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1. Which of the following examples does NOT demonstrate the principle of homeostasis? -The activation of a clotting factor stimulates the production of an enzyme that activates the clotting factor (An increase in body temperature induces sweating, which reduces body temperature). -A rise in plasma sodium stimulates the release of a hormone that increases sodium loss in the urine to decrease -An increase in plasma volume increases urination to reduce plasma volume. 2. A term that describes the position of the stomach with respect to the lungs is: Inferior 3. The Healthy People 2020 document identifies 12 leading health indicators/Major Public Health Issues. All of the following are correct except: Cancer diagnosis and care 4. The Mediastinum is located in which cavity? Thoracic 5. The study of body structure is called: Anatomy 6. The urinary bladder is located in the: Pelvic Cavity 7. The term “homeo” is the best defined as: Same 8. A directional term that means “nearer to the head” is: Cranial 9. The breakdown of complex glycogen molecules into simple glucose molecules is most accurately described as a(n): Catabolic reaction 10. A plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts is a: Frontal Plane 11. Which two body systems regulate homeostasis? Nervous and endocrine 12. Which of the following would be the most suitable field of study for a physiologist? The mechanism of protein digestion 13. The diaphragm separates which of the following cavities: thoracic and abdominal 14. The system that transports blood to and from body cells is the: Circulatory system 15. The nose is located _______ to the eyes. Medial 16. The heart, blood vessels, and blood make up this system to supply the body with nutrients and remove waste materials. This system is the: Cardiovascular system. 17. Fluids contained outside of the cells are described as: Extracellular

18. A term that descibes the position of the hypogastric region of the abdomen with respect to the iliac region is: lateral (X) = Medial(O) 19. Dr. J is interested in studying the functioning of the inner ear. The field of study best suited to her interests is: Physiology 20. The energy obtained from the breakdown of nutrients is used to form a compounded described as the “energy currency” of the sell. This compound is: Adenosine triphosphate 21. The term that best describes the position of the elbow with respect to the hand: Proximal 22. The Healthy People 2020 document identifies a wide range of public health priorities and specific, measurable objectives for disease prevention and health promotion designed for the national to achieve by 2020. This document was created by healthcare professionals, senior executive leaders from several insurance companies, and legal experts. : FALSE 23. The most inferior medial region of the abdomen is the: Hypogastric region 24. A term that means “Farther from the midline of the body” is: Lateral 25. There are numerous levels of organization in the body. The correct order from simplest to most complex is: Cell, tissue, organ, system, organism 26. Which of the following organs is NOT in the abdominopelvic cavity? Lung 27. The term femoral best describes the: Thigh 28. Which of the following examples demonstrates the principle of positive feedback? A rise in estrogen levels stimulates the production of a hormone that stimulates estrogen production. 29. The study of how the body functions is: Physiology 30. This system uses substances called hormones to regulate body activities such as growth, reproduction, and utilization of food. This system is the: Endocrine system...