Week 1

Question 0

When referring to medical terminology, identify the root for heart, bone and skin

Answer 0

Bone = Osteo
Heart = Cardi
Skin = Derma

Question 1

Name the three key word elements relevant to medical terminology

Answer 1

Root - the basic meaning of the word
Prefix - the syllable or letter placed at the start of the word to change it’s meaning
Suffix - the syllable or letter placed at the start of the word to change it’s meaning

Question 2

A single complete individual capable of responding to stimuli, reproduction, growth and development, and maintenance of homeostasis is termed a(n) ……….. (One word).

Answer 2

Organism

Question 3

Which of the following belong to the axial region?

Neck, arm, head, pelvic, thigh, thoracic.

Answer 3

Neck, pelvic, head and thoracic

Question 4

Identify the six structural levels of hierarchy in the body from LEAST to MOST complex

Answer 4

Molecule, organelle, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

Question 5

Fill in the correct term for the following sequence:

Macromolecule, organelle, cell, ……., organ, organ system, organism

Answer 5

Tissue

Question 6

Which anatomical position divides the body into superior and inferior positions

Answer 6

Transverse

Question 7

Which anatomical plane divides the body into frontal (ventral) and back (dorsal) sections?

Answer 7

Coronal or Frontal plane

Question 8

Which anatomical plane divides the body into a left or right section?

Answer 8

Sagittal

Question 9

The superior and inferior are sections of which anatomical plane?

Answer 9

Transverse

Question 10

The right and left are sections of which anatomical plane?

Answer 10

Sagittal

Question 11

The anterior and posterior are sections if which anatomical plane?

Answer 11

Frontal or Coronal

Question 12

Identify the meaning if these common prefixes.

• hypo
• Epi
• Endo
• Di

Answer 12

Hypo = below
Epi = above
Endo = within, inside
Di = Two

Question 13

Identify four characteristics of the anatomical position.

Answer 13

• Arms at side
• Face directed forward
• palms facing anteriorly
• feet flat on floor

Question 14

The suffix ……… Means “the study of”.

Answer 14

Logy

Question 15

The trachea is ........ To the vertebral column. 
Lateral
Superficial
Posterior
Ventral

Answer 15

Ventral

Question 16

Sweating when it is hot is an example of …….. …….. (Two words).

Answer 16

Negative feedback

Question 17

Formation of a blood cot is an example of which mechanism.

Answer 17

Positive feedback

Question 18

Labour contraction during birth is an example of …….. Feedback.

Answer 18

Positive

Question 19

Name the smallest unit of an organism that can carry out all the functions of life.

Answer 19

A cell

Question 20

The serous membrane that surrounds the lungs is called the ……..

Answer 20

Pleura

Question 21

The serous membrane that surrounds the heart is the ……..

Answer 21

Pericardium

Question 22

The serous membrane that surrounds the abdomino-pelvic cavity is called the ……..

Answer 22

Peritoneum

Question 23

Identify four principal functions of the skeletal system.

Answer 23

• Support
• Protection
• Vitamin D Synthesis
• Blood cell formation

Question 24

Name the organ or organs housed in the pleural cavity.

Answer 24

Lungs

Question 25

Name the organ or organs housed in the pericardial cavity.

Answer 25

Heart

Question 26

An ........ Is a molecule, cell, or organ that directly carries out a response to a stimulus and restores homeostasis.

Answer 26

Effector

Question 27

An ........ Is a molecule, cell, or organ that identifies an imbalance or change and signals the integrator to create change and restore homeostasis.

Answer 27

Receptor

Question 28

An ........ Is a molecule, cell, or organ that receives a signal from a receptor, decides on needed adjustment and signals an integrator to restore balance.

Answer 28

Integrator

Question 29

A(n) ........ Is made up of two or more atoms.

Answer 29

Molecule

Question 30

The lungs are ........ To the heart.

Answer 30

Lateral

Question 31

The heart is ........ To the lungs

Answer 31

Medial

Question 32

The thoracic cavity is ........ To the femur.

Answer 32

Superior

Question 33

How many organ systems are in the human body.

Answer 33

11

Question 34

What is the name given to a group of organs working together to carry out a function.

Answer 34

Organ system.

Question 35

The body's tendency to maintain relatively stable internal conditions in spite of greater changes in its external environment is known as.

Answer 35

Homeostasis

Question 36

Identify two examples of comparative physiology.

Answer 36

Testing the effect of a new drug in laboratory mice. Studying how different species maintain their body temperature.

Question 37

A microscopic structure inside a cell that series out individual functions is known as a(n):

Answer 37

Organelle