Exam 1: An Introduction to the Human Body

This component of a feedback system provides input directly to the control center.

Which of the following organs is NOT found in the abdominal cavity?

A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be:

A transverse plane will section a body or organ into ___.

The body is in the ___ position when laying face down.

This is the skill and science of distinguishing one disorder or disease from another.

The carpal region is ___ to the antebrachium.

Describe why maintaining the volume and composition of bodily fluids is important to homeostasis.

A group of cells with similar emergent functional properties is defined as a(n):

This plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.

The heart is ___ to the lungs.

Which of the following statements best defines a disorder?

Along which of the following body planes has this section been made?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Membranes that cover lung tissue are called ___.

Which of these is the function of serous fluid?

A 24 year old female presents to the emergency room complaining of the following symptoms: • Acute lower right quadrant abdominal pain rated at an 9 out of 10 on the pain scale (10 being the worst pain ever!), that she characterizes as "burning and stabbing" in quality • Feelings of nausea, dizziness and weakness. • No difficulty breathing As her physician, you notice that she exhibits the following signs: • A very high fever (104ºF) • High blood pressure (146/90) • A rapid heart rate (110 beats per minute) • Clear lung sounds- although her respiratory rate is rapid. Which of the following choices is the most likely the correct diagnosis?

A female is having pain in her hypogastric region. Which organ is NOT located in this region?

Explain the difference between signs and symptoms and provide examples.

This covers the viscera within the thoracic and abdominal cavities and lines the walls of the thorax and abdomen.