Exam 21: Organization of the Body

In ________, small molecules combine to form larger ones.

The position toward the front of the body is ____.

The heart and blood vessels unite to form the ________ system.

If a body structure is posterior, or ________, to another, it is toward the back of the body.

Substances "spread out" by ____.

The study of matter and chemical reactions in the body is ________.

In the anatomical position, the body is ____.

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?

Hair-like projections on the outside of the cell membrane called ________ assist with propelling matter throughout the body tracts.

Which of the following releases hydrogen ions in water?

A segment of DNA that determines a body trait is a(n) ________.

Which term means rapid breathing?

Which plane divides the body into right and left portions?

When put in water, ____ release positively or negatively charged ions.

George is a 10-year-old new patient who was brought to the office by his father because George's teacher noted that George may have a hearing impairment. While taking George's history, you note that he has a rather flat face with slanting eyes, and his tongue protrudes slightly. He appears to have poor muscle tone, and when you ask him a question, his father answers for him. Although his father has not indicated that George suffers from any particular disorder, from your observations you may suspect that George has ____.

The directional position above or close to the head is which of the following terms?

Which of the following is usually found near the center of the cell and contains the chromosomes?

Molecules are composed of ____.

Matter that contains carbon and hydrogen is known as ________ matter.

The movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration is ________.