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

Delivers oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.

Cardiovascular

Which of the following is the best explanation for why cells are considered the smallest units of living things.

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

Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is NOT correctly matched.

Cytology: study of the structures in a particular region.

Controls the body with chemical molecules called hormones.

Endocrine

A functional organ system which provides a means of protecting us from foreign invaders.

Immune

Prevents water loss, entry of germs into the body and synthesizes vitamin D.

Integumentary

Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance?

It is considered the cause of most diseases.

Picks up and cleans excess fluid from tissues.

Lymphatic

Provides the force to move bones about their joints.

Muscular

Responds to environmental changes by transmitting electrical impulses.

Nervous

Provides a ridged framework to support the body and stores minerals.

Skeletal

Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains ________.

a relatively stable internal environment, within limits

A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be ________.

enhancement of labor contractions

The thoracic cavity contains the ________. It is found ________ to the vertebral cavity.

heart and lungs; anterior

In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located?

left upper quadrant

The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane ________.

lining the thoracic cavity

Which one of the following systems responds fastest to environmental stimuli?

nervous

Which of the following are survival needs of the body?

nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure, and oxygenA good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be ________.

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

The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

palms turned posteriorly

It is wise to study anatomy alongside with physiology because ________.

physiology is only explainable in terms of the underlying anatomy

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

sagittal

Which of these is NOT part of the dorsal cavity?

thoracic cavity

The term pollex refers to the ________.

thumb