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True or False: The dorsal body cavity is subdivided into a cranial cavity and a spinal cavity. True
Physiology is defined as the study of the _____ of a living organism. Function
The inguinal region lies where the thigh joins the trunk.
The ________ system is involved in immunity. Lymphatic
Anatomy is defined as the study of the _____ of a living organism. structure
A coronal section through the human body can pass through both ears
The knee is ________ to the foot. Proximal
_____ refers to an inner region of an organ, whereas _____ refers to an outer region or layer of an organ. Medullary;cortical
Which organ is not found in the ventral body cavity? spinal cord
The plane that divides the body into front and back portions is the _____ plane. Coronal
Regarding directional terms, superior means Toward the head
The brain is ________ to the skull. Deep
Where is the femoral region? Thigh
A frontal plane is the same as a ________ plane. Coronal
The abdominopelvic cavity is subdivided into the _____ cavities Abdominal and pelvic
Which branch of anatomy studies the structural changes that occur as one ages? Developmental anatomy
The space that encloses the brain and spinal cord forms one continuous cavity called the _____ cavity. Dorsal
Muscles are ________ to the skin. Deep
Where is the popliteal region? Behind the knee
An example of a tissue in the body is epithelium
Where is the umbilical region? Belly Button
The gluteal region is ________ to the popliteal region. Superior
Which structure is located entirely within the right upper quadrant? Gallbladder
The body as a whole can be subdivided into two major divisions. They are Axial and appendicular
The sternal region is ________ to the scapular region. Anterior
Another name for the midsagittal plane is median
As an anatomical region, lumbar refers to the infero-medial aspect of the back.
The chest is ________ to the abdomen. Superior
A solution that contains a greater concentration of hydroxide ions (OH–) than hydrogen ions (H+) is a(n) _____ solution. Alkaline
When atoms combine, they may gain, lose, or share: electrons
The hydrogen isotope tritium consists of: one proton two neutrons
Which of the following elements is least likely to combine with another element? Helium
The formation of sucrose involves the removal of a molecule of water. This is called: Dehydration synthesis
An ionic bond is formed by: a positive and a negative ion attracting each other.
The process of the digestion of food is an example of which type of reaction? Decomposition
Name a trace element in the body Iron
What is the weakest bond Hydrogen
A negatively charged subatomic particle that moves around the nucleus is a(n): electron
A magnesium atom has an atomic number of 12, an atomic mass of 25, and a +2 charge. This atom would contain _____ protons, _____ neutrons, and _____ electrons. 12; 13; 10
The kind of element is determined by the number of: protons.
Substances that accept hydrogen ions are called: buffers
Approximately what percentage of the body weight of an adult female is water? 50%
Atomic mass is determined by the number of: protons and neutrons
Acids: are proton donors. taste sour. release hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution.
As the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) increases, the: solution becomes more acidic.
An example of a catabolic process is: hydrolysis
An example of an element would be: Ne
The study of metabolism includes examination of: catabolism. anabolism. ATP requirements.
Carbon has an atomic number of 6. The number of electrons found in the first shell is: Two
An isotope of an element contains different numbers of ____ from other atoms of the same element. Neutrons
In the presence of a base, red litmus paper will: turn blue
The type of reaction in which substances are combined to form more complex substances is called a(n) _____ reaction. synthesis
The octet rule refers to the: stability of the atom when there are eight electrons in the outermost energy level.
The atomic number of carbon is 6. How many unpaired electrons are in its outer shell? Four
The approximate pH of gastric fluid is: 2
The most abundant and important compound(s) in the body is(are): Water
AB + CD → AD + CB is an example of a(n) _____ reaction. exchange
Which of the following represents properties of water? High specific heat High heat of vaporization Strong polarity
What is not one of the major elements present in the human body? Zinc
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