Chapter 1 Post Test

The process in which cells and organisms are able to maintain a stable balance of internal and external substances and forces is called

homeostasis

Anatomy is a term, which means the study of

morphology

The wrist is ___ to the fingers with respect to the elbow.

proximal

The property of responsiveness means that an organism will respond abnormally if stimulated. True or False?

False (Responsiveness means that a cell or organism will make a response if stimulated)

A popliteal pulse would be felt above the femur. True or False?

False (the popliteal area is located behind the knee)

Ultrasonography is a sensitive method of viewing the possibility of bone fractures. True or False?

False (ultrasound is best used to view soft structures such as a fetus.

What is not an essential need of the body?

Set point (it refers to a homeostatic function of some area such as the hypothalamus in temperature regulation

All body structures must be associated with some type of functions and purposes. True or False?

True

Carbon dioxide can be a waste that must be eliminated from the body. True or False?

True (the excess is eliminated into the air during breathing, thus being a waste)

What is NOT part of the endocrine system?

brain (it is part of the nervous system)