Chapter 5 Study And review Questions Flashcards
The transverse Plane divides the body into ?
Horizontally into upper and lower portions
Proximal is defined as ?
Nearest to the point of attachment
The process by which the body maintains a state of equilibrium is ?
Homeostasis
Which part of a cell contains the chromosomes or genetic material?
Nucleus
What type of muscle lines the walls of blood vessels?
Visceral
Which of the following is an accessory organ of the digestive system?
Liver
Evaluation of the endocrine system involves ?
Hormone determinations
The spinal cord and brain are covered by protective membranes called ?
Meninges
Which statement is not true? Sebaceous glands
Are part of the endocrine system
Most gas exchange between blood and tissue takes place in the ?
Capillaries