BIOL251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab —
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, Section 1: Introduction to A&P, Basic Chemistry & Homeostasis (Module 1)
1. Which of the following is the study of the function of the human body?
A) Anatomy
B) Histology
C) Physiology
D) Cytology
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Physiology is the study of the function of the human body, while anatomy is the study
of its structure. Histology is the study of tissues, and cytology is the study of cells. The principle of
complementarity states that structure determines function, linking these two branches of science -7.
2. What is the correct order of the levels of structural organization in the human body, from
simplest to most complex?
A) Chemical → Cellular → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organismal
B) Cellular → Chemical → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organismal
C) Chemical → Tissue → Cellular → Organ → Organ System → Organismal
D) Tissue → Cellular → Chemical → Organ → Organ System → Organismal
Correct Answer: A
, Rationale: The levels of structural organization, from simplest to most complex, are: Chemical →
Cellular → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organismal. Atoms combine to form molecules, which
combine to form cells. Cells combine to form tissues, which combine to form organs. Organs work
together to form organ systems, which combine to make up an organism -7-2.
3. Which anatomical orientation term indicates "toward the front of the body"?
A) Superior
B) Inferior
C) Ventral
D) Dorsal
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ventral (anterior) means toward the front of the body. Dorsal (posterior) means
toward the back. Superior means toward the head, and inferior means toward the lower part of a
structure -7-1.
4. Which anatomical action term describes moving a limb away from the midline of the body?
A) Adduction
B) Abduction
C) Flexion
D) Extension
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Abduction is movement away from the midline of the body. Adduction is movement
toward the midline. Flexion decreases the angle at a joint, and extension increases the angle -7.
5. The body is divided into superior and inferior sections by which type of plane?
A) Sagittal plane
B) Frontal plane
C) Transverse plane
D) Oblique plane
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A transverse (horizontal) plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior
(lower) sections. A sagittal plane divides the body into left and right sections. A frontal plane divides the
body into anterior and posterior sections -7-2.
6. Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?
A) Body lying face down, arms at sides
B) Body standing erect, feet parallel, palms facing forward
C) Body sitting upright with legs extended
D) Body facing sideways
Correct Answer: B
Final Exam Review
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with Correct Answers & Rationales/ALREADY GRADED
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, Section 1: Introduction to A&P, Basic Chemistry & Homeostasis (Module 1)
1. Which of the following is the study of the function of the human body?
A) Anatomy
B) Histology
C) Physiology
D) Cytology
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Physiology is the study of the function of the human body, while anatomy is the study
of its structure. Histology is the study of tissues, and cytology is the study of cells. The principle of
complementarity states that structure determines function, linking these two branches of science -7.
2. What is the correct order of the levels of structural organization in the human body, from
simplest to most complex?
A) Chemical → Cellular → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organismal
B) Cellular → Chemical → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organismal
C) Chemical → Tissue → Cellular → Organ → Organ System → Organismal
D) Tissue → Cellular → Chemical → Organ → Organ System → Organismal
Correct Answer: A
, Rationale: The levels of structural organization, from simplest to most complex, are: Chemical →
Cellular → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organismal. Atoms combine to form molecules, which
combine to form cells. Cells combine to form tissues, which combine to form organs. Organs work
together to form organ systems, which combine to make up an organism -7-2.
3. Which anatomical orientation term indicates "toward the front of the body"?
A) Superior
B) Inferior
C) Ventral
D) Dorsal
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ventral (anterior) means toward the front of the body. Dorsal (posterior) means
toward the back. Superior means toward the head, and inferior means toward the lower part of a
structure -7-1.
4. Which anatomical action term describes moving a limb away from the midline of the body?
A) Adduction
B) Abduction
C) Flexion
D) Extension
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Abduction is movement away from the midline of the body. Adduction is movement
toward the midline. Flexion decreases the angle at a joint, and extension increases the angle -7.
5. The body is divided into superior and inferior sections by which type of plane?
A) Sagittal plane
B) Frontal plane
C) Transverse plane
D) Oblique plane
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A transverse (horizontal) plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior
(lower) sections. A sagittal plane divides the body into left and right sections. A frontal plane divides the
body into anterior and posterior sections -7-2.
6. Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?
A) Body lying face down, arms at sides
B) Body standing erect, feet parallel, palms facing forward
C) Body sitting upright with legs extended
D) Body facing sideways
Correct Answer: B
