Human Anatomy and Physiology MCQ Quiz

Human Anatomy and Physiology MCQ Quiz
Q1.  Which field, when compared to the others, tends to rely more on experimentation to find new answers? 
A. anatomy 
B. physiology 
C. medical terminology 
D. history of science 
Answer- physiology

Q2.  Select the correct statement about the science of anatomy. 
A. Our knowledge of human anatomy has remained the same since the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans. 
B. Anatomy is concerned with the function of body parts. 
C. Anatomy is concerned with the structure of body parts. 
D. The functional role of a body part has little to do with how the part is constructed. 
Answer- Anatomy is concerned with the structure of body parts.

Q3.  Which one of the following traits is not a characteristic of life shared by all organisms? 
A. circulation 
B. digestion 
C. growth 
D. photosynthesis 
Answer- photosynthesis

Q4.  All organisms share a set of basic requirements. These include all of the following, with the exception of _____________, which is not required by all organisms, even if it is present in many. 
A. carbon dioxide 
B. oxygen 
C. pressure 
D. food and water 
Answer- carbon dioxide

Q5.  Most of the body's homeostatic mechanisms operate by negative feedback, although a few function through positive feedback. Choose the example from the list below that operates by positive feedback. 
A. Blood pressure that has dropped too low is caused to increase. 
B. A baby suckling at the breast stimulates greater milk production. 
C. Maintenance of a constant body temperature is accomplished through sweating or shivering. 
D. Regulation of glucose levels in the blood requires the actions of two pancreatic hormones, insulin and glucagon. 
Answer- A baby suckling at the breast stimulates greater milk production.

Q6.  Which of the following is the most complex level of organization? 
A. organ system 
B. macromolecule 
C. organ 
D. organelle 
Answer- organ system

Q7.  The ______________ of the body includes the head, neck, and trunk. 
A. dorsal cavity 
B. appendicular portion 
C. ventral cavity 
D. axial portion 
Answer- axial portion

Q8.  The _____________ cavity is the portion enclosed by the pelvic bones. 
A. abdominopelvic 
B. pelvic 
C. abdominal 
D. thoracic 
Answer- pelvic

Q9.  The lungs are covered by a membrane called the _______________. 
A. parietal pleura 
B. visceral pleura 
C. parietal pericardium 
D. peritoneum 
Answer- visceral pleura

Q10.  The ____________ system is responsible for transporting fluid and also houses the body's disease-fighting cells. 
A. integumentary 
B. cardiovascular 
C. lymphatic 
D. digestive 
Answer- lymphatic

Q11.  The ______________ system includes all the glands that secrete hormones. 
A. muscular 
B. lymphatic 
C. nervous 
D. endocrine 
Answer- endocrine

Q12.  The lower arm is _____________ to the stomach area, while the head is ________________ to the stomach. 
A. medial; peripheral 
B. proximal; anterior 
C. lateral; superior 
D. inferior; superficial 
Answer- lateral; superior

Q13.  A ______________ section divides the body into right and left portions. 
A. coronal 
B. transverse 
C. sagittal 
D. oblique 
Answer- sagittal

Q14.  The human liver is primarily located in the _____________________. 
A. right upper quadrant of the abdominal area 
B. left lower quadrant of the abdominal area 
C. right iliac region 
D. left hypochondriac region 
Answer- right upper quadrant of the abdominal area

Q15.  Anatomy is a term which means the study of _____. 
A. physiology 
B. morphology 
C. cell functions 
D. human functions 
Answer- morphology

Q16.  A study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of _____. 
A. anatomy 
B. cytology 
C. teleology 
D. physiology 
Answer- physiology

Q17.  What is the smallest level of organization considered to be living? 
A. cell 
B. organelle 
C. tissue 
D. system 
Answer- cell

Q18.  Which of the following includes the other terms? 
A. cell 
B. tissue 
C. system 
D. organ 
Answer- system

Q19.  Which of the following terms means the same as ventral in humans? 
A. dorsal 
B. posterior 
C. medial 
D. anterior 
Answer- anterior

Q20.  A tumor on the side of the abdomen can be described as being on the _____ surface of the body. 
A. anterior 
B. lateral 
C. medial 
D. posterior 
Answer- lateral

Q21.  The chin can be described as being on the _____ surface of the skull. 
A. inferior 
B. lateral 
C. superior 
D. ventral 
Answer- inferior

Q22.  Which of the following means the same as frontal? 
A. transverse 
B. coronal 
C. sagittal 
D. occipital 
Answer- coronal

Q23.  Which of the following terms cannot be properly paired? 
A. cranial, skull 
B. frontal, forehead 
C. nasal, buccal 
D. orbital, eyes 
Answer- nasal, buccal

Q24.  Which of the following pairs of terms is not correct? 
A. ophthalmic, eyes 
B. pectoral, chest 
C. axillary, armpit 
D. costal, abdomen 
Answer- costal, abdomen

Q25.  Which of the following means the same as lower back? 
A. lumbar 
B. pelvic 
C. inguinal 
D. gluteal 
Answer- lumbar

Q26.  Which term refers to the back of the knee? 
A. perineal 
B. popliteal 
C. pelvic 
D. pedal 
Answer- popliteal

Q27.  All body structures must be associated with some type of functions and purposes. 
A. TRUE 
B. FALSE 
C. Nothing can be said 
D. None of the mentioned 
Answer- TRUE

Q28. The term that means the opposite of central is deep. 
A. TRUE 
B. FALSE 
C. Nothing can be said 
D. None of the mentioned 
Answer- FALSE

Q29. The head is considered to be a cephalic area within the axial division of the body. 
A. TRUE 
B. FALSE 
C. Nothing can be said 
D. None of the mentioned 
Answer- TRUE

Q30. A carpal fracture is one that occurs to the bones found within the ankle. 
A. TRUE 
B. FALSE 
C. Nothing can be said 
D. None of the mentioned 
Answer- FALSE

Q31. The occipital area is the region on the back of the skull. 
A. TRUE 
B. FALSE 
C. Nothing can be said 
D. None of the mentioned 
Answer- TRUE

Q32. The term visceral refers to structures on the skin surface. 
A. TRUE 
B. FALSE 
C. Nothing can be said 
D. None of the mentioned 
Answer- FALSE

Q33.  Skin or bone is an example of what level of organization? 
A. tissue 
B. cell 
C. macromolecule 
D. organ 
Answer- organ

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