Question 1

Can lungs carry out excretory functions? Explain your answer.

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Question 2

One of the descriptions below is from the perspective of physiological study, the rest are from an anatomical perspective. Select the description below that comes from physiologicalperspective.

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A)   The chambers of the heart and blood vessels leading to and from the heart are separated by valves composed of fibrous connective tissue.
B)   The pancreas lies deep to the stomach within the abdominal cavity.
C)   The contraction of smooth muscle in blood vessels (vasoconstriction)  can reduce the flow of blood through the vessel.
D)   The skull is formed by 22 facial and cranial bones.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

What broad term covers all chemical reactions that occur within the body cells?

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Question 4

The term pollex refers to the ________.

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A)   calf
B)   fingers
C)   great toe
D)   th umbE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Why is anatomical terminology necessary?

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Anatomical terms are precise w...

Question 6

Which of these is not part of the dorsal cavity?

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A)   cranial cavity
B)   vertebral cavity
C)   spinal cord
D)   thoracic cavityE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

A major function of serous membranes is to decrease friction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What type of homeostatic feedback reflex is the withdrawal reflex?

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Question 9

The ability to sense changes in the environment and respond to them is called ________.

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responsive...

Question 10

Responsiveness or irritability is the ability to sense changes in the environment and then respond to them.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The coxal joint is most likely found in________ region of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)   hip
B)   groin
C)   hand
D)   footE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called?

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A)   sagittal
B)   transverse
C)   median
D)   frontalE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except ________.

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A)   arms at sides
B)   body erect
C)   palms turned posteriorly
D)   thumbs pointed laterallyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Without some sort of negative feedback mechanism, it would be impossible to keep our body chemistry in balance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The right hypochondriac region contains the majority of the stomach.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Generally what is the result of the negative feedback process?

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A)   to control body movement
B)   to maintain homeostasis
C)   to regulate excretion via the kidneys
D)   to keep the body's blood sugar level highE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Describe the opposing ways that the muscular system and integumentary system act as effectors in the regulation of body temperature.

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The integument cools...

Question 18

The heart is ________ to the lungs.

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The answer of The heart is ________ to the lungs....

Question 19

________ is explained by chemical and physical principles and is concerned with the function of specific organs or organic systems.

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The answer of ________ is explained by chemical and physical...

Question 20

Lungs carry out an excretory function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Describe the opposing ways that the muscular system and integumentary system act as effectors in the regulation of body temperature.

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The ability to sense changes in the environment and respond to them is called ________.

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The right hypochondriac region contains the majority of the stomach.

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What broad term covers all chemical reactions that occur within the body cells?

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Why is anatomical terminology necessary?

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One of the descriptions below is from the perspective of physiological study, the rest are from an anatomical perspective. Select the description below that comes from physiologicalperspective.

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What type of homeostatic feedback reflex is the withdrawal reflex?

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The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except ________.

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A major function of serous membranes is to decrease friction.

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Which of these is not part of the dorsal cavity?

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Can lungs carry out excretory functions? Explain your answer.

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________ is explained by chemical and physical principles and is concerned with the function of specific organs or organic systems.

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Without some sort of negative feedback mechanism, it would be impossible to keep our body chemistry in balance.

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