Chapter 1 Test Questions

The study of the liver is to gross anatomy as the study of a liver cell is to

cytology

The analysis of the internal structure of individual cells is called

cytology.

The central principle of physiology is

homeostasis.

The maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment in an organism is termed

homeostasis.

if a response decreases a disturbance, the control system is classified as a ________ feedback system.

negative

When body temperature rises, a center in the brain initiates physiological changes to decrease the body temperature. This is an example of

negative feedback.

Anatomical features that change during illness are studied in ________ anatomy.

pathological

The serous membrane covering the stomach and most of the intestines is called the

peritoneum.

If a response increases a disturbance, the control system is classified as a ________ feedback system.

positive

This type of feedback exaggerates the effects of variations from normal.

positive

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of the endocrine system?

produces a more rapid response than the nervous system

Anatomy is to ________ as physiology is to ________.

structure; function

The study of the general form and superficial markings of an organism is called ________ anatomy.

surface

Cardiovascular function is an example of

systemic physiology

The study of the function of specific organ systems is called

systemic physiology

________ is considered the oldest medical science.

Anatomy

The liver is primarily located in the ________ quadrant.

Right upper

A chemical imbalance in the body can cause the heart to stop pumping blood, which in turn will cause other tissues and organs to cease functioning. This observation supports the view that

all levels of organization within an organism are interdependent.

A cell or an organ that responds to commands of the control center in negative feedback is termed a(n)

effector.

The study of the first two months of development is termed

embryology.

The study of the superficial and internal features in a specific area of the body is called ________ anatomy.

regional

The urinary bladder is found in the ________ quadrant and the ________ quadrant.

right lower; left lower

The two major divisions of the ventral body cavity are the

thoracic and abdominopelvic.

The diaphragm muscle separates the ________ from the ________.

thoracic cavity; abdominopelvic cavity