Anatomy and Physiology
Which body fluid fills the narrow spaces between cells and tissues and directly affects the proper functioning of cells?
interstitial fluid
The ribs are---to the sternum
lateral
Mammography and bone densitometry are good examples of which of the following types of medical imaging?
low dose radiography
which radiographs were obtained using low-dose x-rays?
mammogram and bone densitometry
Which term refers to the sum of all chemical processes that occur in the body?
metabolism
Which plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?
midsagittal
Which plane is parasagittal?
parasagittal B
The functions of the secretions of a serious membrane, like pleura, is to
reduce friction between neighboring organs
Objective changes in a patients normal body function that can be directly observed or measured by a clinician are referred to as
signs
The heart is---to the liver
superior
Which term defines a group of cells that work together to perform a particular function?
tissue
The section shown in (c) results from cutting through a---plane extending through the brain?
transverse
What is the name of the serous membrane in closest proximity to the lungs?
visceral pleura
Which directional term means farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk or farther from the origination of a structure?
Distal
Which subspecialty of physiology deals with the study of the chemical regulators in the blood?
Endocrinology
Which of the following describes a body process that is controlled using a positive feedback loop?
Increasing strengths of uterine contractions in response to cervical stretch
Which directional term means farther from the midline?
Lateral
What are the two organ systems that regulate and maintain homeostasis ?
Nervous and endocrine systems
Which subspecialty of physiology deals with the study of functional changes associated with disease and aging?
Pathophysiology
Which cavity is located inferior to the abdominal cavity?
Pelvic cavity
Which serous membrane covers the viscera within the abdominal cavity, and lines the abdominal wall and the inferior surface of the diaphragm?
Peritoneum
What term describes the study of the functions of body structures?
Physiology
During a visit to your doctor, you complain about headache and nausea. These changes in your body functions are considered to be
Symptoms
Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of a negative feedback system?
Usually requires an event outside the feedback system to shut it off
What are the levels of organization?
chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Which feedback system structure receives output from the control center?
effector
What are the four basic types of tissues found in the human body?
epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous
Where on the diagram is the femoral area?
femoral area, D
Which subspecialty of physiology deals with the study of the body's defense against disease-causing agents?
immunology
Which of the following anatomical terms refers to the groin?
inguinal