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Multiple Choice Questions - (64)

HAPS Topic: Module B02 General types of
homeostatic mechanisms - (2)

True/False Questions - (18)

HAPS Topic: Module B03 Examples of
homeostatic mechanisms - (4)

Odd Numbered - (41)

Learning Outcome: 01.1a. Define some
subdisciplines of anatomy. - (2)

Even Numbered - (41)

Learning Outcome: 01.1b. Explain the importance
of dissection. - (2)

Blooms Level: 1. Remember - (46)

Learning Outcome: 01.1c. Describe some methods
of examining a living patient. - (2)

Blooms Level: 2. Understand - (7)

Learning Outcome: 01.1d. Discuss the principles
and applications of some medical imaging methods. - (2)

Blooms Level: 3. Apply - (28)

Learning Outcome: 01.1e. Discuss the significance
of variations in human anatomy. - (2)

Blooms Level: 5. Evaluate - (1)

Learning Outcome: 01.2a. Identify some
subdisciplines of physiology. - (2)

HAPS Objective: A01.01 Describe a person in anatomical position - (2)

Learning Outcome: 01.2b. Describe the
characteristics that define an organism as alive. - (3)

HAPS Objective: A02.02 Describe the appearance of a body presented along

various planes - (5)

Learning Outcome: 01.2c. Define homeostasis,
explain its significance, and discuss how it is maintained
by negative feedback. - (5)

HAPS Objective: A03.01 Describe the location of the body cavities and identify
the major organs found in each cavity - (11)

Learning Outcome: 01.2d. Discuss positive
feedback and its effects on the body. - (3)

HAPS Objective: A03.02 List and describe the location of the major anatomical
regions of the body - (5)

Learning Outcome: 01.2e. Discuss the significance
of variation in human physiology. - (2)

HAPS Objective: A03.03 Describe the location of the four abdominopelvic
quadrants and the nine abdominopelvic regions and list the major organs located in
each - (7)

Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List the levels of human
complexity in order from the whole organism down to
atoms. - (7)

HAPS Objective: A04.02 Describe the location of body structures, using
appropriate directional terminology - (7)

Learning Outcome: 01.3b. Define or demonstrate

the anatomical position and explain its importance in
descriptive anatomy. - (2)

HAPS Objective: A06.01 Describe, in order from simplest to most complex, the
major levels of organization in the human organism - (7)

Learning Outcome: 01.3c. Define the three major
anatomical planes of the body. - (5)

HAPS Objective: A07.01 List the organ systems of the human body and their
major components - (3)

Learning Outcome: 01.3d. Identify the major
anatomical regions of the body. - (11)

HAPS Objective: A07.02 Describe the major functions of each organ system - (5)

Learning Outcome: 01.3e. Describe the body’s
cavities and the membranes that line them. - (11)

HAPS Objective: B01.01 Define homeostasis - (2)

Learning Outcome: 01.3f. Name the 11 organ
systems, their principal organs, and their functions. - (9)

HAPS Objective: B02.02 Compare and contrast positive and negative feedback in
terms of the relationship between stimulus and response - (2)

Learning Outcome: 01.4a. Explain why precision is
important in the use of medical terms. - (1)

HAPS Objective: B03.01 Provide an example of a negative feedback loop that
utilizes the nervous system to relay information. Describe the specific organs,
structures, cells or molecules included in the feedback loop - (2)

Learning Outcome: 01.4b. Demonstrate how to
break medical terms into their roots, prefixes, and
suffixes. - (2)

HAPS Objective: B03.03 Provide an example of a positive feedback loop in the
body. Describe the specific structures (organs, cells or molecules) included in the
feedback loop - (2)

Learning Outcome: 01.4c. Identify the relationships
between singular and plural forms of a medical term.
- (2)

HAPS Topic: Module A01 Anatomical position - (2)

Learning Outcome: 01.4d. Define directional terms
for the locations of anatomical structures relative to each
other. - (7)

HAPS Topic: Module A02 Body planes and sections - (5)

Section: 1.01 - (10)

HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and regions - (23)

Section: 1.02 - (15)

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Full file at />HAPS Topic: Module A04 Directional terms - (7)

Section: 1.03 - (45)

HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of organization - (7)

Section: 1.04 - (12)

HAPS Topic: Module A07 Survey of body major components - (8)

Topic: General Orientation to Human
Anatomy - (40)

HAPS Topic: Module B01 Definition of homeostasis - (2)

Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
Physiology - (42)

1. Feeling for swollen lymph nodes is an example of auscultation.
True
→ False
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.1c. Describe some

methods of examining a living patient.
True / False Question
Section: 1.01
Feeling for swollen lymph nodes is an
Topic: General Orientation to Human
example of auscultation.
Anatomy
2. We can see through bones with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
→ True
False
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.1d. Discuss the
principles and applications of some medical
imaging methods.
True / False Question
Section: 1.01
We can see through bones with
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Physiology
3. Histology is the study of structures that can be observed without a magnifying lens.
True
→ False
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.1a. Define
some subdisciplines of anatomy.
True / False Question
Section: 1.01
Histology is the study of structures that can be
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and

observed without a magnifying lens.
Physiology
4. Feeling structures with your fingertips is called _________, whereas tapping on the
body and listening for sounds of abnormalities is called ____________
palpation; auscultation.
auscultation; percussion.
percussion; auscultation.
→ palpation; percussion.
percussion; palpation.
Multiple Choice Question
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Feeling structures with your fingertips is called _________, Learning Outcome: 01.1c.

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Full file at />whereas tapping on the body and listening for sounds of
abnormalities is called ____________

Describe some methods of
examining a living patient.
Section: 1.01
Topic: Major Themes of
Anatomy and Physiology
5. Which of these is the best imaging technique for routinely examining the anatomical
development of a fetus?
Auscultation

PET scan
MRI
→ Sonography
Radiography
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.1d. Discuss the
principles and applications of some
Multiple Choice Question
medical imaging methods.
Which of these is the best imaging technique for
Section: 1.01
routinely examining the anatomical development Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
of a fetus?
Physiology
6. The study of the structure and function of the hormone-producing glands is called
pathology.
exploratory physiology.
→ endocrinology.
comparative physiology.
glandology.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.2a. Identify
some subdisciplines of physiology.
Multiple Choice Question
Section: 1.02
The study of the structure and function of the
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
hormone-producing glands is called
Physiology
7. The fact that most of us have five lumbar vertebrae, but some people have six and

some have four is an example of ____________ variation among organisms.
cellular
holistic
physiological
→ anatomical
reductionist
Multiple Choice Question
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
The fact that most of us have five lumbar vertebrae, but
Learning Outcome: 01.1e.
some people have six and some have four is an example of
Discuss the significance of
____________ variation among organisms.
variations in human anatomy.

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Topic: Major Themes of
Anatomy and Physiology
8. Homeostasis and occupying space are both unique characteristics of living things.
True
→ False
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 01.2b. Describe the
characteristics that define an organism as

alive.
True / False Question
Section: 1.02
Homeostasis and occupying space are both
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
unique characteristics of living things.
Physiology
9. _________________ are the simplest body structures considered alive.
Organ systems
Organs
→ Cells
Organelles
Molecules
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A06.01 Describe, in order
from simplest to most complex, the major levels
of organization in the human organism
HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of
organization
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List the levels of
human complexity in order from the whole
organism down to atoms.
Section: 1.03
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy

Multiple Choice Question
_________________ are the simplest
body structures considered alive.
10. Metabolism is the sum of
inhalation and exhalation.

growth and differentiation.
→ anabolism and catabolism.
positive and negative feedback.
responsiveness and movement.

Multiple Choice Question
Metabolism is the sum
of
11.

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Learning Outcome: 01.2b. Describe the characteristics that
define an organism as alive.
Section: 1.02
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Full file at />The change in size of the bone marrow (where blood cells are produced) as an infant
matures is an example of __________, whereas the transformation of blood stem
cells into white blood cells is an example of __________________
development, differentiation.
growth, development.
→ growth, differentiation.
differentiation, growth.
differentiation, development.

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 01.2b.
Describe the
Multiple Choice Question
characteristics that define
The change in size of the bone marrow (where blood cells are
an organism as alive.
produced) as an infant matures is an example of __________,
Section: 1.02
whereas the transformation of blood stem cells into white
Topic: Major Themes of
blood cells is an example of __________________
Anatomy and Physiology
12. Organs are made of tissues.
→ True
False
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A06.01 Describe, in order from simplest to
most complex, the major levels of organization in the human
organism
HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of organization
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List the levels of human complexity
True / False Question
in order from the whole organism down to atoms.
Organs are made of
Section: 1.03
tissues.
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology
13. A molecule of water is more complex than a mitochondrion (organelle).
True

→ False
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A06.01 Describe, in order from
simplest to most complex, the major levels of
organization in the human organism
HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of organization
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List the levels of human
complexity in order from the whole organism
True / False Question
down to atoms.
A molecule of water is more complex
Section: 1.03
than a mitochondrion (organelle).
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology
14. An _______________ is composed of two or more tissues types, whereas
____________ are microscopic structures in a cell.
organ system, organs

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organ system, organelles
organ, organelles
organ, molecules
organelle, molecules

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A06.01 Describe, in
order from simplest to most complex,
the major levels of organization in the
human organism
HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of
organization
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List the
levels of human complexity in order
from the whole organism down to
Multiple Choice Question
atoms.
An _______________ is composed of two or
Section: 1.03
more tissues types, whereas ____________ are
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
microscopic structures in a cell.
Physiology
15. Which of the following lists levels of human structure from the most complex to the
simplest?
organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system
organ system, organ, cell, tissue, organelle
organ system, organelle, tissue, cell, organ
→ organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organelle
organ, organ system, tissue, cell, organelle
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A06.01 Describe, in order
from simplest to most complex, the major
levels of organization in the human

organism
HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of
organization
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List the levels of
human complexity in order from the whole
Multiple Choice Question
organism down to atoms.
Which of the following lists levels of
Section: 1.03
human structure from the most complex to
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
the simplest?
Physiology
16. Which of the following lists examples of body structures from the simplest to the
most complex?
mitochondrion, connective tissue, protein, stomach, adipocyte (fat cell)
→ protein, mitochondrion, adipocyte (fat cell), connective tissue, stomach
mitochondrion, connective tissue, stomach, protein, adipocyte (fat cell)

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Full file at />protein, adipocyte (fat cell), stomach, connective tissue, mitochondrion
protein, stomach, connective tissue, adipocyte (fat cell), mitochondrion
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A06.01 Describe, in order
from simplest to most complex, the major

levels of organization in the human
organism
HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of
organization
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List the levels of
human complexity in order from the whole
Multiple Choice Question
organism down to atoms.
Which of the following lists examples of
Section: 1.03
body structures from the simplest to the
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
most complex?
Physiology
17. A(n) _____________ is a group of similar cells and their intercellular materials in a
discrete region of an organ performing a specific function.
macromolecule
organ system
organelle
organism
→ tissue
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A06.01 Describe, in
order from simplest to most complex,
the major levels of organization in the
human organism
HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of
organization
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List the
levels of human complexity in order

from the whole organism down to
Multiple Choice Question
atoms.
A(n) _____________ is a group of similar cells
Section: 1.03
and their intercellular materials in a discrete region
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy
of an organ performing a specific function.
and Physiology
18. All of the following are human organ systems except
skeletal.
endocrine.
→ epidermal.
reproductive.
lymphatic.

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Full file at />Multiple Choice Question
All of the following are human organ
systems except

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A07.01 List the organ systems
of the human body and their major components
HAPS Topic: Module A07 Survey of body major

components
Learning Outcome: 01.3f. Name the 11 organ
systems, their principal organs, and their
functions.
Section: 1.03
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology
19. All of the following are organs except
teeth.
skin.
nails.
liver.
→ digestive system.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A07.01 List the organ systems of the
human body and their major components
HAPS Topic: Module A07 Survey of body major
components
Learning Outcome: 01.3f. Name the 11 organ systems,
Multiple Choice Question
their principal organs, and their functions.
All of the following are organs
Section: 1.03
except
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology
20. Negative feedback is a self-amplifying chain of events that tend to produce rapid
change in the body.
True
→ False

True / False Question

Negative feedback is a self-amplifying
chain of events that tend to produce rapid
change in the body.
21.

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Blooms Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: B02.02 Compare and
contrast positive and negative feedback in
terms of the relationship between stimulus
and response
HAPS Topic: Module B02 General types of
homeostatic mechanisms
Learning Outcome: 01.2c. Define
homeostasis, explain its significance, and
discuss how it is maintained by negative
feedback.
Section: 1.02
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
Physiology


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Full file at />When you exercise you generate excess heat and your body temperature rises. Blood
vessels dilate in the skin, warm blood flows closer to the body surface, and you lose
heat. This is an example of
→ negative feedback.

positive feedback.
dynamic equilibrium.
integration control.
set point adjustment.
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: B03.01 Provide an
example of a negative feedback loop
that utilizes the nervous system to relay
information. Describe the specific
organs, structures, cells or molecules
included in the feedback loop
HAPS Topic: Module B03 Examples of
homeostatic mechanisms
Learning Outcome: 01.2c. Define
Multiple Choice Question
homeostasis, explain its significance,
When you exercise you generate excess heat and
and discuss how it is maintained by
your body temperature rises. Blood vessels
negative feedback.
dilate in the skin, warm blood flows closer to the
Section: 1.02
body surface, and you lose heat. This is an
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
example of
Physiology
22. Blood glucose concentration rises after a meal and stimulates release of the hormone
insulin. Insulin travels in the blood and stimulates body cells to uptake glucose from
the bloodstream. This reduces blood glucose concentration. This is an example of
→ negative feedback.

positive feedback.
dynamic equilibrium.
integration control.
set point adjustment.
Multiple Choice Question
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Blood glucose concentration rises after a meal and HAPS Objective: B03.01 Provide an
stimulates release of the hormone insulin. Insulin example of a negative feedback loop
travels in the blood and stimulates body cells to
that utilizes the nervous system to
uptake glucose from the bloodstream. This reduces
relay information. Describe the
blood glucose concentration...
specific organs, structures, cells or
molecules included in the feedback
loop
HAPS Topic: Module B03 Examples
of homeostatic mechanisms
Learning Outcome: 01.2c. Define
homeostasis, explain its significance,

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Full file at />and discuss how it is maintained by
negative feedback.
Section: 1.02

Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy
and Physiology
23. Negative feedback loops are
→ homeostatic.
not homeostatic.
associated with "vicious circles."
self-amplifying cycles.
harmful.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: B01.01 Define homeostasis
HAPS Topic: Module B01 Definition of homeostasis
Learning Outcome: 01.2c. Define homeostasis, explain its
significance, and discuss how it is maintained by negative
Multiple Choice Question
feedback.
Negative feedback loops
Section: 1.02
are
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology
24. Positive feedback helps to restore normal function when one of the body's
physiological variables gets out of balance.
True
→ False
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: B02.02 Compare and
contrast positive and negative feedback in
terms of the relationship between stimulus
and response
HAPS Topic: Module B02 General types
of homeostatic mechanisms

Learning Outcome: 01.2d. Discuss positive
True / False Question
feedback and its effects on the body.
Positive feedback helps to restore normal
Section: 1.02
function when one of the body's
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
physiological variables gets out of balance.
Physiology
25. When a woman is giving birth, the head of the baby pushes against her cervix and
stimulates release of the hormone oxytocin. Oxytocin travels in the blood and
stimulates the uterus to contract. Labor contractions become more and more intense
until the baby is expelled. This is an example of
→ positive feedback.
integration control.
set point adjustment.
negative feedback.
dynamic equilibrium.

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Full file at />Blooms Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: B03.03 Provide
an example of a positive feedback
loop in the body. Describe the
specific structures (organs, cells or

molecules) included in the
feedback loop
HAPS Topic: Module B03
Examples of homeostatic
mechanisms
Multiple Choice Question
Learning Outcome: 01.2d. Discuss
When a woman is giving birth, the head of the baby positive feedback and its effects on
pushes against her cervix and stimulates release of
the body.
the hormone oxytocin. Oxytocin travels in the blood
Section: 1.02
and stimulates the uterus to contract. Labor
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy
contractions become...
and Physiology
26. Which of the following is most likely to cause disease?
Irritability
Negative feedback
Homeostasis
Equilibrium
→ Positive feedback
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: B03.03 Provide an example of a
positive feedback loop in the body. Describe the
specific structures (organs, cells or molecules) included
in the feedback loop
HAPS Topic: Module B03 Examples of homeostatic
mechanisms
Learning Outcome: 01.2d. Discuss positive feedback

Multiple Choice Question
and its effects on the body.
Which of the following is most
Section: 1.02
likely to cause disease?
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology
27. The prefix hypo- means _______________, whereas hyper- means _____________.
front, back
right, left
inside, outside
clear, dark
→ below, above
Multiple Choice Question
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
The prefix hypo- means _______________,
Learning Outcome: 01.4b. Demonstrate
whereas hyper- means _____________.
how to break medical terms into their roots,
prefixes, and suffixes.

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Full file at />Section: 1.04
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
Physiology
28. Hypercalcemia means

→ elevated calcium levels in blood.
lowered calcium levels in bone.
elevated sodium levels in blood.
elevated calcium levels in bone.
lowered calcium levels in the blood.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.4b. Demonstrate how to break medical
terms into their roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
Multiple Choice Question
Section: 1.04
Hypercalcemia means
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology
29. The plural of axilla (armpit) is ____________ whereas the plural of appendix is
___________.
→ axillae; appendices
axillides; appendages
axillies; appendix
axilli; appendices
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.4c. Identify the
relationships between singular and plural
Multiple Choice Question
forms of a medical term.
The plural of axilla (armpit) is ____________
Section: 1.04
whereas the plural of appendix is
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
___________.
Physiology
30. The plural of villus (hair) is ____________ whereas the plural of diagnosis is

____________
villuses, diagnosises.
→ villi, diagnoses.
villus, diagnosis.
villi, diagnosis.
villuses, diagnosis.

Multiple Choice Question
The plural of villus (hair) is ____________
whereas the plural of diagnosis is
____________
31.

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Learning Outcome: 01.4c. Identify the
relationships between singular and plural
forms of a medical term.
Section: 1.04
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
Physiology


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Full file at />The frontal plane passes vertically through the body or an organ and divides it into
equal right and left portions.
True

→ False
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A02.02 Describe
the appearance of a body presented
along various planes
HAPS Topic: Module A02 Body
planes and sections
Learning Outcome: 01.3c. Define the
three major anatomical planes of the
True / False Question
body.
The frontal plane passes vertically through the
Section: 1.03
body or an organ and divides it into equal right and Topic: General Orientation to Human
left portions.
Anatomy
32. The cut of a guillotine is an example of a section done in the midsagittal plane.
True
→ False
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A02.02 Describe the
appearance of a body presented along
various planes
HAPS Topic: Module A02 Body planes and
sections
Learning Outcome: 01.3c. Define the three
major anatomical planes of the body.
True / False Question
Section: 1.03
The cut of a guillotine is an example of a

Topic: General Orientation to Human
section done in the midsagittal plane.
Anatomy
33. The appendicular region consists of the head, neck and trunk.
True
→ False
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A03.02 List and describe the
location of the major anatomical regions of the
body
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and
regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3d. Identify the major
True / False Question
anatomical regions of the body.
The appendicular region consists of
Section: 1.03
the head, neck and trunk.
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
34. The appendix is typically found in the right lower quadrant.
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Full file at />False
Blooms Level: 1. Remember

HAPS Objective: A03.03 Describe the location of the
four abdominopelvic quadrants and the nine
abdominopelvic regions and list the major organs
located in each
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3d. Identify the major anatomical
True / False Question
regions of the body.
The appendix is typically found
Section: 1.03
in the right lower quadrant.
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
35. The liver is proximal to the diaphragm.
True
→ False
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A03.03 Describe the location of the four
abdominopelvic quadrants and the nine abdominopelvic
regions and list the major organs located in each
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3f. Name the 11 organ systems, their
True / False Question
principal organs, and their functions.
The liver is proximal to the
Section: 1.03
diaphragm.
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
36. When the abdomen is divided into nine regions, the superior horizontal line is called
the midclavicular line.
True

→ False
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A03.03 Describe the location
of the four abdominopelvic quadrants and the
nine abdominopelvic regions and list the major
organs located in each
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and
regions
True / False Question
Learning Outcome: 01.3d. Identify the major
When the abdomen is divided into nine
anatomical regions of the body.
regions, the superior horizontal line is
Section: 1.03
called the midclavicular line.
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
37. The most lateral and superior region of the abdomen is called the hypochondriac
region.
→ True
False
True / False Question
The most lateral and superior region

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Full file at />of the abdomen is called the
hypochondriac region.

the four abdominopelvic quadrants and the nine
abdominopelvic regions and list the major organs
located in each
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and
regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3d. Identify the major
anatomical regions of the body.
Section: 1.03
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
38. In anatomical position, the forearm is supinated.
→ True
False
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A01.01 Describe a person in
anatomical position
HAPS Topic: Module A01 Anatomical position
Learning Outcome: 01.3b. Define or demonstrate the
anatomical position and explain its importance in
True / False Question
descriptive anatomy.
In anatomical position, the
Section: 1.03
forearm is supinated.
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
39. The heart occupies a space called the pleural cavity.

True
→ False
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A03.01 Describe the location of the
body cavities and identify the major organs found in
each cavity
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3e. Describe the body’s cavities
True / False Question
and the membranes that line them.
The heart occupies a space called
Section: 1.03
the pleural cavity.
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
40. The cranial cavity contains the brain.
→ True
False
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A03.01 Describe the location of the body
cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3e. Describe the body’s cavities and
True / False Question
the membranes that line them.
The cranial cavity contains
Section: 1.03
the brain.
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
41. The __________ cavity is inferior to the _____________ cavity.

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cranial; thoracic
thoracic; abdominopelvic
pericardial; pleural
thoracic; peritoneal
thoracic; cranial

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A03.01 Describe the location of
the body cavities and identify the major organs
found in each cavity
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and
regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3e. Describe the body’s
Multiple Choice Question
cavities and the membranes that line them.
The __________ cavity is inferior to
Section: 1.03
the _______ cavity.
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
42. The most superior segment of the upper limb is called
the digits.

the manual region.
the carpal region.
the antebrachial region.
→ the brachial region.
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A03.02 List and describe the
location of the major anatomical regions of the
body
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and
regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3d. Identify the major
Multiple Choice Question
anatomical regions of the body.
The most superior segment of the
Section: 1.03
upper limb is called
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
43. The _____ region of the left lower limb is proximal to the _____ region of the same
limb.
carpal; manual
→ femoral; crural
antebrachial; brachial
tarsal; crural
brachial; femoral
Multiple Choice Question
The _____ region of the left lower limb is
proximal to the _____ region of the same limb.

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Blooms Level: 3. Apply

HAPS Objective: A03.02 List and
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anatomical regions of the body


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and regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3d. Identify the
major anatomical regions of the body.
Section: 1.03
Topic: General Orientation to Human
Anatomy
44. The ______ wraps around stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
pleura
pericardium
meninges
→ visceral peritoneum
parietal peritoneum
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A03.01 Describe the location
of the body cavities and identify the major
organs found in each cavity
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and
regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3e. Describe the body’s
Multiple Choice Question

cavities and the membranes that line them.
The ______ wraps around stomach,
Section: 1.03
small intestine, and large intestine.
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
45. The ________ is an organ directly associated with both the _____ systems.
stomach; digestive and reproductive
→ pancreas; digestive and endocrine
small intestine; digestive and integumentary
testis; male reproductive and urinary
ovary; female reproductive and lymphatic
Blooms Level: 5. Evaluate
HAPS Objective: A07.01 List the organ
systems of the human body and their major
components
HAPS Topic: Module A07 Survey of body
major components
Learning Outcome: 01.3f. Name the 11
organ systems, their principal organs, and
their functions.
Multiple Choice Question
Section: 1.03
The ________ is an organ directly
Topic: General Orientation to Human
associated with both the _____ systems.
Anatomy
46. Which one of the following is NOT in the correct anatomical position?
Arms at sides

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Standing erect
Face and eyes facing forward
Feet flat on the floor
Palms facing posteriorly

Blooms Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: A01.01 Describe a person in
anatomical position
HAPS Topic: Module A01 Anatomical position
Learning Outcome: 01.3b. Define or
demonstrate the anatomical position and explain
Multiple Choice Question
its importance in descriptive anatomy.
Which one of the following is NOT in
Section: 1.03
the correct anatomical position?
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
47. The plane that passes vertically through the body or an organ and divides it into
anterior and posterior portions is called the _____ plane.
sagittal
→ frontal
median

transverse
oblique
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A02.02
Describe the appearance of a
body presented along various
planes
HAPS Topic: Module A02 Body
planes and sections
Learning Outcome: 01.3c.
Define the three major
Multiple Choice Question
anatomical planes of the body.
The plane that passes vertically through the body or an
Section: 1.03
organ and divides it into anterior and posterior portions
Topic: General Orientation to
is called the _____ plane.
Human Anatomy
48. The interscapular region is ______ to the scapular region.
anterior
posterior
→ medial
lateral
superior
Multiple Choice Question
The interscapular region is ______ to
the scapular region.

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Blooms Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A03.02 List and describe the
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HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and
regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3d. Identify the major
anatomical regions of the body.
Section: 1.03
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
49. The breastbone is _____ to the vertebral column.
→ anterior
posterior
superior
inferior
medial
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A04.02 Describe the location of
body structures, using appropriate directional
terminology
HAPS Topic: Module A04 Directional terms
Learning Outcome: 01.4d. Define directional terms
for the locations of anatomical structures relative to
Multiple Choice Question

each other.
The breastbone is _____ to the
Section: 1.04
vertebral column
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology
50. The most _____ part of the small intestine is the part closest the stomach.
dorsal
ventral
→ proximal
distal
medial
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A04.02 Describe the
location of body structures, using appropriate
directional terminology
HAPS Topic: Module A04 Directional terms
Learning Outcome: 01.4d. Define directional
terms for the locations of anatomical
structures relative to each other.
Multiple Choice Question
Section: 1.04
The most _____ part of the small intestine
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
is the part closest to the stomach.
Physiology
51. The right shoulder is ______ and __________ to the umbilical region.
posterior; lateral
superior; medial

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inferior; medial
superior; lateral
inferior; lateral

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A04.02 Describe the location
of body structures, using appropriate
directional terminology
HAPS Topic: Module A04 Directional terms
Learning Outcome: 01.4d. Define directional
terms for the locations of anatomical structures
relative to each other.
Multiple Choice Question
Section: 1.04
The right shoulder is ______ and
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
__________ to the umbilical region.
Physiology
52. The trachea is _____ to the esophagus.
superior
dorsal
→ anterior
posterior

inferior
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A04.02 Describe the location of body
structures, using appropriate directional terminology
HAPS Topic: Module A04 Directional terms
Learning Outcome: 01.4d. Define directional terms for
the locations of anatomical structures relative to each
Multiple Choice Question
other.
The trachea is _____ to the
Section: 1.04
esophagus.
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology
53. In the cat, the head is _________ to the tail, whereas in the human the head is
________ to the gluteal region (buttock).
superior; superior
ventral; distal
→ anterior; superior
posterior; dorsal
anterior; posterior
Multiple Choice Question
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
In the cat, the head is _________ to the tail,
HAPS Objective: A04.02 Describe the
whereas in the human the head is ________ to the
location of body structures, using
gluteal region (buttock).
appropriate directional terminology
HAPS Topic: Module A04 Directional
terms

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directional terms for the locations of
anatomical structures relative to each
other.
Section: 1.04
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
Physiology
54. The visceral pericardium is ________ to the parietal pericardium.
lateral
medial
superficial
→ deep
anterior
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A04.02 Describe the location
of body structures, using appropriate directional
terminology
HAPS Topic: Module A04 Directional terms
Learning Outcome: 01.4d. Define directional
terms for the locations of anatomical structures
Multiple Choice Question
relative to each other.
The visceral pericardium is ________

Section: 1.04
to the parietal pericardium.
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
55. The lumbar vertebrae are __________ to the thoracic vertebrae.
anterior
superior
cephalic
posterior
→ inferior
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A04.02 Describe the location
of body structures, using appropriate directional
terminology
HAPS Topic: Module A04 Directional terms
Learning Outcome: 01.4d. Define directional
terms for the locations of anatomical structures
relative to each other.
Multiple Choice Question
Section: 1.04
The lumbar vertebrae are __________
Topic: Major Themes of Anatomy and
to the thoracic vertebrae.
Physiology
56. The stomach is located mainly in which quadrant of the abdomen?
Right upper quadrant (RUQ)
Right lower quadrant (RLQ)

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Left upper quadrant (LUQ)
Left lower quadrant (LLQ)
Left middle quadrant (LMQ)

Blooms Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: A03.03 Describe the location of
the four abdominopelvic quadrants and the nine
abdominopelvic regions and list the major organs
located in each
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and
regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3d. Identify the major
Multiple Choice Question
anatomical regions of the body.
The stomach is located mainly in
Section: 1.03
which quadrant of the abdomen?
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
57. The superolateral regions of the abdomen are called the _________ regions.
epigastric
lateral abdominal
→ hypochondriac
inguinal
hypogastric
Blooms Level: 1. Remember

HAPS Objective: A03.03 Describe the location of
the four abdominopelvic quadrants and the nine
abdominopelvic regions and list the major organs
located in each
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and
regions
Multiple Choice Question
Learning Outcome: 01.3d. Identify the major
The superolateral regions of the
anatomical regions of the body.
abdomen are called the _________
Section: 1.03
regions.
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
58. The urinary bladder is located in the __________ region.
epigastric
umbilical
→ hypogastric
inguinal
hypochondriac
Multiple Choice Question
The urinary bladder is located in
the _________ region.

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HAPS Objective: A03.03 Describe the location of the
four abdominopelvic quadrants and the nine
abdominopelvic regions and list the major organs
located in each

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Learning Outcome: 01.3d. Identify the major
anatomical regions of the body.
Section: 1.03
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
59. In the appendicular region, the wrist is called the _____ region, and the ankle is
called the ___________ region.
manual; pedal
brachial; crural
crural; antebrachial
→ carpal; tarsal
metacarpal; metatarsal

Multiple Choice Question
In the appendicular region, the wrist is called the
_____ region, and the ankle is called the
___________ region.
60. The vertebral column encloses the
thoracic cavity.
abdominal cavity.
pelvic cavity.
→ vertebral canal.
cranial cavity.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A03.02 List and
describe the location of the major
anatomical regions of the body
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body
cavities and regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3d. Identify
the major anatomical regions of the
body.
Section: 1.03
Topic: General Orientation to Human
Anatomy

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A03.01 Describe the location of the body
cavities and identify the major organs found in each cavity
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3e. Describe the body’s cavities and
Multiple Choice Question
the membranes that line them.
The vertebral column
Section: 1.03
encloses the
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
61. The brain and the spinal cord are protected by
a parietal layer.
a visceral layer.
mucous membranes.
serous membranes.

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the meninges.

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A03.01 Describe the location of the
body cavities and identify the major organs found in
each cavity
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3e. Describe the body’s cavities
Multiple Choice Question
and the membranes that line them.
The brain and the spinal cord are
Section: 1.03
protected by
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
62. The thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity are lined by
meninges.
→ serous membranes.
an endothelium.
the mediastinum.
mucous membranes.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A03.01 Describe the location of

the body cavities and identify the major organs
found in each cavity
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and
regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3e. Describe the body’s
Multiple Choice Question
cavities and the membranes that line them.
The thoracic cavity and
Section: 1.03
abdominopelvic cavity are lines by
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
63. The thoracic cavity is divided into right, left, and medial portions by a region called
the
diaphragm.
serous membrane.
peritoneum.
→ mediastinum.
meninges.
Multiple Choice Question
The thoracic cavity is divided into right, left,
and medial portions by a region called the

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Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A03.01 Describe the
location of the body cavities and identify
the major organs found in each cavity
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities
and regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3e. Describe the

body’s cavities and the membranes that line
them.
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Anatomy
64. The _______ cavity contains the lungs, which are enfolded in the _____.
thoracic; peritoneum
thoracic; pericardium
abdominopelvic; peritoneum
abdominopelvic; pleurae
→ thoracic; pleurae
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: A03.01 Describe the location
of the body cavities and identify the major
organs found in each cavity
HAPS Topic: Module A03 Body cavities and
regions
Learning Outcome: 01.3e. Describe the body’s
Multiple Choice Question
cavities and the membranes that line them.
The _______ cavity contains the lungs,
Section: 1.03
which are enfolded in the _____.
Topic: General Orientation to Human Anatomy

65. Understanding the respiratory function of mice, helps us understand the respiratory
function of humans. This is an example of ______________.
neurophysiology
endocrinology
histology
physiopathology
→ comparative physiology
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 01.2a.
Identify some subdisciplines
Multiple Choice Question
of physiology.
Understanding the respiratory function of mice, helps us
Section: 1.02
understand the respiratory function of humans. This is an
Topic: Major Themes of
example of ______________.
Anatomy and Physiology
66. The heart is in the _____ cavity and is covered by the _____.
thoracic; pleura
→ thoracic; pericardium
pericardial; pleura
pericardial; peritoneum
cranial; meninges
Multiple Choice Question
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
The heart is in the _____ cavity and is HAPS Objective: A03.01 Describe the location of
covered by the _____.
the body cavities and identify the major organs
found in each cavity

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