Exam 1: An Introduction to the Human Body

Which of the following imaging procedures is best used to study the physiology of body structures, such as metabolism of the brain or heart?

Which letter is pointing to the coxal region?

The right iliac region of the abdomen is _____ to the right lumbar region.

The larynx belongs to the _____ system.

Which letter is pointing to the patellar region?

The _____ system enables the body to detect and respond to environmental change through the propagation of impulses.

The serous membrane associated with the lungs is called the pleural membrane.

The two organ systems that have the primary responsibility for regulating body activities are

The skin along with its derivatives is an example of which level of body organization?

Food proteins are broken down into amino acids, building blocks that can then be used to build new proteins that make up muscles and bones. This is a good example of what human life process?

A _____ section of the body or organ would reveal its right and left side

The system responsible for movement of limbs, maintenance of posture, and production of heat is the _____ system.

The descending colon of the large intestine extends from the left lumbar region into the left iliac region.

A patient's vital signs (height, weight, temperature) will most likely be measured and reported in meters, kilograms and centigrade, respectively.

The spleen is a(n) _____ organ.

Aging is a normal process characterized by a progressive decline in the body's ability to restore

In the anatomical position, the palms of the hands face:

The kidney is _____ to the stomach.

A lymphocyte is an example of which level of body organization?

Organs such as the kidneys that are located behind the parietal peritoneum are described as _____ organs.