quiz 1 a&p
The following are sinus areas except which one?
cranial
The process in which cells and organisms are able to maintain a stable balance of internal and external substances and forces is called _____.
homeostasis
the lower ribs are below the _____ region.
hypochondriac
The _____ membranes surround the lungs.
pleural
The wrist is _____ to the fingers with respect to the elbow.
proximal
The exchanging of gases for the purpose of producing energy is called _____.
respiration
The larynx is a term in the _____ system.
respiratory
The following are components of the excretory system except which one?
salivary glands
he following is an example of positive feedback:
a temperature of 100.2 f causes further increase
The process of turning molecules that are ingested into forms that are compatible with the organism is _____.
assimilation
A headache is an example of a _____ pain.
cephalic
A _____ fracture occurred in the hip area.
coxal
A _____ fracture occurred in the elbow area.
cubital
The _____ separates the thoracic from abdominal cavities.
diaphram
Hormones are chemicals of the _____ system that affect target areas.
endocrine
the removal of a compound that the body no longer requires is called _____.
excretion
The orbital cavity would contain the _____.
eyes
The following are correct cavity terms except which one?
frontal
The skin belongs to the _____ system.
integumentary
A mental tumor could be one in the _____.
jaw
The function of the _____ is to remove soluble wastes from the body.
kidneys
The arms lie on the _____ surface of the trunk.
lateral
The _____ system returns tissue fluids to the heart.
lymphatci
proteins and carbohydrates are classified as _____.
macromolecules
The heart lies specifically in the _____ space
mediastinum
Anatomy is a term, which means the study of _____.
morphology
The _____ system plays a role in moving fluids, wastes, and bones?
muscular
A cervical lesion could be on the uterus or _____.
neck
A decrease in blood glucose that causes the inhibition of insulin is an example of _____.
negative feedback
Integration and coordination are properties of the _____ system of organs.
nervous
A medial tumor on the head could be on the _____.
nose
A system is defined as a group of _____ that function together.
organs
The study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of _____.
phisiology
The transportation of heat in the body is mainly a property of the _____ it contains.
pressure
Parts of the pharynx belong to the _____ and digestive systems.
respitory
The following are essential needs of the body except which one?
set point
The following belong together except which one?
stomach
A tumor on top of the head would be on the _____ surface.
superior
Simple squamous epithelium is a _____ term.
tissue
A _____ section divides an organ into top and bottom.
transverse
The central abdominal area is the _____ region.
umbilical
Another name for the cavity in the front or belly side is _____ .
ventral
When a nurse takes someone's temperature, they are directly assessing a _____.
vital sign
The forearm is a/an _____ area.
antebrachial
The following belong together except which one?
arm
The _____ membranes surround the lungs.
heart
A _____ section divides the body into right and left.
saggital
The wrist is the _____ part of the hand region
superior
The navel is located on the _____ surface.
ventral
