Which of the following is a definition of Physiology?

• The study of the structure of body parts and their relationship to one another.

• The study of the function of the body.

• The study of life.

• The study of chemicals.

Which of the following definitions are an appropriate definition for "Anatomy?"

• The study of the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another.

• The study of the function of the body.

• The study of cells.

• The study of tissues.

Which of the following is NOT one of the organ systems?

• Endocrine System

• Circulatory System

• Nervous System

• Emphatic System

Which of the following definitions do not match the system next to it?

• Endocrine System — The bodily system that consists of the endocrine glands and the hormones that they secrete.

• Lymphatic System - Immune Response

• Muscular System - The framework of the body.

• Nervous System - the system of nerves and nerve centers in an animal or human, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and ganglia.

TRUE OR FALSE: Positive Feedback is when the effector works in the OPPOSITE direction of the stimulus.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of negative feedback?

• After a meal, blood sugar levels in the body rise; insulin is secreted to lower blood sugar levels.

• The onset of contractions during childbirth stimulates the release of a hormone that stimulates further contractions.

• A person who loses 3 pounds continues to diet to lose an additional 10 pounds

• The arrival of platelets at a wound site stimulates the recruitment of more platelets to form a clot.

Which of the following terms describes the body's ability to maintain its normal state?

• Anabolism

• Catabolism

• Tolerance

• Homeostasis

• Metabolism

Which answer describes the "Anatomical Position"?

• Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing to your side

• Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing forward

• Standing erect, facing observer,arms at side, palms facing back

• Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing outward

Mrs. Jones is walking toward you. You are looking at her from a (an)_______________view?

• Posterior

• Dorsal

• Anterior

• Proximal

Which statement is correct?

• The knee is proximal to the hip.

• The hip is proximal to the knee

• The shoulder is distal to the elbow.

• The knee is distal to the ankle.