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Anatomy and Physiology Practice Test: Introduction to the Human Body
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Anatomy and Physiology Practice Test: Introduction to the Human Body
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1. The anatomical position is used ________.
2. Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is not correctly matched.
3. The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane ________.
4. The right hypochondriac region contains the majority of the stomach.
5. Choose the following statement that is not completely correct regarding serous membranes.
6. Regardless of the variable being regulated, all homeostatic control mechanisms have at least three interdependent components.
7. Positive feedback mechanisms tend to increase the original stimulus.
8. Place the following in correct sequence from simplest to most complex: - molecules - atoms - tissues - cells - organ
9. If you consider your home air conditioner in terms of homeostasis, then the wall thermostat would be the ________.
10. A tissue consists of groups of similar cells that have a common function.
11. The epigastric region is located superior to the umbilical region.
12. Which body cavity protects the nervous system?
13. A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be ________.
14. An oblique cut is one that is cut ________.
15. The anatomical position means the body is standing at attention with the palms facing forward and the thumbs pointing away from the body.
16. Which of the following would not be a functional characteristic of life?
17. Average body temperature is ________ degrees centigrade.
18. The elbow is proximal to the shoulder.
19. The term pollex refers to the ________.
20. Lungs carry out an excretory function.
21. It is important for any organism to maintain its boundaries, so that its internal environment remains distinct from the external environment surrounding it.
22. Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region?
23. The single most abundant chemical substance of the body, accounting for 60% to 80% of body weight, is ________.
24. The cavities housing the eyes are called __________ cavities.
25. What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right, called?

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