7. Define homeostasis and explain its significance. 2 pts
a. Definition
b. Significance (Hint: significance, or importance, in this case relates to survival-AKA life or
death!!)
8. Describe how negative and positive feedback maintain body homeostasis. [Site one example in the body for
each.] 3 pts
a. Negative feedback: describe and example from body
b. Positive feedback: describe and example from body
9. Describe the relationship between homeostatic imbalance and disease. 1 pt
1.5 Anatomical terms describe body directions, regions, and planes
10. Describe the anatomical position. No response necessary.
11. Use correct anatomical terms to describe body directions, regions, and body planes or sections.
No response necessary.
1.6 Many internal organs lie in membrane-lined body cavities
12. Locate and name the major body cavities and their subdivisions and associated membranes, and list the
major organs contained within them. 4 pts*
a. Dorsal Body Cavity
i. Cranial Cavity: major organs
ii. Spinal or Vertebral Cavity: major organs
b. Ventral Body Cavity
i. Thoracic Cavity (Hint: add'l subdivisions, associated membranes, major organs)
ii. Abdominopelvic Cavity (Hint: add'l subdivisions, associated membranes, major organs)
13. Name the four quadrants and nine regions of the abdominopelvic cavity and list the organs they contain.
No response necessary.
*point values subject to change