ch 1 hw

Select the appropriate directional term to complete this sentence: The skeletal muscles are ________ to the skin.

deep

The cranial bones almost entirely surround the brain and protect it. Which of the following terms best describes the relationship between the cranial bones and the brain?

The cranial bones are superficial to the brain.

What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity?

Diaphragm

A patient comes in with painful difficulty breathing but no persistent cough. When observing with a stethoscope, you can hear a friction rub (almost as if two sandpapers are rubbing up against one another) when asked to inhale. What could possibly be the cause of this phenomenon?

Inflammation of the pleura rubbing against each other

Which of the following is NOT correct for anatomical position?

Palms facing inward towards the thighs

The knee is proximal to the ankle. Which of these other terms could also be used to correctly describe the relationship between the knee and the ankle?

The knee is superior to the ankle.

What is the smallest level of organization in the human body?

chemical level

What are the two major methods by which cells communicate to coordinate their functions?

chemical messengers and/or electrical signals

Which of the following characteristics is NOT one of the unique characteristics of living organisms?

composed of atoms

What are the two subcavities of the dorsal body cavity?

cranial and vertebral (spinal) cavities

A scar located in the tarsal region of the left leg would be considered _______ to the patellar region.

distal

What results when anabolism occurs more than catabolism in an organism?

growth

When we imagine a person exhibiting the anatomical position, the palms of the hands are assumed to be facing:

foward

Physiology is to __________ as anatomy is to __________.

function, structure

A fracture in the left femoral region that is 5 centimeters proximal to the patellar region and 30 centimeters distal to the coxal region will be __________.

in the diaphysis of the left femur, close to the knee

When you go outside on a hot summer day, your body temperature heats up above the normal range. Receptors in your brain detect the change in body temperature. The brain activates nerve cells that send messages to sweat glands, causing

increased body temperature

What organ(s) is/are covered by the pleura?

lungs

What smaller cavity within the thoracic cavity houses the heart, great blood vessels, esophagus, and trachea?

mediastinum

Cytology is a topic within the field of __________.

microscopic anatomy

During childbirth, the initial stimulus that causes the onset of uterine contractions is followed by additional contractions that amplify the effect until the baby is born. This is an example of a __________.

positive feedback loop

Which of the following is a term that can be used instead of dorsal?

posterior

Blood pressure in arteries is higher than the blood pressure in capillaries. Blood flows from arteries to capillaries due to the presence of a:

pressure gradient.

Homeostasis is defined as __________.

the maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment

In humans, the term anterior is the same as __________.

ventral