The lumbar region is ________

superior to the popliteal region

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an important molecule because it _______

stores energy for use by body cells

Stimulation of the heat-loss center causes ________

sweat glands to increase their output

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HLSC 270 - Chapter 1 - Intro to the Human Body

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1
Which of the following is an example of a normal physiologic process that uses a positive feedback loop?
blood pressure regulation
childbirth
temperature regulation
regulation of fluid balance
2
Which of the following imaging studies can be used most safely during pregnancy?
CT scans
PET scans
ultrasounds
X-rays
3
A scientist wants to study how the body uses foods and fluids during a marathon run. He/She is most likely a(n) ________
regional physiologist
exercise physiologist
systematic anatomist
microscopic anatomist
4
The smallest independently functioning biological unit of an organism is a(n) ________
cell
organ
tissue
molecule
5
The lumbar region is ________
inferior to the gluteal region
superior to the cervical region
inferior to the umbilical region
superior to the popliteal region
6
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an important molecule because it _______
all of the above
is the result of catabolism
stores energy for use by body cells
release energy in uncontrolled bursts
7
Stimulation of the heat-loss center causes ________
all of the above
sweat glands to increase their output
blood vessels in the skin to constrict
breathing to become slow and shallow
8
A collection of similar tissues that performs a specific function is an ________
organ
organ system
organism
organelle
9
Humans have the most urgent need for a continuous supply of ________
water
nitrogen
oxygen
food
10
C.J. is stuck in her car during a bitterly cold blizzard. Her body responds to the cold by ________
increasing the blood to her hands and feet
becoming lethargic to conserve heat
significantly increasing blood oxygen levels
breaking down stored energy

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