Chapter 1

Question 1

abdominal cavity

Answer 1

space within the abdomen that contains the intestines, stomach, and liver

Question 2

abdominopelvic cavity

Answer 2

combined abdominal and pelvic cavities

Question 3

anatomy

Answer 3

study of structure of the body and how they are organized

Question 4

cranial cavity

Answer 4

space within the skull that accommodates the brain

Question 5

distal

Answer 5

farther away from the center of the body than another part

Question 6

homeostasis

Answer 6

state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly

Question 7

lateral

Answer 7

away from the midline of the body

Question 8

medial

Answer 8

towards the midline of the body

Question 9

negative feedback

Answer 9

maintains homeostasis, causes reactions to stop or decrease

Question 10

pelvic cavity

Answer 10

located below the abdominal cavity, contains rectum, urinary bladder, reproductive organs, rest of large intestine

Question 11

physiology

Answer 11

study of how the human body works

Question 12

positive feedback

Answer 12

causes reactions to increase in frequency and intensity

Question 13

proximal

Answer 13

closer to the trunk of the body (usually talking about arms abs legs)

Question 14

sagittal plans

Answer 14

vertical plane dividing the body into right and left sides

Question 15

serous membrane

Answer 15

outer lining of organs and body cavities of the abdomen and chest, including the stomach

Question 16

thoracic cavity

Answer 16

chest cavity; includes lungs, pleura, heart,

Question 17

transverse plane

Answer 17

divides the body into upper and lower parts