Anatomy and Physiology - Sample Test

            Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology: Practice Multiple Choice.
             The pericardial cavity is the area that surrounds the:.
             heart.
             lungs.
             brain.
             muscles.
             2. The area of the body known as the lumbar region would be found at the:.
             upper arm.
             neck.
             foot.
             lower back.
             3. Which body system is responsible for senses and response to stimuli?.
             integument.
             digestive.
             nervous.
             endocrine.
             4. Which letter represents the thoracic cavity?.
             Letter A.
             Letter B.
             Letter C.
             Letter D.
             5. A cut that only goes through a layer of skin would be called:.
             lateral.
             superficial.
             deep.
             superior.
             6. The body's tendency to maintain a balanced, stable environment is called:.
             hormonal balance.
             static constancy.
             biofeedback.
             homeostasis.
             7. Anatomy focuses on the structures, whereas physiology focuses on:.
             location.
             relationships.
             functions.
             the whole body.
             8. The passage of digested substances through membranes is called:.
             circulation.
             excretion.
             absorption.
             assimilation.
             9. The toe of the foot is ____ to the knee.
             proximal.
             hyper.
             lateral.
             distal.
             10. All the physical and chemical changes that occur in an organism is referred to as:.
             metabolism.
             catabolism.
             homeostasis.
             assimilation.
             11. The heart and lungs are housed in what cavity of the body?.
             pelvic.
             thoracic.
             abdominal.
             peritoneum.
             12. Your elbow is ____ to your wrist.
             anterior.
             posterior.
             medial.
             distal.
             13. Which system is responsible for the secretion of hormones?.
             endocrine.
             integumentary.
             circulatory.
             digestive.
             14. The inner region of membrane that covers and surrounds the lungs is the:.
             parietal pleura.
             visceral pleura.
             parietal pericardium.
             visceral pericardium.
             15. The head, neck and trunk makes up the ____ region of the body.
             parietal.
             pleural.
             axial.
             appendicular.
             Anatomy and Physiology .
             Chapter 1 Review Guide - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology.
             1. Define ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY.
             a. Anatomy " study of structure (Greek " "a cutting up ").
             b. Physiology " study of function (Greek " "relationship to nature ").
             2. List and describe the five requirements of organisms.