Understanding Anatomy & Physiology 3rd Edition
Gale Sloan Thompson Full Test Bank
Chapter 1: Orientation to the Human Body
Match the name of each organ system to its key components.
a. integumentary system
b. skeletal system
c. muscular system
d. lymphatic system
e. respiratory system
f. urinary system
g. nervous system
h. endocrine system
i. circulatory system
j. digestive system
k. male reproductive system
l. female reproductive system
1. Consists of stomach, small and large intestines, liver, and pancreas
2. Consists of skin, hair, and nails
3. Consists of kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra
4. Consists primarily of skeletal muscles
5. Consists of heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries
6. Consists of brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs
7. Consists of ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and breasts
8. Consists of pituitary gland, adrenals, pancreas, and thyroid
9. Consists of lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymph, thymus, and spleen
10. Consists of the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs
Match each term to its definition.
a. distal
b. proximal
, c. medial
d. lateral
e. superior
f. inferior
g. anterior
h. posterior
i. superficial
j. deep
11. Toward the back of the body
12. Farthest from the point of origin
13. Above
14. At or near the body’s surface
15. Toward the body’s midline
16. Closest to the point of origin
17. Toward the front of the body
18. Below
Match each term to its location on the body.
a. frontal
b. deltoid
c. brachial
d. inguinal
e. pectoral
f. sternal
g. digital
h. antecubital
i. buccal
j. cephalic
k. lumbar
l. calcaneal
m. plantar
n. pedal
o. tarsal
p. axillary
19. Arm
20. Lower back
21. Armpit
22. Heel
23. Fingers
24. Shoulder
, 25. Sole of the foot
26. Forehead
27. Chest
28. Front of elbow
29. Foot
30. Cheek
31. Groin
32. Ankle
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
33. Which organ system produces immune cells and has a role in fluid balance?
a. Integumentary system
b. Circulatory system
c. Endocrine system
d. Lymphatic system
34. Which organ system protects organs, allows for support and movement, and also plays a key role in blood
formation?
a. Circulatory system
b. Muscular system
c. Skeletal system
d. Nervous system
35. Which type of tissue covers the body’s surface?
a. Epithelial
b. Connective
c. Muscle
d. Nerve
36. Bone, cartilage, and adipose tissue are all types of
a. epithelial tissue.
b. connective tissue.
c. muscle.
d. nerve tissue.
37. The type of plane that divides the body horizontally into upper and lower portions is called a
a. sagittal plane.
b. frontal plane.
c. transverse plane.
d. coronal plane.
38. Most illustrations that show the contents of the abdominal cavity use what type of plane?
a. Sagittal
b. Transverse
c. Horizontal
, d. Frontal
39. Which of the following correctly describes the anatomical position?
a. Standing erect, facing forward, with arms outstretched
b. Standing erect with arms at sides, palms facing backward, face and feet facing forward
c. Standing erect with arms overhead, face and feet facing forward
d. Standing erect with arms at sides and with palms, face, and feet facing forward
40. The dorsal cavity contains the
a. thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
b. cranial and spinal cavities.
c. mediastinum and pleural cavities.
d. abdominal and pelvic cavities.
41. The heart is located in the mediastinum, which is part of what cavity?
a. Thoracic cavity
b. Dorsal cavity
c. Spinal cavity
d. Cranial cavity
42. A patient comes to the hospital for treatment of pain in the right hypochondriac region. Based on the organs
located in that region, which organ might be causing the pain?
a. Stomach
b. Small intestines
c. Gallbladder
d. Appendix
Completion
Complete each statement.
43. The structure of the body is called ; how it functions is called .
44. The human body is organized from the very to the very .
45. The region proximal to the patellar region and distal to the inguinal region is the
region.
46. The region superior to the pubic region and inferior to the abdominal region is the
region.
47. The two major body cavities are the and cavities.
48. The constancy of the body’s internal environment is called .
49. feedback is when an effector opposes the stimulus and reverses the direction of
change.
50. During childbirth, the hormone oxytocin is released, which causes even greater contractions and an even greater
release of oxytocin. This is an example of feedback.
Gale Sloan Thompson Full Test Bank
Chapter 1: Orientation to the Human Body
Match the name of each organ system to its key components.
a. integumentary system
b. skeletal system
c. muscular system
d. lymphatic system
e. respiratory system
f. urinary system
g. nervous system
h. endocrine system
i. circulatory system
j. digestive system
k. male reproductive system
l. female reproductive system
1. Consists of stomach, small and large intestines, liver, and pancreas
2. Consists of skin, hair, and nails
3. Consists of kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra
4. Consists primarily of skeletal muscles
5. Consists of heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries
6. Consists of brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs
7. Consists of ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and breasts
8. Consists of pituitary gland, adrenals, pancreas, and thyroid
9. Consists of lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymph, thymus, and spleen
10. Consists of the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs
Match each term to its definition.
a. distal
b. proximal
, c. medial
d. lateral
e. superior
f. inferior
g. anterior
h. posterior
i. superficial
j. deep
11. Toward the back of the body
12. Farthest from the point of origin
13. Above
14. At or near the body’s surface
15. Toward the body’s midline
16. Closest to the point of origin
17. Toward the front of the body
18. Below
Match each term to its location on the body.
a. frontal
b. deltoid
c. brachial
d. inguinal
e. pectoral
f. sternal
g. digital
h. antecubital
i. buccal
j. cephalic
k. lumbar
l. calcaneal
m. plantar
n. pedal
o. tarsal
p. axillary
19. Arm
20. Lower back
21. Armpit
22. Heel
23. Fingers
24. Shoulder
, 25. Sole of the foot
26. Forehead
27. Chest
28. Front of elbow
29. Foot
30. Cheek
31. Groin
32. Ankle
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
33. Which organ system produces immune cells and has a role in fluid balance?
a. Integumentary system
b. Circulatory system
c. Endocrine system
d. Lymphatic system
34. Which organ system protects organs, allows for support and movement, and also plays a key role in blood
formation?
a. Circulatory system
b. Muscular system
c. Skeletal system
d. Nervous system
35. Which type of tissue covers the body’s surface?
a. Epithelial
b. Connective
c. Muscle
d. Nerve
36. Bone, cartilage, and adipose tissue are all types of
a. epithelial tissue.
b. connective tissue.
c. muscle.
d. nerve tissue.
37. The type of plane that divides the body horizontally into upper and lower portions is called a
a. sagittal plane.
b. frontal plane.
c. transverse plane.
d. coronal plane.
38. Most illustrations that show the contents of the abdominal cavity use what type of plane?
a. Sagittal
b. Transverse
c. Horizontal
, d. Frontal
39. Which of the following correctly describes the anatomical position?
a. Standing erect, facing forward, with arms outstretched
b. Standing erect with arms at sides, palms facing backward, face and feet facing forward
c. Standing erect with arms overhead, face and feet facing forward
d. Standing erect with arms at sides and with palms, face, and feet facing forward
40. The dorsal cavity contains the
a. thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
b. cranial and spinal cavities.
c. mediastinum and pleural cavities.
d. abdominal and pelvic cavities.
41. The heart is located in the mediastinum, which is part of what cavity?
a. Thoracic cavity
b. Dorsal cavity
c. Spinal cavity
d. Cranial cavity
42. A patient comes to the hospital for treatment of pain in the right hypochondriac region. Based on the organs
located in that region, which organ might be causing the pain?
a. Stomach
b. Small intestines
c. Gallbladder
d. Appendix
Completion
Complete each statement.
43. The structure of the body is called ; how it functions is called .
44. The human body is organized from the very to the very .
45. The region proximal to the patellar region and distal to the inguinal region is the
region.
46. The region superior to the pubic region and inferior to the abdominal region is the
region.
47. The two major body cavities are the and cavities.
48. The constancy of the body’s internal environment is called .
49. feedback is when an effector opposes the stimulus and reverses the direction of
change.
50. During childbirth, the hormone oxytocin is released, which causes even greater contractions and an even greater
release of oxytocin. This is an example of feedback.
