Introduction To Body Structures

Question 1

Which cavity contains the organs of the reproductive and excretory system?

Answer 1

Pelvic Cavity

Question 2

Which cavity contains the heart AND lungs?

Answer 2

Thoracic

Question 3

Which cavity contains the HEART?

Answer 3

Pericardial Cavity

Question 4

Which cavities contain the LUNGS?

Answer 4

Pleural Cavities

Question 5

Where are the kidneys located?

Answer 5

Behind the abdominal cavity in the retroparitineal area

Question 6

Which plane divides the body into EQUAL right and left halves?

Answer 6

Midsaggital Plane

Question 7

____ means skull or head end of the body.

Answer 7

Cranial

Question 8

____ means tail end of the body.

Answer 8

Caudal

Question 9

If something is farthest from a point of attachment it’s referred to as:

Answer 9

Distal

Question 10

If something is nearest to a point of attachment it’s referred to as:

Answer 10

Proximal

Question 11

The nervous system is located in the:

Answer 11

Dorsal Cavity

Question 12

___ means toward the side/away from the midline.

Answer 12

Lateral

Question 13

____ means away from the side/toward the midline.

Answer 13

Medial

Question 14

The ___ plane divides the body into right and left halves.

Answer 14

saggital

Question 15

The study of all organisms (unicellular, multicellular, plants, humans, animals, etc) is referred to as:

Answer 15

Biology

Question 16

Which plane divides the body in to front and back halves?

Answer 16

Coronal/Frontal Plane

Question 17

What is the term for something being close to the surface of the body? For example, a scratch.

Answer 17

Superifical

Question 18

Rearrange the following from most simple to most complex: organ systems, cells, tissues, human body, organs

Answer 18

cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, human body

Question 19

_____ refers to the building up of complex materials from simple ones, such as food or oxygen molecules.

Answer 19

Anabolism

Question 20

____ refers to the breaking down of complex substances into simple ones.

Answer 20

Catabolism

Question 21

____ refers to the functional activities of cells that result in growth, repair, energy release, use of food, and secretions. It consists of the building up and breaking down of materials.

Answer 21

Metabolism

Question 22

What unit is used to measure weight in the metric system?

Answer 22

Grams

Question 23

What unit is used to measure volume in the metric system?

Answer 23

Liters

Question 24

What unit is used to measure length in the metric system?

Answer 24

Meters

Question 25

The prefix milli- means ___. How many milliliters are in a liter?

Answer 25

1/1000; 1000 milliliters

Question 26

The prefix Centi- means: How many centimeters are in a meter?

Answer 26

1/100; 100 centimeters

Question 27

The prefix Kilo- means: How many grams are in a Kilogram?

Answer 27

1000/1; 1000 grams

Question 28

Name the 3 cavities located in the skull.

Answer 28

Oral/Buccal, Nasal, and Orbital

Question 29

1 centimeter is equal to ___ inches.

Answer 29

0.4

Question 30

1 inch is equal to ___ centimeters.

Answer 30

2.5

Question 31

1 gram is equal to __ ounce.

Answer 31

1

Question 32

1 Kilogram is equal to ___ pounds.

Answer 32

2.2

Question 33

1 teaspoon is equal to __ milliliters.

Answer 33

5

Question 34

1 tablespoon is equal to ___ milliliters.

Answer 34

15

Question 35

1 ounce is equal to ___ milliliters.

Answer 35

30

Question 36

A ___, or cross, section is a horizontal cut that divides the body into upper and lower halves.

Answer 36

Transverse

Question 37

The dorsal cavity contains the ___ and ___ cavities.

Answer 37

Cranial; Spinal

Question 38

What divides the ventral cavity into the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities?

Answer 38

The diaphragm

Question 39

The naval is located in what abdominopelvic region?

Answer 39

Umbilical region

Question 40

The pubic area is also referred to as:

Answer 40

The hypogastric region

Question 41

The inguinal region is sometimes referred to as the:

Answer 41

Illiac area/region

Question 42

The ability of the body to regulate it's internal environment within narrow limits is referred to as:

Answer 42

Homeostasis

Question 43

The metric system is based on a power of:

Answer 43

10

Question 44

The future could see advancements in diagnosis and treatment of illness due to _____ and ____.

Answer 44

Biotechnology; Nanotechnology

Question 45

Pain in the back is often associated with which abdominopelvic region?

Answer 45

Lumbar Region

Question 46

Heartburn is often associated with which abdominopelvic region?

Answer 46

Epigastric Region

Question 47

Pain right below the ribs is often associated with which abdominopelvic region?

Answer 47

Hypochondriac Region

Question 48

Stomach cramps are often associated with which abdominopelvic region?

Answer 48

Umbilical Region

Question 49

_____ Anatomy is the study of the growth and development of an organism through it's lifetime.

Answer 49

Developmental

Question 50

____ Anatomy is the study of large and easily observable structures in the body.

Answer 50

Gross

Question 51

_____ Anatomy is the study of the structure and function of organs or parts that comprise a certain organ system. It includes dermatology, endocrinology, and neurology.

Answer 51

Systemic

Question 52

______ is the study of the integumentary system (skin, hair, nails).

Answer 52

Dermatology

Question 53

_____ is the study of the endocrine/hormonal system.

Answer 53

Endocrinology

Question 54

____ is the study of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.

Answer 54

Neurology

Question 55

____ Anatomy is the study of the similarities and differences between organisms.

Answer 55

Comparative

Question 56

____ Anatomy is the study of the minute (small) details of organ parts. The parts this branch studies are always viewed using a microscope. It includes histology and cytology.

Answer 56

Microscopic

Question 57

____ is the study of the structure, function, and development of cells that comprise the different body parts.

Answer 57

Cytology

Question 58

_____ is the study of the tissues and organs that make up the entire body of an organism.

Answer 58

Histology

Question 59

Movement is the ability of the whole organism, or a part of it, to move. It is controlled by the ___ system.

Answer 59

Muscle

Question 60

Ingestion is the process by which an organism takes in food. It is controlled by the ___ system.

Answer 60

Digestive

Question 61

Digestion is breakdown of complex food molecules into simpler food molecules. It is controlled by the ___ system.

Answer 61

Digestive

Question 62

Transport is the movement of necessary substances to cells and cellular products/wastes away from cells. It is controlled by the ___ system.

Answer 62

Circulatory

Question 63

Respiration is the burning or oxidation of food molecules in a cell to release energy, water, and carbon dioxide. It is controlled by the ___ system.

Answer 63

Respiratory

Question 64

Synthesis is the combination of simple molecules into more complex molecules to help an organism build new tissue. It is controlled by the ___ system.

Answer 64

Digestive

Question 65

Assimilation is the transformation of digested food molecules into living tissue for growth and self-repair. It is controlled by the ___ system.

Answer 65

Digestive

Question 66

Growth is the enlargement of an organism due to synthesis and assimilation, resulting in an increase in the number and size of its cells. It is controlled by the ___ system.

Answer 66

Skeletal

Question 67

Secretion is the formation and release of hormones from a cell/structure. It is controlled by the ___ system.

Answer 67

Endocrine

Question 68

Excretion is the removal of metabolic waste products from an organism. It is controlled by the ___ system.

Answer 68

Urinary

Question 69

Regulation/Sensitivity is the ability of an organism to respond to its environment so as to maintain a balance. It is controlled by the ___ system.

Answer 69

Nervous

Question 70

Reproduction is the ability of an organism to produce offspring with similar characteristics. It is controlled by the ___ system.

Answer 70

Reproductive