Chapter 2
18 Chapter 2  ■ MULTIPLE CHOICE QUIZ
Chapter Two
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUIZ
Name: ______________________________
In the box write the letter of the choice that is the definition of the term or best answers the
question. There is only one correct answer for each question.
1. The process by which food is burned
to release energy: ……………………………..
A. Nuclear energy
B. Anabolism
C. Phagocytosis
D. Catabolism
E. Protein synthesis
2. Part of the cell where formation of
proteins occurs: …………………………….
A. Genes
B. Chromosomes
C. Endoplasmic reticulum
D. Cartilage
E. Cell membrane
3. Sum of the chemical processes
in a cell: ………………………………………
A. Anabolism
B. Metabolism
C. Protein synthesis
D. Catabolism
E. A and C
4. Picture of nuclear structures arranged
in numerical order: ………………………..
A. Biopsy
B. X-ray
C. Electroencephalogram
D. Sonogram
E. Karyotype
5. Part of a cell where catabolism
primarily occurs: …………………………..
A. Cell membrane
B. Nucleus
C. Mitochondria
D. Genes
E. Endoplasmic reticulum
6. Allows materials to pass into and
out of the cell: ………………………………
A. Cytoplasm
B. Cell membrane
C. Chromosomes
D. Mitochondria
E. Nucleus
7. Genes are composed of: ………………….
A. Chromosomes
B. Ribosomes
C. Hemoglobin
D. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
E. Mitochondria
8. Muscular wall separating the
abdominal and thoracic cavities: ……….
A. Mediastinum
B. Diaphragm
C. Pleura
D. Pericardium
E. Peritoneum
9. The space in the chest between the
lungs is the: …………………………………
A. Peritoneum
B. Esophagus
C. Pleural cavity
D. Mediastinum
E. Retroperitoneal space
10. Adipose means pertaining to: …………..
A. Cartilage
B. Bone
C. Fat
D. Skin
E. Nervous tissue
11. Throat: ………………………………………..
A. Trachea
B. Coccyx
C. Larynx
D. Esophagus
E. Pharynx
12. Sarcoma: ……………………………………..
A. Part of the backbone
B. Flesh tumor; benign
C. Malignant tumor of flesh tissue
D. Mass of blood
E. Skin tumor of epithelial cells
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13. Craniotomy: …………………………………
A. Incision of the skull
B. Pertaining to the skull
C. Pertaining to the brain
D. Incision of the chest
E. Pertaining to the head
14. A histologist studies: ……………………..
A. Drugs
B. X-rays
C. Tissues
D. The backbone
E. The spinal cord
15. An epithelial cell is a(an): ……………….
A. Skin cell
B. Nerve cell
C. Fat cell
D. Organ
E. Muscle cell
16. The pleural cavity is the: …………………
A. Space within the abdomen
B. Space within the backbones
C. Space surrounding the hip
D. Space between the membranes around
the lungs
E. Space within the skull
17. Viscera: ……………………………………….
A. Cells in the blood
B. Internal organs
C. Parts of cells
D. Cavities of the body
E. Tissues composed of cartilage
18. The pituitary gland is in which
body cavity? ………………………………….
A. Cranial
B. Spinal
C. Pelvic
D. Abdominal
E. Thoracic
19. Voice box: …………………………………….
A. Bronchial tube
B. Pharynx
C. Esophagus
D. Larynx
E. Tongue
20. The tailbone is the: ………………………..
A. Sacrum
B. Cervix
C. Ilium
D. Coccyx
E. Cranium
21. Supine means: ………………………………
A. Lying on the back
B. Conducting toward a structure
C. In front of the body
D. Lying on the belly
E. Pertaining to the side
22. The upper lateral regions of the
abdomen, beneath the ribs, are the: …..
A. Hypogastric regions
B. Inguinal regions
C. Lumbar regions
D. Umbilical regions
E. Hypochondriac regions
23. The RUQ contains the: …………………..
A. Liver
B. Appendix
C. Lung
D. Spleen
E. Heart
24. Pertaining to a plane that divides the
body into right and left portions: ………
A. Coronal
B. Transverse
C. Frontal
D. Sagittal
E. Distal
25. A disk is: ……………………………………..
A. Part of the hip bone
B. A piece of cartilage between backbones
C. A piece of bony tissue connecting the
joints in the back
D. An abnormal structure in the back
E. A pad of fatty tissue between backbones
20 Chapter 2  ■ EXERCISE QUIZ
Chapter Two
EXERCISE QUIZ
Name: ______________________________
A. Use medical terms to complete the following sentences:
1. Control center of the cell, containing chromosomes _____________________________________
2. The process of building up proteins in a cell is called _____________________________________
3. The total of the chemical processes in a cell is known as __________________________________
4. A scientist who studies tissues is called a(an) ___________________________________________
5. Regions of DNA within a chromosome _________________________________________________
B. Match the part of the body listed with its description below:
adipose tissue pharynx ureter
cartilage pleura urethra
larynx trachea
6. throat ___________________________________________________________________________
7. collection of fat cells _______________________________________________________________
8. windpipe _________________________________________________________________________
9. tube from the kidney to the urinary bladder ____________________________________________
10. voice box ________________________________________________________________________
11. membrane surrounding the lungs ____________________________________________________
12. flexible connective tissue at joints ____________________________________________________
13. tube from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body __________________________________
C. Name the five cavities of the body:
14. cavity surrounded by the skull _______________________________________________________
15. cavity in the chest surrounded by ribs _________________________________________________
16. cavity surrounded by the hip bone ____________________________________________________
17. cavity surrounded by the backbones ___________________________________________________
18. cavity below the chest containing digestive organs _______________________________________
D. Name the five divisions of the back:
19. region of the neck ____________________ 22. region of the sacrum ____________________
20. region of the chest ____________________ 23. region of the tailbone ____________________
21. region of the waist ____________________
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E. Give opposites of the following terms:
24. deep ________________________________ 26. supine ________________________________
25. proximal ____________________________ 27. dorsal ________________________________
F. Select from the following to complete the sentences below:
distal lateral sagittal transverse
inferior (caudal) proximal superior vertebra
28. The left lung lies _________________________________________________________ to the heart.
29. The _______________________________________________ end of the humerus is at the shoulder.
30. The liver lies _________________________________________________________ to the intestines.
31. A backbone is called a (an)____________________________________________________________.
32. The __________________________________ end of the thigh bone (femur) joins with the kneecap.
33. The ___________________________________ plane divides the body into upper and lower portions.
34. The _____________________________________ plane divides the body into right and left portions.
35. The diaphragm lies ____________________________________ to the organs in the thoracic cavity.
G. Give meanings for the following terms:
36. craniotomy __________________________ 39. umbilical ______________________________
37. epigastric ___________________________ 40. posterior ______________________________
38. chondroma __________________________ 41. intervertebral __________________________
H. Complete each term from its meaning:
42. Space between the lungs: media _________________________________________________________
43. Endocrine gland at the base of the brain: ________________________________________ ary gland
44. Sausage-shaped cellular structures in which catabolism takes place: mito _______________________
45. Pertaining to skin (surface) cells: epi _____________________________________________________
46. Tumor of flesh tissue (malignant): __________________________________________________ oma
47. Pertaining to internal organs: ________________________________________________________ al
48. Picture of the chromosomes in the cell nucleus: __________________________________________ type
I. Give meanings for the following abbreviations:
49. RUQ _______________________________ 50. L5-S1 _________________________________
22 Chapter 2  ■ DICTATION AND COMPREHENSION QUIZ
Chapter Two
DICTATION AND
COMPREHENSION QUIZ
Name: ______________________________
A. Dictation of Terms
1. ____________________________________ 11. ______________________________________
2. ____________________________________ 12. ______________________________________
3. ____________________________________ 13. ______________________________________
4. ____________________________________ 14. ______________________________________
5. ____________________________________ 15. ______________________________________
6. ____________________________________ 16. ______________________________________
7. ____________________________________ 17. ______________________________________
8. ____________________________________ 18. ______________________________________
9. ____________________________________ 19. ______________________________________
10. ____________________________________ 20. ______________________________________
B. Comprehension of Terms: Match number of the above term with its meaning below.
______ Incision of the skull
______ Pertaining to the groin
______ Malignant tumor of connective tissue
______ Picture (photograph) of nuclear structures
______ Pertaining to internal organs
______ Study of tissues
______ Secretory organ in the neck
______ Flexible connective tissue at joints
______ Divides the body horizontally
______ Tube from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body
______ Cytoplasmic structures where catabolism takes place
______ Throat
______ Divides the body vertically into right and left parts
______ Secretory organ at the base of the brain
______ Voice box
______ Pertaining to the navel
______ Pertaining to the windpipe
______ Pertaining to fat tissue
______ Line external body surface and internal surface of organs
______ Rod-shaped nuclear structures
Chapter 2  ■ SPELLING QUIZ 23
Chapter Two
SPELLING QUIZ
Name: ______________________________
A. Circle the term that is spelled correctly and write its meaning in the space provided (optional).
1. abdomin abdomen ___________________________________________________
2. cartiledge cartilage ___________________________________________________
3. chromosome chromosone ________________________________________________
4. diaphram diaphragm _________________________________________________
5. saggital sagittal ____________________________________________________
6. larynx larnyx _____________________________________________________
7. cervecal cervical ____________________________________________________
8. chrondroma chondroma _________________________________________________
9. nucleus neucleus ___________________________________________________
10. traychea trachea ____________________________________________________
B. Circle the term that is spelled correctly. The meaning of the term is given.
11. internal organs …………………………………… viscera vicsera vissera
12. malignant tumor of flesh
(connective tissue) ………………………………. sacroma sarcoma sarkoma
13. pertaining to the chest ………………………… thoracic thorasic thoroacic
14. lying on the back ………………………………… surpine supin supine
15. pertaining to the abdomen …………………… abdominel abdominal abdomineal
16. picture (photograph) of the chromosomes
in the nucleus …………………………………….. karyotype karryotype kariotype
17. double-folded membrane surrounding
the lungs ……………………………………………. pleura ploora plura
18. space between the lungs ………………………. mediastinim mediastinam mediastinum
19. pertaining to skin (surface) cells ………….. epitheleal epithelial epithelal
20. endocrine gland at the base
of the brain ………………………………………… pitiutary pituitary pituitery
24 Chapter 2  ■ PRONUNCIATION QUIZ
Chapter Two
PRONUNCIATION QUIZ
Name: ______________________________
A. Underline the accented syllable in the following terms (for example: anemia, diagnosis,
endocrine):
1. cephalic 4. thoracotomy 7. catabolism 10. viscera
2. posterior 5. hypochondriac 8. chondrosarcoma
3. proximal 6. cranial 9. pharynx
B. Match the term in Column I with its meaning in Column II:
Column I Column II
1. karyotype _______ A. A backbone
2. epithelium _______ B. The voice box
3. cartilage _______ C. Skin cells
4. anabolism _______ D. Vertical plane dividing the body into a right and a left
portion
5. diaphragm _______ E. The throat
6. vertebra _______ F. Classification of chromosomes
7. sagittal _______ G. Lying on one’s back
8. supine _______ H. Muscle dividing the thoracic and abdominal cavities
9. mitochondria _______ I. Connective tissue at the joints
10. larynx _______ J. Lying on one’s belly
K. Structures in a cell where food is burned to produce energy
L. Building-up process in a cell; proteins are synthesized for
use in the body
C. Complete the following terms from their definitions:
1. ___________________________ gland Endocrine gland at the base of the brain
2. ____________________________ ology Study of tissues
3. _______________________________ al Pertaining to the navel
4. ______________________________ eal Pertaining to the tailbone
5. ____________________________ gland Endocrine gland in front of the trachea
6. media ___________________________ Central cavity in the chest
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7. _________________________ vertebral Pertaining to between the backbones
8. ____________________________ tomy Incision of the skull
9. ___________________________ somes Bodies in the nucleus of a cell; contain DNA
10. peri _______________________________ Membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity
26 Chapter 2  ■ DIAGRAM QUIZ 1
Chapter Two
DIAGRAM QUIZ 1
Name: ______________________________
Label the diagram below using the terms listed below:
BODY CAVITIES
Abdominal
Cranial
Pelvic
Spinal
Thoracic
1
2
3
Diaphragm
Pituitary
gland
4
5
DORSAL C AVITIES
VENTRAL CAVITIES
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Chapter Two
DIAGRAM QUIZ 2
Name: ______________________________
Label the diagram using the terms listed.
Cervical
Coccygeal
Lumbar
Sacral
Thoracic
C1
T1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
L1
2
3
4
5
2
3
4
5
6
7
Disk
(disc)
1
3
4
5
2
28 Chapter 2  ■ DIAGRAM QUIZ 3
Chapter Two
DIAGRAM QUIZ 3
Name: ______________________________
Label the diagram using the terms listed.
Anterior (ventral) Lateral Proximal
Distal Medial Superficial
Deep Posterior (dorsal) Superior
Inferior Prone Supine
Chapter 2  ■ REvIEw SHEET QUIZ 29
Chapter Two
REVIEw SHEET QUIZ
Name: ______________________________
A. Give meanings for the following combining forms:
1. crani/o _________________________ 6. viscer/o _________________________________
2. cervic/o ________________________ 7. sarc/o ___________________________________
3. sacr/o __________________________ 8. chondr/o ________________________________
4. trache/o ________________________ 9. thorac/o _________________________________
5. inguin/o ________________________ 10. hist/o ___________________________________
B. Give meanings for the following word parts:
1. inter– __________________________ 6. epi- ____________________________________
2. hypo- __________________________ 7. -ectomy _________________________________
3. ana- ___________________________ 8. kary/o __________________________________
4. -ose ___________________________ 9. -tomy ___________________________________
5. -eal ____________________________
C. Name the 5 divisions of the spinal column:
1. C1-C7 __________________________ 4. S1-S5 ___________________________________
2. T1-T12 _________________________ 5. Tailbone region ___________________________
3. L1-L5 __________________________
D. Name the plane of the body described below:
1. Horizontal plane dividing the body into superior and inferior parts: _________________________
2. Vertical plane dividing the body into right and left parts: __________________________________
3. Vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior parts: ___________________________
E. Give the positional or directional term:
1. on the surface of the body _____________________________________________________________
2. lying on the back ______________________________________________________________________
3. below another structure __________________________________________________________________
30 Chapter 2  ■ REvIEw SHEET QUIZ
4. pertaining to the side __________________________________________________________________
5. pertaining to the middle _______________________________________________________________
6. lying on the belly ____________________________________________________________________
7. above another structure _______________________________________________________________
8. near the point of attachment to the trunk or near the beginning of a structure __________________
9. away from the surface of the body ______________________________________________________
10. far from the point of attachment to the trunk or far from the beginning of a structure ___________
F. Give the name of the structure or space described below:
1. double-folded membrane surrounding abdominal viscera ___________________________________
2. a backbone _________________________________________________________________________
3. membrane surrounding the lungs ________________________________________________________
4. pad of cartilage between each backbone __________________________________________________
5. space between the lungs containing the heart, trachea, aorta _________________________________
Chapter 2  ■ MEDICAL SCRAMBLE 31
Chapter Two
MEDICAL SCRAMBLE
Name: ______________________________
Unscramble the letters to form medical terms from the clues. Use the letters in the squares to
complete the bonus term.
1. Clue: Endocrine gland in the neck
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ R Y D I H O T
2. Clue: Control center of a cell
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ L U S N E C U
3. Clue: Internal organs
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ A C S R V E I
4. Clue: Windpipe
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ A H C R A T E
5. Clue: Tube connecting the kidneys and urinary bladder
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ T R U E R E
6. Clue: The double-layered membrane surrounding the lung
____ ____ ____ ____ A U P E L R
BONUS TERM: Clue: The gland at the base of the brain that secretes growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating
hormone, and hormones that affect the ovaries and testes.
32 Chapter 2  ■ CROSSwORD PUZZLE
Chapter Two
CROSSwORD PUZZLE
Name: ______________________________
Fill in the crossword puzzle below using the clues listed underneath it.
Across Clues Down Clues
4. Voice box. 1. Upper right and left regions beneath the ribs.
5. Collection of fat cells. 2. Backbones.
6. Control center of a cell. 3. Lower right and left regions near the groin.
9. Structures in cytoplasm where food is burned to
release energy.
7. Muscle separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities.
8. Regions of DNA within each chromosome.
10. All the material that is outside the nucleus yet within
the cell membrane.
11. Body cavity of the stomach, small and large intestines,
spleen, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
12. Bones and joints; musculo_____system.
14. Tube from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body.
17. Internal organs.
13. A double-layered membrane surrounding each lung.
15. Throat.
16. Loin (waist) region.
18. Area between the lungs.
19. Vertical plane dividing body into right and left sides.
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6
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16
11
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15
19
12
10
9
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Chapter Two
ANSwERS TO THE QUIZZES
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Crossword Puzzle
36 Chapter 2   ■ ANSwERS TO TERMINOLOGy SECTION
Chapter Two
Answers to Terminology Section
(textbook pages 55–58)