Exam 1: Introduction to the Human Body

The sacral region of the body is located

A _________ plane divides the body into equal left and right portions.

A(n) ________ consists of a group of tissues working together to perform specific functions.

Digestion breaks down complex molecules into simpler molecules. Select the term that best describes this process.

The urinary bladder is located in the ________ region.

The term peripheral refers to a structure that is

A feedback mechanism that returns the body to homeostasis is

The dorsal body cavity contains the

The region surrounding the knee can be described as the

The gallbladder is located in the _________ quadrant.

The stomach is contained within the

A tissue is

The covering of the lungs is the _____, and they are located in the _____ cavities.

The membrane lining the abdominal cavity and the surface of its organs is the

A chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder impairs the ability of the body to obtain oxygen. Eventually, if the body cannot compensate, _____ will be lost.

The coxal region refers to the

The diaphragm divides the

The part of a cell that is most like our organs is the

The integumentary system contains

The survival needs of the human body include