Human Anatomy & Physiology: Key Concepts

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Which of the following cavities is located within the mediastinum?

Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity
Pleural cavity
Pericardial cavity (correct)

Epithelial tissue is only found on the external surfaces of the body and does not line internal cavities or organs.

False (B)

Name the type of tissue responsible for transmitting electrical impulses throughout the body.

Nervous tissue

The layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers is called the ______.

endomysium Signup and view all the answers

Match the following anatomical terms with their correct descriptions:

Sagittal plane = Divides the body into right and left parts Transverse plane = Divides the body into superior and inferior parts Frontal plane = Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of connective tissue?

Contraction (B) Signup and view all the answers

The autonomic nervous system controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the myelin sheath that surrounds an axon?

To speed up the electrical transmission of signals (C) Signup and view all the answers

The abdominopelvic region located in the center, inferior to the umbilical region, is called the ______ region.

hypogastric Signup and view all the answers

Name two organ systems that contribute to the regulation of the body's internal environment.

Endocrine System and Nervous System Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Sagittal Plane

Divides the body into left and right sections.

Frontal (Coronal) Plane

Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.