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Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 Pearson Quiz 1 | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which plane divides the body into right and left halves?✔✔ Sagittal plane
Which body system controls body activities with electrical signals?✔✔ Nervous system
What term describes the ability of the body to detect and respond to changes?✔✔ Responsiveness
Which system is responsible for breaking down food into absorbable nutrients?✔✔ Digestive system
Which directional term means “farther from the point of attachment”?✔✔ Distal
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Which organ system eliminates nitrogenous wastes and regulates water balance?✔✔ Urinary system
What is the basic structural and functional unit of life?✔✔ The cell
Which organ system is responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body?✔✔ The cardiovascular system
Which directional term means “toward the front of the body”?✔✔ Anterior
Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?✔✔ Thoracic cavity
What is the process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment?✔✔ Homeostasis
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