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?