Chapter 1: Quiz 3

Question 1

An oblique cut is one that is cut___

Answer 1

Diagonally between the vertical and horizontal

Question 2

The heart lies in the ___ cavity

Answer 2

Pericardial

Question 3

The cavities housing the eyes are called ___ cavities

Answer 3

Orbital

Question 4

A structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be a(n)___

Answer 4

Organ

Question 5

___ cavities are spaces within joints

Answer 5

Synovial

Question 6

Which of the following would not be a functional characteristic of life?

Answer 6

Decay

Question 7

Which term means toward or at the back of the body, behind?

Answer 7

Dorsal

Question 8

The single most abundant chemical substances of the body, accounting for 60% to 80% of body weight, is___

Answer 8

Water

Question 9

What is the posterior side of the patella called?

Answer 9

Popliteal

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true concerning feedback mechanisms?

Answer 10

Negative feedback mechanisms work to prevent sudden severe changes within the body

Question 11

The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except___

Answer 11

Body erect

Question 12

Which of the following describes a parasagital plane?

Answer 12

Any sagital plane except the median

Question 13

Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region?

Answer 13

Intestines

Question 14

The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane___

Answer 14

Lining the thoracic cavity