A&P Ch. 1 Mastering

Which of the following is NOT correct for anatomical position?

Palms facing inward towards the thighs

If body temperature increased above its normal range but was regulated by a positive feedback loop, what would likely occur?

The temperatures would keep on increasing

What is the smallest level of structural organization in the human body?

chemical level

If blood pressure is too high, what should homeostatic regulation do?

Lower blood pressure back to the normal range

You need to examine the internal anatomy of both lungs at the same time but can make only one cut. Which plane or planes of the section would allow you to do this?

Oblique, coronal, transverse

Which abdominopelvic region is located directly lateral to the epigastric region?

Right hypochondriac region

The cranial bones almost entirely surround the brain and protect it. Which of the following terms best describes the relationship between the cranial bones and the brain?

The cranial bones are superficial to the brain.

How does the effector restore homeostasis in a negative feedback loop?

The effector opposes the initial stimulus and shuts off when conditions return to the normal range.

The knee is proximal to the ankle. Which of these other terms could also be used to correctly describe the relationship between the knee and the ankle?

The knee is superior to the ankle.

A mother breastfeeds her infant. As long as the baby suckles his mother's breast, the mother's mammary glands produce milk. Suckling, the stimulus, increases milk production, the response. This scenario is best described as:

a positive feedback loop.

A person who is standing facing forward with hands at the sides, palms facing forward, is in the:

anatomical position

What does the term axillary mean? The term axillary means pertaining to the________.

armpit

Which organ system includes blood vessels and the heart?

cardiovascular system

A neuron stimulating a muscle cell is an example of __________.

cell-cell communication

Which of the following is the correct sequence, from simplest to most complex, in the levels of structural organization of the human body?

chemical level, cellular level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level, organismal level

James sustained a cut to his mental region, also known as his:

chin

Body parts that are described as medial are considered to be:

closer to the midline of the body

What plane of section divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?

frontal

Select the appropriate directional term to complete this sentence: The skeletal muscles are ________ to the skin.

deep

A scar located in the tarsal region of the left leg would be considered _______ to the patellar region.

distal

Which of the following is a term that can be used instead of dorsal?

posterior

Which regions of the abdominopelvic cavity are situated medially?

epigastric, umbilical, hypogastric regions

What smaller cavity within the thoracic cavity houses the heart, great blood vessels, esophagus, and trachea?

mediastinum

Which of the following is located in a median position?

mouth

During childbirth, the initial stimulus that causes the onset of uterine contractions is followed by additional contractions that amplify the effect until the baby is born. This is an example of a __________.

positive feedback loop

When you breathe, the pressure inside the lungs is different than the pressure outside the lungs. This is an example of a(n) __________.

pressure gradient

The thigh is ________ to the knee.

proximal

The cellular structure that can detect stimuli and send information to the control center is called the __________

receptor

Which organ system supports the body and protects internal organs?

skeletal system

Your roommate returns from the doctor with a diagnosis of "plantar warts." What part of her body is affected?

sole of foot

Histology is the study of the __________.

structure of tissues

Which of the following regions corresponds to the calf?

sural

Another term for the ankle is the ________.

tarsal region

Intestines have many folds on their surface, and this increase in surface area makes absorption of nutrients faster and more efficient. This is an example of __________.

the principle of complementarity of structure and function.

A plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts is known as a:

transverse (horizontal, or cross) plane

In humans, the term anterior is the same as __________.

ventral