A&P 1 Quiz 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

The average body temperature is ____ degrees centigrade

37

Which of the following imaging devices would best localize a tumor in a person's brain?

MRI

___ cavities are spaces within joints.

Synovial

Select the most correct statement.

The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system

Choose the following statement that is not completely correct regarding the serous membranes.

Visceral pericardium covers the outer surface of the heart, and parietal pericardium lines the internal walls of the heart

Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains

a relatively stable environment, within limits

The dorsal body cavity is the site of which of the following?

brain

Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels?

cardiovascular physiology

If you consider you home air conditioner in terms of homeostasis, then the wall thermostat would be the ___.

control center

What is the regional term for the hip region?

coxal

An oblique cut is one that is cut ________.

diagonally between vertical and horizontal planes

The body cavities that protect the nervous system are located in the ___ cavity.

dorsal

Which term means toward or at the back of the body, behind?

dorsal

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

enhancement of labor contractions

What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called?

frontal

The study of large body structure, visible to the naked eye, such as the heart is called ___ anatomy.

gross

The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane ________.

lining the thoracic cavity

Which of the following are survival needs of the body?

nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure and oxygen

The cavities housing the eyes are called ___ cavities.

orbital

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

palms turned posteriorly

The heart lies in the ________ cavity.

pericardial

the term pollex refers to the

thumb

Histology would be best defined as a study of ____.

tissues

The single most abundant chemical substance of the body, accounting for 60% to 80% of body weight is ___.

water