12 Questions
What is the primary function of the serous membranes?
To reduce friction between the organs and the cavity walls
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of positive feedback mechanisms?
They involve the detection and correction of deviation from the set point
In which plane does the median plane divide the body into equal left and right halves?
Sagittal plane
Which serous membrane covers the organs within the abdominopelvic cavity?
Peritoneum
Which of the following terms describes a structure that is close to the surface of the body?
Superficial
What is the primary function of the pleural cavity?
To reduce friction between the lungs and the thoracic wall
What is the main mechanism used for homeostatic regulation?
Negative feedback
Which level of organization involves cells as the basic units of life?
Tissues
What are examples of organelles found at the cellular level of organization?
Ribosomes, Golgi apparatus
Which group of cells is responsible for releasing extracellular substances in tissues?
Epithelial
What is the function of organs in the structural and functional organization of organisms?
Act together with multiple tissue types
Which of the following is an example of an organ-system?
Digestive system
Explore the six levels of structural and functional organization in living organisms, starting from atoms and molecules to tissues, organs, and organ systems. Learn about cells, tissues, and organs and how they work together to maintain life functions.
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