Textbook Question
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
e. Cell-cell communication is required to coordinate the activities of the whole body.
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Ch. 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 1, Problem 1.21a
Use the correct regional and directional terms to describe the location of each of the following organs in the body. You may use Figure 1.8 for reference. <IMAGE>
a. Esophagus
b. Brain
c. Urinary bladder (in a female)
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Identify the anatomical position of the body as a reference point. This position is where the body is standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides, and palms facing forward.
Locate the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach. In terms of regional anatomy, it is located in the thoracic region, posterior to the trachea (windpipe). In terms of directional terms, it is superior to the stomach and anterior to the vertebral column.
Identify the location of the brain. The brain is located within the cranial cavity of the skull. In regional terms, it is in the cranial region. Directionally, it is superior to the neck and spinal cord, and it is enclosed by the skull bones.
Determine the position of the urinary bladder in a female. The urinary bladder is located in the pelvic cavity, inferior to the uterus. In terms of directional terms, it is anterior to the rectum and posterior to the pubic symphysis.
Use these descriptions to relate each organ's position with respect to other structures and regions in the body, ensuring a clear understanding of their anatomical locations.
Related Practice
Textbook Question
A gradient exists:
a. when heat is concentrated in one area of the body.
b. when more of a substance is located in one place than in another.
c. when there is higher pressure in one place than in another.
d. All of the above are correct.
e. None of the above are correct.
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Textbook Question
During a procedure on Ms. Norman's pancreas, a surgeon makes the initial incision in the left anterior hypochondriac region. List all the organs, serous membranes, and body cavities that the surgeon will encounter as she moves through the body to get to the pancreas. (Hint: Refer to A&P in the Real World: Abdominal Pain for help.)
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Textbook Question
Later that same day, the surgeon performs a procedure on Ms. Norman's right kidney. She makes the incision in the right posterior lumbar region. Will she cut through the same serous membrane(s) and cavities as in the previous procedure? Why or why not? How would this change if the incision were made on the anterior lumbar region?
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Textbook Question
The baroreceptor reflex causes blood pressure to drop when it rises dangerously high. Predict whether this is a positive or negative feedback loop. Explain your reasoning.
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Textbook Question
Groups of many cells working together to perform a common function are known as a(n):
a. cell.
b. organ.
c. organ system.
d. tissue.
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