TEST BANK FOR BODY STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS, 12TH EDITION : SCOTT

1 Chapter 1: Introduction to the Structural Units TRUE/FALSE 1. The pelvic cavity contains the organs of the reproductive and excretory system. ANS: T PTS: 1 2. The thoracic cavity protects the heart and lungs. ANS: T PTS: 1 3. The lungs are located inferior to the diaphragm. ANS: F Inferior refers to below and the lungs are above, or superior, to the diaphragm. PTS: 1 4. The kidneys are located within the abdominal cavity. ANS: F The kidneys are located behind the abdominal cavity; also referred to as retroperitoneal, meaning behind the peritoneum. PTS: 1 5. The midsagittal plane divides the body into front and back halves. ANS: F It divides the body into equal right and left halves. PTS: 1 6. Caudal means “skull, or head, end” of the body. ANS: F This describes cranial; caudal means “tail end.” PTS: 1 7. The hand is proximal to the elbow. ANS: F The hand is distal to the elbow; proximal is closer to the trunk of the body, and distal is further from the trunk. PTS: 1