Bellringers: Chapter 1 Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology

Heartburn or indigestion is usually experienced in which of the following regions? A. epigastric region B. hypogastric region C. iliac region D. lumbar region

A

An investigator who conducts an experiment to determine how the rate at which the heart beats is affected by temperature changes is most likely to be a(n) A. Anatomist B. Physiologist C. Chemist D. Biochemist

B.

Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains: A. The lowest possible energy usage. B. A relatively stable internal environment, within limits. C. A static state with no deviation from preset points. D. A dynamic state within an unlimited range.

B.

The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except: A. Body erect. B. Palms turned posteriorly C. Arms at sides D. Thumbs pointed laterally

B.

A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be A. Body temperature regulation. B. Regulating glucose levels in the blood. C. Enhancement of labor contractions by oxytocin. D. Blood calcium level regulation.

C

A structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be A. A complex tissue B. An organ system. C. An organ. D. A complex cell.

C

An appendectomy would be performed in the A. epigastric region B. hypochondriac region C . umbilical region D. right iliac region

D.

Which of the following would not be functional characteristics of life? A. Movement B. Maintenance of boundaries C. Responsiveness to external stimuli D. Decay

D.