question 63

__________________ transmits impulses for coordination and sensory perception.

A)Muscle
B)Nervous tissue
C)Connective tissue
D)Epithelial tissue
E)The thymus

Question 64

When standing in front of a patient in the anatomical position, it is possible to see:

A)both hands and both feet
B)the small of the back
C)the dorsal part of the knees
D)only the right ear
E)only the left arm

Question 65

An example of a membrane is the __________________ that covers a _____________.

A)nucleolus; cell
B)meniscus; joint
C)periosteum; bone
D)vasa deferentia; prostate gland
E)collagen; osteocyte

Question 66

The correct order for the organs of the urinary system is:

A)kidneys, urethra, ureters, and bladder
B)bladder, ureters, kidneys, and urethra
C)urethra, kidneys, ureters, and bladder
D)kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra
E)kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra

Question 67

The organelle responsible for the manufacture of protein is the:

A)nucleus
B)nucleolus
C)mitochondria
D)ribosome
E)endoplasmic reticulum

Question 68

A(n) _____________________ is a type of ligament.

A)epithelium
B)periosteum
C)meniscus
D)tendon
E)fibroblast

Question 69

Which of the following words means pertaining to the heart and blood vessels?

A)Cardiovascular
B)Muscular
C)Lymphatic
D)Nervous
E)Respiratory

Question 70

Which of the following two word elements are opposite in meaning?

A)-ic and -al
B)- ism and -ary
C)epi- and hypo-
D)-al and -ior
E)hypo- and -ic

Question 71

The word for a thin layer of tissue covering a structure is ______________, and its adjective form is ______________.

A)reticulum; reticular
B)steroid; steroidal
C)membrane; membranous
D)membrane; membranic
E)endoplasm; endoplasmic

Question 72

The female reproductive system contains the:

A)testes and prostate
B)scrotum and ovaries
C)uterus and seminal vesicles
D)uterine tubes and vagina
E)vagina and urethra

Question 73

The thymus and spleen are located in the_____________________ system.

A)digestive
B)endocrine
C)lymphatic
D)reproductive
E)urinary

Question 74

Suffixes meaning pertaining to are found in the words:

A)cephalic and coronal
B)supine and ventral
C)sagittal and transverse
D)cavity and abdominopelvic
E)homeostasis and inferior

Question 75

The suffix in the word homeostasis stands for:

A)blood
B)standing or control
C)pertaining to
D)a new opening
E)an action

Question 76

Which of the following words means pertaining to the back?

A)Dorsal
B)Prone
C)Ventral
D)Inferior
E)Superior

Question 77

Which of the following words has a suffix meaning pertaining to?

A)Cavity
B)Diaphragm
C)Integration
D)Osteocyte
E)Umbilical

Question 78

Zygote is from a Greek word meaning:

A)cavity
B)storeroom
C)tissue
D)young one
E)yolk

Question 79

Which of the following pairs of words have a root meaning four?

A)Bisect and biopsy
B)Quadrant and quadriceps
C)Tricycle and trigeminal
D)Monocyte and monocle
E)Pentagram and pentagon

Question 80

Digestion occurs in the:

A)lymph vessels and nodes
B)bones and cartilage
C)prostate and bulbourethral glands
D)stomach and small and large intestines
E)stomach and thymus