A&P Chapter 1 Multiple Choice – Flashcards
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Histology would be best defined as a study of?
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Tissues
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The study of the heart may incorporate many aspects of anatomy but as a whole you would say its__ anatomy?
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Gross
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An increased rate of breathing as a result of an increased buildup of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream would be best described as an example of __?
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Excretion of metabolic waste
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Average body temperature is __ degress centigrade?
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37
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If you consider your home air conditioner in terms of homeostasis, then the wall thermostat would be the __?
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Controll center
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What is the main, general purpose of negative feedback?
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To maintain homeostasis
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What is the specific name for the hip region?
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Coxal
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An oblique cut is one that is cut __?
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Diagonally between the vertical and horizontal
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The heart lies in the __ cavity?
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Pericardial
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The cavities housing the eyes are called __ cavities?
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Orbital
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A structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be an ?
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Organ
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__ cavities are spaces within joints?
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Synovial
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Which of the following would NOT be a functional characteristic of life?
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Decay
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Which term means toward or at the back of the body, behind?
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Dorsal
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The single most abundant chemical substance of the body accounting for 60% to 80% of body weight is __?
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Water
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What is the posterior side of the patella called?
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Popliteal
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The anatomical position is charcterized by all of the following except?
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Palms turned posteriorly
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A good example of a postive feedback mechanism would be_?
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Enhancement of labor contractions
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Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region?
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Intestines
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The parietal pleural would represent a serous membrane?
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Lining the thoracic cavity
