Ch 1 The human body: an orientation

Question 1

A coronal plane through the head:

Accepted Answer

could pass through both ears

Question 2

A patient complains of pain in the lower right quadrant. Which system is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Digestive

Question 3

Which body system would be affected by degenerative cartilage?

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skeletal

Question 4

An accident victim has a collapsed lung. Which cavity has been entered

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Ventral, Pleural

Question 5

When a capillary is damaged, a platelet plug forms where one platelet attracts more platelets.

Accepted Answer

Positive feedback, Homeostasis

Question 6

The position of the heart relative to the structures around it would be described accurately as

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deep to the sternum, superior to the diaphragm

Question 7

Which of the following activities would not represent an anatomical study?

Accepted Answer

Drawing blood from animals to determine blood sugar levels

Question 8

What term(s) could not be used to describe the position of the nose?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate to the eyes

Question 9

A neurosurgeon orders a spinal tap for a patient. What body cavity will the needle be inserted?

Accepted Answer

Dorsal

Question 10

Which of the following body regions is (are) not found on the torso?

Accepted Answer

Popliteal

Question 11

Which of the following statements is not correct?

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The orbital region is inferior to the buccal region.

Question 12

The radiographic technique used to provide information about blood flow is:

Accepted Answer

DSR

Question 13

Which of the following is (are) not involved in maintaining homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

lack of change

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