Biomed Ch 6&7

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

Study of shape and structure of human body

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

Study of functions of human body

Question 3

Anatomical position

Answer 3

When body is erect facing forward with arms at sides and palms facing up

Question 4

Mid sagittal plane

Answer 4

Vertical plane divides body into equal left and right halves

Question 5

Horizontal plane

Answer 5

Divides the body into upper and lower portions

Question 6

Cytoplasm

Answer 6

Gel like fluid inside the cell

Question 7

Organelle

Answer 7

Part of cell that performs a definite function

Question 8

Nucleus

Answer 8

Center of cell, Carries genetic information

Question 9

Proximal

Answer 9

Park closer to the trunk of the body

Question 10

Visceral

Answer 10

Internal organs or covering of organs

Question 11

Periatal

Answer 11

Wall of a body cavity

Question 12

Appendicular

Answer 12

Region of the body that consist of the limbs

Question 13

Stem cells

Answer 13

Immature, unspecialized cells capable of replication and differentiation into other types of cells or tissues

Question 14

Connective tissue’s

Answer 14

Bind and support other tissues

Question 15

What is the organizational levels of the body

Answer 15

Cells, tissues, organs, systems

Question 16

What are the two major cavities in the body

Answer 16

Dorsal and ventral

Question 17

What does the axial portion of the body consist of

Answer 17

Head, neck, trunk

Question 18

What does the appendicular portion of the body consist of

Answer 18

arms, legs

Question 19

What is the simplest organizational level of the human body

Answer 19

Cells

Question 20

What is the federal government’s lead agency for scientific research on oral, dental, and cranial facial disease

Answer 20

NIDCR

Question 21

What is the portion of the skeleton that consists of the skull, spinal column, ribs, sternum

Answer 21

Axial skeleton

Question 22

What is the portion of the skeleton that consists of the upper extremities and shoulder girdle plus the lower extremities and pelvic girdle

Answer 22

Appendicular skeleton

Question 23

What is a specialize connective tissue that covers all bones of the body

Answer 23

Periosteum

Question 24

What are cells that are associated with bone formation

Answer 24

Osteoblasts

Question 25

What anchors the periosteum to the bone

Answer 25

Sharpies fibers

Question 26

What forms the outer layer of bones where it is needed for strength

Answer 26

Compact bone

Question 27

What is the lighter bone found in the interior of bones

Answer 27

Cancellous bone

Question 28

What is a tough connective, nonvascular, elastic tissue

Answer 28

Cartilage

Question 29

What is another term for joints

Answer 29

Articulation

Question 30

Pericardium

Answer 30

A double walled sack that encloses the heart

Question 31

Arteries

Answer 31

Large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart

Question 32

Veins

Answer 32

Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart

Question 33

Central nervous system

Answer 33

Composed of the brain and spinal cord

Question 34

Peripheral nervous system

Answer 34

Composed of the cranial nerves and spinal nerves

Question 35

Neurons

Answer 35

Direct nerve impulses

Question 36

Peristalsis

Answer 36

A rhythmic action that moves food through the digestive tract

Question 37

Integumentary system

Answer 37

Involves the skin

Question 38

What are the 3 types of muscles tissues

Answer 38

Smooth, striated, cardiac

Question 39

Which muscle is striated in appearance but resembles smooth muscle in action

Answer 39

Cardiac

Question 40

What is a common muscular disorder

Answer 40

Muscular dystrophy

Question 41

What is a function of the circulatory system

Answer 41

Regulate body temperature and chemical stability and provide the body with nutrients

Question 42

What do the heart chambers consist of

Answer 42

Atria, ventricles

Question 43

What are the functions of a blood vessel

Answer 43

Carry blood away from heart, connect the arterial and venous system, carry blood towards heart

Question 44

What is the primary function of the lymph system

Answer 44

Destroy harmful microorganisms

Question 45

What tissues make up the lymph system

Answer 45

Lymph vessels, nodes, fluid

Question 46

What system makes up the nervous system

Answer 46

Central nervous system, peripheral nervous system

Question 47

The autonomic nervous system is divided into what

Answer 47

Parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system

Question 48

What are the type of neuron that carries impulses toward the brain and spinal cord

Answer 48

Motor

Question 49

What is the main function of the respiratory system

Answer 49

To deliver oxygen to the body

Question 50

What is a roll of the digestive system

Answer 50

Provide nutrition for the body

Question 51

Actions of the digestive system

Answer 51

Ingestion, movement, absorption

Question 52

What is the primary function of the endocrine system

Answer 52

To maintain homeostasis

Question 53

What is the primary function of the urinary system

Answer 53

To form and eliminate urine

Question 54

What are examples of an appendage

Answer 54

Hair, nails, glands

Question 55

Axial

Answer 55

Referring to the body region that comprises the head, neck, and trunk

Question 56

What are the 10 body systems

Answer 56

Skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, integumentary, reproductive

Question 57

What is the name for chemical messengers within the endocrine system

Answer 57

Hormones