Ch. 1 Introduction to the Human Body Quiz

Anatomy is the study of structure and form.

True

A professional fighter hit in the mental region might have damage to the

jaw

Which abdominopelvic regions have both a right and a left side?

The lumbar, iliac, and hypochondriac

The axillary region is_ to the pectoral region.

lateral

Of the nine abdominopelvic regions, the one that is most superior in the middle column is called the

epigastric

The word "anatomy" comes from

Greek and means "to cut up or apart."

The pleural cavity is the

potential space between the two serous membranes surrounding a lung.

The directional term that means "away from the midline of the body" is

lateral

With the subject in the anatomic position, one can best see the dorsum (back) of the manual region from a(n)_ view.

posterior

A molecule is made up of a combination of two or more atoms.

True

The head, neck, and trunk make up the_________ region of the body.

axial

If your body temperature starts to decline, your body responds by exciting skeletal muscles so that you shiver and your temperature returns to normal. This is an example of negative feedback.

True

Which anatomical term describes the wrist region?

Carpal

Anatomy is the study of structure and form.

True

When medical students study all of the structures in a particular area of the body as a unit (for example, all the muscles, blood vessels, and nerves of the leg), that approach is called

regional anatomy.

The system responsible for the exchange of gases between the blood and atmospheric air is the_________ system.

respiratory

Lateral to the umbilical abdominopelvic region are the_________ regions.

lumbar

The popliteal region is best seen from a(n)_________ view.

posterior

The appendix is in the right iliac region, and is therefore located in the__________________ quadrant.

right lower

The word_________ implies an imaginary flat surface passing through the body.

plane

Homeostasis refers to an organism's ability to regulate its internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

True

The pericardium is a two-layered serous membrane that

encloses the heart.

The term "positive feedback" means that the outcome of the system is a good one.

False

The group of metabolic reactions in which smaller molecules are combined to form larger ones is_________.

anabolism

Which best defines "superficial"?

On the outside

The cranial cavity houses the

brain.

A molecule is made up of a combination of two or more atoms.

True

The best term for referring to the rear or "tail end" is

caudal.

When you are exposed to bright light, a reflex is initiated and the muscles of your iris contract to decrease your pupil size. The iris muscles are acting as a(n)

effector

The urinary bladder is found in which abdominopelvic region?

Hypogastric

he chest is superior to the head.

False

The scientific discipline that studies the functions of body structures is

physiology

What is the anatomic term for the foot?

Pedal

The median space in the thoracic cavity is called the

mediastinum

Gross anatomy refers to the study of

structures visible to the unaided eye.

At what level of organization is a tooth, which contains multiple tissue types?

Organ level

The directional term that means "in back of" or "toward the back surface" is

posterior.

"Pollex" refers to the

thumb

Identify a FUNCTION of the nervous system.

allows body to detect changes and coordinates quick responses

The anatomic position allows all observers to have a common point of reference.

True

Of the nine abdominopelvic regions, the one that is most superior in the middle column is called the

epigastric

The anatomic term for the calf is

sural

Which level of organization of the body consists of related organs that work together to achieve a common function?

Organ system level

What is the anatomic term for the hip region?

Coxal

A coronal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.

True

The primary function of serous fluid is

to serve as a lubricant.

The pleural cavity is the

potential space between the two serous membranes surrounding a lung.

A(n)_________ plane separates the body into superior and inferior parts.

transverse

Which of the following statements accurately describes the organization of structures?

Organs are made up of tissues, which are made up of cells, which are made up of organelles and molecules.

The body system that provides support and protection as well as being a site of blood cell production (hemopoiesis) is the_________ system.

skeletal

Which of the following choices places the components of a homeostatic control system in proper order?

Stimulus, receptor, control center, effector

The anatomic term for the cheek is

buccal

Which serous membrane covers the surface of an organ?

The visceral layer

The part of the homeostatic control mechanism that brings about change is the

effector

The mediastinum is within the ventral cavity.

True

The abdominopelvic quadrants are formed by passing one horizontal and one vertical line through the

umbilicus

The various chemical reactions that organisms carry out are collectively called

metabolism

Which system is responsible for providing protection, regulating body temperature, and being the site of cutaneous receptors?

Integumentary

The antecubital region is proximal to the carpal region.

True

An inguinal hernia is in the region of the

groin

The axillary region is_________ to the pectoral region.

lateral

The bones of the vertebral column form a cavity called the

vertebral canal.

With the subject in the anatomic position, one can best see the dorsum (back) of the manual region from a(n)_________ view.

posterior

The right and left iliac regions are found lateral to the hypogastric region.

True