NAS 2 FINAL EXAM (PRACTICE FOR THE TEST)
2025/2026
Body Plane: Separating the torso superior to inferior -
ANSWER -transverse
Which of the following represents the correct order in
which components interact in a homeostatic control
system? - ANSWER -receptor, control center, effector
Which of the following is the simplest level of structural
organization in the human body? - ANSWER -cellular
Which life process in the body sustains all others? -
ANSWER -metabolism
,The brain is found in what body cavity? - ANSWER -
dorsal cavity
The maintenance of a stable internal environment within
an organism is termed - ANSWER -homeostasis
Which organ system is related to the following
components: pharynx, trachea & lungs? - ANSWER -
respiratory
T or F: Most of the major body systems do not function
based on homeostasis. - ANSWER -False
Body Plane: Separating the torso side to side - ANSWER -
median
Which of the following applies to the armpit? - ANSWER
-axillary
, Body Plane: Separating torso anterior to posterior -
ANSWER -frontal
Regional term: upper arm - ANSWER -brachial
Closer to the origin of the body - ANSWER -proximal
T or F: The body contains two major body cavities the
dorsal and ventral cavities. - ANSWER -True
A person facing forward with hands at their sides and
palms forward is said to be in: - ANSWER -anatomical
position
The wrist is ______________ to the elbow. - ANSWER -
distal
Which of the following applies to the upper leg or thigh?
- ANSWER -femoral
2025/2026
Body Plane: Separating the torso superior to inferior -
ANSWER -transverse
Which of the following represents the correct order in
which components interact in a homeostatic control
system? - ANSWER -receptor, control center, effector
Which of the following is the simplest level of structural
organization in the human body? - ANSWER -cellular
Which life process in the body sustains all others? -
ANSWER -metabolism
,The brain is found in what body cavity? - ANSWER -
dorsal cavity
The maintenance of a stable internal environment within
an organism is termed - ANSWER -homeostasis
Which organ system is related to the following
components: pharynx, trachea & lungs? - ANSWER -
respiratory
T or F: Most of the major body systems do not function
based on homeostasis. - ANSWER -False
Body Plane: Separating the torso side to side - ANSWER -
median
Which of the following applies to the armpit? - ANSWER
-axillary
, Body Plane: Separating torso anterior to posterior -
ANSWER -frontal
Regional term: upper arm - ANSWER -brachial
Closer to the origin of the body - ANSWER -proximal
T or F: The body contains two major body cavities the
dorsal and ventral cavities. - ANSWER -True
A person facing forward with hands at their sides and
palms forward is said to be in: - ANSWER -anatomical
position
The wrist is ______________ to the elbow. - ANSWER -
distal
Which of the following applies to the upper leg or thigh?
- ANSWER -femoral
