Hole's AP1 Ch. 1

all organisms share a set of basic requirements. these include all of the following, with the exception of ________, which is not required by all organisms, even if it is present in many.

carbon dioxide

muscular system function

causes movements, maintains posture, produces body heat

what is the smallest level of organization considered living?

cell

endocrine system function

controls metabolic activities of body structures

what is another name for a frontal section

coronal

which of the following pairs of terms is not correct?

costal, abdomen

a ______fracture occurred in the hip area

coxal

the following are sinus areas except

cranial

a ______ fracture occurred in the elbow area.

cubital

nervous system function

detects changes, receive and interpret sensory information, stimulates muscles and glands

the _____ separates the thoracic from the abdominal cavities.

diaphragm

hormones are chemicals of the ______ system that affect target areas

endocrine

the ______ system includes all the glands that secrete hormones.

endocrine

which of the following are not a respiratory organ?

esophagus

the orbital cavity would contain the

eyes

MRI is a technology using radiation to view internal structures

false

a bone cell would function the same whether it was alone or together with a group of similar cells

false

a carpal fracture is one that occurs to the bones found within the ankle

false

a popliteal pulse would be felt above the femur

false

an otic abnormality could be a deformed nasal septum

false

in the anatomical position, the palms of the hands face toward the back

false

nerve impulses usually have a relatively slow influence on target organs when compared to hormones

false

normal body temperature, assessed below the tongue, is 20 degrees C

false

properties of an organ are usually considered to be the same as those of an organ system

false

serous fluid is usually protective and thick in consistency

false

the abdominal area could be divided into 6 regions or quadrants

false

the digestive system brings food into cells where they are broken down into usable forms

false

the epididymis is part of the endocrine system

false

the parietal pleura are the membranes which cover the surface of each lung

false

the property of responsiveness means that an organism will respond abnormally if stimulated

false

the skin is part of the body that homeostatically controls the maintenance of body temperature

false

the term acromial indicates the elbow area

false

the term parietal is used to name something on the surface of an organ

false

the term that means the opposite of central is deep

false

the term visceral refers to structures on the skin's surface

false

ultrasonography is a sensitive method of viewing the possibility of bone fractures.

false

the following are correct cavity terms except

frontal

cardiovascular system

heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins

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 force that that water exerts on a system in referred to as

hydrostatic pressure

the lower ribs are located in the _________ region.

hypochondriac

which of the following is the same as inguinal

iliac

the chin can be described as being on the ______ surface of the skull

inferior

respiratory system function

intake and output of air, exchange of gases between air and blood

the skin belongs to the _____ system

integumentary

anatomy

is concerned with the structure of body parts

the function of the ____ is to remove soluble wastes from the body.

kidneys

urinary system

kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

a tumor on the side of the abdomen can be described as being on the ____ surface of the body.

lateral

the arms lie on the _____ surface of the trunk

lateral

the lower arm is _____ to the stomach area, while the head is _____ to the stomach

lateral; superior

a mental tumor could be one in the

lower jaw

which means the same as lower back?

lumbar

the _____ system is responsible for transporting tissue fluid and also houses the body's disease-fighting cells.

lymphatic

the _____ system returns tissue fluids to the heart.

lymphatic

lymphatic system

lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, thymus, and spleen

proteins and carbohydrates are classified as

macromolecules

the heart lies specifically in the ______

mediastinum

anatomy is a term, which means the study of

morphology

digestive system

mouth, tongue, teeth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small and large intestines

cardiovascular system function

move blood through blood vessels and transport substances throughout the body

the _______ system plays a role in moving fluids, wastes, and bones.

muscular

respiratory system

nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs

which of the following terms cannot properly be paired?

nasal, buccal

a cervical lesion could be on the uterus or the

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

skin or bone is an example of what level of organization?

organ

which of the following is the most complex level of organization

organ system

the structures called ______ are intracellular areas with specific living functions

organelles

a system is defined as a group of _____ that function together

organs

female reproductive system

ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, clitoris, vulva

the _____ cavity is the portion enclosed by the hip bones

pelvic

which of the following traits is not a characteristic of life shared by all organisms?

photosynthesis

the study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of

physiology

which field, when compared to the others, tends to rely more on experimentation to find new answers?

physiology

endocrine system

pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, adrenal gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, pineal gland, and thymus

the ______ membranes surround the lungs

pleural

female reproductive system function

produce and maintain egg cells, receive sperm cells, support development of an embryo and function in the birth process

male reproductive system function

produce and maintain sperm cells, transfer sperm cells into female reproductive tract

integumentary system function

protects tissues, regulates body temperature, supports sensory receptors

subatomic particles

protons, neutrons, and electrons

skeletal system function

provides framework, protects soft tissues, provides attachments for muscles, produces blood cells, stores inorganic salts

the wrist is _____ to the fingers with respect to the elbow.

proximal

the wrist is the most _____ part of the hand region.

proximal

digestive system function

receive, break down, and absorb food; eliminate unabsorbed material

urinary system function

remove wastes from blood, maintain water and electrolyte balance, store and transport urine

the bulbourethral glands would be found in the _____ system.

reproductive

the exchanging of gases for the purpose of producing energy is called

respiration

parts of the pharynx belong the to _______ and digestive systems.

respiratory

lymphatic system function

return tissue fluid to the blood, carry certain absorbed food molecules, defend the body against infection

the human liver is primarily located in the

right upper quadrant

a _____ section divides the body into right and left

sagittal

the following are components of the excretory system except:

salivary glands

male reproductive system

scrotum, testes, epididymides, ductus diferentia, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral glands, urethra, penis

which of the following is an example of a normal homeostatic event:

shivering when it is cold

which of the following does not apply to the dorsal cavity?

stomach

a tumor on top of the head would be on the _____ surface

superior

integumentary system

the skin and its accessory organs

atoms

tiny particles that make up chemicals

simple squamous epithelium is a _____ term

tissue

a _______ section divides an organ into top and bottom

transverse

a peripheral wound could be located near the surface of the skin

true

all body structures must be associated with some type of functions and purposes

true

anterior is interchangeable with ventral

true

carbon dioxide can be a waste that must be eliminated from the body

true

death is recognized as the absence of vital signs and brain activity

true

diseases usually involve positive rather than negative feedback mechanisms

true

if an organism displays the ability to reproduce itself at some time, including microorganisms, it is probably living.

true

insulin decreases blood sugar levels while glucagon acts to increase glucose

true

metabolism is a term, which can refer to the sum total of all chemical reactions in an organism

true

the head is considered to be a cephalic area within the axial division of the body

true

the occipital area is the region on the back of the skull

true

the peritoneum is a type of abdominal membrane

true

the purpose of the reproductive system is for the continuation of the species

true

the stethoscope is placed on the antecubital surface in order to assess blood pressure

true

the term transverse is identical to horizontal section

true

the thymus gland lies on top of the heart in the mediastinum

true

the central abdominal area is the _____ region.

umbilical

another name for the cavity in the front or belly side is

ventral

the navel is located on the ______ surface

ventral

the lungs are covered by a membrane called the

visceral pleura

when an RN takes someone's temperature, they are directly assessing a

vital sign

the transportation of heat in the body is mainly a property of the _____ it contains.

water

hydrostatic pressure

Pressure exerted by a volume of fluid against a wall, membrane, or some other structure

the forearm is a/n ________ area

antebrachial

cell

basic unit of structure and function in all organisms

a headache is an example of _____ pain

cephalic

the removal of a compound that the body no longer requires is called

excretion

the term ipsilateral means on the opposite side

false

which of the following would not be covered by visceral peritoneum?

heart

the following are examples of homeostatic parameters or body values except:

heart rate

a medial tumor on the head could be on the

nose

which term refers to the knee

popliteal

the larynx is a term in the ______ system.

respiratory

the following are essential needs of the body except:

set point

Characteristics of life

Movement, responsiveness, growth, reproduction, respiration, digestion, absorption, circulation, assimilation, excretion

atmospheric pressure

The pressure caused by the weight of the atmosphere.

most of the body's homeostatic mechanisms operate by negative feedback, although a few function through positive feedback. Example?

a baby sucking at the breast stimulates milk production

organ systems

a group of organs that work together in performing vital body functions

planum temporale

a previously unrecognized part of the brain which enables people to locate sounds in space

the following is an example of positive feedback:

a temperature of 100.2 F causes a further increase

metabolism

all of the chemical reactions that occur within an organism

which of the following terms means the same as ventral in humans

anterior

which of the following is not a part of the axial body

arm

the process of turning molecules that are ingested into forms that are compatible with the organism is

assimilation

the ______ _____ of the body includes the head, neck, and trunk

axial portion

skeletal system

bones, ligaments, and cartilages

which of the following is not a major part of the endocrine system:

brain

nervous system

brain, spinal cord, nerves, sense organs