Exam 1: The Human Body: an Orientation

The heart is ________ to the lungs.

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

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

In which body cavities are the lungs located?

Match the following systems and organs: -Arteries,veins,heart.

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

The body cavities that protect the nervous system are located in the ________ cavity.

Match the following systems and organs: -Esophagus,large intestine,rectum.

The term that describes the back of the elbow is ________.

Match the following regional terms and common terms: -Head.

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

Match the following regional terms and common terms: -Buttock.

Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding homeostatic imbalance?

Figure 1.1 Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities: -Thoracic cavity.

Describe the overlap in function between the cardiovascular system and respiratory system.In other words,describe how they work together.

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

The nurse charted: "Patient has an open wound located on lateral aspect of leg." Describe where the wound is located.

Match the following systems to their functions: -Responds to environmental changes by transmitting electrical impulses.

Lungs carry out an excretory function.

Match the regional/directional terms and examples: -The bridge of the nose is ________ to the left eye.