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An Introduction to the Human Body Part 2-1

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

2.

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

a)

Forming a blood clot when bleeding

b)

Sweating when hot

c)

Increasing heart rate with activity

d)

True labor contractions

e)

Shock due to blood loss being >30% volume

3.

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

a)

Medial

b)

Superficial

c)

Anterior

d)

Distal

4.

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

a)

use only Latin

b)

always make patients lie prone

c)

use themselves as a reference

d)

use an anatomical position

5.

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.

a)

Superior / Inferior

b)

Proximal / Distal

c)

Posterior / Anterior

d)

Medial / Lateral

6.

Which directional term means towards the tail?

a)

Inferior

b)

Posterior

c)

Caudal

d)

Cephalic

e)

Plantar

7.

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

a)

Sagittal

b)

Frontal

c)

Transverse

d)

Coronal

8.

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?

a)

Axial

b)

Sagittal

c)

Transverse

d)

Frontal