Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

anatomy and phys > Quiz 1 > Flashcards

Quiz 1 Flashcards

1
Q

In a healthy person, homeostasis means that internal body conditions…

a. do not change or fluctuate
b. change around the set point
c. remain exactly t predetermined set points
d. change in response to changes in the external environment

A

Change around the set point

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

choose the best example of positive feedback

a. when the heart rate increases during exercise
b. something that reinforces or strengthens the original stimulus like labor pains
c. mechanisms are usually of long duration
d. the dilation of surface blood vessels when a person exercises on a hot day

A

something that reinforces or strengthens the original stimulus like labor pains

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

in maintaining homeostasis, the feedback to the control center is triggered by

a. changes away from the set point
b. the need to change the set point to accommodate to the new condition
c. immediately life threatening conditions
d. changes in the external environment

A

changes away from the set point

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

the mediastinum is within the

a. thoracic cavity
b. abdominal cavity
c. pelvic cavity
d. pericardial cavity

A

thoracic cavity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

is a person is stabbed in the abdomen, which of the following structures did the knife penetrate first?

a. parietal pericardium
b. visceral peritoneum
c. visceral pleura
d. parietal peritoneum

A

parietal peritoneum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

which of the following is not a part of the integumentary system?

a. hair
b. mediastinum
c. skin
d. sweat gland

A

mediastinum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

the system that is mostly known for excretion is the

a. digestive system
b. urinary system
c. nervous system
d. endocrine system

A

urinary system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

which of the following is not descriptive of the anatomical position?

a. the palms facing the body
b. arm to the side
c. head facing forward
d. erect body posture

A

the palms facing the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

regarding direction terms that describe the positions of body structures, which of the following is correct?

a. the fingers are proximal to the wrist
b. the ears are lateral to the nose
c. the right arm is ipsilateral to the left arm
d. the umbilicus is superior to the epigastric region

A

the ears are lateral to the nose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

the ____ and the ____ planes through the thoracic cavity show portions of both lungs

a. transverse and coronal
b. transverse and parasagittal
c. frontal and median
d. coronal and sagittal

A

transverse and coronal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

the spleen is located in the

a. abdominal cavity
b. pelvic cavity
c. mediastinum
d. thoracic cavity

A

abdominal cavity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

the brachial region is found on the

a. face
b. neck
c. arm
d. leg

A

arm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

which of the following pairs is not correct

a. brachial - arm
b. celiac - head
c. cervical - neck
d. costal - ribs

A

celiac - head

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

assimilation is the passage of substances through various body membranes.

a. true
b. false

A

false

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

the axial portion of the human organism contains the arms and legs

a. true
b. false

A

false

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

maintenance of a stable internal environment is called homeostasis

a. true
b. false

A

true

17
Q

sagittal planes divide the body into superior and inferior portions

a. true
b. false

A

false

18
Q

the spinal cord is anterior to the heart

a. true
b. false

A

false

19
Q

proximal means farther from

a. true
b. false

A

false

20
Q

the terms anterior and dorsal re synonymous

a. true
b. false

A

false

21
Q

Which two organ systems are involved in transport? list at least n specific function of each

A

cardiovascular: transport nutrients, remove waste
lymphatic: transports tissue fluid

22
Q

which organs system is responsible for excretion? name at least two important of the system

A

urinary: bladder and ureters

23
Q

which organ system covers the body, senses changes outside the body, and helps regulate body temperature? name at least two structures of parts of this system

A

integumentary: skin, hair, nails, various glands

24
Q

which two organ systems are responsible for coordination and integration? name at least one specific function of each

A

nervous: receive info from receptors and send signals to effactors (muscles or glands)
endocrine: secrete hormones

25
Q

which two organ systems are responsible for support and movement? name at least one specific function of each

A

skeletal: framework, structure
muscular: posture, body movement

26
Q

what substance separates the visceral and parietal portions of the body’s membranes? how dos it contribute to maintenance of homeostasis?

A

serous fluid because it protects the organs and allows for minimal change

27
Q

a patient has been diagnosed with appendicitis. in what quadrant are they most likely experiencing pain

A

right lower quadrant

anatomy and phys (5 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions