Question 1

The study of the structure of the human body is known as:*

A. Physiology

B. Anatomy

C. Histology

D. Pathology

Question 2

The sagittal plane divides the body into:*

A. Superior and inferior parts

B. Anterior and posterior parts

C. Right and left parts

D. Lateral and medial parts

Question 3

Which directional term refers to a structure that is closer to the head?*

A. Proximal

B. Distal

C. Superior

D. Inferior

Question 4

The transverse plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts.*

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question 5

The anatomical position is when the body is standing erect, with the arms at the sides and palms facing forward.*

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question 6

Physiology is the study of the function of the human body.*

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question 7

The term "lateral" means towards the midline of the body.*

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question 8

Negative feedback mechanisms are used to:*

A. Maintain homeostasis

B. Increase a change in a variable

C. Decrease a change in a variable

D. Both a and c

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a negative feedback mechanism?*

A. Blood clotting

B. Childbirth

C. Body temperature regulation

D. All of the above

Question 10

The term "homeostasis" refers to:*

A. The study of diseases

B. The maintenance of a stable internal environment while continuing to adjust to conditions outside of the body, or in its environment

C. The movement of substances across cell membranes

D. The study of the structure of tissues

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