ANATOMY chapter 2 Test
Which ventral body cavity has no bony projections?
abdominal
Which of these regions are associated with the parts of the arm: a. Femoral, popliteal, patellar b. Brachial, antecubital, carpal c. Nasal, oral, occipital d. Pelvic, pubic, inguinal
b. Brachial, antecubital, carpal
Which of the following orientation terms have opposite meaning (in humans): a. Superficial and proximal b. Distal and proximal c. Medial and distal d. Medial and anterior
b. distal and proximal
Which of the following is NOT a necessary life function: a. Maintaining balance b. Water c. Responsiveness d. Movement
b. water
Select the correct statement about the science of anatomy. a. Our knowledge of human anatomy has remained the same since the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans. b. Anatomy is concerned with the function of body parts. c. Anatomy is concerned with the structure of body parts. d. The functional role of a body part has little to do with how the part is constructed.
c. Anatomy is concerned with the structure of body parts.
Which of the following terms cannot be properly paired? a. Cranial, skull b. Frontal, forehead c. Nasal, buccal d. Orbital, eyes
c. nasal, buccal
Which one term from the list includes all the other terms? a. cell b. tissue c. organ system d. organ
c. organ system
Your body thermostat is located in a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. Which of the following elements of a control system does this area in the brain represent?
control center
Which of the following systems is matched most accurately to the life function it provides: a. Integumentary system - movement b. Nervous system - excretion c. Muscular system - maintain balance d. Nervous system - responsiveness
d. Nervous system - responsiveness
Which of the following orientations and directional terms have the same meaning (in humans): a. Superior and caudal b. Inferior and cranial c. Anterior and dorsal d. Anterior and ventral
d. anterior and ventral
Which of the following pairs of terms is not correct? a. Orbital, eyes b. Thoracic, chest c. Axillary, armpit d. Costal, abdomen
d. costal, abdomen
Which is NOT a survival need: a. Nutrients b. Oxygen c. Water d. Movement
d. movement
Which of the following is NOT a necessary life function: a. Maintaining boundaries b. Movement c. Responsiveness d. Nutrients e. Metabolism
d. nutrients
Which of these is not a survival need: a. Nutrients b. Oxygen c. Water d. Reproduction e. Body temperature
d. reproduction
The process in which cells and organisms are able to maintain a stable balance of internal and external substances and forces is called _____.
homeostatsis
A tumor on the side of the abdomen can be described as being on the ___ surface of the body.
lateral
The ear is _____ to the nose, while the head is ______.
lateral ; superior
Proteins and carbohydrates are classified as ___
macromolecules
An increase in body temp. that causes the skin and blood vessels to dilate and sweat glands to secrete sweat in order to bring down the body temperature is an example of a ____?
negative feedback
Kidney and the heart are an example of what level of organization?
organ
Which of the following is the most complex level of organization?
organ system
What is the smallest level of organization in the following list?
organelle
The _____ cavity is the portion enclosed by the pelvic bones.
pelvic
A study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of ____.
physiology
Which field, when compared to the others, tends to concerned more with function than structure?
physiology
A ______ section divides the body into right and left portions.
sagittal
The dorsal body cavity houses the:
spinal cord and brain
Most of the body's homeostasis mechanisms operate by negative feedback, although a few functions through positive feedback. Choose the example from the list below that operates by positive feedback.
strength of uterine contractions during childbirth
Which type of section could be used to separate the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity?
transverse
The breastbone can be described as being on the ____ side of the body.
ventral