25 Questions
Which organ system is responsible for protecting the body from external damage?
Integument
Which of the following organ systems is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses?
Nervous
What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
To transport oxygen and nutrients
Which organ system is responsible for producing hormones that regulate various bodily functions?
Endocrine
Which of the following is NOT one of the organ systems listed?
Respiratory
What organ system is mainly located in the abdominal cavity?
Gastrointestinal system
Which of the following organs is NOT found in the abdominal cavity?
Brain
What is the main function of the organs in the abdominal cavity?
Digestion and absorption
Which glands are located in the abdominal cavity?
Adrenal gland
What is the primary function of the kidneys in the abdominal cavity?
Filter waste and excess water from the blood
What is located in the cranial cavity?
The brain
What is the name of the lower portion of the dorsal cavity?
Vertebral canal
What is housed in the vertebral canal?
The spinal cord
What is the dorsal cavity divided into?
Two portions
Which part of the dorsal cavity is located uppermost?
The cranial cavity
What is the main purpose of the diaphragm?
To facilitate breathing
What divides the ventral cavity into two parts?
The diaphragm
Which of the following is NOT a part of the ventral cavity?
Dorsal cavity
What are the two main cavities in the body?
Ventral and dorsal cavities
Which cavity is the largest?
Ventral cavity
What does the term 'proximal' refer to in relation to a part of the body?
The part of the bone closest to the trunk
What is the location of the proximal end of the femur?
It joins with the pelvic bone
What is the opposite of 'proximal' in relation to a part of the body?
Distal
Which of the following is an example of a proximal part of a bone?
The shoulder end of the femur
What is the purpose of using terms like 'proximal' in anatomy?
To describe the location of a particular part
Study Notes
Anatomical Organization
- The human body is organized into several systems, including:
- Integument
- Skeletal
- Muscular
- Nervous
- Endocrine
- Cardiovascular
- Lymphatic
Directional Terms
- Proximal refers to a location that is:
- Toward or nearest the trunk or the point of origin of a part
- Example: the proximal end of the femur joins with the pelvic bone
Body Cavities
- The two main cavities are:
- Ventral cavity
- Dorsal cavity
- The ventral cavity is:
- The larger cavity
- Subdivided into two parts by the diaphragm
- Thoracic cavity
- Abdominopelvic cavity
- The abdominal cavity contains:
- Most of the gastrointestinal tract
- Kidneys
- Adrenal glands
- The dorsal cavity is divided into two portions:
- Cranial cavity (upper portion)
- Houses the brain
- Vertebral canal (lower portion)
- Houses the spinal cord
- Cranial cavity (upper portion)
This quiz covers the fundamental organization of the human body, including anatomical systems, directional terms, and body cavities.
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