Anatomy and physiology :Chapter 1
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
Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance? a)it is considered the cause of most diseases b)negative feedback mechanisms are functioning normally c)the internal environment is becoming more stable d)positive feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed.
a)it is considered the cause of most diseases
Part complete In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located? a)left upper quadrant b)right lower quadrant c)right upper quadrant d)left lower quadrant
a)left upper quadrant
What directional term would be used to indicate sunburn on a patient's back? a)posterior b)proximal c)anterior d)distal
a)posterior
Using the anatomical terminology presented in this video, how would you describe the location of a bruise on the front right lower leg? a)anterior, distal to knee b)posterior, proximal to hip c)anterior, proximal to knee d)posterior, distal to hip
anterior, distal to knee
The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except ________. a)arms at sides b)palms tuned posteriorly c)body erect d)thumbs pointed laterally
b) palms turned posteriorly
Expiration (breathing out) is how the body removes excessive carbon dioxide from the blood. This is an example of ________. a)maintaining boundaries b)excretion of metabolic waste c)metabolism d)responsiveness
b)excretion of metabolic waste
It is wise to study anatomy alongside with physiology because______________. a) it makes for more efficient use of students' and teachers' time b) to understand anatomy requires complete understanding of physiology c)physiology is only explainable in terms of the underlying anatomy d) anatomy and physiology are practically the same thing
c) Physiology is only explainable in terms of the underlying anatomy
A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be ________. a)regulating glucose levels in the blood b)body temperature c)enhancement of labor contractions d)blood calcium level regulation
c) enhancement of labor contractions
Prevention of water loss is a necessary function for life that would best fit in the category of ________. a)responsiveness b)excretion c)maintaining boundaries d)metabolism
c) maintaining boundaries
Which of the following organs is least likely to be damaged in an automobile accident? a)stomach b)intestines c)urinary bladder d)liver why?
c) urinary bladder because it is well protected in the pelvic cavity by the two hip bones
Organize from smallest from largest organ level cellular level tissue level chemical level organism level organ system level
chemical level cellular level tissue level organ level organ system level organismal level
Where can you find the thoracic cavity ?
chest
Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains ________. a)a static state with no deviation from present points b)a dynamic stat within an unlimited range, depending on circumstances c)the lowest possible energy usage d)a relatively stable internal environment, within limints
d) a relatively stable internal environment, within limits
Some of the nerve endings in the skin are sensitive to changes in temperature. They are part of a negative feedback mechanism regulating body temperature. These nerve endings represent a(n) ________ in the negative feedback mechanism. a)effector b)homeostatic balance or "ideal" value c)control center d)Receptor
d)receptor
Histology would be best defined as a study of ________. a)cell chemistry b)cells c)the gross structure of the body d)tissues
d)tissues
The elbow is proximal to the shoulder. true or false
false
Where can you locate the cranial cavity?
the head
Where can you locate the vertebral cavity
the spine
where can you find the abdominal cavity ?
the stomach area
The epigastric region is superior to the umbilical region. true or false?
true
Where can you locate the pelvis area?
under the abdominal cavity