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Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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Histology would be best defined as a study of

A

Tissues

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2
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The study of the heart may incorporate many aspects of anatomy but as a whole you would say it is ____anatomy.

A

gross

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3
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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 ____

A

excretion of metabolic waste

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4
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Average body temperature is __ degrees centigrade

A

37

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5
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If you consider your home air conditioner in terms of homeostasis then the wall thermostat would be the ___

A

control center

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6
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What is the main, general purpose of negative feedback?

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to maintain homeostais

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7
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What is the specific name for the hip region?

A

coxal

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8
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An oblique cut is one that is cut

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diagonally between the vertical and horizontal

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9
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The heart lies in the ___ cavity

A

pericardial

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10
Q

The cavities housing the eyes are called ___ cavities

A

orbital

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11
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A structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be a(n)

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organ

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12
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___ cavities are spaces within joints

A

Synovial

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13
Q

Which of the following would NOT be a functional characteristic of life?

A

decay

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14
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Which term means towards or at the back of the body, behind?

A

dorsal

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15
Q

The single most abundant chemical substance of the body, accounting for 60% to 80% of body weight, is ___

A

water

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16
Q

What is the posterior side of the patella called?

A

popliteal

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17
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Which of the following statements is true concerning feedback mechanisms?

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Negative feedback mechanisms work to prevent sudden severe changes within the body.

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18
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The anatomical position is characterized by all the following EXCEPT

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palms turned posteriorly

19
Q

A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be

A

enhancement of labor contractions

20
Q

Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane?

A

any sagittal place except the median

21
Q

Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region>

A

intestines

22
Q

The parietal pleural would represent a serous membrane

A

lining the thoracic cavity

23
Q

Which one of the following systems responds to environmental stimuli?

A

nervous

24
Q

Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is NOT correctly matched.

A

Cytology: study of the structures in a particular region

25
Q

Homeostasis is the condition in which body maintains

A

a relatively stable internal environ meant, within limits

26
Q

In which cavities are the lungs located?

A

pleural, ventral, thoracic

27
Q

Choose the following statement that is NOT completely correct regarding serous membranes.

A

Visceral pericardium covers the surface of the heart, and parietal pericardium lines the walls of the heart

28
Q

Place the following in correct sequence from simplest to most complete.

A

Atoms - Molecules - Cells - Tissues - Organ

29
Q

Which of the following imaging devices would best localize a tumor in a person’s brain?

A

MRI

30
Q

Which of these is not part of the dorsal cavity?

A

thoracic cavity

31
Q

In which abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located?

A

left upper

32
Q

Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance?

A

It is considered the cause of most diseases

33
Q

Subdivisons of anatomy include which of the following?

A

gross, regional, systemic, and surface

34
Q

The term polled refers to the

A

thumb

35
Q

The dorsal body cavity is the site of which of the following?

A

brain

36
Q

Select the most correct statement.

A

the immune system is closey associated with the lymphatic system

37
Q

One of the functional characteristics of life is irritability. This refers to ___

A

sensing changes in the environment and then reacting or responding to them

38
Q

Which of the following are survival needs of the body?

A

nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure and oxygen

39
Q

The anatomical position is used

A

as a standard reference point for directional terms regardless of the actual position of the body

40
Q

What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right, called?

A

sagittal

41
Q

What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called?

A

frontal

42
Q

Which body cavity protects the nervous system

A

dorsal

43
Q

Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels?

A

cardiovascular physiology

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