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Chapter 1- Introduction to the human body
Chapter 1- Introduction to the human body
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The Human Body in Health and Illness
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1
What is the function of serous membrane?
conduct heat
reduces friction
stabalizes organs
provide structure
2
The heart is within the ____.
mediastinum
pelvic cavity
dorsal cavity
cranial cavity
3
Metabolism can be defined as the _______.
sum of all chemical reactions in an organism
adjustment by an organism to external or internal changes
process whereby all unspecialized cells become specialized
process whereby new cells are formed to replace worn out cells
4
The membrane that surrounds the lungs is called...
pleura
pericardium
peritoneum
peristalsis
5
What is the difference between the visceral and parietal layers of serosa?
visceral layer lines cavity, parietal layer lines organs
visceral layer lines organs, parietal layer lines cavity
6
What is the "anatomical position"?
standing erect, feet facing forward, arms at side, palms facing outwards
standing erect, feet forward, arms at side palms facing inward
standing erect, feet forward, arms at side, palms facing backwards
standing erect, feet facing forward, arms at side, palms facing forwards
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Which of the following demonstrate distal?
G
B
E
A
8
Which of the following is in the correct order of organization?
organelle>cell>organ>tissue>organ system>organism
tissue>cell>organism>organ>organelle>organ system
cell>tissue>organelle>organ>organ system> organism
Organelle>cell>tissue>organ>organ system>organism
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Which of the following is an example that uses the positive feedback loop?
regulation of fluid balance
blood pressure regulation
childbirth
body temperature regulation
10
In total, how many organ systems are there?
14
12
10
11
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What is gross anatomy?
deals with smaller, microscopic structures
deals with only the brain
deals with large structures
deals with gross stuff
12
What is another word for supine?
face down
posterior
face up
dorsal
13
What is the function of the endocrine system?
secretes hormones
supports the body's structure
delivers oxygen and blood to the body
protects and process sensory information
14
What is the foundation of physiology?
anatomy
metabolism
homeostasis
function
15
The membrane that surrounds the heart is called...
peritoneum
pleura
pericardium
mediastinum
16
The body system responsible for structural support and movement is the ______.
endocrine system
skeletal system
cardiovascualr system
muscular system
17
Which statement is correct?
The chest is inferior to the stomach.
The ribs are superior to the chin
The neck is superior to the pelvis.
The hip is superior to the shoulder.
18
What is anabolism?
process whereby larger molecules are broken down
process in which food is broken down
process that release energy
process whereby smaller molecules are combined into larger molecules
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What is the function of a control center in homeostatic regulation?
processes information from the receptor and sends out commands
receives stimuli
responds to commands opposing stimulus
control outside environment
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What separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic regions?
lungs
pericardium
diaphragm
apex of the heart
