Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The name of the membrane that covers the heart is _____.

• parietal

• pericardial

• pleural

• visceral

A frontal plane divides the body or an organ into . . .

• anterior & posterior parts

• medial & lateral parts

• proximal & distal parts

• superior & inferior parts

The cardiovascular system transports blood with oxygen and nutrients. This is an example of _____.

• circulation

• growth

• movement

• respiration

What type of membrane lines the thoracic cavity?

• parietal

• pericardial

• pleural

• visceral

The lungs are in the _____ cavity.

• abdominal

• cranial

• pelvic

• thoracic

Which body system includes the thyroid gland and pituitary gland that secretes hormones?

• digestive system

• endocrine system

• immune system

• integumentary system

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When the protein from a steak you eat is used to make muscle tissue, what is happening?

• absorption

• assimilation

• circulation

• responsiveness

The thumb is _____ in relation to the little finger.

• distal

• lateral

• medial

• proximal

Which of these is NOT required for human life?

• water

• food

• hair

• oxygen

• pressure

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of life?

• movement

• growth

• excretion

• sleeping

• reproduction