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Chapter 01: Introduction to the Human Body

Herlihy: The Human Body in Health and Illness, 8th Edition



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

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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




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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
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