Ch 1 - self test

Question 1

Anatomy is defined as the study of the:

Answer 1

structure of a living organism and the relationship of its parts.

Question 2

Physiology is defined as the study of the:

Answer 2

function of a living organism and its parts.

Question 3

The organization of the body begins at what level?

Answer 3

chemical

Question 4

A hypothesis that has gained a high level of confidence is called a:

Answer 4

theory and law

Question 5

The reference position of the body when it is in an erect, or standing, posture with the arms at the sides and palms turned forward is called the:

Answer 5

anatomical position

Question 6

The two major body cavities are called the:

Answer 6

ventral and dorsal cavities.

Question 7

The space that encloses the brain and spinal cord forms one continuous cavity called the:

Answer 7

dorsal cavity

Question 8

The midline plane that divides the body into right and left halves is the:

Answer 8

midsagittal plane

Question 9

The plane that divides the body into front and back portions is the:

Answer 9

frontal (coronal) plane.

Question 10

The chest region of the body is called the:

Answer 10

thorax

Question 11

The abdominopelvic cavity is subdivided into the:

Answer 11

abdominal and pelvic cavities.

Question 12

Regarding directional terms, superior means:

Answer 12

toward the head

Question 13

The relatively constant state maintained by the body is known as:

Answer 13

homeostasis.

Question 14

Most homeostatic control loops in the body involve:

Answer 14

negative feedback.

Question 15

Instead of opposing a change in the internal environment, which type of feedback loop temporarily amplifies the change that is occurring?

Answer 15

Positive feedback loop