BSC 2087 - Human Anatomy and Physiology » Spring 2022 » Chapter 1 Homework

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Question #1
The study that uses microscopes to see the minute details of organ parts is called
A.   Systemic anatomy
B.   Pathology
C.   Gross anatomy
D.   Microscopic anatomy
Question #2
The dorsal cavity contains what two organs?
A.   Brain and spinal cord
B.   Liver and pancreas
C.   Diaphragm and lungs
D.   Right and left lung
Question #3
The thoracic cavity contains which group of organs?
A.   Esophagus, bronchi, lungs, trachea, thymus gland, and heart
B.   Stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, small intestine, appendix, and part of the large intestine
C.   Urinary bladder, reproductive organs, rectum, remainder of the large intestine, and appendix
D.   Brain and spinal cord
Question #4
What plane divides the body into upper and lower parts?
A.   Coronal
B.   Frontal
C.   Sagittal
D.   Transverse
Question #5
The ability of the body to regulate its internal environment within narrow limits is called
A.   Catabolism
B.   Homeostasis
C.   Life functions
D.   Anabolism
Question #6
The word root dors means
A.   Side
B.   Back
C.   Tail
D.   Middle
Question #7
The study of all forms of life is called
A.   Botany
B.   Anatomy
C.   Biology
D.   Physiology
Question #8
Anterior means
A.   Front or in front of
B.   Toward the midline
C.   Back or in back of
D.   Upper or above another
Question #9
The sagittal plane divides the body into what two parts?
A.   Dorsal and ventral
B.   Upper and lower
C.   Right and left
D.   Anterior and posterior
Question #10
The epigastric region is located just inferior to the
A.   Anterior iliac spine
B.   Sternum
C.   Ribs
D.   Navel
Question #11
The word root ante means what?
A.   In front of
B.   Below
C.   Behind
D.   Above
Question #12
The metric system uses what unit for measuring volume?
A.   Milligram
B.   Gram
C.   Liter
D.   Meter
Question #13
The study of the structure, function, and development of cells is called
A.   Histology
B.   Dermatology
C.   Cytology
D.   Genetics
Question #14
Which cavity encloses the teeth and tongue?
A.   Orbital
B.   Buccal
C.   Nasal
D.   Cranial
Question #15
The formation and release of hormones from a cell or structure is called
A.   Assimilation
B.   Excretion
C.   Digestion
D.   Secretion
Question #16
The suffix -tom refers to
A.   Study of
B.   Pertaining to
C.   Cutting
D.   Process of
Question #17
A superficial wound means the wound is
A.   Penetrating the stomach
B.   On or near the surface of the body
C.   Toward the midline of the body
D.   Near the point of attachment of the limb
Question #18
In the metric system, the prefix centi- stands for
A.   1/100
B.   1/1,000,000
C.   1/1000
D.   1000
Question #19
Endocrinology is the study of the
A.   Nervous system
B.   Hormonal system
C.   Heart
D.   Integumentary system
Question #20
Distal means
A.   Toward the head
B.   Away from the median
C.   Farthest from the point of attachment
D.   Nearest the point of attachment

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