The Human Body in Health and Illness, Herily - Exam Preparation Test Bank (Downloadable Doc)

Herlihy: The Human Body in Health and Illness, 4th Edition


Chapter 1: Introduction to the Human Body



Test Bank



MULTIPLE CHOICE



1. What is the branch of science that studies how the body functions?

a. Anatomy

b. Histology

c. Pathology

d. Physiology



ANS: D



2. Which word comes from the Greek word meaning “to dissect?”

a. Anatomy

b. Histology

c. Pathology

d. Physiology



ANS: A



3. Which of the following is a higher order of organization?

a. Molecule

, b. Cell

c. Organ

d. Tissue



ANS: C



4. The head is located ___________ to the chest.

a. anterior

b. inferior

c. deep

d. superior



ANS: D



5. The foot is located ____________ to the leg.

a. proximal

b. superior

c. superficial

d. distal



ANS: D



6. The leg is ___________ to the thigh.

a. distal

b. proximal

, c. superior

d. deep



ANS: A



7. The thigh is ___________ to the foot.

a. distal

b. proximal

c. inferior

d. deep



ANS: B



8. The thoracic cavity is ___________ to the abdominopelvic cavity.

a. deep

b. distal

c. anterior

d. superior



ANS: D



9. The kneecap is located distal to the

a. leg.

b. thigh.

c. foot.

, d. toes.



ANS: B



10. Which organ is located in both the ventral and thoracic cavities?

a. Stomach

b. Liver

c. Lung

d. Spinal cord



ANS: C



11. Which organ is located in the ventral cavity, but not in the thoracic cavity?

a. Lung

b. Heart

c. Liver

d. Brain



ANS: C



12. Which organ is located in the dorsal cavity?

a. Liver

b. Brain

c. Heart

d. Urinary bladder