A&P Unit 1 Test

Positive feedback mechanisms tend to enhance the original stimulus so that the response is accelerated.

• True

• False

The elbow is proximal to the shoulder.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

The bridge of the nose is _______ to the left eye.

• Medial

• Lateral

• Inferior

• Superior

The upper arm is _______ to the forearm.

• Proximal

• Distal

• Lateral

• Medial

The lungs are _______ to the heart.

• Lateral

• Medial

• Superior

• Inferior

The fingers are _______ to the wrist.

• Distal

• Proximal

• Medial

• Lateral

The stomach is _______ to the spine.

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Lateral

• Medial

Generally what is the result of the negative feedback process?

• to control body movement

• to keep the body's blood sugar level high

• to regulate excretion via the kidneys

• to maintain homeostasis

The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except ________.

• body erect

• palms turned posteriorly

• thumbs pointed laterally

• arms at sides