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BIOD 151 Final Exam 2025/2026 From Portage
Learning(Questions with 100% Detailed Answers
Explain which digestive system functions are carried out
by the large intestine. - ANSWER-Absorption: In the large
intestine water and electrolytes are reabsorbed and
vitamins are absorbed.
Defecation: Feces travel to the rectum where it is excreted
via the anus.
What anatomical orientation term is used to indicate
"toward the body surface"? - ANSWER-Superficial
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What anatomical orientation term is used to indicate
"closer to the point of attachment of a limb" - ANSWER-
Proximal
You are looking at a diagram of a patient standing in
anatomical position. On the sheet of paper containing the
diagram, which thumb points to the right side of the paper,
right or left? - ANSWER-Left
Is the spine part of the axial or appendicular region of the
body? - ANSWER-Axial
A patient is standing with his hand covering his mouth. He
returns his hand to his side, moving into anatomical
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position. What anatomical action term is best used to
indicate the motion occurring at his elbow? - ANSWER-
Extension
What anatomical orientation term is used to indicate
"upward movement of a structure"? - ANSWER-Elevation
Describe the position of the diaphragm in relation to the
thoracic cavity in anatomical position terms. Use a full
sentence for your description. - ANSWER-The diaphragm
is inferior to the thoracic cavity.
(OR) The thoracic cavity is superior to the diaphragm.
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Which anatomical action is occurring at the elbow joint, in
the direction of the arrow? - ANSWER-Elbow extension
Look at the figure below. The right femur is moved in the
direction of the arrow. What anatomical action term best
describes this movement? - ANSWER-Abduction (the
femur is moving away from midline)
List two organs contained in the abdominal cavity. -
ANSWER-The abdominal cavity contains the stomach,
intestines, spleen and liver.
True or False: The dorsal body cavity contains the cranial
cavity, the spinal cavity, and the pelvic cavit the statement
BIOD 151 Final Exam 2025/2026 From Portage
Learning(Questions with 100% Detailed Answers
Explain which digestive system functions are carried out
by the large intestine. - ANSWER-Absorption: In the large
intestine water and electrolytes are reabsorbed and
vitamins are absorbed.
Defecation: Feces travel to the rectum where it is excreted
via the anus.
What anatomical orientation term is used to indicate
"toward the body surface"? - ANSWER-Superficial
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What anatomical orientation term is used to indicate
"closer to the point of attachment of a limb" - ANSWER-
Proximal
You are looking at a diagram of a patient standing in
anatomical position. On the sheet of paper containing the
diagram, which thumb points to the right side of the paper,
right or left? - ANSWER-Left
Is the spine part of the axial or appendicular region of the
body? - ANSWER-Axial
A patient is standing with his hand covering his mouth. He
returns his hand to his side, moving into anatomical
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position. What anatomical action term is best used to
indicate the motion occurring at his elbow? - ANSWER-
Extension
What anatomical orientation term is used to indicate
"upward movement of a structure"? - ANSWER-Elevation
Describe the position of the diaphragm in relation to the
thoracic cavity in anatomical position terms. Use a full
sentence for your description. - ANSWER-The diaphragm
is inferior to the thoracic cavity.
(OR) The thoracic cavity is superior to the diaphragm.
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Which anatomical action is occurring at the elbow joint, in
the direction of the arrow? - ANSWER-Elbow extension
Look at the figure below. The right femur is moved in the
direction of the arrow. What anatomical action term best
describes this movement? - ANSWER-Abduction (the
femur is moving away from midline)
List two organs contained in the abdominal cavity. -
ANSWER-The abdominal cavity contains the stomach,
intestines, spleen and liver.
True or False: The dorsal body cavity contains the cranial
cavity, the spinal cavity, and the pelvic cavit the statement
