An Introduction to the Human Body Part 2-1

What type of feedback provides a response that is opposite to the original stimulus?

• Positive

• Negative

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which of the following are examples of positive feedback? Choose all that apply.

• Forming a blood clot when bleeding

• Sweating when hot

• Increasing heart rate with activity

• True labor contractions

• Shock due to blood loss being >30% volume

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which of the following terms is most appropriately used for describing the ends of bones?

• Medial

• Superficial

• Anterior

• Distal

In order to orient ourselves when describing body structures, anatomists and clinicians ___.

• use only Latin

• always make patients lie prone

• use themselves as a reference

• use an anatomical position

In using directional terms relative to the body, if you were to perform a handstand, which terms would still correctly apply. Choose all that apply.

• Superior / Inferior

• Proximal / Distal

• Posterior / Anterior

• Medial / Lateral

Which directional term means towards the tail?

• Inferior

• Posterior

• Caudal

• Cephalic

• Plantar

Which body plane splits the body into right and left sections?

• Sagittal

• Frontal

• Transverse

• Coronal

During a physical exam a Nurse Practitioner is examining you face-to-face while listening for heart sounds on your anterior chest. Which body plane is being referenced?

• Axial

• Sagittal

• Transverse

• Frontal