Packet 1-- orientation
Which of the following is considered a normal body temperature ?
37 degrees celsius
Which body cavity can be subdivided into four quadrants and nine regions ?
Abdominopelvic cavity
Which of the following orientation and directional terms have the same meaning (in human) ?
Anterior and ventral
In anatomical positions, the palms are oriented medially
False
Proximal means farther from the origin of a body part
False
The endocrine system is the fast acting body control system
False
The heel of the foot constitutes the plantar region
False
The hypogastric region is directly superior to the umbilical region
False
The spinal cavity is part of the ventral body cavity
False
Transverse or horizontal sections divide the body into anterior and posterior parts
False
Which of these body regions is located on the anterior side of the body ?
Sternal
Which of the following is the correct order of elements in a control system ?
Stimulus, receptor, afferent pathway, control center, efferent pathway, effector, response
The thoracic cavity is ___ to the abdominopelvic cavity
Superior
Most homeostatic control mechanisms are negative feedback reactions
True
The lymphatic system collects fluids leaked by the cardiovascular system and returns them to the bloodstream
True
The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominopelvic cavity by the diaphragm
True
The building blocks of all matter are known as
atoms
Which of these regions are associated with the parts of the arm?
brachial, antecubital, carpal
Which of the following is the correct sequence, going 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
When correctly situated in anatomical position where are your feet in relation to your knees ?
distal
Which of the following orientation terms have opposite meanings (in humans) ?
distal and proximal
Which set of regions in the abdominopelvic cavity is medial ?
epigastric, umbilical, and hypogastric regions
Mandy pulled a muscle in the inguinal region. Where is this region?
groin
A section that divides the body on the longitudinal plane into equal right and left parts is called
median (midsagittal)
Which of the following is NOT a necessary life function
nutrients
Which of these regions is NOT associated with the ventral (anterior) portion of the head ?
occipital
Positive feedback systems
operate in such a way that the initial stimulus is enhanced and increases
The ribs are located in the
right and left hypochondriac regions
The dorsal body cavity houses the
spinal cord and brain
Which of the following activities does NOT represent an anatomical study?
studying how the nerves conduct electrical impulses
In describing the relationship between the patellar and popliteal regions
the patellar region is anterior to the popliteal region
Which statement is correct regarding the location of the stomach?
the stomach is located in the left upper quadrant
The lungs and heart are situated in the ___ body cavity
thoracic
The main function of the respiratory system is
to supply the body with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide
Which type of section could be used to separate the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity ?
transverse