Chapter 1 Flashcards
Histology would be best defined as a study of
Tissues
The study of the heart may incorporate many aspects of anatomy but as a whole you would say it is ____anatomy.
gross
An increased rate of breathing as a result of an increased buildup of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream would be best described as an example of ____
excretion of metabolic waste
Average body temperature is __ degrees centigrade
37
If you consider your home air conditioner in terms of homeostasis then the wall thermostat would be the ___
control center
What is the main, general purpose of negative feedback?
to maintain homeostais
What is the specific name for the hip region?
coxal
An oblique cut is one that is cut
diagonally between the vertical and horizontal
The heart lies in the ___ cavity
pericardial
The cavities housing the eyes are called ___ cavities
orbital
A structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be a(n)
organ
___ cavities are spaces within joints
Synovial
Which of the following would NOT be a functional characteristic of life?
decay
Which term means towards or at the back of the body, behind?
dorsal
The single most abundant chemical substance of the body, accounting for 60% to 80% of body weight, is ___
water
What is the posterior side of the patella called?
popliteal
Which of the following statements is true concerning feedback mechanisms?
Negative feedback mechanisms work to prevent sudden severe changes within the body.
The anatomical position is characterized by all the following EXCEPT
palms turned posteriorly
A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be
enhancement of labor contractions
Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane?
any sagittal place except the median
Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region>
intestines
The parietal pleural would represent a serous membrane
lining the thoracic cavity
Which one of the following systems responds to environmental stimuli?
nervous
Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is NOT correctly matched.
Cytology: study of the structures in a particular region
Homeostasis is the condition in which body maintains
a relatively stable internal environ meant, within limits
In which cavities are the lungs located?
pleural, ventral, thoracic
Choose the following statement that is NOT completely correct regarding serous membranes.
Visceral pericardium covers the surface of the heart, and parietal pericardium lines the walls of the heart
Place the following in correct sequence from simplest to most complete.
Atoms - Molecules - Cells - Tissues - Organ
Which of the following imaging devices would best localize a tumor in a person’s brain?
MRI
Which of these is not part of the dorsal cavity?
thoracic cavity
In which abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located?
left upper
Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance?
It is considered the cause of most diseases
Subdivisons of anatomy include which of the following?
gross, regional, systemic, and surface
The term polled refers to the
thumb
The dorsal body cavity is the site of which of the following?
brain
Select the most correct statement.
the immune system is closey associated with the lymphatic system
One of the functional characteristics of life is irritability. This refers to ___
sensing changes in the environment and then reacting or responding to them
Which of the following are survival needs of the body?
nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure and oxygen
The anatomical position is used
as a standard reference point for directional terms regardless of the actual position of the body
What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right, called?
sagittal
What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called?
frontal
Which body cavity protects the nervous system
dorsal
Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels?
cardiovascular physiology
