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Which directional term refers to the front of the body?

  • Superior
  • Medial
  • Anterior (correct)
  • Proximal

What is the name of the plane that divides the body into left and right sections?

  • Frontal
  • Sagittal (correct)
  • Transverse
  • Coronal

Which cavity holds the heart and lungs?

  • Thoracic cavity (correct)
  • Oral cavity
  • Abdominal cavity
  • Cranial cavity

What is the function of the dorsal body cavity?

<p>Houses the fragile nervous system organs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior sections?

<p>Frontal (coronal) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the cavity that holds the bladder and some reproductive organs?

<p>Pelvic cavity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which membrane covers the body's surface and is the only dry membrane?

<p>Cutaneous membrane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the serous membrane?

<p>Lines ventral body cavities that are closed, as well as covering many organs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'proximal' refer to?

<p>Closer to the point where a limb attaches to the body trunk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to being away from the midline of the body?

<p>Lateral (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system acts as a barrier to protect the body from the outside world?

<p>Integumentary system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the urinary system?

<p>Maintains water balance and regulates blood volume and pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system is responsible for gas exchange and nutrient transport throughout the body?

<p>Cardiovascular system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the immune and lymphatic systems?

<p>Defend, deflect, and destroy infectious agents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system is responsible for the breakdown of food and absorption of nutrients?

<p>Digestive system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the reproductive system?

<p>Allows animals to reproduce and produce hormones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system is responsible for the production and secretion of hormones for body regulation?

<p>Endocrine system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

<p>Support, protection for internal organs, and aid in movement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system is responsible for the collection, processing, and response to sensory information?

<p>Nervous system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

<p>Gas exchange; taking in oxygen and getting rid of carbon dioxide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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