Question 1

The plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions is the

Accepted Answer

A) sagittal. 
B) transverse. 
C) frontal. 
D) coronal.

Question 2

Blood, heart, and blood vessels compose the _________ system.

Accepted Answer

A) cardiovascular 
B) pulmonary 
C) lymphatic 
D) endocrine

Question 3

The upper and lower limbs compose the ________ portion of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) distal 
B) proximal 
C) axial 
D) appendicular

Question 4

In anatomical terms, the forearm is the _______ region and the fingers are the _______ region.

Accepted Answer

A) patellar; plantar 
B) antecubital; palmar 
C) antebrachial; digital 
D) crural; tarsals

Question 5

A negative feedback mechanism contains what three components?

Accepted Answer

A) a reflex, an effect, and a chemical signal 
B) a receptor, a reflex, and a chemical signal 
C) a receptor, an integration center, and an effector 
D) a chemical signal, an integration center, and a reflex

Question 6

In anatomical terms, the posterior potion of the elbow is the _______ region.

Accepted Answer

A) axillary 
B) olecranal 
C) brachial 
D) pedal

Question 7

The study of the structure and organization of the human body is

Accepted Answer

A) histology. 
B) physiology. 
C) chemistry. 
D) anatomy.

Question 8

The term used to describe something pertaining to the internal organs is

Accepted Answer

A) visceral. 
B) proximal. 
C) peripheral. 
D) deep.

Question 9

The simplest structures in which the processes of life occur are

Accepted Answer

A) organs. 
B) tissues. 
C) molecules. 
D) cells.

Question 10

The mediastinum, pleural, and pericardial cavities are contained within the

Accepted Answer

A) abdominal cavity. 
B) thoracic cavity. 
C) pelvic cavity. 
D) cranial cavity.

Question 11

The pericardium is located

Accepted Answer

A) in the abdominal cavity, surrounding the pancreas. 
B) in the superior mediastinum, surrounding the cardiac vessels. 
C) in the abdominal cavity, surrounding the aorta. 
D) in the center of the thoracic cavity, surrounding the heart.

Question 12

The plane that separates the body into the front and back, or anterior and posterior portions, is the

Accepted Answer

A) frontal. 
B) coronal. 
C) sagittal. 
D) transverse. 
E) frontal and coronal.

Question 13

Gross anatomy can best be studied using a microscope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The ventral body cavity contains which of the following cavities?

Accepted Answer

A) Cranial, abdominal, pelvic 
B) Thoracic, abdominal, pelvic 
C) Cranial, spinal, pelvic 
D) Thoracic, pleural, pelvic

Question 15

Physiology can best be studied using dissections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Homeostasis is maintained by self-regulating physiological processes. Select the process that is primarily responsible for maintaining homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) Anabolism 
B) Catabolism 
C) Positive Feedback 
D) Negative Feedback

Question 17

The chin is ________ to the mouth, and the knee is ________ to the ankle.

Accepted Answer

A) anterior; distal 
B) inferior; distal 
C) superior; proximal 
D) inferior; proximal

Question 18

An organ system that protects vital organs, produces blood cells, and stores minerals is the ____________ system

Accepted Answer

A) lymphatic 
B) skeletal 
C) cardiovascular 
D) integumentary

Question 19

A feedback mechanism that amplifies the stimulus is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) positive feedback. 
B) negative feedback. 
C) hormone feedback. 
D) nervous feedback.

Question 20

The lowest level of organization in the body is the ________ level.

Accepted Answer

A) organ 
B) tissue 
C) chemical 
D) cellular

Exam 1: Introduction to the Human Body