Basic Principles
When the anatomy of a body part is intimately tied to its specific function, scientists call this the principle of ____________________.
A. Feedback loops B. Homeostasis C. Complementarity D. Hierarchical organization
What is Complementarity
The process of removing wastes from the body is called ________________.
A. Excretion B. Secretion C.Metabolism D. Reproduction
What is an Excretion
Which of the following is the simplest, living structural & functional level in the human structural hierarchy?
A. Chemical Level B. Organ System Level C. Tissue Level D. Cellular Level
What is Cellular Level
___________ is the anatomical term for a structure that is toward the head, above, or higher up on the human body.
A. Superior B. Ventral C. Inferior D. Medial
What is Superior
The _____________ body cavity contains the lungs.
A. Pleural B.Pericardial C. Mediastinum D. Pelvic
What is Pleural
True or False physiology is defined as the study of structure.
What is False
Of the eight necessary life functions, which of the following is NOT required for an individual's survival?
A. Excretion B. Organismal (Self) Reproduction C. Maintaining Boundaries D. Metabolism
What is an Organismal (Self) Reproduction
Living hierarchy level below tissues
What is Cell
The ears are __________ to the eyes.
A. Medial B. Distal C. Proximal D. Lateral
What is Lateral
Which abdominopelvic region is found in the center (median) of the superior aspect of the abdomen?
A. Hypogastric B. Epigastric C. Hypochondriac D. Umbilical
What is Epigastric
__________ anatomy studies structures that are too small to be seen with the naked eye.
A. Surface B. Pathological C. Microscopic D. Developmental
What is Microscopic
Which feedback system (loop) component is responsible for producing a response in order to change a specific body condition?
A. Receiver B. Effector C. Receptor D. Control Center
What is an Effector
Group of organs working together
What is an Organ system
The ankle is _________ to the knee.
A.Superior B. Proximal C. Distal D. Superficial
What is Distal
What is the name of the serous membrane that covers organs and coats the lining of the abdominopelvic cavity?
A. Pleura B. Pericardium C. Synovial D. Peritoneum
What is Peritoneum
A __________ is a structure composed of at least two tissue types that work together to perform a specific function for the body.
A. Cell B. Organism C. Organ D. Atom
What is an Organ
Which of the following is an example of a negative feedback loop mechanism?
A. An individual who is incapable of synthesizing thyroid hormone will often develop an enlarged thyroid gland due to continuous TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) stimulation.
B. The thyroid gland releases thyroid hormone under the influence of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). TSH release decreases when thyroid hormone levels reach their set point.
C. During labor, as uterine contractions begin, levels of the hormone oxytocine continuously rise to further stimulate more contractions
What is The thyroid gland releases thyroid hormone under the influence of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). TSH release decreases when thyroid hormone levels reach their set point.
The ______________ organ system is responsible for eliminating nitrogenous waste from the body.
A. Immune B. Urinary C. Muscular D. Digestive
What is an Urinary
A ____________ plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into right and left parts.
A. Frontal B. Median C. Transverse D. Sagittal
What is Sagittal
All body systems working together to maintain stability is called this.
What is Homeostasis
The term ________________ refers to internal organs, while the term ______________ refers to body cavity walls.
A. Serosa; Parietal B. Visceral; Parietal C. Serosa; Pleural D. Serosa; Ventral
What is Visceral; Parietal
Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback loop mechanism?
A. An individual who is incapable of synthesizing thyroid hormone will often develop an enlarged thyroid gland due to continuous TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) stimulation.
B. The thyroid gland releases thyroid hormone under the influence of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). TSH release decreases when thyroid hormone levels reach their set point.
C. During labor, as uterine contractions begin, levels of the hormone oxytocine continuously rise to further stimulate more contractions
What is During labor, as uterine contractions begin, levels of the hormone oxytocine continuously rise to further stimulate more contractions
Which organ system in the human body is responsible for forming blood cells, storing minerals & protecting & supporting the body's organs?
A.Cardiovascular System B. Skeletal System C. Muscular System D. Integumentary System
What is Skeletal System
____________ is the anatomical term used to describe a structure that occurs on only one side of the body.
A. Contralateral B. Ipsilateral C. Unilateral D. Bilateral
What is an Unilateral
This central thoracic region lies between the lungs and houses the heart, trachea, and major vessels.
A. Pleural cavity B. Mediastinum C. Peritoneum D. Diaphragmatic recess
What is the mediastinum