Bio 175 Intro

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

the study of living oragnisms

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

the study of functions and processes in living organisms

Question 3

Homeostasis

Answer 3

Maintains a stable internal environment in the body

Question 4

Positive feedback Loop

Answer 4

adding more of what is putting the body out of balance

Question 5

Negative feedback Loop

Answer 5

adding something else to counter what is putting the body out of balenace

Question 6

Structural Organization

Answer 6

1. chemical
2. celluar
3. tissue
4. organ
5. organ system
6. organism

Question 7

Axial

Answer 7

torso

Question 8

Appendicular

Answer 8

limbs

Question 9

Superior

Answer 9

towards the head

Question 10

Inferior

Answer 10

away from the head

Question 11

Anterior

Answer 11

front of the body

Question 12

Posterior

Answer 12

back of the body

Question 13

Medial

Answer 13

towards midline

Question 14

Lateral

Answer 14

away from the midline

Question 15

Proximal

Answer 15

towards where the limbs are attached

Question 16

Distal

Answer 16

away from where the limbs are attached

Question 17

Superficial

Answer 17

skin deep

Question 18

Deep

Answer 18

past the skin

Question 19

Dorsal

Answer 19

back cavity

Question 20

Ipsilateral

Answer 20

same side of the body

Question 21

Contralateral

Answer 21

opposite sides of the body

Question 22

Ventral

Answer 22

front cavity

Question 23

Thoracic

Answer 23

chest cavity

Question 24

Abdomen

Answer 24

stomach cavity

Question 25

Pelvic

Answer 25

lower abdomen cavity

Question 26

Diaphram

Answer 26

separates the thoracic and pelvic region

Question 27

Coronal

Answer 27

vertical, divides the body into aanterior & posterior

Question 28

Sagittal

Answer 28

vertical, divides the body at midline

Question 29

Transverse

Answer 29

divides the body into superior and inferior

Question 30

Integumentary

Answer 30

skin

Question 31

Skeletal System

Answer 31

protects and supports body organs

Question 32

Muscular System

Answer 32

allows manipulation of the environment

Question 33

Nervous System

Answer 33

fast actin control system

Question 34

Endocrine System

Answer 34

glands that secrete hormones

Question 35

Cardiovascular System

Answer 35

blood vessels carry oxygen & carbon dioxide

Question 36

Lymphatic System

Answer 36

Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels

Question 37

Respiratory System

Answer 37

keeps blood supplied with oxygen

Question 38

Digestive System

Answer 38

breaks down food into absorbable units

Question 39

Urinary System

Answer 39

eliminates nitrogenous wastes

Question 40

Reproductive System

Answer 40

overall function is to produce offspring

Question 41

Cervical

Answer 41

the neck

Question 42

Brachial

Answer 42

arm

Question 43

Metacarpal/Metatarsal

Answer 43

hand/foot

Question 44

Coxal

Answer 44

hip

Question 45

Patellar

Answer 45

knee

Question 46

Lumbar

Answer 46

lower back

Question 47

Sternal

Answer 47

center of the chest

Question 48

Carpal/Tarsel

Answer 48

wrist/ankle

Question 49

Pollex/Hallux

Answer 49

thumb/big toe

Question 50

Femoral

Answer 50

theigh

Question 51

Vertebral

Answer 51

spine