Chapter 01: An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The word derived from two Greek words meaning “a
... [Show More] cutting up” is:
a. physiology
b. homeostasis
c. anatomy
d. dissection
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 1 TOP: Introduction
2. The study of how the body functions is called:
a. physiology
b. homeostasis
c. anatomy
d. dissection
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 1 TOP: Introduction
3. The correct sequence of the level of organization is:
a. cellular, chemical, tissue, organ
b. chemical, cellular, tissue, organ
c. chemical, cellular, organ, tissue
d. chemical, tissue, cellular, organ
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 3 TOP: Structural levels of organization
4. The smallest living unit of structure is considered to be at the:
a. chemical level
b. cellular level
c. organ level
d. tissue level
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 3 TOP: Structural levels of organization
5. The reference position for all body directional terms is the:
a. anatomical position
b. prone position
c. supine position
d. sitting position
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 5 TOP: Anatomical position
6. The relationship between the knee and the ankle can be described as:
a. the knee is inferior to the ankle
b. the knee is distal to the ankle
c. the knee is proximal to the ankle
d. both a and b above
ANS: C DIF: Application REF: Page: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions
7. The relationship between the heart and the lungs can be described as:
a. the heart is distal to the lungs
b. the heart is medial to the lungs
c. the heart is lateral to the lungs
d. both a and c above
ANS: B DIF: Application REF: Page: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions
8. The term most opposite proximal is:
a. medial
b. superior
c. anterior
d. distal
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions
9. Because humans walk in an upright position, the two terms that can be used interchangeably are:
a. posterior and ventral
b. posterior and inferior
c. posterior and superficial
d. posterior and dorsal
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions
10. The term most opposite medial is:
a. dorsal
b. lateral
c. superficial
d. none of the above
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions
11. The relationship between the skin and the muscles can be described as:
a. the skin is superficial to the muscle
b. the muscle is superficial to the skin
c. the muscle is deep to the skin
d. both a and c above
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 6 TOP: Anatomical directions
12. A cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions is called a:
a. sagittal section
b. frontal section
c. transverse section
d. none of the above
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 7 TOP: Planes or body sections
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