Chapter 1 Test

Question 1

The study of the structure of body parts

Answer 1

Anatomy

Question 2

The study of the function of the body parts

Answer 2

Physiology

Question 3

The basic unit of all living things

Answer 3

Cells

Question 4

Groups of similar cells that have common functions

Answer 4

Tissues

Question 5

At least two tissue types that perform a specific function

Answer 5

Organs

Question 6

At least two organs that work together to accomplish a common purpose

Answer 6

Organ System

Question 7

Located towards midline

Answer 7

Medial

Question 8

Located away from midline; to left or right

Answer 8

Lateral

Question 9

Towards the head; above another body part

Answer 9

Superior

Question 10

Towards the feet; below another body part

Answer 10

Inferior

Question 11

Towards front of body; in front of

Answer 11

Anterior/Ventral

Question 12

Towards back of body; behind

Answer 12

Posterior/Dorsal

Question 13

Closest to point of attachment

Answer 13

Proximal

Question 14

Away from point of attachment

Answer 14

Distal

Question 15

Towards the surface

Answer 15

Superficial

Question 16

Away from the surface

Answer 16

Deep

Question 17

Divides body into anterior and posterior halves

Answer 17

Frontal/Coronal

Question 18

Divides body into UNEQUAL left and right sections

Answer 18

Sagittal

Question 19

Divides body into EQUAL left and right sections

Answer 19

Midsagittal

Question 20

Divides body into superior and inferior sections

Answer 20

Transverse

Question 21

Region of the abdomen below costal cartilage

Answer 21

Hypochondriac

Question 22

Region of the abdomen above the stomach

Answer 22

Epigastric

Question 23

Region of the abdomen that contains the naval

Answer 23

Umbilical

Question 24

Region of the abdomen that is at lower back level

Answer 24

Lumbar

Question 25

Region of the abdomen that is at hip level

Answer 25

Iliac

Question 26

Region of the abdomen below the stomach

Answer 26

Hypogastric

Question 27

Cavity containing the brain

Answer 27

Cranial Cavity

Question 28

Cavity containing the spinal cord

Answer 28

Spinal/Vertebral Cavity

Question 29

Cavity containing brain and spinal cord

Answer 29

Dorsal Cavity

Question 30

Cavity containing the heart

Answer 30

Pericardial Cavity

Question 31

Cavity containing the lungs

Answer 31

Pleural Cavity

Question 32

Cavity containing the heart and lungs

Answer 32

Thoracic Cavity

Question 33

Muscular division between Thoracic and Abdominopelvic cavities

Answer 33

Diaphragm

Question 34

Cavity containing the stomach + other digestive organs

Answer 34

Abdominal Cavity

Question 35

Cavity containing the bladder + reproductive organs

Answer 35

Pelvic Cavity

Question 36

Cavity containing Abdominal and Pelvic cavities

Answer 36

Abdominopelvic Cavity

Question 37

Body system that contains skin, hair, nails, glands

Answer 37

Integumentary System

Question 38

Body system providing framework and support, protection and means of attachment for muscles

Answer 38

Skeletal System

Question 39

Body system that is responsible for movement

Answer 39

Muscular System

Question 40

Body system that process internal and external stimuli; controls and coordinates body

Answer 40

Nervous System

Question 41

Body system that regulates processes through use of chemical messengers (HORMONES)

Answer 41

Endocrine System

Question 42

Body system that circulates and transports needed materials to the cells

Answer 42

Circulatory System

Question 43

Body system that forms immunity and fights infection

Answer 43

Lymphatic System

Question 44

Body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide

Answer 44

Respiratory System

Question 45

Body system that stores food, breaks it down, and prepares solid waste for release

Answer 45

Digestive System

Question 46

Body system that deals with regulation of water and electrolytes; produces liquid waste

Answer 46

Urinary System

Question 47

What do kidneys filter

Answer 47

Blood

Question 48

Body system that deals with production of offspring

Answer 48

Reproductive System

Question 49

Maintenance of a state of internal environment

Answer 49

Homeostasis

Question 50

Breaking down of substances into small parts

Answer 50

Catabolism

Question 51

Building up of substances into larger, usable compounds for growth and repair

Answer 51

Anabolism

Question 52

All body processes

Answer 52

Metabolism