Question 1

Which of the following descriptions BEST describes anatomical position?

Lying face upward
Lying facing downward
Standing erect facing forward with palms facing forward
Sitting with head of the bed elevated 45 to 60 degrees
5 points

Question 2
The breakdown of sugar in the body for energy is called __________.
anabolism
catabolism
dogabolism
hyperbolism
5 points

Question 3
The chest is __________ to the mouth.
inferior
posterior
superior
anterior
5 points

Question 4
The chemical or molecular level of organization begins with __________ and forms
__________.
cells; tissues
molecules; atoms
organs; systems
atoms; molecules
5 points

Question 5
The study of physiology includes the study of __________.

disease
genetics
structures
functions
5 points

Question 7
Discuss when you would place the patient in the following positions: Trendelenburg,
lithotomy, lateral Sims, High Fowler, and dorsal recumbent.
Your response must be at least 300 words in length.
Question 8
Define anabolism and catabolism, and discuss how they relate to homeostasis and
survival.
Your response must be at least 300 words in length