Question

D.. An example of a sensor in a negative feedback loop that controls body temperature is __________.

a sweat gland

a thermoreceptor

skeletal muscle contraction

the hypothalamus

A.. What type of body membrane is found lining the internal cavities of the body?

epithelial

cutaneous

serous

mucous

B.. During lab, you notice that the kidneys are not directly associated with the other organs in the abdominal cavity. Upon closer inspection, you observe that they are located outside of the peritoneal lining. Which response best describes the position of the kidneys?

The kidneys are retroperitoneal to the abdominal cavity.

The kidneys lie within the parietal peritoneum.

The kidneys are infraperitoneal with respect to the abdominal cavity.

The kidneys lie within the visceral peritoneum.

C..The membrane covering the stomach and most of the intestines is called the __________.

visceral pleura

mediastinum

visceral pericardium

visceral peritoneum

E ..Which of the following body cavities is superior to the diaphragm?

pelvic cavity

pleural cavity

peritoneal cavity

abdominal cavity

Answer 1

Answer

D) An example of a sensor in a negative feedback loop that controls body temperature is hypothalamus.

Option D

A) The type of body membrane is found lining the internal cavities of the body is serous.

Option C

B) During lab, you notice that the kidneys are not directly associated with the other organs in the abdominal cavity. Upon closer inspection, you observe that they are located outside of the peritoneal lining.The response best describes the position of the kidneys is :

• The kidneys are retroperitoneal to the abdominal cavity.

Option A

C) The membrane covering the stomach and most of the intestines is called the visceral peritoneum.

Option D

E) The body cavity that is superior to the diaphragm is pleural cavity.

Option B