Prefixes for Position and Direction Quiz

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Which cavity contains the lungs?

Pelvic cavity

Thoracic cavity (correct)

Cranial cavity

Abdominal cavity

Which cavity houses the brain?

Cranial cavity (correct)

Abdominal cavity

Thoracic cavity

Pelvic cavity

Which anatomical plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?

Frontal plane

Lateral plane

Sagittal plane

Transverse plane (correct)

Which anatomical direction divides the body into equal left and right halves?

Medial (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a disease?

Any disorder of normal body function (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which category of diseases includes arthritis and cardiovascular problems?

Degenerative diseases (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are bacteria?

Microscopic organisms that can produce diseases (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes immune disorders?

Failures of the immune system, allergies, and autoimmune diseases (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix 'sub-'?

Below (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which prefix means 'near, beside'?

Para- (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the root 'cephal/o' refer to?

Head (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a position 'toward the middle of the body'?

Medial (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix 'juxta-'?

Near, beside (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which root pertains to the 'lower back'?

Lumb/o (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the integumentary system?

Regulate body temperature (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which compound functions as the main energy source for cell metabolism?

Glucose (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of ATP in the cell?

Stores energy needed for cell activities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of collagen in the body?

Connective tissue protein (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of DNA in the cell?

Manufacture of proteins (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'histology' refer to?

Study of tissues (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Genes combined with other genes form' what structure in a cell?

Chromosomes (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Metabolism' refers to which of the following?

'Physical and chemical reactions in an organism' (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Lipid' is a category of organic compounds that includes which of the following?

'Fats' (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Mitosis' refers to which process?

'Cell division' (D) Signup and view all the answers

'RNA' is involved in the manufacture of which of the following within cells?

'Proteins' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does a stem cell have the capacity to develop into?

A variety of different cell types (A) Signup and view all the answers

The thoracic cavity contains the digestive and reproductive organs.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The spinal cavity houses the spinal cord.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

The abdominopelvic cavity can be divided into four quadrants or nine regions.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

The frontal plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Viruses can live and reproduce outside of living cells.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Protozoa are multicellular animals.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Helminths refer to single-celled organisms.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Fungi can cause measles.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The prefix 'staphyl/o' refers to a grape-like cluster.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Benign carcinoma tumors spread to other tissues.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

A nosocomial infection is acquired in a hospital setting.

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Gangrene is characterized by excessive growth of normal cells.

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Cellulitis is a localized collection of pus.

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Pandemic diseases are prevalent throughout an entire region or the world.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

A fissure is a groove or split in tissue.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

MRI eliminates the need for x-rays and contrast media.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The endocrine system consists of individual muscles that produce hormones.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The skeletal system includes the bones and joints of the body.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

The integumentary system includes only the skin without any associated structures.

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Homeostasis refers to a condition of internal instability and fluctuation.

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Collagen is a fibrous protein found in muscle tissue.

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DNA is the genetic compound of the cell that makes up the blood cells.

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ATP is the energy compound of the cell that stores energy needed for cell activities.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Glucose is a complex sugar compound stored in the liver and muscles.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

RNA is an organic compound involved in the manufacture of lipids within cells.

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Stem cells have the capacity to develop into any of a variety of different cell types.

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Metabolism refers to the sum of all physical reactions but not chemical reactions within an organism.

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The nucle/o root pertains to the nucleus in a cell.

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Thoracic cavity

The cavity in the chest that holds the lungs

Cranial cavity

The cavity that houses the brain