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