Quiz 1 - Ch. 1 & 2

Question 1

Enzymes are specialized protein molecules found in all living cells:
True or False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Phospholipids are lipids that contain cholesterol: True or False

Answer 2

False.

Phospholipids contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus.

Question 3

Place the following prefixes in the order of smallest to largest: centi, micro, milli

Answer 3

Micro, Milli, Centi

Micro = 1/1,000,000 
Milli = 1/1,000
Centi = 1/100

Question 4

You must make a notation on a patient’s record. Match the correct anatomical terminology to the description of the location.

Answer 4

Proximal to wrist - c. A cut in the lower part of the right arm

Lumbar region - a. Pain in the back

Epigastric area - d. Heart burn

Right hypochondriac area - b. Pain below the right ribs

Umbilical area - e. Stomach cramps

Right iliac area - f. Right inguinal hernia

Question 5

Caudal means “skull, or head” end of the body: True or False

Answer 5

False.

Caudal refers to the tail/feet end of the body.

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a lipid?

Answer 6

Fats.

Question 7

Match the element with its symbol.

Answer 7

Na - sodium
Mg - magnesium
O - Oxygen
K - potassium 
N - nitrogen 
Ca - calcium 
P - phosphorus 
Fe - iron 
C - carbon 
H - hydrogen

Question 8

Which of the following means many?

Answer 8

Poly

Question 9

Which of the following sequences place the terms from the simplest to the most complex?

Answer 9

• cells
• tissues
• organs
• organ System
• human body

Question 10

The lungs are located inferior to the diaphragm: True or False

Answer 10

False.

The lungs are located above/superior to the diaphragm.

Question 11

The study of the chemical reactions of living things is called:

Answer 11

Biochemistry

Question 12

Hydrogen is an example of an atom: True or False

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Nuclear medicine is a branch of medicine that uses radioactive isotopes to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease: True or False

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Enzymes are specialized proteins molecules found in all living cells: True or False

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Match the life function with the applicable body system.

Answer 15

Digestive system - b. Ingestion

Skeletal system - d. Growth

Circulatory system - c. Transport

Nervous system - g. Regulation

Endocrine system - e. Secretion

Muscle system - a. Movement

Urinary system - f. Excretion

Question 16

Sitting in a chair is an example of what kind of energy?

Answer 16

Potential Energy

- Energy stored in cells waiting to be released.

Question 17

What plane divides the body into front and back portions?

Answer 17

Coronal

Question 18

Atoms that are alike combine to form the next stage of matter, which is:

Answer 18

Element

Question 19

Which of the following is required for the body to function at an optimum level of health?

Answer 19

Homeostasis

Question 20

Triglycerides are a type of:

Answer 20

Fat

Question 21

Which of the following is known as the study of microscopic one celled organisms, multi celled organisms, plants, animals, and humans?

Answer 21

Biology

Question 22

The midsagittal plane divides the body into:

Answer 22

Left and right halves

Question 23

Medical imaging refers to invasive techniques and processes: True or False

Answer 23

False

Question 24

When an acid and a base are combined, they form a salt and water. This type of reaction is called:

Answer 24

Neutralization

Question 25

The kidneys are located within the abdominal cavity: True or False

Answer 25

False

The kidneys are located behind the abdominal cavity.

Question 26

The dorsal cavity contains the:

Answer 26

Structures of the central nervous system

Question 27

Lateral mean:

Answer 27

Toward the side

Question 28

Which of the following is an example of an extracellular fluid?

Answer 28

Blood