BSC 2087 - Human Anatomy and Physiology » Spring 2022 » Check Yourself 1

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Question #1
In the anatomical position the body is
A.   standing erect, face forward, arms at the back, palms forward, feet parallel.
B.   standing erect, face forward, arms at the front, palms forward, feet parallel.
C.   standing erect, face forward, arms at the sides, palms forward, feet parallel.
D.   standing erect, face forward, arms at the sides, palms backward, feet parallel.
Question #2
The vertical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior sections is called the
A.   transverse plane.
B.   horizontal plane.
C.   coronal plane.
D.   sagittal plane.
Question #3
The horizontal plane dividing the body into upper and lower sections is called the
A.   transverse plane.
B.   sagittal plane.
C.   coronal plane.
D.   frontal plane.
Question #4
An imaginary dividing line useful in separating the areas of the body is a
A.   region.
B.   quadrant.
C.   plane.
D.   cavity.
Question #5
The lacrimal ducts are located in the
A.   orbital cavity.
B.   buccal cavity.
C.   oral cavity.
D.   otic cavity.
Question #6
Secretion of a substance from a cell or structure is a function of the
A.   endocrine system.
B.   respiratory system.
C.   nervous system.
D.   skeletal system.
Question #7
The breakdown of food molecules in a cell to release energy, water, and carbon dioxide is called
A.   metabolism.
B.   homeostasis.
C.   anabolism.
D.   catabolism.
Question #8
The study of tissues and organs is called
A.   Histology
B.   Dermatology
C.   Embryology
D.   Cytology
Question #9
The word root physio means
A.   behind.
B.   apart.
C.   middle.
D.   nature.
Question #10
The metric unit of measure for length is the
A.   gram.
B.   milligram.
C.   liter.
D.   meter.

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