TERM EXAM
Which adrenal tumor demonstrates intermittent hypertensions and severe
headaches? - ANSWERS-Pheochromocytoma
Iliopsoas muscle, ureter, branches of IVC, abdominal aorta, and
lymphatics lie in the - ANSWERS-Posterior pararenal
Fluid and infection may accumulate in the _____________ -
ANSWERS-Peritoneal recesses
Primary defense against infections - ANSWERS-White blood cells
Groups of tissues combine to form ________ - ANSWERS-Organs
Coronal plane divides the body into - ANSWERS-Side to side
Midsagittal plane divides the body into - ANSWERS-Right and left
halves
Transverse plane divides the body into - ANSWERS-Upper and lower
sections
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Left liver is divided into - ANSWERS-Medial and lateral sections
Ductus venosus collapses to become - ANSWERS-Ligamentum teres
Diminished vascular structures within the liver parenchyma most likely
represent: - ANSWERS-Cirrhosis
Basic unit of all matter - ANSWERS-Atom
Groups of different tissues combine to form - ANSWERS-Organs
Coordinated group of organs are arranged into - ANSWERS-Body
systems
Conversion of food energy into forms useful to the body - ANSWERS-
Metabolism
The process of the body finding equilibrium
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Ability to maintain a steady and stable enviornment - ANSWERS-
Homeostasis
What disrupts homeostasis? - ANSWERS-Stressful stimuli or stressors
Blood pressure, pulse, and temperature are all - ANSWERS-Vital signs
Measurements used to ascertain how the body is functioning -
ANSWERS-Vital signs
There is a close relationship between vital signs and __________ -
ANSWERS-Homeostasis
Plasma makes up _____% of blood volume and consists of ______%
water - ANSWERS-55% blood and 92% water
__________ is produced in the liver and participates in blood
coagulation - ANSWERS-Prothrombin
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