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Anatomy ch. 1 sample

ch. 1 sample from kate

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1. This is the study of the functions of body structures. b. Physiology
2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function. a. Tissue
3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of b. Palpation
4. Percussion techniques can be used to determine d. Fluid in the lungs
5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body. a. Metabolism
6. List the basic processes of life. The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement, growth, differentiation and reproduction.
7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits. c. Homeostasis
8. The systems that provide homeostasis are: b. Nervous system and Endocrine
9. This body fluid directly affects the proper functioning of cells. c. Interstitial fluid
10. Name the differences between a positive and a negative feedback system. A positive feedback system will strengthen or reinforce a change in one of the body’s controlled conditions while a negative feedback system will reverse a change in a controlled condition.
11. This is the structure of a feedback system that receives output from the control center. d. Effector
12. This is the structure of a feedback system that provides input to the control center. a. Receptor
A condition NOT regulated by a negative feedback loop would be: a. Childbirth
14. This is a change in body function that can be measured objectively. e. Sign
15. Describe the anatomical position. In the anatomical position the subject stands erect facing the observer with the head level and the eyes facing forward. The feet are flat on the floor and directed forward and the arms are at the sides with the palms turned forward.
16. In which cavity is the brain located? a. Cranial cavity
17. In which cavity are the lungs located? e. Pleural cavity
18. In which cavity is the stomach located? c. Abdominal cavity
19. This cavity is inferior to the abdominopelvic cavity. e. Pelvic cavity
20. Which cavity would include the heart? d. Pericardial cavity
21. The function of the secretions of the serous membrane is to: d. Reduce friction between organs
22. This plane divides the body into right and left halves. b. Sagittal
23. This plane divides the body into anterior and posterior halves. a. Frontal
24. A transverse plane will cut a body or organ into c. Superior and inferior
25. This directional term means farthest from the midline. e. Lateral
26. This directional term means farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk or farther from the origination of a structure. e. Distal
27. This directional term is the opposite of deep. a. Superficial
28. Choose the directional term that would make the sentence correct. The heart is _____ to the liver. d. Superior
29. Choose the directional term that would make the sentence correct: The sternum is ____ to the heart. b. Anterior
30. Which of the following organs is not found in the abdominal cavity? e. Diaphragm
31. This covers the viscera within the thoracic and abdominal cavities and lines the walls of the thorax and abdomen. e. Serous membrane
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