Anatomy Final Exam Flashcards
(152 cards)
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The youngest cells of the epidermis, the ones capable of mitosis are found in the
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Stratum Basale
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The dermis of the skin is composed primarily of what tissue
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Connective tissue
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The function of keratin in the epidermis is to
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Prevent underlying structures from drying out
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The active growing part of the hair is the
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Root
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Which of the following is not an ABC of diagnosing melanoma
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Circumference
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The glands responsible for excreting sebum are called
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Sebaceous Glands
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All of the following are examples of integumentary system function except
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Vitamin C production
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Which of the following is not a layer of the epidermis
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Stratum Arrectum
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Cells found in the epidermis remain in place for roughly how long
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2 Weeks
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Apocrine Sweat Glands
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Become active following puberty
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Which of the following is true about first degree burns
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They only damage the epidermis
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In which type of burn might a person not feel any pain initially
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3rd and 4th degree burns
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Which of the following is least associated with inflammation
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Loss of epidermal cells
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Concerning major injuries, which of the following is true
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Damaged accessory organs are rarely repaired
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What word literally means upon skin
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Epidermis
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The layer of stratum corner that overlaps part of the nail is called the
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Cuticle
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The pigment responsible for the coloration of your skin is
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Melanin
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The type of tissue is commonly found in the hypodermis
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Adipose
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A cut through the skin of your finger does not produce bleeding. This implies that the cut did not reach the
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Dermis
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Which of the following is true about squamous cell carcinoma
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The lesions develop quickly and break open soon after forming
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Where might you expect to find the lowest concentration of sweat glands
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Lips
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Which of the following is the correct sequence of events following injury to the integument
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Blod clotting, inflammation, proliferation of epithelial cells, formation of scar tissue
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Which of the following is an accessory structure of the skin
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Hair
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Select the structure that is responsible for goosebumps
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Arrector Pili
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The male of the male live model in the von Hagens series is
Dennis
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T/F: Skin Cells produce vitamin D, which is essential for calcium absorption
True
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T/F: The hypodermic is located just below the epidermis
False
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T/F: The color of your skin is determined by the amount of keratin present
False
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T/F: As melanocytes in hair follicles stop producing melanin, some people get gray hair, while others get white hair
False
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T/F: The hair shaft is made up of dead cells
True
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T/F: Sebaceous glands release a sticky substance that attracts odor causing bacteria
False
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T/F: The arrector pili muscle is considered a vestigial structure in humans
True
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T/F: The skin is regarded as a membrane as well as an organ
True
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T/F: The epidermis covering your forearm has 5 strata (layers)
False
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T/F: Goosebumps are an effective method of thermoregulation
False
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T/F: When your body temperature begins to drop, the blood vessels located near the top of your dermis vasodilator to keep heat from escaping
False
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Skeletal bones store energy reserves as lipids in areas of
Yellow marrow
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The two types of osseous tissue are
Compact bone and spongy bone
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The basic functional units of mature compact bone are
Osteons
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Joints that are typically found at the end of long bones and afford the greatest range of motion are
Diarthroses
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Standing on tiptoe is an example of a movement called
Plantar Flexion
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Which of the following substances is most prevalent in a sample of bone
Inorganic crystals of calcium and phosphate
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Which statement best describes spongy bone
Spongy bone contains more spaces filled with red marrow than compact bone
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Osteocytes receive nourishment in compact bone by way of
Blood vessels passing through canaliculi
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A scientist studies a bone that forms by the replacement of cartilaginous model by bone tissue. This type of bone is called
An endochondral
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The shaft of a long bone is the
Diaphysis
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Which of the following joints is the most moveable
Synovial
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The skeleton helps maintain homeostasis of the body is
Protection of soft organs
Being the site of blood formation (hematopoiesis)
Storing Minerals
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Bending the knee is an example of
Flexion
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Which of these is an important aspect of bone remodeling
Returning stored phosphate to the blood
Storage of calcium
Healing a bone fracture
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A compound fracture
Occurs when the skin is pierced by the bone
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The uppermost vertebra
The atlas
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Synovial Joints
Are moveable
Contain synovial fluid
Include gliding joints
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Which of the following is not an example of skeletal system function
Waste removal
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There are ___ vertebra located in the thoracic region
12
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Which of the following contains only type of synovial joints
Ball and socket, saddle
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The smallest bone in the human body is the
Stapes
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Which of the following is an example of an irregular bone
Sacrum
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Which of the following disorders is caused by an attack on the joint tissues by the body's immune system
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Which spinal disorder is characterized by an exaggerated curving out of the thoracic region
Kyphosis
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A slipped disc is when
The outer ridge of fibrocartilage between vertebra tears
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T/F: Intervertebral discs are examples of amphiathoroses
True
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T/F: There are 15 phalanges on each hand
False
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T/F: The scaphoid is an example of a facial bone
False
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T/F: A lateral bend of the spine is called scoliosis
True
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T/F: False ribs are not ribs, but rather cartilaginous projections
False
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T/F: Osteomyelitis causes an increase in pore space in bone
False
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T/F: Bone remodeling only occurs during the repair of breaks and fractures
False
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T/F: In a greenstick fracture, the break extends through the bone
False
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T/F: A mass of protein fibers, produced after bone injury, is called a procallus
True
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T/F: The calcaneus forms the heel
True
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T/F: The elbow and knee are examples of condylar joints
False
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The layer of connective tissue that separates a skeletal muscle into fascicles is called the
Perimysium
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The segment of a sarcomere associated with the length of the thick filaments is the
A Band
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The _____ are locations in which neurons transmit electrical impulses through a muscle fiber
Transverse tubules
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The space between the end of an axon and a muscle fiber is known as a
Synaptic Cleft
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During muscle contraction, Calcium ions attach to ____ which change the shape of ____
Troponin, Tropomyosin
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Which of the statements is correct regarding muscle contraction
The power stroke pulls the actin inward to shorten the sarcomere
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One of the following statements about muscular responses is not true
When a person is sitting in a chair, none of his/her muscles are contraction
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This type of muscle is found lining many of the visceral organs but is not actually part of the muscular system
Smooth Muscle
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Which is not a function of the muscular system
Regulate ion concentration in the bloodstream
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Which of the following does not belong with the others
Involuntary
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Each muscle fiber is surrounded by a fascia known as the
Endomysium
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Which description of muscle contraction means that max tension has been reached
Complete tetanus
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The term ____ describes a muscle that has reduced the number of myofibrils in its cells due to inactivity
Atropy
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Which of the following activities would require the use of anaerobic respiration in muscle fibers
A 400m sprint
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The major muscle lining the cheek is the
Buccinator
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The largest muscle in the human body is the
Gluteus maximus
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The name of the neurotransmitter associated with muscle contraction is
Acetylcholin
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The triangle shaped muscle which performs multiple movements of the arm at the shoulder is the
Deltoid
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The accumulation of lactic acid in muscle following strenuous activity is due to an insufficient amount of
Oxygen
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The weakest stimulus that can initiate a muscle contraction is called
A threshold stimulus
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The site of attachment of a muscle tendon to a moveable structure is known as the
Insertion
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The name of the following figure is an
Myogram
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The type of muscle contraction shown in the graph in Question 24 is
Complete Tetanus
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The following molecule is used as a source of energy during intense muscular activity for short periods of time
Creatine phosphate
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The human brain is said to have the consistency of this french dairy product
Le Fromage
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T/F: Tendonitis involves tearing of muscle associated connective tissue
False
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T/F: Each skeletal muscle has one origin and one insertion
False
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T/F: When you work out, your muscle cells divide making the muscle larger
False
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T/F: Skeletal muscle fibers are multinucleated
True
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T/F: Your gastrocnemius is located in your calf region
True
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T/F: The acronym RICE stands for Rest Ice Contraction Elevation
False
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T/F: All muscle fibers within a muscle contract with the same amount of stimulus
False
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T/F: Muscle fatigue occurs as a result of aerobic respiration
False
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T/F: The I Band of a sarcomere contains both actin and myosin filaments
False
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T/F: Each skeletal is an individual organ
True
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T/F: The quadriceps femurs is larger than both biceps brachia muscle combined
True
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Which of the following is not an example of systematic anatomy
Pathology
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An area of study that describes the location of body parts
Regional Anatomy
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How many organ systems are in the human body
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Skin and hair are major organs in this organ system
Integumentary
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Which of the following is a function of the endocrine system
Adjusts metabolic activity and energy use of the body
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Which of the following organs is not a part of the same organ system as the others
Kidneys
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The production of sound for communication is a function of this organ system
Respiratory
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Teeth belong to this organ system
Digestive
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Which of the following is not part of the female reproductive system
Ductus deferens
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Body cavities are spaces in the body that contain
Organs
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Which of the following is not an example of a category of human disease
Hormonal
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The anatomical term used to describe position as being closer to the top of the head is
Superior
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Which of the following is not a term used to describe a plane of the body
Longitudinal
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The study of tissues
Histology
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Your fingers are located ____ to your shoulder
Distal
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The lungs lie ____ to the rib cage
Medial
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Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback response
Bloodclotting
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When two or more tissue types combine to form a distinctly organized unit, it is called a(n)
Organ
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Which body plane divides the body into equal left and right halves
Midsagittal
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Why is homeostasis so important
It allows our body's essential proteins to function properly
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How many effectors are there in a feedback loop?
It can vary depending on the loop and response needed
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In a homeostatic feedback loop, which element will ultimately respond to the initial stimulus
Effector
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If you needed a cross-sectional image of a bone in your arm, which diagnostic imaging technology would you use?
CAT Scan
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This muscle separates the abdominopelvic cavity from the thoracic cavity
Diaphragm
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An example of a metabolic disease would include
Diabetes
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Cancer is an example of which category of diseases
Neoplastic
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This region of the body is also known as the forearm
Antebrachium
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Pes is a name given to this region of the body
Foot
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Which of the following is not included in the thoracic cavity
Pelvic Cavity
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The Pleural Cavity surrounds which organ
Lungs
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The abdomen/pelvis is divided into how many regions?
9
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The name hypogastric region would suggest
That it is located below the digestive tract
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PET scans are good for
Analyzing body function
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T/F: Physiology is the study of body structure functions
True
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T/F: Mr. David hates trees
False
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T/F: The acronym MRI stands from microscopic resonance imaging
False
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T/F: Tendons are part of the integumentary system
False
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T/F: Homeostasis is good for your health, but not necessary
False
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T/F: Temperature regulation is an example of a negative feedback loop
True
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T/F: Lesions can be found inside the body
True
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T/F: Trauma is considered a cause of disease
True
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T/F: The transverse plane divides the anterior and posterior halves of the body
False
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T/F: The hand is also known as the manus
True
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T/F: The right iliac region of the abdomen is inferior to the right lumbar region
True
