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What does the coronal plane divide the body into?

  • Superior and inferior parts
  • Anterior and posterior parts (correct)
  • Right and left halves
  • Dorsal and ventral sides
  • Which plane divides the body into upper and lower parts?

  • Frontal plane
  • Sagittal plane
  • Transverse plane (correct)
  • Coronal plane
  • How does the sagittal plane divide the body?

  • Upper and lower
  • Front and back
  • Medial and lateral sections
  • Right and left halves (correct)
  • Which body region corresponds to the head area?

    <p>Cephalic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a function of the anatomical planes?

    <p>To generate blood pressure readings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a position that is away from the body's midline?

    <p>Lateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the cell is responsible for regulating the passage of substances into and out of the cell?

    <p>Plasma Membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'distal' refer to in anatomical terminology?

    <p>Farthest from the point of origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell structure contains all of a cell's genetic information?

    <p>Nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In anatomical terms, what position describes lying face down?

    <p>Prone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of bones related to the body's structure?

    <p>Support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of skin cancer is considered the most dangerous due to its ability to metastasize quickly?

    <p>Malignant melanoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a function of bones in the human body?

    <p>Nutrient absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main risk factor associated with basal cell carcinoma?

    <p>UV light exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of bone is critical for maintaining a stable internal pH?

    <p>Acid-base balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skin layer is primarily responsible for containing blood vessels, sweat glands, and nerve endings?

    <p>Dermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of injection utilizes a 45-degree angle for administration?

    <p>Subcutaneous injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic color change associated with a lack of oxygen in the blood?

    <p>Cyanosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of burn involves the epidermis and part of the dermis, categorizing it as a partial-thickness burn?

    <p>Second-degree burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skin change is associated with extreme paleness due to a lack of melanin?

    <p>Albinism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is responsible for connecting muscles to bones?

    <p>Dense Connective Tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of adipose tissue?

    <p>To act as a storage depot for excess food and insulate the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type has a rubbery, flexible matrix and contains no blood vessels?

    <p>Cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of fibrocartilage?

    <p>It forms discs between vertebrae and resists compression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are centrioles primarily involved in?

    <p>Cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about connective tissue is incorrect?

    <p>Cartilage contains numerous blood vessels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements such as walking and talking?

    <p>Skeletal Muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes regeneration from fibrosis in tissue repair?

    <p>Regeneration restores normal function, while fibrosis does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is elastic cartilage primarily found in the body?

    <p>In the external ear and epiglottis for flexibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of skin depends on diffusion for obtaining oxygen and nutrients?

    <p>Epidermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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