Human Body Systems Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the major organ systems in the human body?

• Cardiovascular

• Respiratory

• Digestive

• Photosynthetic

What is the anatomical position used for in medicine and anatomy?

• To describe the color of organs

• To provide a consistent starting point for anatomical descriptions

• To measure the weight of organs

• To determine the age of a patient

What does the term "proximal" refer to in directional terms?

• Closer to the body center

• Farther from the body center

• Toward the back

• Toward the front

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?

• Sagittal plane

• Coronal plane

• Transverse plane

• Horizontal plane

What is the function of serous membranes in body cavities?

• To produce blood cells

• To secrete serous fluid and reduce friction

• To store fat

• To transmit nerve signals

Which region of the body includes the eyes, nose, and mouth?

• Posterior region

• Anterior region

• Dorsal region

• Ventral region

What are the four quadrants of the abdominopelvic cavity?

• Right upper quadrant (RUQ), left upper quadrant (LUQ), right lower quadrant (RLQ), left lower quadrant (LLQ)

• Right hypochondriac, epigastric, left hypochondriac, right lumbar

• Umbilical, left lumbar, right iliac, hypogastric

• Left iliac, right iliac, epigastric, hypogastric

Which part of the microscope is used to increase magnification?

• Focus knobs

• Stage

• Diaphragm

• Condenser

Which type of tissue covers body surfaces and lines cavities?

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Nervous tissue

What is one of the distinguishing characteristics of epithelial tissue?

• Polarity: Cells have distinct apical and basal surfaces

• Supports and connects other tissues

• Enables movement

• Transmits signals and processes information