Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Describe two distinctive features and two essential functions of true body cavities.
1. True body cavities are (1 ) lined by a serous membrane and (2 ) share a common embryonic origin. Two essential functions are (1 ) protecting internal organs and cushioning them from shocks that occur during activity and (2 ) allowing organs they enclose to change size and shape without disrupting the activities of nearby organs.
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The spermatic cord enters the abdominal cavity through a tubular passageway called the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
____________ is a method of riding in a saddle without a horn, the rider rises and sits in rhythm with each stride, and the rider uses both hands on the reins
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Three physiological factors that affect the color of skin are: volume of blood in dermal
vessels, carotene in the subcutaneous layer, and various diseases. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Sixteen-year-old Jake is diagnosed with hydrocephaly. What will this do if left untreated?
A. The cerebral cortex will absorb the excess fluid and swell. B. The brain will shrink and shrivel. C. The arachnoid granulations will halt their function. D. The choroid plexus will enlarge. E. The excess fluid will exert pressure on his brain.