Chapter 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Multiple Choice



1.  

This term refers to the existence of a stable internal environment:



2.  

The anatomical position for a person lying down, face up is:



3.  

The Dorsal Body Cavity surrounds the:



4.  

This type of imaging uses a magnetic field and radio waves:



5.  

This type of imaging does not use any dye injections:



6.  

This approach to Gross Anatomy focuses on the structure of organ systems; it is known as:



7.  

This approach to Gross Anatomy focuses on the superficial and internal features in a specific area; it is known as:



8.  

Creating subsequent generations of similar organisms describes the basic function of:



9.  

All of the basic functions in living things necessitate a common need for:



10.  

This approach to Gross Anatomy focuses on the superficial and internal features in a specific area; it is known as:



11.  

All of the following selections include functions in living organisms except:



12.  

The smallest living units in the body are the:



13.  

The kidneys, bladder, and ureters are organs which belong to the ____________system.



14.  

The following are specialties in Human Physiology:



15.  

_____________ provides long-term regulatory control that results in relatively unchanging internal conditions.



16.  

Moving your hand away from a hot stove is an example of a basic function called:



17.  

At the chemical level of organization, atoms interact to form



18.  

A term that means "close to the long axis of the body" is



19.  

A term that means "away from an attached base" is



20.  

A plane that is perpendicular to the long axis of the body is a:

Note: answer choices in this exercise are randomized.

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