A&P 1 final unit 1

Question 1

Cytology

Answer 1

The study of cells

Question 2

Histology

Answer 2

The study of tissues

Question 3

Gross Anatomy

Answer 3

Study structures visible to the unaided eye

Question 4

Systemic anatomy

Answer 4

studies the anatomy of each body
system

Question 5

Regional anatomy

Answer 5

examines the structures in a body region

Question 6

Surface anatomy

Answer 6

focuses on superficial anatomic
markings

Question 7

Embryology

Answer 7

studies developmental changes from
conception to birth

Question 8

Pathophysiology

Answer 8

focuses on the function of a body system during disease or injury to the system

Question 9

Levels of organization

Answer 9

Chemicals->cells->tissues->organs->systems->organism

Question 10

Characteristics of life

Answer 10

Organization, Metabolism, Growth and Development, Responsiveness, Regulation, Homeostasis, Reproduction

Question 11

Anabolism

Answer 11

Small molecules join together to form a larger one

Question 12

Catabolism

Answer 12

Large molecule breaks down to smaller ones

Question 13

Homeostasis

Answer 13

The ability of an organism to maintain consistent internal environment in response to changing conditions.

Question 14

Negative feedback loop

Answer 14

a response to a stimulus causes a change that turns off the response

Question 15

Positive feedback loop

Answer 15

a response to a stimulus causes a change that reinforces the response

Question 16

Sagittal plane

Answer 16

Cut straight down the front middle

Question 17

Frontal/Coronal plane

Answer 17

cuts the body into front and back sides

Question 18

Transverse plane

Answer 18

top and bottom halves

Question 19

Thoracic cavity

Answer 19

Pleural and pericardial cavities

Question 20

Pleural cavity

Answer 20

houses the lungs

Question 21

Pericardial cavity

Answer 21

houses only the heart

Question 22

Abdominopelvic cavity

Answer 22

Abdominal cavity and Pelvic cavity

Question 23

Mediastinum

Answer 23

Median space within the thoracic cavity
-Contains heart, thymus, esophagus, trachea, and major blood vessels that connect to the heart

Question 24

Abdominopelvic regions

Answer 24

R&L upper quadrants
R&L lower quadrants

Question 25

Serous Membranes

Answer 25

slick layer surround moving organs in ventral body cavities

Question 26

Parietal layer

Answer 26

lines internal surface of body wall

Question 27

Visceral layer

Answer 27

covers external surface of organs

Question 28

Serous cavity

Answer 28

space between membranes

Question 29

Serous fluid

Answer 29

Fluid that acts as lubricant to reduce friction

Question 30

Pericardium

Answer 30

lines the heart

Question 31

Pluerae

Answer 31

lines the lungs

Question 32

Peritoneum

Answer 32

lines all the other organs

Question 33

List the organ systems

Answer 33

(RUN MRS. LIDEC) Respiratory, Urinary, Nervous, Muscular, Reproductive, Skeletal, Lymphatic, Integumentary, Digestive, Endocrine, Cardiovascular

Question 34

Respiratory system

Answer 34

Primary function: breathing O2/CO2 exchange Major organs: pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs

Question 35

Urinary system

Answer 35

Primary function: removes waste Major organs: Kidneys, bladder, urethra

Question 36

Nervous system

Answer 36

Primary function: sensing and processing information, controlling body activities Major organs: Brain, spinal cord, and nerves

Question 37

Muscular system

Answer 37

Primary function: movement Major organs: all muscles (smooth, skeletal, cardiac)

Question 38

Reproductive system

Answer 38

Primary function: to reproduce/continue species Major organs: ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, vulva, penis, testicles, vasa deferentia, seminal vesicles and prostate

Question 39

Skeletal system

Answer 39

Primary function: support, protection, movement Major organs: Bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons

Question 40

Lymphatic system

Answer 40

Primary function: immune/disease protection Major organs: lymph nodes, lymph vessels, tonsils, spleen, and thymus

Question 41

Integumentary system

Answer 41

Primary function: protection, sensasion Major organs: skin, hair, nails

Question 42

Digestive system

Answer 42

Primary function: breakdown and absorption of nutrients Major organs: teeth, tongue, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus

Question 43

Endocrine system

Answer 43

Primary function: Regulatory, hormones Major organs: hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal gland, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands, ovaries and testicles

Question 44

Cardiovascular system

Answer 44

Primary function: To transport nutrients, waste, and hormones Major organs: Heart, blood vessels, and blood