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Question 1 of 5

The thoracic cavity lies _____________ the abdominopelvic cavity.

A. dorsal (posterior) to B. ventral (anterior) to C. superior to D. inferior to

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is not an example of a homeostatic mechanism in the human body?

A. Shivering when the body temperature falls below normal. B. Increasing heart rate and force of contraction when blood pressure falls. C. Retaining fluid excessively. D. Secreting insulin after a meal to return blood sugar concentration toward normal.

Question 3 of 5

Homeostasis exists if concentrations of water, nutrients, and oxygen in the body and heat and pressure __________.

A. decrease steadily B. remain within certain limited ranges C. increase when the body is stressed D. fluctuate greatly between very high and low values

Question 4 of 5

What is the term for the upper midportion of the abdomen?

A. hypochondriac B. iliac C. hypogastric D. epigastric

Question 5 of 5

In negative feedback mechanisms, changes away from the normal state

A. stimulate changes in the same direction B. inhibit all body reactions C. stimulate changes in the opposite direction D. stimulate a reduction in all body requirements

ATI Anatomy and Physiology Online Practice

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ATI RN

ATI RN