NU 110 TEST 1 | QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER -The study of the body structure
Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER -Study of the body and the function
Pathophysiology - CORRECT ANSWER -Improper functioning that causes disease. When
something is not able to work the way it is supposed to
Body Level of Organization - CORRECT ANSWER -atoms, molecules, cells, tissue, organs, organ
system, organism
Homeostasis - CORRECT ANSWER -Staying the same. Body has a constant system of checks and
balances to stay in a healthy range. Maintain a stable internal environment in response to a
changing external environment. Controlled by multiple systems
Imbalance - CORRECT ANSWER -disease or disorder
Anatomical Position - CORRECT ANSWER -body standing erect, facing forward, arms at the side,
palms directed forward
Superior - CORRECT ANSWER -Towards the head, above
Inferior - CORRECT ANSWER -Towards the feet, bottom
Anterior - CORRECT ANSWER -front of the body
,Posterior - CORRECT ANSWER -Back of body
Ventral - CORRECT ANSWER -Front
Dorsal - CORRECT ANSWER -back of body
Medial - CORRECT ANSWER -Midline
Lateral - CORRECT ANSWER -Towards the outside, further from the midline
Proximal - CORRECT ANSWER -Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment
of a limb to the body trunk
Distal - CORRECT ANSWER -Further from the point of Origin
Superficial - CORRECT ANSWER -closer to the surface of the skin
Deep - CORRECT ANSWER -Deeper in the surface.
Central - CORRECT ANSWER -Closer to the heart , the center line
peripheral - CORRECT ANSWER -away from the center
Sagittal Plane - CORRECT ANSWER -Cuts down the middle, creates a right and left side.
, Frontal Plane - CORRECT ANSWER -Separates the body into posterior and Anterior portions
Transvers Plane - CORRECT ANSWER -Separates the body in to a top half and a bottom half. Cuts
at the belly button
Cephalic - CORRECT ANSWER -Forehead
Orbital - CORRECT ANSWER -eye cavity
Buccal - CORRECT ANSWER -Cheeks
Oral - CORRECT ANSWER -Mouth
Cervical - CORRECT ANSWER -Neck
Axillary - CORRECT ANSWER -armpit
Occipital - CORRECT ANSWER -Back of the head
Lumbar - CORRECT ANSWER -Lower back
Caudal - CORRECT ANSWER -Tail Bone
Popliteal - CORRECT ANSWER -Back of the knee
Pedal - CORRECT ANSWER -Foot
ANSWERS 2025/2026
Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER -The study of the body structure
Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER -Study of the body and the function
Pathophysiology - CORRECT ANSWER -Improper functioning that causes disease. When
something is not able to work the way it is supposed to
Body Level of Organization - CORRECT ANSWER -atoms, molecules, cells, tissue, organs, organ
system, organism
Homeostasis - CORRECT ANSWER -Staying the same. Body has a constant system of checks and
balances to stay in a healthy range. Maintain a stable internal environment in response to a
changing external environment. Controlled by multiple systems
Imbalance - CORRECT ANSWER -disease or disorder
Anatomical Position - CORRECT ANSWER -body standing erect, facing forward, arms at the side,
palms directed forward
Superior - CORRECT ANSWER -Towards the head, above
Inferior - CORRECT ANSWER -Towards the feet, bottom
Anterior - CORRECT ANSWER -front of the body
,Posterior - CORRECT ANSWER -Back of body
Ventral - CORRECT ANSWER -Front
Dorsal - CORRECT ANSWER -back of body
Medial - CORRECT ANSWER -Midline
Lateral - CORRECT ANSWER -Towards the outside, further from the midline
Proximal - CORRECT ANSWER -Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment
of a limb to the body trunk
Distal - CORRECT ANSWER -Further from the point of Origin
Superficial - CORRECT ANSWER -closer to the surface of the skin
Deep - CORRECT ANSWER -Deeper in the surface.
Central - CORRECT ANSWER -Closer to the heart , the center line
peripheral - CORRECT ANSWER -away from the center
Sagittal Plane - CORRECT ANSWER -Cuts down the middle, creates a right and left side.
, Frontal Plane - CORRECT ANSWER -Separates the body into posterior and Anterior portions
Transvers Plane - CORRECT ANSWER -Separates the body in to a top half and a bottom half. Cuts
at the belly button
Cephalic - CORRECT ANSWER -Forehead
Orbital - CORRECT ANSWER -eye cavity
Buccal - CORRECT ANSWER -Cheeks
Oral - CORRECT ANSWER -Mouth
Cervical - CORRECT ANSWER -Neck
Axillary - CORRECT ANSWER -armpit
Occipital - CORRECT ANSWER -Back of the head
Lumbar - CORRECT ANSWER -Lower back
Caudal - CORRECT ANSWER -Tail Bone
Popliteal - CORRECT ANSWER -Back of the knee
Pedal - CORRECT ANSWER -Foot
