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01 Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 01 Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
Fill in the blank
1 point

In anatomical position, a person stands upright facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing .

02
Choose one
1 point

A clinician wants a view that separates the front of the body from the back. Which imaginary plane divides the body in this way?

  1. A

    Sagittal plane

  2. B

    Frontal (coronal) plane

  3. C

    Transverse plane

03
Written response
1 point

Using anatomical directional terminology, what is the nose in relation to the eyes?

04
Choose one
1 point

Compared with the wrist, how is the elbow located along the arm, relative to the arm's attachment to the trunk?

  1. A

    The wrist is proximal to the elbow.

  2. B

    The elbow is distal to the wrist.

  3. C

    The elbow is proximal to the wrist.

05
Choose one
1 point

Which level of organization consists of the body's smallest living units?

  1. A

    Cellular level

  2. B

    Tissue level

  3. C

    Organ level

  4. D

    Organ-system level

06
Fill in the blank
1 point

Because it is made of two or more tissue types that perform particular functions, the heart belongs to the level of organization.

07
Written response
1 point

How many levels of organization lie between the cellular level and the organismal level? Enter a whole number.

08
Choose all
1 point

Select all cavity-and-organ pairings that are correctly matched.

  1. A

    Cranial cavity — brain

  2. B

    Vertebral cavity — spinal cord

  3. C

    Pleural cavity — heart

  4. D

    Pericardial cavity — heart

  5. E

    Abdominopelvic cavity — lungs

  6. F

    Thoracic cavity — lungs and heart

09
True or false
1 point

The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

10
True or false
1 point

The abdominal and pelvic regions are continuous rather than separated by a solid wall.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

11
Choose all
1 point

Select all statements that correctly describe how body systems and cells contribute to supplying tissues with oxygen and releasing energy from nutrients.

  1. A

    The respiratory system brings oxygen into the blood.

  2. B

    The cardiovascular system transports oxygen to tissues.

  3. C

    The digestive system carries oxygen from the lungs to tissues.

  4. D

    Cells use oxygen and nutrients to release energy.

12
Choose one
1 point

Which function is supported by the thin walls of lung alveoli?

  1. A

    They create a barrier that prevents gases from moving between air and blood.

  2. B

    They allow gases to diffuse between air and blood.

  3. C

    They contract to pump blood through the body.

13
Open ended
1 point

Explain how two features of the heart support its function: its muscular walls and its valves.

14
Choose one
1 point

A clinician needs to describe a person's body structures using the standard anatomical reference, even though the person is currently lying down. Which posture defines that reference?

  1. A

    Standing upright and facing forward, with arms at the sides, palms forward, and feet directed forward

  2. B

    Standing upright and facing forward, with arms at the sides, palms backward, and feet directed forward

  3. C

    Standing upright with arms crossed over the chest and feet directed outward

  4. D

    Lying on the back with arms at the sides and palms facing inward

15
Choose one
1 point

Using anatomical terminology, how is the nose positioned relative to the eyes?

  1. A

    Lateral

  2. B

    Medial

  3. C

    Superior

  4. D

    Distal

16
Choose one
1 point

An imaging slice separates the upper portion of the body from the lower portion. Which anatomical plane does this slice follow?

  1. A

    Sagittal plane

  2. B

    Frontal plane

  3. C

    Transverse plane

  4. D

    Midsagittal plane

17
Choose one
1 point

Which body cavity surrounds the spinal cord?

  1. A

    Pleural cavity

  2. B

    Pericardial cavity

  3. C

    Vertebral cavity

  4. D

    Abdominal region

18
Written response
1 point

What is the name of the cavity that surrounds the spinal cord?

19
True or false
1 point

True or false: The abdominal and pelvic regions are separated by a solid wall.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

20
Written response
1 point

A clinician documents that a skin abrasion lies closer to the body surface than the underlying muscle. Which directional term describes the abrasion relative to the muscle?