Intro to the Human Body Quiz Flashcards
Which mechanism restores homeostasis during periods of raised body temperature?
Perspiration (Sweating)
Which term describes the study of the structure of the human body?
Anatomy
Which term describes ‘towards the front of the body’?
Anterior
Which structure forms part of the integumentary system?
Epidermis
Haemoglobin is found in which cells?
Erythrocytes
Which organ is located in the cranial cavity?
Brain
Completed the following sentence: The plane that separates the body or an organ into equal left and right sides is the …
median plane
Which body system regulates growth and sexual maturity?
Endocrine system
The mediastinum is located in which cavities contain?
Thoracic
A radiographer needs to x-ray the urinary bladder. To image the bladder, the camera must focus on which region?
Hypogastric region
