Body Systems, Directions, Planes, Positions, and Landmarks Quiz

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Anatomy and Physiology
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Which system of the body includes glands that secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and metabolic activity.

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Which system of the body stores calcium and other minerals?

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Which system of the body is the fast-acting control system of the body that respnds to internal and external changes by activiating appropriate organs?

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Which system of the body helps to maintain posture, and allows for manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expressions?

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Which system of the body includes blood vessels that transport blood, which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc.?

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Which body system includes hair, sweat glands, and nails?

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Which system of the body eliminates wastes from the blood and regulares water, electrolyte, and pH levels of the blood?

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Which system of the body picks up fluids leaked from blood vessels and returns it to the blood?

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Which body system absorbs the nutrients from processed foods and removes solid wastes?

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Which system of the body contains the kidneys, ureters, and bladder?

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Which system of the body produces sex cells, supports the developing fetus, and nourishes the newborn?

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Which system of they body forms blood cells and provides a framework for the muscles?

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Which system of the body keeps the blood constantly supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide?

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The umbilical region is ventral to the vertebral region.

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The antecubital region is posterior to the olecranal region.

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The axillary region is medial to the sternal region.

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The lumbar region is inferior to the cervical region.

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The buccal region is medial to the mental region.

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The sural region is posterior to the crural region.

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The calcaneal region is distal to the patellar region.

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A midsagittal plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.

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A coronal plane divides the human body into ventral and dorsal parts.

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A transverse plane divides the body into right and left parts.

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The supine position provides a reference point for determining the location of anatomical structures.

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Which anatomical landmark is caudal to the umbilical region. Select all that apply.

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Which anatomical landmark is distal to the acromial region? Select all that apply.

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Which anatomical landmarks are on the dorsal side of the body?

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Excretion is an important life function of the human body. Define excretion. Then, list 3 body systems involved in excretion and describe their roles.