Hole's A&P Chapter 1

cubital

A _____ fracture occurred in the elbow area.

coxal

A _____ fracture occurred in the hip area.

transverse

A _____ section divides an organ into top and bottom.

sagittal

A _____ section divides the body into right and left.

False

A bone cell would function the same whether it was alone or together with a group of similar cells

False

A carpal fracture is one that occurs to the bones found within the ankle.

neck

A cervical lesion could be on the uterus or _____.

cross

A cut made across a cyndrical structure such as the esophagus or a blood vessel is called a _______section

negative feedback

A decrease in blood glucose that causes the inhibition of insulin is an example of _____.

cephalic

A headache is an example of a _____ pain.

nose

A medial tumor on the head could be on the _____.

lower jaw

A mental tumor could be one in the _____.

True

A peripheral wound could be located near the surface of the skin.

positive

A process that magnifies or increases a change further away from the normal set point is called a ______ feedback mechanism.

positve

A self-amplifying cycle in which a physiological change leads to an even greater change in the same direction is known as a _______ feedback

organs

A system is defined as a group of _____ that function together.

lateral

A tumor on the side of the abdomen can be described as being on the _____ surface of the body.

superior

A tumor on top of the head would be on the _____ surface.

True

All body structures must be associated with some type of functions and purposes.

carbon dioxide

All organisms share a set of basic requirements. These include all of the following, with the exception of _____________, which is not required by all organisms, even if it is present in many.

a muscle or gland that carries out a response to a stimulus

An effector is

False

An otic abnormality could be a deformed nasal septum.

ventral

Another name for the cavity in the front or belly side is _____.

True

Anterior can be used the same as ventral.

negative feedback

Bodily changes are detected and responses are activated that reverse that change and restore stability during;

True

Death is recognized as the absence of vital signs and absence of brain activity.

True

Diseases usually involve positive rather than negative feedback mechanisms.

the internal environment, body temperature and hormone levels of the blood.

Homeostatic mechanisms control:

endocrine

Hormones are chemicals of the _____ system that affect target areas.

False

If an organism displays the ability to reproduce itself at some time, including microorganisms, it is probably living.

the body's resistance to disease

Immunology is the study of:

False

In the anatomical position the palm of the hands faces towards the back.

receptor, effectors, control center

Indicate the three components of homeostatic mechanism.

True

Insulin decreases blood sugar levels while glucagon acts to increase blood glucose.

nervous

Integration and coordination are properties of the _____ system of organs.

False

Magnetic resonance imaging is a technique using radiation to view the internal structures.

True

Metabolism is a term, which can refer to the sum total of all chemical reactions in an organism.

A baby suckling at the breast stimulates greater milk production.

Most of the body's homeostatic mechanisms operate by negative feedback, although a few function through positive feedback. Choose the example from the list below that operates by positive feedback.

False

Normal body temperature, assessed below the tongue, is 20 degrees C.

respiratory

Parts of the pharynx belong to the _____ and digestive systems.

False

Properties of an organ are usually considered to be the same as those of an organ system.

macromolecules

Proteins and carbohydrates are classified as _____.

Anatomy is concerned with the function of body parts.

Select the correct statement about the science of anatomy.

False

Serous fluid is usually protective and thick in consistency.

tissue

Simple squamous epithelium is a/an _____ term.

organ

Skin or bone is an example of what level of organization?

pleural

The _____ membranes surround the lungs.

diaphragm

The _____ separates the thoracic from abdominal cavities.

muscular

The _____ system plays a role in moving fluids, wastes, and bones?

lymphatic

The _____ system returns tissue fluids to the heart

internal, extracellular

The ______ environment of our body is maintained by the _____ fluid surrounding our cells

lymphatic

The ____________ system is responsible for transporting tissue fluid and also houses the body's disease-fighting cells.

pelvic

The _____________ cavity is the portion enclosed by the hip bones

axial portion

The ______________ of the body includes the head, neck, and trunk.

endocrine

The ______________ system includes all the glands that secrete hormones.

False

The abdominal area could be divided into six regions or quadrants.

between the thorax and the pelvis

The abdominal region is:

oral

The anatomical term _____ means "mouth"

lateral

The arms lie on the _____ surface of the trunk.

reproductive

The bulbourethral glands would be found in the _____ system.

umbilical

The central abdominal area is the _____ region.

inferior

The chin can be described as being on the _____ surface of the skull.

False

The digestive system acts to bring foods into cells where they are broken down into usable forms

False

The epididymis is part of the endocrine system

respiration

The exchanging of gases for the purpose of producing energy is called _____.

salivary glands

The following are components of the excretory system except which one?

frontal

The following are correct cavity terms except which one? oral, nasal, frontal, middle ear

heart rate

The following are examples of homeostatic parameters or body values except which one?

cranial

The following are sinus areas except which one?

a temperature of 100.2F causes a further increase

The following is an example of positive feedback:

hydrostatic pressure

The force that water exerts on a system is referred to as the ________.

antebrachial

The forearm is a/an _____ area.

kidneys

The function of the _____ is to remove soluble wastes from the body.

reproductive organs

The genital region contains the:

True

The head is considered to be a cephalic area within the axial division of the body.

mediastinum

The heart lies specifically in the _____ space.

right upper quadrant of the abdominal area

The human liver is primarily located in the _____________________.

respiratory

The larynx is a term in the _____ system

lateral; superior

The lower arm is _____________ to the stomach area, while the head is ________________ to the stomach.

hypochondriac

The lower ribs are located in the _____ region.

visceral pleura

The lungs are covered by a membrane called the _______________.

ventral

The navel is located on the _____ surface.

True

The occipital area is the region on the back of the skull.

nasal septum

The orbital cavity would contain the _____.

False

The parietal pleura are the membrane which covers the surface of each lung.

assimilation

The process of turning molecules that are ingested into forms that are compatible with the organism is _____.

True

The purpose of the reproductive system is for the continuation of the species.

excretion

The removal of a compound that the body no longer requires is called _____.

integumentary

The skin belongs to the _____ system.

False

The skin is the part of the body that homeostatically controls the maintenance of body temperature.

True

The stethoscope is placed on the antecubital surface in order to assess a blood pressure

organelles

The structures called _____ are intracellular areas with specific living functions

physiology

The study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of _____.

umbilical

The term _____ refers to the navel, or belly button.

cervical

The term _____ refers to the neck or neck-like structure.

False

The term acromial indicates the elbow area.

False

The term ipsilateral means on the opposite side

False

The term parietal is used to name something on the surface of an organ.

False

The term that means the opposite of central is deep.

True

The term transverse is identical to horizontal section

False

The term visceral refers to structures on the skin surface.

True

The thymus gland lies on top of the heart in the mediastinum.

water

The transportation of heat in the body is mainly a property of the _____ it contains.

carpal

The wrist is called the _____ region of the body.

distal

The wrist is the most _____ part of the hand region.

coronal

What is another name for a frontal section?

cell

What is the smallest level of organization considered to be living?

vital sign

When a nurse takes someone's temperature, they are directly assessing a _____

physiology

Which field, when compared to the others, tends to rely more on experimentation to find new answers?

stomach

Which of the following does not apply to the dorsal cavity?

system

Which of the following includes the other terms? cell, tissue, system, organ

shivering when it is cold

Which of the following is an example of a normal homeostatic event?

esophagus

Which of the following is not a respiratory organ? Trachea, bronchi, esophagus, larynx

arm

Which of the following is not part of the axial body?

organ system

Which of the following is the most complex level of organization?

iliac

Which of the following is the same as inguinal?

lumbar

Which of the following means the same as lower back?

nasal, buccal

Which of the following terms cannot be properly paired? cranial, skull or frontal, forehead or nasal, buccal or orbital, eyes

anterior

Which of the following terms means the same as ventral in humans?

heart

Which of the following would not be covered by visceral peritoneum?

photosynthesis

Which one of the following traits is not a characteristic of life shared by all organisms?

popliteal

Which term refers to the back of the knee?