ANATOMICAL QUIZ W/ANSWERS

1.   The science dealing with the functions of the body parts is called

a.     Physiology.

b.   Cytology.

c.    Anatomy.

d.   Biology.

2.     The level of organization when different tissues join together is called the

a.     Chemical level.

b.    Cellular level.

c.     Tissue level.

d.    Organ level. 

3.     The condition in which the body's internal environment stays within physiological limits is

a.     Responsiveness.

b.   Homeostasis.

c.    Differentiation.

d.   Growth.

4.   All of the following belong to feedback systems which control homeostasis EXCEPT

a.    Control center

b.   Receptor

c.    Effector

d.   Receiver 

5.   In a negative feedback system, the response of the effector enhances

a.    The original stimulus.


b.   Eliminates the original stimulus.


c.    Reverses the original stimulus.

d.   Does not change the original stimulus.

6.   In the anatomical position

a.    The subject is lying down.

b.   Has arms placed above the head.

c.    Stands upright facing the observer with the palms backwards.

d.   Stands upright facing the observer with the palms forward.

7.   The plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portion is

a.    The sagittal plane.

b.     The transverse plane.

c.      The oblique plane.

d.     The frontal plane.

8.   The anatomical term which best describes a structure toward the head is

a.    Superficial.

b.   Deep.

c.    Inferior.

d.   Superior.

9.   The best anatomical term to describe the back region of the body would be

a.    Ventral.

b.   Dorsal.

c.    Gluteal.

d.   Deep.

10.                 The brain and the spinal cord are located in the

a.    Ventral cavity.

b.   Dorsal cavity.

c.    Abdominal cavity.

d.   Thoracic cavity.

ANSWERS

1.   A    2.   D     3.   B    4.   D    5.   C

6.   D   7.   B     8.   D    9.   B     10.   B