Chapter 1: Quiz 2

Question 1

The fingers are ___ to the wrist

Answer 1

Distal

Question 2

The stomach is ___ to the spine

Answer 2

Anterior

Question 3

Positive feedback mechanisms tend to increase the original stimulus

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Histology would be best defined as a study of___

Answer 4

Tissues

Question 5

The study of the heart may incorporate many aspects of anatomy but as a whole you would say it is ___ anatomy

Answer 5

Gross

Question 6

An increased rate of breathing as a result of an increased buildup of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream would be best described as an example of___

Answer 6

Excretion of metabolic waste

Question 7

Average body temperature is ___ degrees centigrade

Answer 7

37

Question 8

If you consider your air conditioner in terms of homeostasis, then the wall thermostat would be the___

Answer 8

Control center

Question 9

What is the main, general purpose of negative feedback?

Answer 9

Maintain homeostasis

Question 10

What is the specific name for the hip region?

Answer 10

Coxal