A&P Ch 1 Quiz

Place the following in correct sequence from simplest to most complex 1. molecules 2. atoms 3. tissues 4. cells 5. organs

2-1-4-3-5

Match the following regional terms and common terms: Brachial Gluteal Cephalic Patellar Thoracic

Arm. Buttock. Head. Knee. Chest.

Why are cells are considered the smallest units of living things? Selected -Cells cannot be seen with the naked eye and are considered microscopic. -Cells are the simplest structure to fit all of the characteristic necessary to be considered alive. -Cells are highly ordered and complex. -Cells have the ability to reproduce identical copies of themselves in a process called mitosis.

Cells are the simplest structure to fit all of the characteristic necessary to be considered alive.

The coxal joint is most likely found in ___region of the body. foot groin hand hip

Hip

Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance? -The internal environment is becoming more stable. -Negative feedback mechanisms are functioning normally. -It is considered the cause of most diseases. -Positive feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed.

It is considered the cause of most diseases.

Match the following examples of feedback mechanisms: Used for changes in blood glucose levels. Used for changes in blood pressure. Used for blood clotting. Used for childbirth.

Negative feedback Negative feedback Positive feedback Positive feedback

Select the most correct statement. -The endocrine system is not a true structural organ system. -The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system. -Organ systems can be composed of cells or tissues, but not both. -Organ systems operate independently of each other to maintain life.

The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system.

Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains ________. -a static state with no deviation from preset points -a dynamic state within an unlimited range, depending on circumstances -the lowest possible energy usage -a relatively stable internal environment, within limits

a relatively stable internal environment, within limits

You are asked to draw blood from the median cubital vein. You will search for this vein in the ________. anterior side of the elbow proximal arm lateral side of the foot hand

anterior side of the elbow

Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane? -two cuts dividing the body into left and right halves -any sagittal plane except in the midline -a transverse cut just above the knees -any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions

any sagittal plane except in the midline

The dorsal body cavity is the site of which of the following? lungs intestines liver brain

brain

The body cavities that protect the nervous system are located in the ________ cavity. vertebral thoracic dorsal ventral cranial

dorsal

A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be ________. body temperature regulation enhancement of labor contractions regulating glucose levels in the blood blood calcium level regulation

enhancement of labor contractions

What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called? transverse sagittal median frontal

frontal

The thoracic cavity contains the ________. It is found ________ to the vertebral cavity. kidneys and spleen: deep stomach and liver: superficial digestive viscera: inferior heart and lungs: anterior

heart and lungs: anterior

You are told to take an axillary temperature on a small child. You will place the thermometer ________. in the rectum under the tongue on the forehead in the armpit

in the armpit

Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region? liver intestines stomach appendix

intestines

Anatomical position is important because ________. -it provides the greatest circulation to the extremities -it allows a common point of reference for body position to help communicate anatomical relationships -it is the position most comfortable to hospital patients -it allows diagrams within textbooks to display a greater surface area of the body with one simple diagram

it allows a common point of reference for body position to help communicate anatomical relationships

In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located? right upper quadrant left upper quadrant left lower quadrant right lower quadrant

left upper quadrant

The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane ________. lining the thoracic cavity covering the heart covering individual lungs lining the abdominal cavity

lining the thoracic cavity

Match the regional/directional terms and examples: The bridge of the nose is ________ to the left eye. The upper arm is ________ to the forearm. The lungs are ________ to the heart. The fingers are ________ to the wrist. The stomach is ________ to the spine.

medial proximal lateral distal anterior

A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform specific functions for the body is a(n) ________. organ system complex tissue organ complex cell

organ

The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except ________. arms at sides palms turned posteriorly thumbs pointed laterally body erect

palms turned posteriorly

it is wise to study anatomy alongside with physiology because ________. -anatomy and physiology are practically the same thing -it makes for more efficient use of students' and teachers' time -physiology is only explainable in terms of the underlying anatomy -to understand anatomy requires complete -understanding of physiology

physiology is only explainable in terms of the underlying anatomy

In which body cavities are the lungs located? mediastinal, thoracic, and ventral pericardial, ventral, and thoracic pleural, dorsal, and abdominal pleural, ventral, and thoracic

pleural, ventral, and thoracic

Positive feedback differs from negative feedback because ________. -positive feedback tends to enhance the triggering stimulus while negative feedback tends to return the body to a homeostatic balance or "ideal" level -positive feedback is generally beneficial while negative feedback is typically harmful -positive feedback provides moment-to-moment wellbeing while negative feedback causes a cascade effect -positive feedback is critical to health while negative feedback serves only to alert us to potential health threats

positive feedback tends to enhance the triggering stimulus while negative feedback tends to return the body to a homeostatic balance or "ideal" level

What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right, called? frontal sagittal regional transverse

sagittal

One of the functional characteristics of life is excitability or responsiveness. This refers to ________. -sensing changes in the environment and then reacting or responding to them -indigestible food residues stimulating the excretory system -the nervous system causing all living things to sometimes experience anger -the necessity for all organisms to reproduce

sensing changes in the environment and then reacting or responding to them

Match the following cavities and organs: abdominopelvic- upper thoracic- inner abdominopelvic- lower cranial thoracic- outer

stomach heart uterus brain lungs

Which of these is not part of the dorsal cavity? spinal cord thoracic cavity vertebral cavity cranial cavity

thoracic cavity

Histology would be best defined as a study of ________. the gross structures of the body cell chemistry tissues cells

tissues

Generally what is the result of the negative feedback process? to maintain homeostasis to regulate excretion via the kidneys to control body movement to keep the body's blood sugar level high

to maintain homeostasis