Human Anatomy & Physiology Objective 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 orbital cavity would contain the ......
A) eyes
B) nasal septum
C) brain
D) teeth
15.The following are correct cavity terms except which one?
A) oral
B) nasal
C) frontal
D) middle ear
16.Another name for the cavity in the front or belly side is ..... .
A) dorsal
B) ventral
C) abdominopelvic
D) vertebral
17.The ..... membranes surround the lungs.
A) pericardial
B) mediastinal
C) pleural
D) peritoneal
18.Which of the following would not be lined by peritoneum?
A) heart
B) stomach
C) intestines
D) liver
19.The following are sinus areas except which one?
A) frontal
B) maxillary
C) ethmoid
D) cranial
20.The ..... system plays a role in moving fluids, wastes, and bones?
A) skeletal
B) integumentary
C) muscular
D) nervous
21.The skin belongs to the ..... system.
A) nervous
B) integumentary
C) circulatory
D) muscular
22.Integration and coordination are properties of the ..... system of organs.
A) nervous
B) circulatory
C) excretory
D) muscular
23.Hormones are chemicals of the ..... system that affect target areas.
A) cardiovascular
B) endocrine
C) exocrine
D) nervous
24.The following belong together except which one?
A) pituitary
B) thyroid
C) brain
D) adrenal
25.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
26.A system is defined as a group of ..... that function together.
A) cells
B) tissues
C) molecules
D) organs
27.The structures called ..... are intracellular areas with specific living functions.
A) inclusions
B) organs
C) organelles
D) macromolecules
28.Proteins and carbohydrates are classified as ......
A) macromolecules
B) microbes
C) organelles
D) atoms
29.The following belong together except which one?
A) head
B) arm
C) neck
D) trunk
30.Simple squamous epithelium is a ..... term.
A) tissue
B) cell
C) organ
D) pathology
31.The ..... separates the thoracic from abdominal cavities.
A) pelvis
B) rib cage
C) diaphragm
D) peritoneum
32.The following belong together except which one?
A) brain
B) vertebral canal
C) spinal cord
D) stomach
33.The heart lies specifically in the ..... space.
A) thoracic cavity
B) mediastinum
C) abdominal cavity
D) pleural cavity
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 the ..... part of the hand region.
A) proximal
B) distal
C) superior
D) inferior
44.A medial tumor on the head could be on the ......
A) ear
B) cheeks
C) nose
D) eye
45.The wrist is ..... to the fingers with respect to the elbow.
A) distal
B) inferior
C) superior
D) proximal
46.The arms lie on the ..... surface of the trunk.
A) medial
B) lateral
C) distal
D) posterior
47.A ..... section divides an organ into top and bottom.
A) sagittal
B) oblique
C) coronal
D) transverse
48.Which of the following is the same as inguinal?
A) epigastric
B) hypochondriac
C) lumbar
D) iliac
49.The lower ribs are below the ..... region.
A) lumbar
B) epigastric
C) hypogastric
D) hypochondriac
50.A ..... section divides the body into right and left.
A) coronal
B) transverse
C) sagittal
D) frontal
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 orbital cavity would contain the ......
A) eyes
B) nasal septum
C) brain
D) teeth
15.The following are correct cavity terms except which one?
A) oral
B) nasal
C) frontal
D) middle ear
16.Another name for the cavity in the front or belly side is ..... .
A) dorsal
B) ventral
C) abdominopelvic
D) vertebral
17.The ..... membranes surround the lungs.
A) pericardial
B) mediastinal
C) pleural
D) peritoneal
18.Which of the following would not be lined by peritoneum?
A) heart
B) stomach
C) intestines
D) liver
19.The following are sinus areas except which one?
A) frontal
B) maxillary
C) ethmoid
D) cranial
20.The ..... system plays a role in moving fluids, wastes, and bones?
A) skeletal
B) integumentary
C) muscular
D) nervous
21.The skin belongs to the ..... system.
A) nervous
B) integumentary
C) circulatory
D) muscular
22.Integration and coordination are properties of the ..... system of organs.
A) nervous
B) circulatory
C) excretory
D) muscular
23.Hormones are chemicals of the ..... system that affect target areas.
A) cardiovascular
B) endocrine
C) exocrine
D) nervous
24.The following belong together except which one?
A) pituitary
B) thyroid
C) brain
D) adrenal
25.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
26.A system is defined as a group of ..... that function together.
A) cells
B) tissues
C) molecules
D) organs
27.The structures called ..... are intracellular areas with specific living functions.
A) inclusions
B) organs
C) organelles
D) macromolecules
28.Proteins and carbohydrates are classified as ......
A) macromolecules
B) microbes
C) organelles
D) atoms
29.The following belong together except which one?
A) head
B) arm
C) neck
D) trunk
30.Simple squamous epithelium is a ..... term.
A) tissue
B) cell
C) organ
D) pathology
31.The ..... separates the thoracic from abdominal cavities.
A) pelvis
B) rib cage
C) diaphragm
D) peritoneum
32.The following belong together except which one?
A) brain
B) vertebral canal
C) spinal cord
D) stomach
33.The heart lies specifically in the ..... space.
A) thoracic cavity
B) mediastinum
C) abdominal cavity
D) pleural cavity
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 the ..... part of the hand region.
A) proximal
B) distal
C) superior
D) inferior
44.A medial tumor on the head could be on the ......
A) ear
B) cheeks
C) nose
D) eye
45.The wrist is ..... to the fingers with respect to the elbow.
A) distal
B) inferior
C) superior
D) proximal
46.The arms lie on the ..... surface of the trunk.
A) medial
B) lateral
C) distal
D) posterior
47.A ..... section divides an organ into top and bottom.
A) sagittal
B) oblique
C) coronal
D) transverse
48.Which of the following is the same as inguinal?
A) epigastric
B) hypochondriac
C) lumbar
D) iliac
49.The lower ribs are below the ..... region.
A) lumbar
B) epigastric
C) hypogastric
D) hypochondriac
50.A ..... section divides the body into right and left.
A) coronal
B) transverse
C) sagittal
D) frontal
