Exam 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Heat is a form of ________.

The spleen is contained in the

Maintenance of a stable internal environment is called ________.

A section that separates the body into left and right portions is a

Incorporating substances into the body and changing them to chemically different forms is called

In the human,anterior and posterior are the same as

Which of the following organs is found in the pelvic cavity?

The __________ region is superior and lateral to the umbilical region.

Which of the following is true of positive feedback mechanisms?

All forms of life use oxygen in respiration.

Which of the following processes is NOT concerned with maintaining the life of an adult organism?

All materials,including those of the human body,are composed of chemicals.

The ________ cavity contains the teeth and tongue.

The digestive system filters wastes from the blood and maintains fluid and electrolyte balance.

Requirements to maintain the life of humans do not include

Changing absorbed substances into chemically different forms is the definition of this life process.

Of the items listed,which is NOT required from the environment for the maintenance of life?

The branch of science that deals with the function of human body parts is called ________.

The mouth is distal to the nose.

The muscular system is responsible for body movements,maintenance of posture and production of body heat.