? cavities are spaces within joints - ANSWER-synovial
? is explained by chemical and physical principles and is concerned with the function of specific organs
or organic systems - ANSWER-physiology
? physiology concerns urine production and kidney function - ANSWER-renal
a good example of positive feedback mechanism would be - ANSWER-enhancement of labor
contractions
a major function of serous membranes is to decrease friction - ANSWER-true
a structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be an - ANSWER-organ
a tissue consists of groups of similar cells that have a common function - ANSWER-True
Adrenal glands, pancreas, pituitary - ANSWER-Endocrine
an increased rate of breathing as a result of an increased building of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream
would be best described as an example of - ANSWER-excretion of metabolic waste
an oblique cut is one that is cut - ANSWER-diagonally between the vertical and horizontal
Arm - ANSWER-Branchial
Arteries, veins, heart - ANSWER-cardiovascular
Average body temperature is - ANSWER-37 degrees centigrade
blood clotting - ANSWER-positive feedback
Blood glucose levels - ANSWER-negative feedback
blood pressure - ANSWER-negative feedback
Brain - ANSWER-Cranial
Buttock - ANSWER-Gluteal
can lungs carry out excretory functions - ANSWER-yes, carbon dioxide is a metabolic waste the lungs
excrete
chest - ANSWER-thoracic
choose the anatomical topic and definition that is not correctly matched - ANSWER-cytology; study of
structures in a particular region
choose the following statement that is not completely correct regarding serous membranes - ANSWER-
visceral pericardium covers the surface of the heart and parietal pericardium lines the walls of the heart.
Controls the body with chemical molecules called hormones - ANSWER-endocrine
Delivering a baby - ANSWER-positive feedback
delivers oxygen and nutrients to the tissues - ANSWER-cardiovascular
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Directly causes mechanical motion - ANSWER-Muscular
embryology concerns the structural changes that occur in an individual from conception through old age
- ANSWER-False
Esophagus, large intestine, rectum - ANSWER-Digestive
fully describe the anatomical position for the human body - ANSWER-the body is erect, arms hanging at
the sides, palms forward and thumbs pointed away from the midline
Head - ANSWER-Cephalic
heart - ANSWER-Thoracic
Histology would be best defined as a study of - ANSWER-Tissues
homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains - ANSWER-a relatively stable internal
environment within limits.
if you consider your home air conditioner in terms of homeostasis, the that wall thermostat would be
the - ANSWER-control center
imaging is useful in discovering obstructed blood supplies in organs and tissues - ANSWER-TRUE
in which abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located ? - ANSWER-left upper
in which cavities are the lungs located - ANSWER-pleural, ventral and thoracic
it is important for any organism to maintain its boundaries so that its internal environmental remains
distinct from the external environment surrounding it - ANSWER-True
Kidneys, bladder, ureters - ANSWER-Urinary
Knee ( anterior aspect) - ANSWER-Patellar
Lungs - ANSWER-Thoracic
lungs carry out an excretory function - ANSWER-true
one of the functional characteristics of life is irritability, this refers to - ANSWER-sensing changes in the
environment and then reacting or responding to them
Positive feedback mechanism tend to increase the original stimulus - ANSWER-TRUE
produces antibodies that neutralize foreign substances - ANSWER-immune
Protects underlying organs from mechanical damage and synthesizes vitamin D - ANSWER-
integumentary
Provides support and levers for muscles to work on - ANSWER-Skeletal
regardless of the variable being regulated, all homeostatic control mechanism have at least three
interdependent components - ANSWER-true