Chapter 1

Question 1

Histology

Answer 1

the study of tissues

Question 2

Homeostatic control

Answer 2

1. Receptor
   - Afferent Pathway
2. Control Center
   - Efferent Pathway
3. Effector

Question 3

Dorsal Body Cavity

Answer 3

cranial cavity
vertebral cavity

Question 4

Ventral Body Cavity

Answer 4

thoracic cavity
- pleural cavities
- superior mediastinum
- pericardial cavity
* diaphragm *
abdominal cavity
pelvic cavity

Question 5

serosa (se-ro′sah), or serous membrane

Answer 5

The walls of the ventral body cavity and the outer surfaces of the organs it contains are covered by a thin, double-layered membrane

Question 6

parietal serosa

Answer 6

The part of the membrane lining the cavity walls

Question 7

visceral serosa

Answer 7

covers the organs in the cavity