Question 1

________ serous membranes line the walls of cavities,whereas ________ serous membranes cover the surfaces of internal organs.

Accepted Answer

A)   Parietal; visceral
B)   Visceral; parietal
C)   Pericardial; peritoneal
D)   Pleural; visceralE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The lungs,trachea,and nasal passages are part of the ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)   skeletal
B)   cardiovascular
C)   integumentary
D)   respiratoryE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The ________ system is responsible for processing food and the absorption of nutrients,minerals,vitamins,and water.

Accepted Answer

A)   digestive
B)   cardiovascular
C)   urinary
D)   integumentaryE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The cervical region is commonly referred to as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   neck
B)   hand
C)   shoulder
D)   armE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The anatomical term superior means ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   closer to the back
B)   closer to the feet
C)   closer to the head
D)   closer to the frontE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

________ is a structure that contains at least two types of tissue and carries out a specific function.

Accepted Answer

A)   An organism
B)   An organ system
C)   A cell
D)   An organE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Your roommate says that he is experiencing sharp pains in the upper left quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity.Organs involved could include the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   stomach and spleen
B)   appendix and liver
C)   liver and gallbladder
D)   appendix and urinary bladderE) B) and C)
F) A) and B) A

Question 8

The muscles are ________ to the skin.

Accepted Answer

A)   posterior
B)   deep
C)   superficial
D)   medialE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The ventral cavity consists of the ________ and ________ cavities.

Accepted Answer

A)   abdominal; pelvic
B)   mediastinum; pleural
C)   thoracic; abdominopelvic
D)   cranial; vertebralE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

This system provides nutrients for cells in all tissues and organ systems.

Accepted Answer

A)   muscular
B)   respiratory
C)   digestive
D)   nervousE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

As compared to a midsagittal plane,a parasagittal plane divides the body into ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   unequal left and right portions
B)   anterior and posterior portions
C)   equal left and right portions
D)   superior and inferior portionsE) B) and D)
F) A) and C) A

Question 12

The anatomical term superficial means ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   farther from the surface
B)   closer to the surface
C)   closer to the trunk
D)   farther from the trunkE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Transverse (horizontal) planes divide the body into ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   anterior and posterior portions
B)   superior and inferior portions
C)   equal left and right portions
D)   left and right portionsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

The heart is contained within the ________ cavity,whereas the lungs are in the ________ cavities.

Accepted Answer

A)   thoracic; pericardial
B)   mediastinum; pleural
C)   pericardial; pleural
D)   peritoneal; pleuralE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The liver,gallbladder,and portions of the large and small intestines are found in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   upper right quadrant
B)   lower right quadrant
C)   upper left quadrant
D)   lower left quadrantE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The ________ system defends against disease and infection.

Accepted Answer

A)   muscular
B)   lymphatic
C)   skeletal
D)   integumentaryE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

An anatomy instructor tells a student that the muscle the student is looking for is in the brachial region.The student should examine which portion of the anatomical model?

Accepted Answer

A)   calf
B)   thigh
C)   forearm
D)   armE) A) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 18

The knee is ________ to the ankle.

Accepted Answer

A)   proximal
B)   ipsilateral
C)   distal
D)   lateralE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The brain and spinal cord are contained within the ________ body cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)   pelvic
B)   thoracic
C)   dorsal
D)   ventralE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The nose is ________ to the chin.

Accepted Answer

A)   intermediate
B)   superior
C)   inferior
D)   posteriorE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 1: Body Organization and Terminology

________ serous membranes line the walls of cavities,whereas ________ serous membranes cover the surfaces of internal organs.

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The lungs,trachea,and nasal passages are part of the ________ system.

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The ________ system is responsible for processing food and the absorption of nutrients,minerals,vitamins,and water.

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The cervical region is commonly referred to as the ________.

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The anatomical term superior means ________.

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________ is a structure that contains at least two types of tissue and carries out a specific function.

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Your roommate says that he is experiencing sharp pains in the upper left quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity.Organs involved could include the ________.

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The muscles are ________ to the skin.

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The ventral cavity consists of the ________ and ________ cavities.

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This system provides nutrients for cells in all tissues and organ systems.

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As compared to a midsagittal plane,a parasagittal plane divides the body into ________.

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The anatomical term superficial means ________.

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Transverse (horizontal) planes divide the body into ________.

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The heart is contained within the ________ cavity,whereas the lungs are in the ________ cavities.

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The liver,gallbladder,and portions of the large and small intestines are found in the ________.

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The ________ system defends against disease and infection.

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The knee is ________ to the ankle.

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The brain and spinal cord are contained within the ________ body cavity.

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The nose is ________ to the chin.

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