Chapter 1: Quiz 4 Flashcards
(15 cards)
Which one of the following systems responds to environmental stimuli?
Nervous
Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is not correctly matched
Cytology: study of the structure in a particular region
Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains
A relatively stable internal environment, within limits
In which cavities are the lungs located?
pleural, ventral, and thoracic
Choose the following statement that is not completely correct regarding serous membranes
Visceral pericardium covers the surface of the heart, and parietal pericardium lines the walls of the heart
Which of the following imaging devices would best localize a tumor in a persons brain?
MRI
Which of these is not part of the dorsal cavity?
Thoracic cavity
A major function of serous membranes is to decrease friction
True
The serous membranes that lines the peritoneal cavity wall is called visceral peritoneum
False
Subdivisions of anatomy include which if the following?
Gross, regional, systemic, and surface
One of the functional characteristics of life is irritability. This refers to___
Sensing changes in the environment and then reacting or responding to them
Which of the following are survival needs of the body?
Nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure, and oxygen
It is important for any organism to maintain its boundaries, so that it’s internal environment remains distinct from the external environment surrounding it
True
What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called?
Frontal
Which body cavity protects the nervous system?
Dorsal
