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Which of the following best defines physiology?
the study of how the body parts work and carry out their life-sustaining activities
2
Which of the following best describes gross, or macroscopic, anatomy?
the study of large body structures visible to the naked eye, such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys
3
Embryology is a subdivision of developmental anatomy that deals with developmental changes that occur before birth.
true
4
Blood flows in one direction through the heart because the heart has valves that prevent backflow. This phenomenon exemplifies __________
the principle of complementarity of structure and function
5
Which of the following represents the sum total of all structural levels working together to keep us alive?
organismal level
6
The human body as a whole is enclosed and protected by the integumentary system. This is an example of a necessary life function. Select the correct function from the list.
maintaining boundaries
7
Metabolism includes all three of the following: (1) breaking down substances into their simpler building blocks, (2) synthesizing more complex cellular structures from simpler substances, and (3) using nutrients and oxygen to produce ATP.
True
8
Which of the following processes requires a receptor, a control center, and an effector?
homeostatic control mechanism
9
Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback mechanism?
blood clotting
10
Which of the following is true of positive feedback mechanisms?
The result or response enhances the original stimulus, and the response is accelerated.
11
The knee is distal to the thigh.
true
12
Why are directional terms so important?
because they allow us to explain where one body structure is in relation to another
13
Which of the following statements is correct?
The breastbone is anterior (ventral) to the spine.
14
Which of the following statements is correct?
The chin is superior (cranial) to the navel.
15
It is possible for slight anatomical variations to occur in a human body; for example, a nerve or blood vessel may be somewhat out of place, or a small muscle may be missing.
true
16
Which of the following refers to a major body division that includes the limbs?
the appendicular part
17
The frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts.
false
18
Which of the following best describes a sagittal plane?
a vertical plane that divides the body into right and left parts
19
The ventral body cavity is subdivided into which of the following sets of cavities?
the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
20
A serosa, or serous membrane, can be found within which one of the following body cavities?
the ventral body cavity