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Chapter 1: Intro to the Human Body
Chapter 1: Intro to the Human Body
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The ankle is proximal to the hip.
True
False
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A term that describes the heart relative to the small intestine is?
Inferior
Superior
Lateral
Distal
3
The main components of medical terms are prefixes, roots, and
Stems
Origins
Suffixes
Parts
4
The body is divided into right and left sides by the?
Frontal plane
Sagittal plane
Distal plane
Oblique plane
5
Anatomy is to form as physiology is to ______________.
Homestasis
Structure
Function
Disease
6
A plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts is the?
Frontal plane
Sagittal plane
Proximal plane
Midsagittal plane
7
Which of the following terms “closer to the midsagittal plane”?
Lateral
Distal
Medial
Proximal
8
The frontal plane divides the body into a dorsal and a ventral section.
True
False
9
A term that describes a position of the hypogastric region of the abdomen with respect to the iliac region is?
Anterior
Medial
Dorsal
Lateral
10
The cavity that contains the ovaries is the?
Dorsal
Abdominal
Thoracic
Pelvic
11
The system that transports blood to and from the body cells is the
Integumentary System
Skeletal System
Respiratory System
Cardiovascular System
12
The term that best describes the position of the elbow with respect to the hand is?
Anterior
Proximal
Inferior
Medial
13
Blood, lymph, and the fluid surrounding cells are examples of this type of fluid.
Vascular
Intracellular
Intercellular
Extracellular
14
The cavity below the abdominal cavity is the?
Ventral
Thoracic cavity
Pelvic cavity
Dorsal cavity
15
The study of how the body functions is?
Physics
Metabolism
Anatomy
Physiology
16
The crural region refers to the?
Calf
Armpit
Wrist
Thigh
17
3 components of a negative feedback loop.
Control Center: compares sensor input w/set point
Sensor: gathers info
Effector: increases or decreases activity
Barrier: Structure that separates differing environment.
18
The gallbladder lies in the?
Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity
Spinal cavity
Thoracic
19
Study of the body structure is Anatomy.
True
False
20
Control of blood glucose levels is negative feedback. In this negative feedback loop, the hormone insulin acts as the?
Integrating center
Signal
Sensor
Effector
21
The main components of this system are the pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchus, and lungs.
Respiratory
Digestive
Urinary
Endocrine
22
The cavity below the abdominal cavity is ____________.
Ventral
Dorsal Cavity
Thoracic Cavity
Pelvic Cavity
23
If an image is taken at a transverse plane level of umbilicus, what body region is visible on the image?
Gluteal
Parietal
Antebrachial
Patellar
24
The basic units of life are?
DNA
Atoms
Cells
Molecules
25
The plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts is called the?
Frontal
Sagittal
Coronal
Transverse
26
The moist barrier that protects the urinary tract is the?
Pelvic Membrane
Plasma Membrane
Genitourinary Membrane
Mucous Membrane
27
The mediastinum contains the?
Heart
Kidneys
Lungs
Brain
28
The study of body function is physiology.
True
False
29
Dorsal is to ventral as distal is to?
Lateral
Medial
Proximal
Superficial
30
What do organs working together combine to form?
Systems
Tissue
Ligaments
Homeostasis
31
The pleural cavity lies within the ___________ cavity.
Pelvic
Thoracic
Abdominal
Cranial
32
The dorsal body cavity contains the?
Brain and spinal cord
Heart and kidney
Brain and reproductive organs
Spinal cord and lungs
33
Dr. Anderson is interested in the structure of the inner ear. The field of study best suited to her interests is?
Pathology
Anatomy
Wind-surfing
Physiology
34
The iliac region of the abdomen is also called the?
Hypogastric Region
Right Upper Quadrant
Inguinal Region
Left Lower Quadrant
35
Of these body regions, which is the most superior on an individual in the anatomic position?
Inguinal
Popliteal
Calcaneal
Acromial
36
Where is the mediastinum?
Thoracic Cavity
Pleural Cavity
Hypogastric Region
Dorsal Cavity
37
You are viewing an image that shows a vertebra in both exhilarate regions. Which is most likely the plan of this image?
Frontal
Sagittal
Transverse
38
The portion of the thoracic cavity that contains the heart is termed the?
Perotoneum
Superior mesentery
Mediastinum
Umbilicus
39
The main components of the system are the pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchus, and lungs.
Digestive system
Respiratory system
Endocrine system
Urinary system
40
Which of the following would be the most suitable field of study for an anatomist?
The stars
Anabolic reactions
Mechanism of protein digestion
Structure of the stomach