HONDROS BIO 117 EXAM 1 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS VERIFIED 2027 EDITION
1. ___________________ is a Branch of biological sciences that studies the structure of the body.
Anatomy
2. ______________________ is a Branch if biological sciences that studies how the body functions.
Physiology
3. ___________________________ is a Branch of biological sciences that studies improper body functioning.
Pathophysiology
4. What is the body's ability to remain the same?
Homeostasis
5. The smallest unit of an element is called what?
atoms
6. What is it called when two or more atoms bond?
Molecules
7. ________________ can be found in the bones, nerves, skin, muscles, etc.
Cells
8. _________________ can be muscle, connective, and epithelial.
Tissues
9. The heart, stomach, and kidneys are an example of what?
Organs
10. Digestion, excretion, and reproduction are an example of what?
An organ system
11. A human is an example of what?
Organism
12. ____________________ feedback is one way our bodies regulate homeostasis.
Negative feedback
13. When the body is in anatomical position, the body is erect and facing which way?
Forward
14. When the body is in anatomical position, the palms are facing which direction?
Forward
15. Directional Terminology: Front
Anterior
16. Directional Terminology: Back
Posterior
1
, 17. Directional Terminology: Above
Superior
18. Directional Terminology: Below
Inferior
19. Directional Terminology: Away from the midline
Lateral
20. Directional Terminology: Middle
Medial
21. Directional Terminology: Away from the point of attachment
Distal
22. Directional Terminology: Ex. Brain and Spinal Cord
Central
23. Directional Terminology: Closer to the point of attachement
Proximal
24. Directional Terminology: Ex. Cranial and Spinal Nerves
Peripheral
25. Directional Terminology: Near or at the surface
Superficial
26. Directional Terminology: Below or away from the surface
Deep
27. Name the plane that divides the body into right and left.
Sagittal
28. Name the plane that divides the body into EQUAL left and right sections.
Midsagittal
29. Name the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.
Frontal
30. Another name for frontal is...
coronal
31. Name the plane that divides the body into superior and inferior sections.
Transverse
32. The _____________________ plane runs through the shoulder and flank to divide the body into right
superior and left inferior sections.
Oblique
33. Identify the region: Cheek
Buccal
34. Identify the region: Stomach
Abdominal
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ANSWERS VERIFIED 2027 EDITION
1. ___________________ is a Branch of biological sciences that studies the structure of the body.
Anatomy
2. ______________________ is a Branch if biological sciences that studies how the body functions.
Physiology
3. ___________________________ is a Branch of biological sciences that studies improper body functioning.
Pathophysiology
4. What is the body's ability to remain the same?
Homeostasis
5. The smallest unit of an element is called what?
atoms
6. What is it called when two or more atoms bond?
Molecules
7. ________________ can be found in the bones, nerves, skin, muscles, etc.
Cells
8. _________________ can be muscle, connective, and epithelial.
Tissues
9. The heart, stomach, and kidneys are an example of what?
Organs
10. Digestion, excretion, and reproduction are an example of what?
An organ system
11. A human is an example of what?
Organism
12. ____________________ feedback is one way our bodies regulate homeostasis.
Negative feedback
13. When the body is in anatomical position, the body is erect and facing which way?
Forward
14. When the body is in anatomical position, the palms are facing which direction?
Forward
15. Directional Terminology: Front
Anterior
16. Directional Terminology: Back
Posterior
1
, 17. Directional Terminology: Above
Superior
18. Directional Terminology: Below
Inferior
19. Directional Terminology: Away from the midline
Lateral
20. Directional Terminology: Middle
Medial
21. Directional Terminology: Away from the point of attachment
Distal
22. Directional Terminology: Ex. Brain and Spinal Cord
Central
23. Directional Terminology: Closer to the point of attachement
Proximal
24. Directional Terminology: Ex. Cranial and Spinal Nerves
Peripheral
25. Directional Terminology: Near or at the surface
Superficial
26. Directional Terminology: Below or away from the surface
Deep
27. Name the plane that divides the body into right and left.
Sagittal
28. Name the plane that divides the body into EQUAL left and right sections.
Midsagittal
29. Name the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.
Frontal
30. Another name for frontal is...
coronal
31. Name the plane that divides the body into superior and inferior sections.
Transverse
32. The _____________________ plane runs through the shoulder and flank to divide the body into right
superior and left inferior sections.
Oblique
33. Identify the region: Cheek
Buccal
34. Identify the region: Stomach
Abdominal
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