Exam 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The heart is ________ to the lungs.

The wrist is ________ to the elbow.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of life?

In general, the nervous system does each of the following, except

A cut parallel to the midsagittal plane would produce a(n) ________ section.

Name the two upper abdominal quadrants and list the organs that lie in each.

If a response increases a disturbance, the system is classified as a ________ feedback system.

The branch of biological science that deals with the study of how living organisms perform their vital functions is called ________.

A cell or organ that responds to commands of the control center in negative feedback is termed a(n)

Which of the following organs is located between the peritoneum and the body wall?

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of the endocrine system?

Elimination of excess water, salts and waste products are functions of the ________ system.

Which of the following terms refers to the foot?

A midsagittal section would pass through the

Which organ system provides support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, and blood formation?

The four major tissue types include each of the following except ________.

The ability of an organism to change behaviors, abilities, or structures to survive is called ________.

Because the anatomy and physiology of the body's structures are interrelated, it is often said that "form determines ________."

When homeostatic mechanisms fail, an individual will experience the symptoms of ________.

Which organ system transports nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and defense cells?