1. Anatomy is a term, which means the study of _____.
A) physiology
B) morphology
C) cell functions
D) human functions
Answer:B
2 The study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of _____.
A) anatomy
B) cytology
C) teleology
D) physiology
Answer:D
3 The process of turning molecules that are ingested into forms that are compatible with the organism is _____.
A) digestion
B) absorption
C) assimilation
D) circulation
answer :C
4 The exchanging of gases for the purpose of producing energy is called _____.
A) breathing
B) respiration
C) circulation
D) responsiveness
Answer:B
5 The removal of a compound that the body no longer requires is called _____.
A) secretion
B) excretion
C) movement
D) digestion
answer:B
6 When a nurse takes someone's temperature, they are directly assessing a _____.
A) metabolic activity
B) sign of illness
C) vital sign
D) core temperature
ANSWER: A
7 The following are essential needs of the body except which one?
A) water
B) chemicals
C) set point
D) pressure
ANSWER:C
8 The force that water exerts on a system is referred to as the ________.
A) hydrophilic factor
B) hydrostatic pressure
C) atmospheric pressure
D) osmotic pressure
ANSWER :B
9 The transportation of heat in the body is mainly a property of the _____ it contains.
A) food
B) oxygen
C) water
D) pressure
ANSWER; C
10 The process in which cells and organisms are able to maintain a stable balance of internal and external substances and forces is called _____.
A) equilibrium
B) adaptation
C) adjustment
D) homeostasis
ANSWER ; D
11 CORRECT The following is an example of a homeostatic event.
A) sweating during a test
B) shivering when it is cold
C) developing a headache
D) muscle strain
ANSWER ; B
12 The following are examples of homeostatic parameters or body values except which one?
A) heart rate
B) blood pressure
C) blood glucose levels
D) insulin production
ANSWER ;A
13 A decrease in blood glucose that causes the inhibition of insulin is an example of _____.
A) positive feedback
B) negative feedback
C) abnormal function
D) the action of glucagon
ANSWER ; B
14 The following is an example of positive feedback:
A) glucagon raises blood sugar
B) insulin lowers blood glucose
C) a temperature of 100.2F causes a further increase
D) 100.1F is followed by 98.6F
ANSWER ; C
15 CORRECT A system is defined as a group of _____ that function together.
A) cells
B) tissues
C) molecules
D) organs
ANSWER ;D
16 The structures called _____ are intracellular areas with specific living functions.
A) inclusions
B) organs
C) organelles
D) macromolecules
ANSWER ;C
17 Proteins and carbohydrates are classified as _____.
A) macromolecules
B) microbes
C) organelles
D) atoms
ANSWER ;A
18 The following belong together except which one?
A) head
B) arm
C) neck
D) trunk
ANSWER; B
19 Simple squamous epithelium is a _____ term.
A) tissue
B) cell
C) organ
D) pathology
ANSWER ; B
20 The _____ separates the thoracic from abdominal cavities.
A) pelvis
B) rib cage
C) diaphragm
D) peritoneum
ANSWER ;C
21 The following belong together except which one?
A) brain
B) vertebral canal
C) spinal cord
D) stomach
ANSWER ; D
22 The heart lies specifically in the _____ space.
A) thoracic cavity
B) mediastinum
C) abdominal cavity
D) pleural cavity
ANSWER; B
23 The orbital cavity would contain the _____.
A) eyes
B) nasal septum
C) brain
D) teeth
ANSWER ; A
24 The following are correct cavity terms except which one?
A) oral
B) nasal
C) frontal
D) middle ear
ANSWER; C
25 Another name for the cavity in the front or belly side is _____ .
A) dorsal
B) ventral
C) abdominopelvic
D) vertebral
ANSWER ; B
26 The _____ membranes surround the lungs.
A) pericardial
B) mediastinal
C) pleural
D) peritoneal
ANSWER ; C.
27 Which of the following would not be lined by peritoneum?
A) heart
B) stomach
C) intestines
D) liver
ANSWER ;A
28 The following are sinus areas except which one?
A) frontal
B) maxillary
C) ethmoid
D) cranial
ANSWER ;D.
29 The _____ system plays a role in moving fluids, wastes, and bones?
A) skeletal
B) integumentary
C) muscular
D) nervous
ANSWER ; C
30 The skin belongs to the _____ system.
A) nervous
B) integumentary
C) circulatory
D) muscular
ANSWER ; B
31 Integration and coordination are properties of the _____ system of organs.
A) nervous
B) circulatory
C) excretory
D) muscular
ANSWER ; A
32 Hormones are chemicals of the _____ system that affect target areas.
A) cardiovascular
B) endocrine
C) exocrine
D) nervous
ANSWER; C
33 The following belong together except which one?
A) pituitary
B) thyroid
C) brain
D) adrenal
ANSWER ;C
34 The following belong together except which one?
A) trachea
B) bronchi
C) esophagus
D) larynx
ANSWER ; C
35 Parts of the pharynx belong to the _____ and digestive systems.
A) respiratory
B) circulatory
C) nervous
D) skeletal
ANSWER;A
36 The larynx is a term in the _____ system.
A) integumentary
B) respiratory
C) digestive
D) nervous
ANSWER ; B
37 The _____ system returns tissue fluids to the heart.
A) circulatory
B) lymphatic
C) integumentary
D) histologic
ANSWER ; B
38 The function of the _____ is to remove soluble wastes from the body.
A) lungs
B) gastrointestinal tract
C) kidneys
D) skin
ANSWER; C
39 The following are components of the excretory system except which one?
A) lungs
B) large intestine
C) integument
D) salivary glands
ANSWER; D
40 The bulbourethral glands would be found in the _____ system.
A) reproductive
B) excretory
C) circulatory
D) endocrine
ANSWER; A
41 A tumor on top of the head would be on the _____ surface.
A) inferior
B) superior
C) medial
D) lateral
ANSWER ; B
42 The navel is located on the _____ surface.
A) cranial
B) ventral
C) dorsal
D) inferior
ANSWER; B
43 INCORRECT The wrist is _____ to the fingers with respect to the elbow.
A) distal
B) inferior
C) superior
D) proximal
ANSWER; D
44 The wrist is the _____ part of the hand region.
A) proximal
B) distal
C) superior
D) inferior
ANSWER; C
45 The arms lie on the _____ surface of the trunk.
A) medial
B) lateral
C) distal
D) posterior
ANSWER; B
46 A _____ section divides the body into right and left.
A) coronal
B) transverse
C) sagittal
D) frontal
ANSWER; C
47 A _____ section divides an organ into top and bottom.
A) sagittal
B) oblique
C) coronal
D) transverse
ANSWER; C
48 Which of the following is the same as inguinal?
A) epigastric
B) hypochondriac
C) lumbar
D) iliac
ANSWER; D
49 The central abdominal area is the _____ region.
A) iliac
B) hypogastric
C) peritoneal
D) umbilical
ANSWER; D
50 A _____ fracture occurred in the elbow area.
A) dorsum
B) buccal
C) carpal
D) cubital
ANSWER; D
A) physiology
B) morphology
C) cell functions
D) human functions
Answer:B
2 The study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of _____.
A) anatomy
B) cytology
C) teleology
D) physiology
Answer:D
3 The process of turning molecules that are ingested into forms that are compatible with the organism is _____.
A) digestion
B) absorption
C) assimilation
D) circulation
answer :C
4 The exchanging of gases for the purpose of producing energy is called _____.
A) breathing
B) respiration
C) circulation
D) responsiveness
Answer:B
5 The removal of a compound that the body no longer requires is called _____.
A) secretion
B) excretion
C) movement
D) digestion
answer:B
6 When a nurse takes someone's temperature, they are directly assessing a _____.
A) metabolic activity
B) sign of illness
C) vital sign
D) core temperature
ANSWER: A
7 The following are essential needs of the body except which one?
A) water
B) chemicals
C) set point
D) pressure
ANSWER:C
8 The force that water exerts on a system is referred to as the ________.
A) hydrophilic factor
B) hydrostatic pressure
C) atmospheric pressure
D) osmotic pressure
ANSWER :B
9 The transportation of heat in the body is mainly a property of the _____ it contains.
A) food
B) oxygen
C) water
D) pressure
ANSWER; C
10 The process in which cells and organisms are able to maintain a stable balance of internal and external substances and forces is called _____.
A) equilibrium
B) adaptation
C) adjustment
D) homeostasis
ANSWER ; D
11 CORRECT The following is an example of a homeostatic event.
A) sweating during a test
B) shivering when it is cold
C) developing a headache
D) muscle strain
ANSWER ; B
12 The following are examples of homeostatic parameters or body values except which one?
A) heart rate
B) blood pressure
C) blood glucose levels
D) insulin production
ANSWER ;A
13 A decrease in blood glucose that causes the inhibition of insulin is an example of _____.
A) positive feedback
B) negative feedback
C) abnormal function
D) the action of glucagon
ANSWER ; B
14 The following is an example of positive feedback:
A) glucagon raises blood sugar
B) insulin lowers blood glucose
C) a temperature of 100.2F causes a further increase
D) 100.1F is followed by 98.6F
ANSWER ; C
15 CORRECT A system is defined as a group of _____ that function together.
A) cells
B) tissues
C) molecules
D) organs
ANSWER ;D
16 The structures called _____ are intracellular areas with specific living functions.
A) inclusions
B) organs
C) organelles
D) macromolecules
ANSWER ;C
17 Proteins and carbohydrates are classified as _____.
A) macromolecules
B) microbes
C) organelles
D) atoms
ANSWER ;A
18 The following belong together except which one?
A) head
B) arm
C) neck
D) trunk
ANSWER; B
19 Simple squamous epithelium is a _____ term.
A) tissue
B) cell
C) organ
D) pathology
ANSWER ; B
20 The _____ separates the thoracic from abdominal cavities.
A) pelvis
B) rib cage
C) diaphragm
D) peritoneum
ANSWER ;C
21 The following belong together except which one?
A) brain
B) vertebral canal
C) spinal cord
D) stomach
ANSWER ; D
22 The heart lies specifically in the _____ space.
A) thoracic cavity
B) mediastinum
C) abdominal cavity
D) pleural cavity
ANSWER; B
23 The orbital cavity would contain the _____.
A) eyes
B) nasal septum
C) brain
D) teeth
ANSWER ; A
24 The following are correct cavity terms except which one?
A) oral
B) nasal
C) frontal
D) middle ear
ANSWER; C
25 Another name for the cavity in the front or belly side is _____ .
A) dorsal
B) ventral
C) abdominopelvic
D) vertebral
ANSWER ; B
26 The _____ membranes surround the lungs.
A) pericardial
B) mediastinal
C) pleural
D) peritoneal
ANSWER ; C.
27 Which of the following would not be lined by peritoneum?
A) heart
B) stomach
C) intestines
D) liver
ANSWER ;A
28 The following are sinus areas except which one?
A) frontal
B) maxillary
C) ethmoid
D) cranial
ANSWER ;D.
29 The _____ system plays a role in moving fluids, wastes, and bones?
A) skeletal
B) integumentary
C) muscular
D) nervous
ANSWER ; C
30 The skin belongs to the _____ system.
A) nervous
B) integumentary
C) circulatory
D) muscular
ANSWER ; B
31 Integration and coordination are properties of the _____ system of organs.
A) nervous
B) circulatory
C) excretory
D) muscular
ANSWER ; A
32 Hormones are chemicals of the _____ system that affect target areas.
A) cardiovascular
B) endocrine
C) exocrine
D) nervous
ANSWER; C
33 The following belong together except which one?
A) pituitary
B) thyroid
C) brain
D) adrenal
ANSWER ;C
34 The following belong together except which one?
A) trachea
B) bronchi
C) esophagus
D) larynx
ANSWER ; C
35 Parts of the pharynx belong to the _____ and digestive systems.
A) respiratory
B) circulatory
C) nervous
D) skeletal
ANSWER;A
36 The larynx is a term in the _____ system.
A) integumentary
B) respiratory
C) digestive
D) nervous
ANSWER ; B
37 The _____ system returns tissue fluids to the heart.
A) circulatory
B) lymphatic
C) integumentary
D) histologic
ANSWER ; B
38 The function of the _____ is to remove soluble wastes from the body.
A) lungs
B) gastrointestinal tract
C) kidneys
D) skin
ANSWER; C
39 The following are components of the excretory system except which one?
A) lungs
B) large intestine
C) integument
D) salivary glands
ANSWER; D
40 The bulbourethral glands would be found in the _____ system.
A) reproductive
B) excretory
C) circulatory
D) endocrine
ANSWER; A
41 A tumor on top of the head would be on the _____ surface.
A) inferior
B) superior
C) medial
D) lateral
ANSWER ; B
42 The navel is located on the _____ surface.
A) cranial
B) ventral
C) dorsal
D) inferior
ANSWER; B
43 INCORRECT The wrist is _____ to the fingers with respect to the elbow.
A) distal
B) inferior
C) superior
D) proximal
ANSWER; D
44 The wrist is the _____ part of the hand region.
A) proximal
B) distal
C) superior
D) inferior
ANSWER; C
45 The arms lie on the _____ surface of the trunk.
A) medial
B) lateral
C) distal
D) posterior
ANSWER; B
46 A _____ section divides the body into right and left.
A) coronal
B) transverse
C) sagittal
D) frontal
ANSWER; C
47 A _____ section divides an organ into top and bottom.
A) sagittal
B) oblique
C) coronal
D) transverse
ANSWER; C
48 Which of the following is the same as inguinal?
A) epigastric
B) hypochondriac
C) lumbar
D) iliac
ANSWER; D
49 The central abdominal area is the _____ region.
A) iliac
B) hypogastric
C) peritoneal
D) umbilical
ANSWER; D
50 A _____ fracture occurred in the elbow area.
A) dorsum
B) buccal
C) carpal
D) cubital
ANSWER; D
