Q - Chapter 1

Question 1

1. The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is

a) organ, organ system, cellular, chemical, tissue, organismal
b) chemical, cellular, tissue, organismal, organ, organ system
c) chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal
d) organismal, organ system, organ, tissue, cellular, chemical

Answer 1

c) chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal

Question 2

2. The structural and functional unit of life is
   a) cell
   b) organ
   c) organism
   d) molecule

Answer 2

a) cell

Question 3

3. Which of the following is a major functional characteristic of all organism

a) movement
b) growth
c) metabolism
d) responsiveness
e) all of these

Answer 3

e) all of these

Question 4

4. An increased rate of breathing as a result of an increased buildup of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream would be best described as an example of which of the following?

a) maintaining boundaries
b) excretion of metabolic waste
c) responsiveness
d) metabolism

Answer 4

b) excretion of metabolic waste

Question 5

5. In each case, choose the structure or organ that matches the given directional term

Distal

a) the elbow
b) the wrist

Answer 5

b) the wrist

Question 6

6. In each case, choose the structure or organ that matches the given directional term

Lateral

a) hip bone
b) umbilicus

Answer 6

a) hip bone

Question 7

7. In each case, choose the structure or organ that matches the given directional term

Superior

a) nose
b) chin

Answer 7

a) nose

Question 8

8. In each case, choose the structure or organ that matches the given directional term

Anterior

a) toes
b) heel

Answer 8

a) toes

Question 9

9. In each case, choose the structure or organ that matches the given directional term

Superficial

a) scalp
b) skull

Answer 9

a) scalp

Question 10

10. Which is the single most abundant chemical substance of the body, accounting for 60% to 80% of body weight?

a) oxygen
b) protein
c) water
d) hydrogen

Answer 10

c) water

Question 11

11. The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except one. Which one?

a) body erect
b) arms at sides
c) palms turned posteriorly
d) thumbs pointed laterally

Answer 11

c) palms turned posteriorly

Question 12

12. Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane?

a) transverse cut just above the knees
b) two cuts dividing the body into left and right halves
c) any sagittal plane except in the midline
d) any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions

Answer 12

c) any sagittal plane except in the midline

Question 13

13. Choose the following statement that is not completely correct regarding serous membranes.

a) Serosa are very thin, double-layered structures
b) Serous membranes are divided into parietal and visceral membranes with a virtual space between the two
c) Visceral pericardium covers the outer surface of the heart, and parietal pericardium lines the internal walls of the heart
d) Serous membranes secrete a watery lubricating fluid

Answer 13

c) Visceral pericardium covers the outer surface of the heart, and parietal pericardium lines the internal walls of the heart

Question 14

14. Anatomical term of arm

Answer 14

Brachial

Question 15

15. Anatomical term of the thigh

Answer 15

Femoral

Question 16

16. Anatomical term of chest

Answer 16

Thoracic

Question 17

17. Anatomical term of fingers and toes

Answer 17

Digital

Question 18

18. Anatomical term of the anterior aspect of the knee

Answer 18

Patellar

Question 19

19. Anatomical term of the armpits

Answer 19

Axillary

Question 20

20. Fully describe the anatomical position of the human body.

Answer 20

Stand erect, feet parallel, arms hanging at the sides with palms facing forward, and thumbs pointing away from the body.