Anatomy & Physiology

Question 1

What is homeostasis?

Answer 1

Ability of body systems to maintain a relatively constant internal environment despite external environmental changes or conditions.

Question 2

Why is Homeostasis important?

Answer 2

To ensure the levels of equilibrium is maintained for the body to function normally.

Question 3

What are the 3 anatomical planes?

Answer 3

1. Sagital
2. Frontal
3. Transverse

Question 4

What is the name of the membrane that lines in the abdominal cavity?

Answer 4

Peritoneum

Question 5

Name 2 types of skeletons?

Answer 5

Axial and Appendicular

Question 6

What is Diagnosis?

Answer 6

Identification of disease (examination)

Question 7

What is Prognosis?

Answer 7

Follows diagnosis and is the prediction of its cause and treatment

Question 8

What’s another name for Anterior?

Answer 8

Ventral

Question 9

What does Anterior mean?

Answer 9

At or towards the front of the body

Question 10

True or false. The wrist is distal to the elbow?

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Fill in the blank.

The skin is …… to the skeletal bones.

Answer 11

Superficial

Question 12

What is the term for the backside in the anatomical position?

Answer 12

Posterior

Question 13

True or false.
In referencing the side of the body, it is based on the examiners right or left side?

Answer 13

False. It is based on the patients right or left side.

Question 14

Name the organ systems in the body?

Answer 14

1. Nervous System
2. Cardiovascular System
3. Respiratory System
4. Digestive System
5. Urinary System
6. Reproductive System
7. Muscular System
8. Integumentary System
9. Endocrine System
10. Immune System
11. Lymphatic System
12. Skeletal System

Question 15

Name 2 non verbal communication?

Answer 15

1. Somatic Senses - touch,pressure,temperature and pain
2. Special Senses - smell,taste,hearing, equilibrium and vision

Question 16

Name 2 systems that maintain the bodys protection and survival?

Answer 16

Immune System - protection from microbial infection

Muscular System - provides movement

Question 17

What cavity protects the heart,lungs, trachea, oesophagus and great vessels?

Answer 17

Thoracic Cavity

Question 18

Name 5 biological hallmarks of aging?

Answer 18

1. Imbalance metabolism
2. Insufficient cell communication
3. Proteins become less functional
4. Stem cell exhaustion
5. DNA damage

Question 19

What is Anatomy?

Answer 19

The study of the body structure

Question 20

What is Physiology?

Answer 20

The study of body’s structure and function.

Question 21

Why is Anatomy & Physiology related?

Answer 21

Every structure of the body has its own function that is important for human function.