Test Bank For Exploring Anatomy
Physiology in the Laboratory
Muscular system - ANSWERSDirectly causes mechanical motion.
Nervous system - ANSWERSResponds to environmental changes by transmitting electrical impulses.
Skeletal system - ANSWERSProvides support and levers for muscles to work on.
Integumentary system - ANSWERSProtects underlying organs from mechanical damage and
synthesizes vitamin D.
Endocrine system - ANSWERSControls the body with chemical molecules called hormones.
Cardiovascular system - ANSWERSDelivers oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.
Immune system - ANSWERSProduces antibodies that neutralize foreign substances.
Lymphatic system - ANSWERSRemoves and filters excess fluid from tissues.
Negative feedback - ANSWERSBlood glucose levels.
Negative feedback - ANSWERSBlood pressure.
Positive feedback - ANSWERSBlood clotting.
Positive feedback - ANSWERSDelivering a baby.
Cardiovascular system - ANSWERSArteries, veins, heart.
Respiratory system - ANSWERSTrachea, bronchi, alveoli.
,Endocrine system - ANSWERSAdrenal glands, pancreas, pituitary.
Digestive system - ANSWERSEsophagus, large intestine, rectum.
Urinary system - ANSWERSKidneys, bladder, ureters.
Abdominopelvic cavity - ANSWERSStomach.
Thoracic cavity - ANSWERSHeart.
Abdominopelvic cavity - ANSWERSUterus.
Cranial cavity - ANSWERSBrain.
Thoracic cavity - ANSWERSLungs.
Medial - ANSWERSThe bridge of the nose is to the left eye.
Proximal - ANSWERSThe upper arm is to the forearm.
Superior - ANSWERSThe heart is to the stomach.
Distal - ANSWERSThe fingers are to the wrist.
Anterior - ANSWERSThe stomach is to the spine.
Positive feedback mechanisms - ANSWERSTend to increase the original stimulus.
Anatomical position - ANSWERSMeans the body is standing at attention with the palms facing
forward and the thumbs pointing away from the body.
, Proximal - ANSWERSThe elbow is proximal to the shoulder.
Right hypochondriac region - ANSWERSContains the majority of the stomach.
Lungs - ANSWERSCarry out an excretory function.
Epigastric Region - ANSWERSLocated superior to the umbilical region.
Histology - ANSWERSBest defined as a study of tissues.
Average Body Temperature - ANSWERSApproximately 37 degrees centigrade.
Wall Thermostat in Homeostasis - ANSWERSActs as the control center.
Main Purpose of Negative Feedback - ANSWERSTo maintain homeostasis.
Hip Region - ANSWERSSpecific name is coxal.
Structure Composed of Two or More Tissues - ANSWERSReferred to as an organ.
Synovial Cavities - ANSWERSSpaces within joints.
Functional Characteristic of Life - ANSWERSDecay is not a functional characteristic.
Dorsal - ANSWERSMeans toward or at the back of the body, behind.
Most Abundant Chemical Substance - ANSWERSWater, accounting for 60% to 80% of body weight.
Anatomical Position - ANSWERSCharacterized by body erect, arms at sides, and thumbs pointed
laterally, except palms turned posteriorly.
Physiology in the Laboratory
Muscular system - ANSWERSDirectly causes mechanical motion.
Nervous system - ANSWERSResponds to environmental changes by transmitting electrical impulses.
Skeletal system - ANSWERSProvides support and levers for muscles to work on.
Integumentary system - ANSWERSProtects underlying organs from mechanical damage and
synthesizes vitamin D.
Endocrine system - ANSWERSControls the body with chemical molecules called hormones.
Cardiovascular system - ANSWERSDelivers oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.
Immune system - ANSWERSProduces antibodies that neutralize foreign substances.
Lymphatic system - ANSWERSRemoves and filters excess fluid from tissues.
Negative feedback - ANSWERSBlood glucose levels.
Negative feedback - ANSWERSBlood pressure.
Positive feedback - ANSWERSBlood clotting.
Positive feedback - ANSWERSDelivering a baby.
Cardiovascular system - ANSWERSArteries, veins, heart.
Respiratory system - ANSWERSTrachea, bronchi, alveoli.
,Endocrine system - ANSWERSAdrenal glands, pancreas, pituitary.
Digestive system - ANSWERSEsophagus, large intestine, rectum.
Urinary system - ANSWERSKidneys, bladder, ureters.
Abdominopelvic cavity - ANSWERSStomach.
Thoracic cavity - ANSWERSHeart.
Abdominopelvic cavity - ANSWERSUterus.
Cranial cavity - ANSWERSBrain.
Thoracic cavity - ANSWERSLungs.
Medial - ANSWERSThe bridge of the nose is to the left eye.
Proximal - ANSWERSThe upper arm is to the forearm.
Superior - ANSWERSThe heart is to the stomach.
Distal - ANSWERSThe fingers are to the wrist.
Anterior - ANSWERSThe stomach is to the spine.
Positive feedback mechanisms - ANSWERSTend to increase the original stimulus.
Anatomical position - ANSWERSMeans the body is standing at attention with the palms facing
forward and the thumbs pointing away from the body.
, Proximal - ANSWERSThe elbow is proximal to the shoulder.
Right hypochondriac region - ANSWERSContains the majority of the stomach.
Lungs - ANSWERSCarry out an excretory function.
Epigastric Region - ANSWERSLocated superior to the umbilical region.
Histology - ANSWERSBest defined as a study of tissues.
Average Body Temperature - ANSWERSApproximately 37 degrees centigrade.
Wall Thermostat in Homeostasis - ANSWERSActs as the control center.
Main Purpose of Negative Feedback - ANSWERSTo maintain homeostasis.
Hip Region - ANSWERSSpecific name is coxal.
Structure Composed of Two or More Tissues - ANSWERSReferred to as an organ.
Synovial Cavities - ANSWERSSpaces within joints.
Functional Characteristic of Life - ANSWERSDecay is not a functional characteristic.
Dorsal - ANSWERSMeans toward or at the back of the body, behind.
Most Abundant Chemical Substance - ANSWERSWater, accounting for 60% to 80% of body weight.
Anatomical Position - ANSWERSCharacterized by body erect, arms at sides, and thumbs pointed
laterally, except palms turned posteriorly.
