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What is the primary function of the serous membranes?
What is the primary function of the serous membranes?
- To reduce friction between the organs and the cavity walls (correct)
- To provide structural support for the organs
- To absorb excess fluids from the body cavities
- To protect the organs from external damage
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of positive feedback mechanisms?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of positive feedback mechanisms?
- They cause a progressive deviation away from the set point
- They are generally associated with injury or disease
- They are not directly used for homeostasis
- They involve the detection and correction of deviation from the set point (correct)
In which plane does the median plane divide the body into equal left and right halves?
In which plane does the median plane divide the body into equal left and right halves?
- Coronal plane
- Sagittal plane (correct)
- Frontal plane
- Transverse plane
Which serous membrane covers the organs within the abdominopelvic cavity?
Which serous membrane covers the organs within the abdominopelvic cavity?
Which of the following terms describes a structure that is close to the surface of the body?
Which of the following terms describes a structure that is close to the surface of the body?
What is the primary function of the pleural cavity?
What is the primary function of the pleural cavity?
What is the main mechanism used for homeostatic regulation?
What is the main mechanism used for homeostatic regulation?
Which level of organization involves cells as the basic units of life?
Which level of organization involves cells as the basic units of life?
What are examples of organelles found at the cellular level of organization?
What are examples of organelles found at the cellular level of organization?
Which group of cells is responsible for releasing extracellular substances in tissues?
Which group of cells is responsible for releasing extracellular substances in tissues?
What is the function of organs in the structural and functional organization of organisms?
What is the function of organs in the structural and functional organization of organisms?
Which of the following is an example of an organ-system?
Which of the following is an example of an organ-system?