Chapter 15 - Organization of the Human Body

Question 1

The ability of cells to build up, assimilate, or convert ingested substances.

Answer 1

Anabolism.

Question 2

The ability of cells to break down, disintegrate, or tear substances into simpler substances.

Answer 2

Catabolism.

Question 3

The ability of muscle cells to move.

Answer 3

Contractility.

Question 4

The ability of nerve cells to send and receive impulses.

Answer 4

Conductivity.

Question 5

The ability of cells to respond to stimuli.

Answer 5

Irritability.

Question 6

The ability of cells to duplicate themselves.

Answer 6

Reproduction.

Question 7

List the correct sequence of least percentage to most percentage of these elements in the body.

Answer 7

1. Nitrogen
2. Hydrogen
3. Carbon
4. Oxygen

Question 8

What is the function of cartilaginous tissue?

Answer 8

Cartilage acts as a shock absorber, reducing friction between moving parts.

Question 9

How is the dorsal cavity subdivided?

Answer 9

Cranial and spinal cavities.

Question 10

The nurse explains to a client with a nose injury that recovery of the cartilaginous tissue after surgery will be slow. Which should the nurse identify as a reason for the slow healing of cartilaginous tissue?

Answer 10

Cartilaginous tissue is poorly supplied with blood vessels.

Question 11

Which tissue is found in the external ear?

Answer 11

Elastic connective tissue.

Question 12

How does the frontal plane divide the human body?

Answer 12

It divides the body intro front and back parts.

Question 13

Which is considered a form of connective tissue?

Answer 13

Areolar tissue, cartilage, blood.

Question 14

What is the importance of the process of cell reproduction in the body?

Answer 14

Brings about the replacement of damaged or dead cells; promotes the growth of a single fertilized egg; aids in the repair of wounds.

Question 15

Seven elements make up approximately 99% of the human body weight. Which is one of those elements?

Answer 15

Phosphorous.

Question 16

In the division of the abdominal cavity based on the costal margins and pubic bones, which region forms the epigastric region?

Answer 16

Central area above the costal margins.

Question 17

Which are the functions of muscle tissue?

Answer 17

Control involuntary/voluntary actions; contract or shorten and relax, thereby bringing about movement.

Question 18

The process of burning matter, also called combustion, involves a chemical change (T/F).

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

Catabolism is the building up, assimilation, or conversion of ingested substances (T/F).

Answer 19

False.

Question 20

A mixture is a blend of two or more substances, which, when mixed together, forms a new compound (T/F).

Answer 20

False.