Questions and Answers
_______ is the study of the structure and shape of the body.
Anatomy
The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is referred to as _______.
homeostasis
The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT _______.
palms turned toward one's back
Which body system is most closely associated with the support and protection of the body organs?
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Which body system is most closely associated with transport and delivery?
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A transverse plane divides the body into _______ segments.
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The cheeks are _______ to the tongue.
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Which of the following statements regarding feedback mechanisms is FALSE?
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When the body is subject to physical trauma, such as in an automobile accident, which organs are the most vulnerable to injury (homeostatic imbalance)?
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The axillary region is in the _______.
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Metabolism is _______.
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The _______ is the body's slow-acting control system and acts by means of _______.
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If you wish to make a drawing of a section through the human body that showed the heart and both of the lungs, your section could be in which of the following planes?
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Place the following in correct sequence from simplest to most complex:
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The term medial _______.
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Which of the following is NOT a necessary life function?
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Which of these is found in the dorsal body cavity?
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Which of the following statements is FALSE?
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Which of the following is NOT true of a sagittal plane?
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Which term(s) is/are defined as being close to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk?
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Study Notes
Anatomy and Body Functions
- Anatomy is the study of the structure and shape of the body.
- Homeostasis refers to the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment.
Anatomical Position and Body Systems
- The anatomical position is typified by palms facing forward, not turned towards the back.
- The Skeletal system supports and protects vital organs.
- The Cardiovascular system is responsible for the transport and delivery of substances throughout the body.
Planes and Directions
- A transverse plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) segments.
- The cheeks are located lateral to the tongue.
- The term medial indicates a position toward or at the midline of the body.
Feedback Mechanisms and Vulnerabilities
- Blood clotting serves as an example of a positive feedback mechanism; it is false to categorize it as negative feedback.
- Abdominal organs are most vulnerable to injury during physical trauma, such as in an accident, indicating a potential homeostatic imbalance.
Body Regions and Metabolism
- The axillary region refers to the armpit area.
- Metabolism encompasses all chemical reactions occurring within the body.
- The endocrine system functions as a slow-acting control system through the release of hormones.
Planes of Section
- A heart and both lungs could be illustrated in a Frontal (coronal) plane or a Transverse plane but not in a Sagittal plane.
Biological Hierarchy
- The correct sequence from simplest to most complex is: Atoms, Molecules, Cells, Tissues, Organs.
Life Functions and Body Cavities
- Thinking is not classified as a necessary life function for survival.
- The brain resides within the dorsal body cavity.
Misconceptions and Clarifications
- Tissues are not specified as simple organs; systems like the digestive, reproductive, and endocrine consist of multiple organs.
- A sagittal section divides the body into left and right parts, not anterior or posterior sections.
- Proximal is defined as being close to the origin of a body part or the point of limb attachment to the trunk.
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Test your understanding of the fundamental concepts in anatomy with these flashcards. This practice test covers key terms such as homeostasis and the anatomical position, essential for anyone studying the human body. Use these cards to reinforce your knowledge and prepare for exams.
