Exam 1: Introduction to the Body

The ventral cavity is one of the main cavities of the body.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Toward the midline of the body

The word "leg" correctly describes the

In a feedback loop, the part of the system that compares the actual condition to the controlled condition is called the sensor.

The levels of organization from most simple to most complex are

The left hypochondriac region is completely in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen.

The heart is an example of a(n)

A transverse plane divides the eyes from the back of the head.

The cell is the simplest level of organization in the human body.

Level that is made up of a group of cells working together to perform a task

The abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity are separated by a muscle called the diaphragm.

Pathology is the scientific study of disease.

Which of the following body functions is an example of a positive feedback loop?

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Divides the body into upper and lower parts

The opposite term for posterior in humans is

Women have one more positive feedback loop than do men.

Frontal and coronal sections refer to the same thing.

What is meant by a positive feedback loop? Give an example of a positive feedback loop in the body.

The word "dissection" comes from Greek word meaning "cutting up."

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -The smallest "living" part of the body