Question 1

The thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity are each lined with ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an endothelium 
B)  the pericardium 
C)  the meninges 
D)  a serous membrane 
E)  a mucous membrane D

Question 2

The __________ and __________ systems control and coordinate every cell in a human.

Accepted Answer

A)  muscular;nervous 
B)  circulatory;lymphatic 
C)  endocrine;nervous 
D)  circulatory;endocrine 
E)  muscular;skeletal C

Question 3

The __________ system exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide with the air,whereas the __________ system transports oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  respiratory;urinary 
B)  circulatory;digestive 
C)  respiratory;digestive 
D)  circulatory;urinary 
E)  respiratory;circulatory E

Question 4

The lumbar vertebrae are __________ to the thoracic vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The most lateral and superior region of the abdomen is called the hypochondriac region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The spine encloses the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  thoracic cavity 
B)  abdominal cavity 
C)  pelvic cavity 
D)  vertebral canal 
E)  cranial cavity

Question 7

The __________ system provides protection,water retention,thermoregulation,and vitamin D production.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphatic 
B)  muscular 
C)  skeletal 
D)  integumentary 
E)  digestive

Question 8

The most superficial wall of the pleural cavity is lined by the __________,whereas the outer surface of the lungs is covered by the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mesothelium;endothelium 
B)  parietal pericardium;visceral pericardium 
C)  visceral pleura;parietal pleura 
D)  parietal pleura;visceral pleura 
E)  visceral peritoneum;parietal peritoneum

Question 9

The __________ cavity is inferior to the _____________ cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)  cranial;thoracic 
B)  thoracic;abdominopelvic 
C)  pericardial;pleural 
D)  thoracic;peritoneal 
E)  thoracic;cranial

Question 10

The surface of the heart is formed by a membrane called the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal peritoneum 
B)  visceral peritoneum 
C)  parietal pericardium 
D)  visceral pericardium 
E)  parietal pleura

Question 11

The __________ system regulates blood volume and pressure,stimulates red blood cell formation,and controls fluid,electrolyte,and acid-base balance.

Accepted Answer

A)  urinary 
B)  respiratory 
C)  digestive 
D)  muscular 
E)  circulatory

Question 12

The most superior segment of the upper limb is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  digits 
B)  manual region 
C)  carpal region 
D)  antebrachial region 
E)  brachial region

Question 13

The superolateral regions of the abdomen are called the _________ regions.

Accepted Answer

A)  epigastric 
B)  inguinal 
C)  hypochondriac 
D)  hypogastric 
E)  lateral abdominal

Question 14

The kidneys,ureters,adrenal glands,aorta,and inferior vena cava are all __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  located within the peritoneal cavity 
B)  retroperitoneal 
C)  inside the visceral peritoneum 
D)  within the pelvic cavity 
E)  located within the thoracic cavity

Question 15

The abdominopelvic cavity contains a moist serous membrane called the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  peritoneum 
B)  pleura 
C)  pericardium 
D)  mediastinum 
E)  meninges

Question 16

The appendicular region consists of the head,neck and trunk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The urinary bladder is located in the __________ region.

Accepted Answer

A)  epigastric 
B)  umbilical 
C)  hypogastric 
D)  inguinal 
E)  hypochondriac

Question 18

An image of a typical chest X-ray shows a __________ view of the thoracic region.

Accepted Answer

A)  sagittal 
B)  frontal 
C)  transverse 
D)  oblique 
E)  lateral

Question 19

The __________ part of the small intestine is the part closest to the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsal 
B)  ventral 
C)  proximal 
D)  distal 
E)  medial

Question 20

The plane that passes vertically through the body or an organ and divides it into anterior and posterior portions is called the __________ plane.

Accepted Answer

A)  sagittal 
B)  frontal 
C)  median 
D)  transverse 
E)  oblique

Exam 30: Atlas a General Orientation to Human Anatomy