HW 1 Flashcards
The right upper quadrant contains which organ?
a) Urinary Bladder
b) Spleen
c) Appendix
D) Liver and gallbladder
The serous membrane that surrounds the abdomen-pelvic viscera is term the ___________
Peritoneum
The calcaneal region is ___________ to the popliteal region?
Distal
A man was injured in the admit. He has ___________ pains.
Axillary
A cross-sectional cut that divides the body into superior and inferior portions is the _____________ _________.
Horizontal Plane
Which organ system contains the kidneys, ureters, and urethra?
Urinary
Skeletal System
Muscle attachment sites, leverage, protection of organ
Endocrine System
Internal communication via hormones
Urinary System
Elimination of protein wastes, acid-base balance
Integumentary System
Protection, heat regulation, waste elimination, UV protection
Reproductive System
Production of gametes and their excretion from the body
Describe homeostasis and how it is used in the body.
Homeostasis detects change in the body. It goes through a sense of adjustments throughout the body to return the body to a stable internal condition.
What is a serous membrane?
The membranes are a layer of lubrication between organs. They allow the organs to move without creating friction.
Medial
Toward Midline
Lateral
Farther away from midline
