Anatomy Midterm

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

science of structures

Question 2

physiology

Answer 2

science of body functions

Question 3

Smallest to largest structural organization

Answer 3

Chemicals, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

Question 4

Integumentary system major structures

Answer 4

• epidermis
• dermis
• hypodermis

Question 5

Homeostasis

Answer 5

maintaining a stable internal environment even through external changes.
- equilibrium

Question 6

sign

Answer 6

observable / measurable

Question 7

symptom

Answer 7

not observable

Question 8

Anatomical Position

Answer 8

palms facing forward / body is erect

Question 9

planes

Answer 9

-sagittal
-frontal
-transverse

Question 10

sagittal plane

Answer 10

right and left sections

Question 11

frontal plane

Answer 11

creates anterior and posterior planes

Question 12

transverse plane

Answer 12

creates inferior and superior sections

Question 13

layers of skin

Answer 13

epidermis
- dermis
- hypodermis

Question 14

function of skin

Answer 14

protection
temp control
excretion
vitamin D production
detection of stimuli

Question 15

Merkel cell

Answer 15

touch receptors

Question 16

keratinocytes

Answer 16

outermost layer of skin

Question 17

melanocyte

Answer 17

provide pigment for skin and hair

Question 18

langerhan cell

Answer 18

immune system cell

Question 19

layers of epidermis

Answer 19

stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum spinosum
stratum basale

Question 20

characteristics of stratum basale

Answer 20

deepest layer of the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin containing keratinocytes and melanocytes

Question 21

Freckles

Answer 21

cluster of melanin

Question 22

Moles

Answer 22

collection of melanocytes

Question 23

sebaceous gland

Answer 23

produces oil in hair