Q&A

Which would be an anterior feature of the human head? a. the nose b. the ears c. the occipital lobe d. the temporal lobe

A Something that is anterior is toward the front of the body. The nose is the most anterior feature of the given choices.

Which gland is located superior to the kidney? a. pituitary b. adrenal c. hypothalamus d. pancreas

B The adrenal gland sits atop the kidneys and produce a variety of hormones, from cortisol, and testosterone to epinephrine and norepinephrine

The lateral side of the right knee would be: a. the kneecap b. closest to the left knee c. farthest from the left knee d. on the underside of the knee

C Something that is lateral is toward the outer side of the body. The side of the right knee farthest from th left knee would fit this description

The dorsal body cavity is ______ to the ventral body cavity. a. medial b. deep c. posterior d. anterior

C The dorsal cavity contains the spinal column making it posterior or toward the back of the body, compared to the ventral body cavity which contains the structures of the chest and abdomen

Which is an anterior muscle? a. gluteus maximas b. biceps femoris c. adductor magnus d. quadriceps femoris

D Anterior muscle is located near the front of the body. Of those listed, the quadriceps is the most anterior

The esophagus is ___________ to the stomach. a. posterior b. lateral c. proximal d. superior

D The esophagus is toward the upper end of the body compared to the stomach making it superior

Which part of the brain is most posterior? a. frontal lobe b. parietal lobe c. temporal lobe d. occipital lobe

D The occipital lobe is farthest back in the skull, posterior to the other parts of the brain

What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

Diaphragm

The ability of an open system to regulate its internal environment to maintain stable conditions is... A. Homeostasis B. Osmosis C. Biofeedback D. Negative feedback

Homeostasis

Which of the following is NOT found in the abdominopelvic cavity? stomach liver pancreas lungs

Lungs Remember the organs located above the diaphragm.

Which of the the following locations would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs be found?

Pelvic cavity

Positive feedback is a mechanism used by the body that results in amplification or enhancement of a signal that has already been activated. An example of this would be: A. Blood vessels regulating blood pressure B. Slowing metabolism in response to starvation C, Shivering to increase temperature D, The release of oxytocin to increase contractions during childbirth

The release of oxytocin to increase contractions during childbirth

A cervical lesion could be on the uterus or _____. A) neck B) cheek C) armpit D) abdomen

a

Histology is the study of ____________. A) microscopic examination of tissue specimens B) microscopic examination of tissues for signs of disease C) the structure and function of individual cells D) fine detail, down to the molecular level, revealed by the electron microscope

a

Integration and coordination are properties of the _____ system of organs. A) nervous B) circulatory C) excretory D) muscular

a

Parts of the pharynx belong to the _____ and digestive systems. A) respiratory B) circulatory C) nervous D) skeletal

a

Proteins and carbohydrates are classified as _____. A) macromolecules B) microbes C) organelles D) atoms

a

Simple squamous epithelium is a _____ term. A) tissue B) cell C) organ D) pathology

a

The bulbourethral glands would be found in the _____ system. A) reproductive B) excretory C) circulatory D) endocrine

a

The orbital cavity would contain the _____. A) eyes B) nasal septum C) brain D) teeth

a

Which of the following would not be lined by peritoneum? A) heart B) stomach C) intestines D) liver

a

A decrease in blood glucose that causes the inhibition of insulin is an example of _____. A) positive feedback B) negative feedback C) abnormal function D) the action of glucagon

b

A mass of similar cells that forms a discrete region of our body is a(n) ___________. A) cell B) tissue C) organ D) system

b

A tumor on top of the head would be on the _____ surface. A) inferior B) superior C) medial D) lateral

b

Anatomy is a term, which means the study of _____. A) physiology B) morphology C) cell functions D) human functions

b

Another name for the cavity in the front or belly side is _____ . A) dorsal B) ventral C) abdominopelvic D) vertebral

b

Hormones are chemicals of the _____ system that affect target areas. A) cardiovascular B) endocrine C) exocrine D) nervous

b

The _____ system returns tissue fluids to the heart. A) circulatory B) lymphatic C) integumentary D) histologic

b

The arms lie on the _____ surface of the trunk. A) medial B) lateral C) distal D) posterior

b

The exchanging of gases for the purpose of producing energy is called _____. A) breathing B) respiration C) circulation D) responsiveness

b

The following belong together except which one? A) head B) arm C) neck D) trunk

b

The force that water exerts on a system is referred to as the ________. A) hydrophilic factor B) hydrostatic pressure C) atmospheric pressure D) osmotic pressure

b

The forearm is a/an _____ area. A) antecubital B) antebrachial C) cephalic D) crural

b

The heart lies specifically in the _____ space. A) thoracic cavity B) mediastinum C) abdominal cavity D) pleural cavity

b

The larynx is a term in the _____ system. A) integumentary B) respiratory C) digestive D) nervous

b

The navel is located on the _____ surface. A) cranial B) ventral C) dorsal D) inferior

b

The removal of a compound that the body no longer requires is called _____. A) secretion B) excretion C) movement D) digestion

b

The skin belongs to the _____ system. A) nervous B) integumentary C) circulatory D) muscular

b

____________ is the study of structure and _________ is the study of function. A) Physiology; anatomy B) Anatomy; physiology C) Physiology; comparative anatomy D) Comparative anatomy; physiology

b

A _____ section divides the body into right and left. A) coronal B) transverse C) sagittal D) frontal

c

A headache is an example of a _____ pain. A) celiac B) femoral C) cephalic D) gluteal

c

A medial tumor on the head could be on the _____. A) ear B) cheeks C) nose D) eye

c

A mental tumor could be one in the _____. A) brain B) thigh C) jaw D) leg

c

The _____ membranes surround the lungs. A) pericardial B) mediastinal C) pleural D) peritoneal

c

The _____ separates the thoracic from abdominal cavities. A) pelvis B) rib cage C) diaphragm D) peritoneum

c

The _____ system plays a role in moving fluids, wastes, and bones? A) skeletal B) integumentary C) muscular D) nervous

c

The following are correct cavity terms except which one? A) oral B) nasal C) frontal D) middle ear

c

The following are essential needs of the body except which one? A) water B) chemicals C) set point D) pressure

c

The following belong together except which one? A) pituitary B) thyroid C) brain D) adrenal

c

The following belong together except which one? A) trachea B) bronchi C) esophagus D) larynx

c

The following is an example of positive feedback: A) glucagon raises blood sugar B) insulin lowers blood glucose C) a temperature of 100.2F causes a further increase D) 100.1F is followed by 98.6F

c

The function of the _____ is to remove soluble wastes from the body. A) lungs B) gastrointestinal tract C) kidneys D) skin

c

The process of turning molecules that are ingested into forms that are compatible with the organism is _____. A) digestion B) absorption C) assimilation D) circulation

c

The structures called _____ are intracellular areas with specific living functions. A) inclusions B) organs C) organelles D) macromolecules

c

The transportation of heat in the body is mainly a property of the _____ it contains. A) food B) oxygen C) water D) pressure

c

The wrist is the _____ part of the hand region. A) proximal B) distal C) superior D) inferior

c

When a nurse takes someone's temperature, they are directly assessing a _____. A) metabolic activity B) sign of illness C) vital sign D) core temperature

c

The visceral pleura __________. lines the inner surface of blood vessels covers the surface of the lungs lines the inner surface of the lungs covers the organs of the abdominal cavity

covers the surface of the lungs Remember that the visceral pleura is in the thoracic cavity.

A cut along the transverse plane is a ____________ __________.

cross-section

A _____ fracture occurred in the elbow area. A) dorsum B) buccal C) carpal D) cubital

d

A _____ fracture occurred in the hip area. A) gluteal B) lumbar C) costal D) coxal

d

A _____ section divides an organ into top and bottom. A) sagittal B) oblique C) coronal D) transverse

d

A system is defined as a group of _____ that function together. A) cells B) tissues C) molecules D) organs

d

Listening to the natural sounds made by the body, such as heart and lung sounds, is called ________________. A) physiology B) palpitation C) anatomy D) auscultation

d

The central abdominal area is the _____ region. A) iliac B) hypogastric C) peritoneal D) umbilical

d

The following are components of the excretory system except which one? A) lungs B) large intestine C) integument D) salivary glands

d

The following are sinus areas except which one? A) frontal B) maxillary C) ethmoid D) cranial

d

The following belong together except which one? A) brain B) vertebral canal C) spinal cord D) stomach

d

The lower ribs are below the _____ region. A) lumbar B) epigastric C) hypogastric D) hypochondriac

d

The process in which cells and organisms are able to maintain a stable balance of internal and external substances and forces is called _____. A) equilibrium B) adaptation C) adjustment D) homeostasis

d

The study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of _____. A) anatomy B) cytology C) teleology D) physiology

d

The tendency for the bodies of living things to maintain more or less stable internal conditions is called A) the cell theory. B) the set point. C) positive feedback. D) homeostasis. E) dynamic equilibrium.

d

The wrist is _____ to the fingers with respect to the elbow. A) distal B) inferior C) superior D) proximal

d

Which of the following is the same as inguinal? A) epigastric B) hypochondriac C) lumbar D) iliac

d

Which plane would you use to cut the human body so that you could see the anterior and posterior portions of the heart? sagittal transverse frontal or coronal midsagittal

frontal or coronal Remember that another name for this plane refers to the skull.

A cut along the coronal plane is a ______________ _____________.

frontal section

Which of the following is found in the thoracic body cavity? heart liver rectum stomach

heart

The pericardial cavity surrounds the __________. spinal cord urinary bladder heart lungs

heart Remember that this is a muscular vital organ.

The maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment is __________. homeostasis metabolism positive feedback loop inflammation

homeostasis

The mental region is __________ to the nasal region. inferior superior lateral medial

inferior

The arms are __________ to the sternum. proximal distal medial lateral

lateral Remember that this involves moving away from the midline.

Which of the following is NOT found in the mediastinum? liver trachea esophagus heart

liver

Which of the following is found in the pleural cavity? lungs pancreas stomach liver

lungs

Which of the following is the most medial structure? eyebrows navel feet ears

navel Remember that medial refers to moving toward the midline of the body.

What is the body's primary mechanism of homeostatic regulation? control center inhibition negative feedback stimulus enhancement positive feedback

negative feedback Remember that this mechanism helps maintain a stable state by formation of a loop.

Homeostatic regulation of body temperature is an example of __________. disease Chaotic information loop positive feedback negative feedback

negative feedback Remember that this process will keep conditions stable.

What would you call something made of two or more tissues that work together to perform several functions? tissue molecule organ cell

organ

Which body cavity would a surgeon open to operate on the uterus? pleural cavity pericardial cavity pelvic cavity mediastinum

pelvic cavity Remember that the uterus is partially surrounded by coxal bones.

What is the name of the membrane lining the abdominopelvic cavity? peritoneum meninges pleura

peritoneum

Which part of the homeostatic regulatory system detects changes in the environment? stimulus control center receptor effector

receptor

Which of the following is found in the pelvic cavity? liver rectum lungs small intestine

rectum Remember that this is part of the lower digestive tract.

Which of the following is a function of serous membranes? regulate body temperature connect muscle to bone reduce friction increase traction

reduce friction Remember that without serous membranes, organs could accumulate mechanical damage.

The study of the anatomical organization of specific areas of the body, such as the neck or trunk, is __________. regional anatomy developmental anatomy cell physiology medical anatomy

regional anatomy

A vertical plane that divides the body into right and left portions is called __________. sagittal vertical transverse coronal

sagittal

A cut along the median plane is a ________________ _______________.

sagittal section

Which of the following is distal to the elbow? wrist knee toes shoulder

wrist