Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1

Match the following systems: 1.Arteries, veins, heart. 2.Trachea, bronchi, alveoli. 3.Adrenal glands, pancreas, pituitary. 4.Esophagus, large intestine, rectum. 5.Kidneys, bladder, ureters.

1. Cardiovascular 2. Respiratory 3. Endocrine 4. Digestive 5. Urinary

Which of the following would not be functional characteristics of life? a. movement b. responsiveness to external stimuli c. maintenance of boundaries d. decay

D. decay

Survival needs of the body include ________. A. nutrients, water, movement, and reproduction B. nutrients, water, growth, and reproduction C. water, atmospheric pressure, growth, and movement D. nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure, and oxygen

D. nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure, and oxygen

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

False

In a negative feedback mechanism, ADH is the equivalent to the "thermostat" in your home heating system.

False

A major function of serous membranes is to decrease friction.

True

A tissue consists of a group of similar cells that have a common function.

True

Imaging is useful in discovering obstructed blood supplied in organs and tissues.

True

It is important for any organism to maintain its boundaries, so that its internal environment remains distinct from the external environment surrounding it.

True

Lungs carry out an excretory function

True

Positive feedback mechanisms tend to increase the original stimulus.

True

Regardless of the variable being regulated, all homeostatic control mechanisms have at least 3 interdependent components.

True

The anatomical position means the body is standing at attention with the palms facing forward and the thumbs pointing away from the body.

True

The epigastric region is located superior to the umbilical region

True

A vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right, is called ________. a. frontal b. regional c. sagittal d. transverse

c. sagittal

The frontal plane is also called the _____ plane. a. vertical b. oblique c. coronal d. median

coronal

_______ is the specific name for the hip region. a. Manus b. Inguinal c. Pedal d. Coxal

d. Coxal

The cavities housing the eyes are called __________ cavities. a. frontal b. cranial c. nasal d. orbital

d. orbital

The heart lies in the ______ cavity. a. superior mediastinal b. pleural c. dorsal d. pericardial

d. pericardial

The term pollex refers to the _______. a. great toe b. calf c. fingers d. thumb

d. thumb