Exam 1: Introduction to Anatomy Physiology

When studying, you should actively read the textbook by taking notes and making diagrams.

Match the following with the correct body cavity or subdivision. -Identify the abdominopelvic cavity.

The vertebral region is superior to the:

Which learner thrives in an environment with a practical ^-based laboratory or hands ^-on activities?

Define metabolism.

Select the appropriate directional term to complete this sentence: The mouth is nose. A) inferior (caudal) B) posterior (dorsal) C) distal D) superior (cranial)

How could you use the Learning Outcomes in this book to help you study?

A person in anatomical position is visualized to be:

Which two organ systems include the pancreas as a component?

When we imagine a person exhibiting anatomical position, the palms of the hands are assumed to be facing:

What major organs are housed in the thoracic cavity?

Gillian prefers to study alone. She mostly draws diagrams from the textbook or makes charts and tables to organize her thoughts as she reads. Determine and discuss her learning style.

What would a needle travel through as it enters the right lung?

Match the following with the correct body cavity or subdivision. -Identify the mediastinum.

When you go outside on a hot summer day, your body temperature heats up above the normal range. Receptors in your brain detect the change in body temperature. The brain activates nerve cells that send messages to sweat glands, causing the body temperature to fall as the sweat evaporates from the skin. What part of this feedback loop is the effector?

On which body surface is the sural region?

Define homeostasis and homeostatic imbalance.

Dr. Mitchell performs open heart surgery. The incision he makes through the sternal region of his patient divides the thoracic cavity into equal left and right parts. This incision must be made along a:

What smaller cavity within the thoracic cavity houses the heart, great blood vessels, esophagus, and trachea?

The thoracic cavity is situated superior to the abdominopelvic cavity and separated by the diaphragm. Therefore, the diaphragm creates a: