Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory, 4th Edition Q&A Correct and Verified Answers

Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the
Laboratory, 4th Edition Q&A Correct and
Verified Answers

A group of related organs that have a common function is called a(n)
A) Organ.
B) System.
C) Tissue.
D) Group.
E) Organism.

 B) System.

All of the following are examples of organs EXCEPT
A) Stomach.
B) Heart.
C) Epithelium.
D) Brain.
E) Gallbladder

 C) Epithelium.

The component of a feedback system that monitors changes in the controlled condition is called the
_____.

 Receptor.

Largest level of organization within the human body is the _____ level.

 Organ level.

The correct anatomical term for the front of the elbow is _____.

The umbilical region of the abdominopelvic cavity is _____ to the pubic region.

 Superior.

The smallest structural units of matter that participate in chemical reactions within the human body
are called _____.

 Atoms.

Anatomical position and specific directional and regional terms are used in anatomy and physiology
to:
A) Standardize units of measure.

, B) Provide a standard that facilitates communication and decreases the chances for errors.
C) Provide a standard that is used to develop drug delivery systems.
D) Make students' lives difficult.

 B) Provide a standard that facilitates communication and decreases the chances for errors.

Which of the following statements accurately defines the response of the effector in the negative
feedback mechanism?
A) The response of the effector is to oppose or end the original stimulus.
B) The response of the effector is to enhance the original stimulus.
C) The response of the effector is to signal the control center.
D) The physiological function is maintained within a narrow range.

 The response of the effector is to oppose or end the original stimulus.

Which of the following statements accurately defines sagittal plane?
A) Divides the body into an anterior part and a posterior part; section made parallel to the body's
longitudinal axis.
B) Divides the body into right and left parts; section made parallel to the body's longitudinal axis.
C) Divides the body into superior/proximal and inferior/distal parts.
D) Divides the body into top and bottom halves; section made through the center of the body.

 B) Divides the body into right and left parts; section made parallel to the body's longitudinal
axis.

Which of the following statements accurately defines frontal (coronal) plane?
A) Divides the body into an anterior part and a posterior part; section made parallel to the body's
longitudinal axis.
B) Divides the body into top and bottom halves; section made perpendicular to the body's
longitudinal axis.
C) Divides the body into right and left parts; section made parallel to the body's longitudinal axis.
D) Divides the body into superior and inferior parts; section made parallel to the body's longitudinal
axis.

 Divides the body into an anterior part and a posterior part; section made parallel to the body's
longitudinal axis.

Which of the following statements accurately defines medial?
A) Farther from the point of origin (e.g., of a limb).
B) Away from the surface/toward the body's interior.
C) Away from the body's midline.
D) Toward the body's midline.

 D) Toward the body's midline.

Which of the following statements accurately defines transverse plane?
A) Divides the body into front and back parts.
B) Divides the body along an angle.