Exam 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Which of the following organs are situated within the mediastinum?

The mouth is proximal to the fingers.

Which of the following organs is located within the pleural cavity?

Which of the following is the body system that is responsible for internal transport of cells and dissolved substances?

The chest is __________ to the uterus.

The average human body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, which is equivalent to how many degrees Celsius?

The external environment of the human body must stay relatively stable in order for a person to survive.

Which of the following describes a frontal plane?

Defense against infection and disease is the function of which of the following systems?

Organs lying behind the __________ are called retroperitoneal.

A(n) __________ consists of groups of similar cells with a common function.

There are more than 20,000 genes in the human body.

The abdominopelvic cavity is lined with peritoneal membranes.

The organs of the respiratory system include all of the following, except:

Atmospheric pressure is the force that air exerts upon the body's __________.

Which of the following describes the operation of the lungs and trachea?

The heart is surrounded by the __________ membrane.

The lower middle abdominal region, between the left and right iliac regions, is referred to as the __________ region.

Which of the following separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity?