A&P Lecture Chap 1 Quiz

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.

the stomach is ________ to the spine

anterior

The fingers are _________ to the wrist.

distal

Embryology concerns the structural changes that occur in an individual from conception through old age

false

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

gross

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

heart and lungs; anterior

The coxal joint is most likely found in the ________ region of the body.

hip

the lungs are _______ to the heart

lateral

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

left upper quadrant

the bridge of the nose is _________ to the left eye

medial

In which body cavities are the lungs located?

pleural, ventral, & thoracic

integumentary system

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

skeletal system

provides a rigid framework to support the body & stores minerals

muscular system

provides the force to move bones about their joints

the upper arm is ________ to the forearm

proximal

Some of the nerve endings in the skin are sensitive to changes in temperature. They are part of a negative feedback mechanism regulating body temperature. These nerve endings represent a(n) ________ in the negative feedback mechanism.

receptor

nervous system

responds to environmental changes by transmitting electrical impulses