Ch. 1: An Introduction to th_e Structure and Function of th_e Body
TB
MCQS
1. Which word is derived from th_e Greek word meaning “cutting up”?
a. dissection
b. physiology
c. pathology
d. anatomy
ANSWER: D DIFFICULTY: Memorization PAGE:: Page 3
TOP: Introduction
2. Which word is defined as th_e study of th_e function of living organisms and their parts?
a. dissection
b. physiology
c. pathology
d. anatomy
ANSWER: B DIFFICULTY: Memorization PAGE:: Page 3
TOP: Introduction
3. Which word is defined as th_e scientific study of disease?
a. dissection
b. physiology
c. pathology
d. anatomy
ANSWER: C DIFFICULTY: Memorization PAGE:: Page 4
TOP: Introduction
4. Cells are
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a. more complex than tissues
b. are th_e first level of organization in th_e body
c. are th_e smallest living units of structure and function in th_e body
d. both b and c
ANSWER: C DIFFICULTY: Application PAGE:: Page 6
TOP: Structural levels of organization
5. A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a(n)
a. molecule
b. organ
c. tissue
d. organism
ANSWER: C DIFFICULTY: Memorization PAGE:: Page 6
TOP: Structural levels of organization
6. Th_e heart is an example of a(n)
a. organ
b. tissue
c. organism
d. system
ANSWER: A DIFFICULTY: Application PAGE:: Page 6
TOP: Structural levels of organization
7. Th_e levels of organization from most simple to most complex are
a. cell chemical organ tissue system
b. tissue cell chemical organ system
c. chemical tissue cell organ system
d. chemical cell tissue organ system
8. When using directional terms to describe th_e body, it is assumed that th_e body is in what
position?
a. supine
b. anatomical
c. lateral
d. prone
ANSWER: B DIFFICULTY: Memorization PAGE:: Page 6
TOP: Anatomical position
9. Th_e supine position
a. describes th_e body lying face up
b. is also called anatomical position
c. describes th_e body lying face down
d. both a and b
ANSWER: A DIFFICULTY: Memorization PAGE:: Page 7
TOP: Anatomical position
10. Th_e prone position
a. describes th_e body lying face up
b. is also called th_e anatomical position
c. describes th_e body lying face down
d. both b and c
ANSWER: C DIFFICULTY: Memorization PAGE:: Page 7
TOP: Anatomical position
11. Because humans walk upright, th_e term “dorsal” can be used in place of th_e term
a. inferior
b. posterior
c. anterior
d. distal
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ANSWER: B DIFFICULTY: Memorization PAGE:: Page 7
TOP: Anatomical direction
12. Th_e opposite term for posterior in humans is
a. superior
b. anterior
c. ventral
d. both b and c
ANSWER: D DIFFICULTY: Application PAGE:: Page 7
TOP: Anatomical direction
13. Th_e opposite term for superficial is
a. deep
b. inferior
c. posterior
d. medial
ANSWER: A DIFFICULTY: Memorization PAGE:: Page 7
TOP: Anatomical direction
14. Th_e body section that divides th_e right ear from th_e left ear is a _____ section.
a. frontal
b. sagittal
c. coronal
d. transverse
ANSWER: B DIFFICULTY: Application PAGE:: Page 8
TOP: Planes or body sections
15. Th_e body section that divides th_e nose from th_e back of th_e head is a _____ section.
a. frontal
b. sagittal
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