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1. The science dealing with the functions of the body parts is calledA) physiology.B) cytology.C) anatomy.D) histology.E) biology.

2. The level of organization when different tissues join together is called theA) chemical level.B) cellular level.C) tissue level.D) organ level.E) system level.

3. Group of related organs that have a common function is called a(n)A) organ.B) system.C) tissue.D) group.E) organism.

4. The process by which unspecialized cells become specialized cells is calledA) anabolism.B) catabolism.C) metabolism.D) differentiation.E) homeostasis.

5. The sum of all chemical processes in our body is known asA) anabolism.B) catabolism.C) metabolism.D) differentiation.E) homeostasis.

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6. All of the following are examples of organs EXCEPTA) stomach.B) heart.C) muscle.D) brain.E) gallbladder.

7. The condition in which the body's internal environment stays within physiological limits is known asA) responsiveness.B) homeostasis.C) differentiation.D) growth.E) All of the above are correct.

8. All of the following belong to feedback systems which control homeostasis EXCEPTA) control center.B) receptor.C) receiver.D) effector.E) All of the above are basic components of the feedback system.

9. In a negative feedback system, the response of the effectorA) enhances the original stimulus.B) eliminates the original stimulus.C) reverses the original stimulus.D) does not change the original stimulus.E) is not related to the original stimulus.

10. Reproduction refers to:A) an increase in the size of cells.B) the formation of new cells.C) the production of a new individual.D) Both the formation of new cells and the production of a new individual.E) Both an increase in the size of cells and the formation of new cells.


11. The structure which sends inputs to the control center is theA) effector.B) receptor.C) affector.D) stimulus.E) output structure.

12. A baroreceptor senses changes inA) touch.B) pressure.C) temperature.D) alveolar stretch.E) pain.

13. Which of the following is a symptom of disease rather than a sign?A) nauseaB) bleedingC) vomitingD) feverE) rash

14. The science that deals with the drug treatment of disease is calledA) physiology.B) anatomy.C) epidemiology.D) pharmacology.E) pharmacy.

15. In the anatomical position the subjectA) is lying down.B) has arms placed above the head.C) has arms folded on the chest.D) is standing upright facing the observer with the palms backwards.E) is standing upright facing the observer with the palms forward.


16. The plane that divides the body into unequal left and right portions is theA) parasaggital plane.B) midsaggital plane.C) frontal plane.D) transverse plane.E) oblique plane.

17. A gluteal injection refers to an injection into theA) buttock.B) lower limb.C) ankle.D) upper limb.E) trunk.

18. The sternum is __________ to the heart.A) posteriorB) anteriorC) inferiorD) lateralE) distal

19. The plane that divides the body into a superior and inferior portion is theA) parasaggital plane.B) midsaggital plane.C) transverse plane.D) oblique plane.E) frontal plane.

20. Which of the following is NOT considered a basic tissue type?A) connective tissueB) epithelial tissueC) cartilage tissueD) nervous tissueE) muscle tissue


21. Which of the following organs does NOT belong to the digestive system?A) liverB) gallbladderC) ureterD) stomachE) salivary glands

22. The organ system that regulates the body's activities using chemical regulators called hormones is theA) digestive system.B) endocrine system.C) nervous system.D) cardiovascular system.E) integumentary system.

23. The __________ is the region between the lungs from the breastbone to the vertebra.A) vertebral canalB) pericardiumC) mediastinumD) pleural cavityE) manubrium

24. The organ system that transports fats from the gastrointestinal tract to the cardiovascular system is theA) digestive system.B) endocrine system.C) lymphatic system.D) urinary system.E) respiratory system.

25. The anatomical term which best describes a structure toward the head isA) superficial.B) deep.C) inferior.D) superior.E) anterior.


26. In the anatomical position, the ring finger is __________to the little finger.A) lateralB) medialC) deepD) distalE) proximal

27. The anatomical term for navel isA) crural.B) inguinal.C) umbilical.D) femoral.E) coxal.

28. The best anatomical term to describe the back region of the body would beA) ventral.B) dorsal.C) gluteal.D) vertebral.E) popliteal.

29. The spleen and liver are located in theA) pelvic cavity.B) cranial cavity.C) abdominal cavity.D) thoracic cavity.E) vertebral cavity.

30. All of the following are found inferior to the diaphragm EXCEPT theA) thymus gland.B) gall bladder.C) large intestine.D) small intestine.E) urinary bladder.


31. The body cavity containing the urinary bladder and portions of the large intestine is theA) pelvic cavity.B) abdominal cavity.C) mediastinum.D) pleural cavity.E) dorsal cavity.

32. The pericardial cavity contains theA) lungs.B) thyroid glands.C) brain.D) heart.E) stomach.

33. Which of the following does NOT belong to the nine-abdominopelvic regions?A) left lumbar regionB) right upper quadrantC) right iliac regionD) epigastric regionE) hypogastric region

34. Portions of the stomach are found in all the following regions EXCEPT theA) right hypochondriac region.B) left hypochondriac region.C) epigastric region.D) left lumbar region.E) umbilical region.

35. Failure of the body to maintain homeostasis willA) have no effect on health.B) cause illness and possibly death.C) always cause death.D) initiate positive feedback.E) enhance the immune response to pathogens.


36. All of the following are controlled by homeostatic mechanisms, EXCEPTA) skeletal muscle movement.B) blood pressure.C) body temperature.D) blood sugar levels.E) breathing rate.

37. Which of the following processes is controlled by positive feedback?A) blood sugar levelsB) blood clottingC) blood pressureD) body temperatureE) breathing rate

38. Collectively the organs inside the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities are called:A) mediastinum.B) mammary glands.C) abdominal organs.D) viscera.E) pleural organs.

39. All of the following are functions of the cardiovascular system EXCEPTA) oxygen transport.B) carbon dioxide transport.C) red blood cell production.D) mending damaged blood vessels.E) transport of hormones.

40. The basic structural and functional units of an organism areA) atoms.B) molecules.C) cells.D) tissues.E) organs.


41. Atoms combine to formA) cells.B) organs.C) organ systems.D) molecules.E) None of the above are correct.

42. The organ system that consists of skin, along with associated structures like hair and sweat glands, is theA) skeletal system.B) integumentary system.C) muscular system.D) endocrine system.E) cardiovascular system.

43. The anatomical term used to describe the region of the neck isA) facial.B) brachial.C) cervical.D) thoracic.E) mental.

44. The splitting of proteins into amino acids which are then used to make new proteins is an example ofA) anabolism.B) catabolism.C) metabolism.D) differentiation.E) homeostasis.

45. Which of the following is NOT a change associated with aging?A) wrinkled skinB) diminished reflexesC) increase in insulin productionD) decreased muscle strengthE) loss of bone mass


46. A disease that affects one part, or a limited area of the body, is referred to as:A) systemicB) localC) systematicD) epidemicE) geriatric

47. The science that deals with medical problems and care of the elderly is called:A) epidemiologyB) geriatricsC) pathologyD) pharmacologyE) obstetrics

48. The science that deals with the abnormal conditions and structural and functional changes that diseases produce is called:A) epidemiologyB) geriatricsC) pathologyD) pharmacologyE) obstetrics

49. The release of insulin from pancreatic islet cells when blood glucose increases after a meal is an example of which of the following life processes.A) Metabolism.B) Responsiveness.C) Movement.D) Growth.E) Differentiation.

50. The life process by which a hemocytoblast (unspecialized stem cell) becomes an erythroblast that will then mature into a red blood cell is called.A) Metabolism.B) Movement.C) Growth.D) Differentiation.E) Reproduction.


51. Skeletal muscles play which of the following roles in the negative feedback system that controls responses to decreased body temperature.A) Receptor.B) Input signal.C) Control center.D) Output signal.E) Effector.

52. If the baroreceptors shown in the feedback loop illustrated in Figure 1.3 became unresponsive to blood pressure increases, which of the following would be the most likely response to an increase in blood pressure.A) Blood pressure would decrease.B) Blood pressure would rapidly increase due to positive feedback.C) Blood pressure would remain elevated.D) Heart rate would increase.E) Heart rate would decrease.

53. Otitis refers to inflammation (i.e. “-itis”) in what region of the body.A) Nose.B) Eye.C) Neck.D) Cheek.E) Ear.

54. Anatomy refers to the structure and function of the body.A) TrueB) False

55. The chemical level of structural organization includes all chemicals needed to maintain life. A) TrueB) False

56. The integumentary system protects all body systems.A) TrueB) False


57. Reproduction refers to the formation of new cells for growth only.A) TrueB) False

58. Stress has an adverse effect on homeostasis, because it creates an imbalance in the internal environment.A) TrueB) False

59. The control center determines the level at which the controlled condition needs to be maintained.A) TrueB) False

60. To describe the relationship of different body structures to each other, anatomists use directional terms.A) TrueB) False

61. The sagittal plane divides the body into equal superior and inferior portions.A) TrueB) False

62. The spinal cord and the brain are located in the cranial cavity.A) TrueB) False

63. The heart is located in the mediastinum.A) TrueB) False

64. For practical purposes clinicians prefer to use the quadrant division of the abdominopelvic region.A) TrueB) False


65. Childbirth is a good example of a positive feedback mechanism.A) TrueB) False

66. The heart is superior to the cranium.A) TrueB) False

67. Aging is a normal process related to a reduced ability to maintain homeostasis.A) TrueB) False

68. Aging affects all body systems.A) TrueB) False

69. Aging can cause a decreased susceptibility to cancer.A) TrueB) False

70. A decreased function of the kidneys and less efficient digestive system are signs of aging.A) TrueB) False

71. Pathology is the science that deals with why, when and where diseases occur.A) TrueB) False

72. The endocrine system would most likely be in control of a homeostatic process that requires a rapidly induced response.A) TrueB) False

73. The carpals are proximal to the metacarpals.A) TrueB) False


74. The study dealing with the structures of the human body is called __________.

75. All the body systems combined make up a(n) __________.

76. Molecules combine to form the __________ level of organization.

77. Highest level of organization is the __________.

78. Ability to detect and respond to changes in the environment is called __________.

79. Maintenance of relatively stable conditions for the cells of the human body is called __________.

80. Process by which unspecialized cells become specialized cells is called __________.

81. __________ is the force of flowing blood against the walls of the arteries.

82. The basic component of a feedback system that produces a response is the __________.

83. The component of a feedback system that monitors changes in the controlled condition is the __________.

84. The plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior positions is the __________ plane.

85. The fluid surrounding body cells is called __________ fluid.

86. The stomach is __________ to the lungs.

87. The humerus is __________ to the radius


88. The abdominal and pelvic cavities combine to form the __________ cavity.

89. The correct anatomical term for the front of the elbow is __________.

90. All the bones of the body, their associated cartilages, and joints belong to the __________ system.

91. Homeostasis is mainly controlled by the __________ and __________ systems.

92. The basic structural and functional units of an organism are __________.

93. The umbilical region is to the hypogastric region.

94. Using the quadrant system of dividing the abdominopelvic cavity, the liver is found primarily in the __________ quadrant.


95. Where on the diagram is the femoral area?

A) DB) EC) FD) JE) K


96. Where on the diagram is the sacral area?

A) CB) DC) ED) IE) J


97. Where on the diagram is the cervical area?

A) CB) EC) JD) KE) A


98. Where on the diagram is the brachial area?

A) CB) EC) ID) KE) D

99. Name and briefly describe the levels of structural organization in the human body.

100. Name and briefly describe the planes that can be passed through the human body.

101. Define homeostasis.


Answer Key

1. A2. D3. B4. D5. C6. C7. B8. C9. C

10. D11. B12. B13. A14. D15. E16. A17. A18. B19. C20. C21. C22. B23. C24. C25. D26. A27. C28. B29. C30. A31. A32. D33. B34. A35. B36. A37. B38. D39. C40. C41. D42. B43. C44. C


45. C46. B47. B48. C49. B50. D51. E52. C53. E54. B55. A56. A57. B58. A59. A60. A61. B62. B63. A64. A65. A66. B67. A68. A69. B70. A71. B72. B73. A74. anatomy75. organism76. cellular77. organismal level78. responsiveness79. homeostasis80. differentiation81. blood pressure82. effector83. receptor84. frontal85. interstitial86. inferior87. proximal88. abdominopelvic89. antecubital90. skeletal


91. nervous; endocrine92. cells93. superior94. right upper95. A96. D97. B98. A99. The chemical level: includes atoms and molecules.

The cellular level: includes all different cells made of combinations of molecules.The tissue level: tissues consist of groups of similar cells.The organ level: organs are formed when different types of tissues join together.The system level: consists of related organs that have a common function.The organismal level: the highest level of structural organization includes all organ systems making up the entire organism.

100. A sagittal plane divides the body into right and left portions.A midsagittal plane divides the body into equal right and left portions.A parasagittal plane divides the body into unequal right and left portions.A frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.A transverse plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions.An oblique plane passes through the body in an angle between the planes mentioned above.

101. Homeostasis is a condition in which the internal environment of the body is maintained within certain physiological limits.

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