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Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology, 9/e

David Shier, Washtenaw Community College
Ricki Lewis, The University at Albany
Jackie Butler, Grayson County Community College

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Multiple Choice Quiz

Please answer all questions


1	Anatomy is a term, which means the study of _____.
		A)	physiology
		B)	morphology
		C)	cell functions
		D)	human functions


2	The study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of _____.
		A)	anatomy
		B)	cytology
		C)	teleology
		D)	physiology


3	The process of turning molecules that are ingested into forms that are compatible with the organism is _____.
		A)	digestion
		B)	absorption
		C)	assimilation
		D)	circulation


4	The exchanging of gases for the purpose of producing energy is called _____.
		A)	breathing
		B)	respiration
		C)	circulation
		D)	responsiveness


5	The removal of a compound that the body no longer requires is called _____.
		A)	secretion
		B)	excretion
		C)	movement
		D)	digestion


6	When a nurse takes someone's temperature, they are directly assessing a _____.
		A)	metabolic activity
		B)	sign of illness
		C)	vital sign
		D)	core temperature


7	The following are essential needs of the body except which one?
		A)	water
		B)	chemicals
		C)	set point
		D)	pressure


8	The force that water exerts on a system is referred to as the ________.
		A)	hydrophilic factor
		B)	hydrostatic pressure
		C)	atmospheric pressure
		D)	osmotic pressure


9	The transportation of heat in the body is mainly a property of the _____ it contains.
		A)	food
		B)	oxygen
		C)	water
		D)	pressure


10	The process in which cells and organisms are able to maintain a stable balance of internal and external substances and forces is called _____.
		A)	equilibrium
		B)	adaptation
		C)	adjustment
		D)	homeostasis


11	The following is an example of a homeostatic event.
		A)	sweating during a test
		B)	shivering when it is cold
		C)	developing a headache
		D)	muscle strain


12	The following are examples of homeostatic parameters or body values except which one?
		A)	heart rate
		B)	blood pressure
		C)	blood glucose levels
		D)	insulin production


13	A decrease in blood glucose that causes the inhibition of insulin is an example of _____.
		A)	positive feedback
		B)	negative feedback
		C)	abnormal function
		D)	the action of glucagon


14	The following is an example of positive feedback:
		A)	glucagon raises blood sugar
		B)	insulin lowers blood glucose
		C)	a temperature of 100.2F causes a further increase
		D)	100.1F is followed by 98.6F


15	A system is defined as a group of _____ that function together.
		A)	cells
		B)	tissues
		C)	molecules
		D)	organs


16	The structures called _____ are intracellular areas with specific living functions.
		A)	inclusions
		B)	organs
		C)	organelles
		D)	macromolecules


17	Proteins and carbohydrates are classified as _____.
		A)	macromolecules
		B)	microbes
		C)	organelles
		D)	atoms


18	The following belong together except which one?
		A)	head
		B)	arm
		C)	neck
		D)	trunk


19	Simple squamous epithelium is a _____ term.
		A)	tissue
		B)	cell
		C)	organ
		D)	pathology


20	The _____ separates the thoracic from abdominal cavities.
		A)	pelvis
		B)	rib cage
		C)	diaphragm
		D)	peritoneum


21	The following belong together except which one?
		A)	brain
		B)	vertebral canal
		C)	spinal cord
		D)	stomach


22	The heart lies specifically in the _____ space.
		A)	thoracic cavity
		B)	mediastinum
		C)	abdominal cavity
		D)	pleural cavity


23	The orbital cavity would contain the _____.
		A)	eyes
		B)	nasal septum
		C)	brain
		D)	teeth


24	The following are correct cavity terms except which one?
		A)	oral
		B)	nasal
		C)	frontal
		D)	middle ear


25	Another name for the cavity in the front or belly side is _____ .
		A)	dorsal
		B)	ventral
		C)	abdominopelvic
		D)	vertebral


26	The _____ membranes surround the lungs.
		A)	pericardial
		B)	mediastinal
		C)	pleural
		D)	peritoneal


27	Which of the following would not be lined by peritoneum?
		A)	heart
		B)	stomach
		C)	intestines
		D)	liver


28	The following are sinus areas except which one?
		A)	frontal
		B)	maxillary
		C)	ethmoid
		D)	cranial


29	The _____ system plays a role in moving fluids, wastes, and bones?
		A)	skeletal
		B)	integumentary
		C)	muscular
		D)	nervous


30	The skin belongs to the _____ system.
		A)	nervous
		B)	integumentary
		C)	circulatory
		D)	muscular


31	Integration and coordination are properties of the _____ system of organs.
		A)	nervous
		B)	circulatory
		C)	excretory
		D)	muscular


32	Hormones are chemicals of the _____ system that affect target areas.
		A)	cardiovascular
		B)	endocrine
		C)	exocrine
		D)	nervous


33	The following belong together except which one?
		A)	pituitary
		B)	thyroid
		C)	brain
		D)	adrenal


34	The following belong together except which one?
		A)	trachea
		B)	bronchi
		C)	esophagus
		D)	larynx


35	Parts of the pharynx belong to the _____ and digestive systems.
		A)	respiratory
		B)	circulatory
		C)	nervous
		D)	skeletal


36	The larynx is a term in the _____ system.
		A)	integumentary
		B)	respiratory
		C)	digestive
		D)	nervous


37	The _____ system returns tissue fluids to the heart.
		A)	circulatory
		B)	lymphatic
		C)	integumentary
		D)	histologic


38	The function of the _____ is to remove soluble wastes from the body.
		A)	lungs
		B)	gastrointestinal tract
		C)	kidneys
		D)	skin


39	The following are components of the excretory system except which one?
		A)	lungs
		B)	large intestine
		C)	integument
		D)	salivary glands


40	The bulbourethral glands would be found in the _____ system.
		A)	reproductive
		B)	excretory
		C)	circulatory
		D)	endocrine


41	A tumor on top of the head would be on the _____ surface.
		A)	inferior
		B)	superior
		C)	medial
		D)	lateral


42	The navel is located on the _____ surface.
		A)	cranial
		B)	ventral
		C)	dorsal
		D)	inferior


43	The wrist is _____ to the fingers with respect to the elbow.
		A)	distal
		B)	inferior
		C)	superior
		D)	proximal


44	The wrist is the _____ part of the hand region.
		A)	proximal
		B)	distal
		C)	superior
		D)	inferior


45	A medial tumor on the head could be on the _____.
		A)	ear
		B)	cheeks
		C)	nose
		D)	eye


46	The arms lie on the _____ surface of the trunk.
		A)	medial
		B)	lateral
		C)	distal
		D)	posterior


47	A _____ section divides the body into right and left.
		A)	coronal
		B)	transverse
		C)	sagittal
		D)	frontal


48	A _____ section divides an organ into top and bottom.
		A)	sagittal
		B)	oblique
		C)	coronal
		D)	transverse


49	Which of the following is the same as inguinal?
		A)	epigastric
		B)	hypochondriac
		C)	lumbar
		D)	iliac


50	The lower ribs are below the _____ region.
		A)	lumbar
		B)	epigastric
		C)	hypogastric
		D)	hypochondriac


51	The central abdominal area is the _____ region.
		A)	iliac
		B)	hypogastric
		C)	peritoneal
		D)	umbilical


52	A _____ fracture occurred in the elbow area.
		A)	dorsum
		B)	buccal
		C)	carpal
		D)	cubital


53	The forearm is a/an _____ area.
		A)	antecubital
		B)	antebrachial
		C)	cephalic
		D)	crural


54	A _____ fracture occurred in the hip area.
		A)	gluteal
		B)	lumbar
		C)	costal
		D)	coxal


55	A mental tumor could be one in the _____.
		A)	brain
		B)	thigh
		C)	jaw
		D)	leg


56	A cervical lesion could be on the uterus or _____.
		A)	neck
		B)	cheek
		C)	armpit
		D)	abdomen


57	A headache is an example of a _____ pain.
		A)	celiac
		B)	femoral
		C)	cephalic
		D)	gluteal

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