Anatomy & Physiology Chapter 1 Review

The ______ cavity contains the skull and brain.

• thoracic
• cranial
• pelvic
• abdominal

Which cavity is located below the thoracic cavity and contains the stomach and liver?

• cranial

• abdominal

• pelvic

• spinal

The ______ cavity is the space within the vertebral column.

• cranial

• thoracic

• spinal

• abdominal

Which cavity is primarily responsible for housing the heart and lungs?

• pelvic

• cranial

• thoracic

• abdominal

The French Originated a system of measurements called the ______________ in the 1790s.

• standard system
• imperial system
• customary system
• metric system

What is the difference between Medial and Anterior?

• Medial is closer to the midline; anterior is toward the front.
• Medial is further from the midline; anterior is toward the back.
• Medial refers to the outer side; anterior refers to the upper side.
• Medial is toward the back; anterior is closer to the midline.

Collections of similar cells with a common function form _________________.

• organ
• cell
• tissue
• system

Which two body systems initiate the majority of the body's homeostatic responses?

• Circulatory system and lymphatic system
• Muscular system and skeletal system
• Nervous system and endocrine system
• Respiratory system and digestive system

The smallest building blocks of all living beings are______.

• atoms
• molecules
• organs
• cells

How can drinking too much water during activity be dangerous?

• It can cause hyponatremia, leading to dangerous swelling of cells.
• It can improve athletic performance significantly.
• It can cause kidney stones to form more easily.
• It can lead to dehydration and fatigue.