Pathophysiology for the Advanced
Practice Nurse 2nd Edition By Lucie
Dlugasch| Latest Version
Because humans walk upright, the term dorsal can be used in place of the term -
answer- posterior
Prone position is used for - answer- lying face down
The supine position - answer- lying on the back facing up
A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a(n) - answer- tissue
When using directional terms to describe the body, it is assumed that the body is in
what position? - answer- anatomical
The opposite term for posterior in humans is - answer- anterior (ventral)
The opposite term for superficial is - answer- deep
The body section that divides the right ear from the left ear is a _____ section - answer-
sagittal
The body section that divides the nose from the back of the head is a _____ section. -
answer- frontal
A section that divides the body into mirror images is a _____ section. - answer-
midsagittal
two major body cavities are called - answer- dorsal and ventral
The liver can be found in the - answer- Upper Right Quadrant/Epigastric region
The word "leg" correctly describes the - answer- area from the knee to the ankle.
The human body tries to maintain a constant body temperature. This is an example of -
answer- homeostasis