1. A plane that divides the body into left and right halves is called:
A. transverse
B. sagittal
C. frontal
D. coronal
2. A study of the functions of parts of living organisms is called:
A. physiology
B. biology
C. anatomy
D. endocrinology
3. The liver is found in what cavity?
A. a dorsal body cavity
B. the thoracic cavity
C. the pelvic cavity
D. the abdominal cavity
4. In the levels of organization of humans, what do cells make?
A. an organelle
B. a molecule
C. a tissue
D. an organism
5. Which of the following contains the brain?
A. a dorsal body cavity
B. the cranial cavity
C. a ventral body cavity
D. both A and B
6. Which of the following is a membrane directly attached (adhered to) to the lungs?
A. visceral pleura
B. parietal pleura
C. visceral peritoneum
D. parietal peritoneum
7. The knee is _________ to the ankle?
A. medial
B. lateral
C. proximal
D. distal
8. In the anatomical position:
A. the dorsal body cavity is anterior to the ventral body cavity
B. the palms are a posterior structure
C. the head is a superior structure
D. all of the above statements characterize the anatomical position
9. Which list bests illustrates the idea of increasing levels of organization?
A. cells, tissues, organelles, organs, systems
B. tissues, cells, organs, organelles, systems
C. systems, organs, tissues, cells, organelles
D. organelles, cells, tissues, organs, systems
10. The membrane adhered to the surface of the intestine is called:
A. visceral pericardium
B. parietal pleura
C. visceral peritoneum
D. parietal peritoneum
11. The ability of an organism to remove wastes is an example of:
A. assimilation
B. excretion
C. circulation
D. digestion
12. Femoral is an anatomical term for
A. The lower leg area
B. The thigh area
C. The upper arm area
D. The ear area
13. The general function of the reproductive systems is to
A. Remove waste products from the blood
B. Make new offspring
C. Exchange of gases between blood and the lungs
D. Break down food substances
Use the following choices for questions 14-18.
A. true
B. false
14. Veins are part of the cardiovascular system.
15. The urinary bladder is found in the pelvic cavity.
16. The area behind the knee is called the perineal area.
17. The structure of the heart is related to its function.
18. Oxygen is required by human body cells to make energy.
Answers:
1. b 2. a 3. d 4. c 5. d 6. a 7. c 8. c 9. d 10. c 11. b 12. b 13. b 14. a 15.a 16. b 17. a 18. a