Subject: Anatomy and Physiology

#9

What is the correct order of structural organization from simplest to most complex?

A) Cells ? Tissues ? Organs ? Organ systems

B) Tissues ? Cells ? Organs ? Organ systems

C) Organ systems ? Organs ? Tissues ? Cells

D) Atoms ? Molecules ? Cells ? Tissues

Answer:   A

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#10

Which statement best describes the relationship between anatomy and physiology?

A) They are unrelated disciplines

B) Physiology explains anatomical structures

C) Anatomy determines physiological functions

D) Both study disease processes

Answer:   C

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#11

Which directional term means "toward the midline of the body"?

A) Lateral

B) Medial

C) Proximal

D) Distal

Answer:   B

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#12

The elbow is _______ to the wrist.

A) Distal

B) Proximal

C) Superior

D) Inferior

Answer:   B

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#13

Which cavity contains the spinal cord?

A) Cranial

B) Thoracic

C) Vertebral

D) Abdominal

Answer:   C

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#14

The term "superficial" refers to structures located:

A) Near the body surface

B) Toward the body core

C) Between two structures

D) Away from the head

Answer:   A

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#15

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?

A) Sagittal

B) Transverse

C) Coronal

D) Oblique

Answer:   C

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#16

The diaphragm separates which two cavities?

A) Thoracic and abdominal

B) Cranial and vertebral

C) Abdominal and pelvic

D) Dorsal and ventral

Answer:   A

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