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PALOMAR COLLEGE
Life Sciences Department
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology (Zoo145); Instructor: Elmar Schmid, Ph.D.
QUIZ #1
- Organization of the human body & Intro to Chemistry 
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Q. 1: The science dealing with the functions of the body parts is called:
A) histology
B) cytology
C) anatomy
D) physiology
E) biochemistry
Q. 2: The sum of all chemical processes in our body is
A) vascularization
B) metabolism
C) differentiation
D) catabolism
E) biochemistry
Q. 3: The condition in which the body's internal environment stays within physiological limits is
A) internal balance
B) responsiveness
C) homeopathic
D) homeostasis
E) heterotrophy
Q. 4: A structure which senses incoming signals and directly sends inputs to the control center is
a(n)
A) ligand
B) receptor
C) nerve
D) hormone
Q. 5: The plane that divides the body into two equal left and right portions is the
A) parasaggital plane
B) midsaggital plane
C) frontal plane
D) transverse plane
E) oblique plane
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PALOMAR COLLEGE
Life Sciences Department
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology (Zoo145); Instructor: Elmar Schmid, Ph.D.
Q. 6: Anatomical or physiological parts that refer to the calf region of the human body are called
A) crural
B) sural
C) brachial
D) femoral
E) none of the above
Q. 7: The vertebral column is ___________ to the heart.
A) posterior
B) anterior
C) lateral
D) inferior
E) distal
Q. 8: The plane that divides the body into a superior and inferior portion is the frontal plane.
A) True
B) False
Q. 9: The best anatomical term to describe the back region of the body would be
A) lateral
B) ventral
C) midsaggital
D) dorsal
E) distal
Q. 10: Which is the most correct level of organization from the smallest to the largest?
A) Atom – Element – Organ – Organelle – Cell – Tissue
B) Atom – Molecule – Organ – Tissue – Cell
C) Molecule – Atom – Organelle – Cell – Tissue
D) Atom – Molecule – Organelle – Cell – Organ
E) Molecule – Atom – Organelle – Cell – Organ
Q. 11: The body cavity containing the urinary bladder and portions of the large intestine is the
A) pelvic cavity
B) abdominal cavity
C) mediastinum
D) pericardial cavity
E) pleural
Q. 12: A patient complains a about stinging, persistent pain in the middle section of the right iliac
region. You cautiously conclude that this symptoms might be related to problems with the
A) liver
B) pancreas
C) colon
D) appendix
E) the lung
Q. 13: Atoms which combine via formation of covalent bonds form
A) isotopes
B) proteins
C) salts
D) molecules
E) organs
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PALOMAR COLLEGE
Life Sciences Department
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology (Zoo145); Instructor: Elmar Schmid, Ph.D.
Q. 14: Negatively charged particles in an atom are called electrons
A) True
B) False
Q. 15: Which of the following is the chemical symbol for potassium?
A) Kr
B) P
C) K
D) Na
E) Po
Q. 16: The number of protons in an atom corresponds with the
A) atomic mass
B) atomic number
C) number of protons and neutrons
D) atomic weight
E) none of the above
Q. 17: The bond which is found between water molecules such as in ice crystals is a(n)
A) ionic bond
B) hydrogen bond
C) covalent bond
D) weak bond
E) crystal bond
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