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