Introduction to Human Body - NURB 1213
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Which cavity is filled with a thin layer of serous fluid to reduce friction?

  • Pleural cavity
  • Peritoneal cavity (correct)
  • Orbital cavity
  • Pericardial cavity
  • What is the primary function of serous membranes?

  • To provide structural support to the body
  • To protect the body from external pathogens
  • To reduce friction within the body cavities (correct)
  • To produce red blood cells
  • What is the study of the internal and external structure of the human body called?

  • Physiology
  • Histology
  • Anatomy (correct)
  • Pathology
  • Which region includes the head, neck, and trunk?

    <p>Axial region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms refers to the study of the development of an individual from fertilization to birth?

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

    Which directional term refers to a face-down orientation?

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

    What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>Controls involuntary actions of internal organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tissue is responsible for generating electrical impulses to produce movements in the body?

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

    What is the primary function of erythrocytes in the blood?

    <p>Transport oxygen to body tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which body system would you find adrenal glands that produce hormones like adrenaline and cortisol?

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

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