Exam 1: An Introduction to the Human Body

The _____ pleura lines the external surface of the lungs and the _____ pleura lines the chest wall.

The two organ systems that have the primary responsibility for regulating body activities are

Regulatory chemicals produced by endocrine glands are called _____.

Serous membranes are associated with the

The large intestine is found in the _____ cavity.

In the anatomical position, the thumb is _____ to the index finger.

The spinal cord is a component of the _____ system.

The transformation of a single fertilized human egg cell into a unique individual is a good example of what human life process?

From the following list, which would be considered a "symptom" of an illness rather than a "sign?"

The larynx belongs to the _____ system.

The mediastinum contains the heart, lungs, trachea, esophagus, and major blood vessels.

The body's ability to detect and react to changes in its internal and external environment is referred to as "responsiveness."

Organs such as the kidneys that are located behind the parietal peritoneum are described as _____ organs.