Chapter 1

Question 1

What are the 11 Organ Systems?

Answer 1

Integumentary System
Respiratory System
Endocrine System
Lymphatic System
Circulatory System
Reproductive System
Digestive System
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Urinary System

Question 2

Define homeostasis, and explain why it is important for proper body function.

Answer 2

Is the existence and maintenance of a relatively constant environment within the body despite fluctuations in either the external environment or internal environment. Homeostasis maintains optimal conditions for enzyme action throughout the body, as well as all cell functions.

Question 3

Six structural levels of organization

Answer 3

Chemical
Cellular
Tissue
Organ
Organ System
Organism

Question 4

Differentiate anatomy and physiology.

Answer 4

Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body whereas physiology is the study of its functions.

Question 5

In the organization of the human body, this is under the urinary bladder and kidneys, which make up an organ system, in what type does this belong?

Answer 5

Organ System Level

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT considered anatomical position?

Answer 6

Palms facing backward.

Question 7

In which abdominopelvic quadrant can you find the spleen?

Answer 7

Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)

Question 8

A body position where a person is lying down and facing upward.

Answer 8

Supine

Question 9

Give example of positive and negative feedback mechanisms.

Answer 9

Positive feedback - childbirth
Negative feedback - respiration

Question 10

These terms are sometimes used in describing the position of the body during specific physical examinations or surgical procedures.

Answer 10

Prone and Supine

Question 11

It refers to a person standing upright sides, and the palms of the hands facing forward .

Answer 11

Anatomical Position

Question 12

True or False. Distal is toward or at the body surface.

Answer 12

FALSE.

Question 13

The study of cells

Answer 13

Cytology

Question 14

True or False. Transverse plane divides body into superior and inferior.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

The study of tissues is…

Answer 15

Histology

Question 16

True or False. Frontal plane divides body into left and right.

Answer 16

FALSE.

Question 17

Provides protection and support, allows body movements, produces blood cells, and stores minerals and adipose tissue.

Answer 17

Skeletal System

Question 18

It is surrounded by the rib cage and is separated from the abdominal cavity by the muscular diaphragm.

Answer 18

Thoracic Cavity

Question 19

It examines large, visible structure and is also known as macroscopic anatomy.

Answer 19

Gross Anatomy

Question 20

Which of the following specialties might focus on studying all of the structures of the ankle and foot?

Answer 20

Regional Anatomy

Question 21

What are the major anatomical planes of the body?

Answer 21

Sagittal
Coronal
Transverse

Question 22

What is the difference between Systemic Anatomy and Systemic Physiology?

Answer 22

Systemic anatomy is the study of the body by system. While systemic physiology focuses on the functions of organ system.

Question 23

True or False. Growth refers to an increase in size of all part of the organism.

Answer 23

TRUE

Question 24

Two types of serous membranes

Answer 24

Parietal serosa
Visceral serosa

Question 25

Major goals of physiology

Answer 25

(1) To understand and predict the body’s responses to stimuli. (2) To understand how the body maintains conditions within a narrow range of values in the presence of continually changing internal and external environment.

Question 26

What are the essential functions of the body cavities?

Answer 26

It protect organs from shocks and impacts. It allow organs to change in size and shape as they move and work.

Question 27

Give two major organs from the integumentary system.

Answer 27

Skin, hair

Question 28

This system produces body movements, maintains posture, and produces body heat.

Answer 28

Muscular System

Question 29

Elimination of excess water, salts and waste products are functions of the ________ system.

Answer 29

Urinary System

Question 30

What structure divides the thoracic cavity into two parts?

Answer 30

Mediastinum

Question 31

A male is shot in the left side, the bullet travels into the left lung, and the bullet lodges in the heart. Identify in correct order the serous membranes and the cavities through which the bullet travels.

Answer 31

When the bullet exits the lung, it penetrates in the PLEURA, PLEURAL CAVITY, and thus the PARIETAL PLEURA. The PARIETAL PERICARDIUM, PERICARDIAL CAVITY, VISCERAL PERICARDIUM and HEART are then encountered.

Question 32

It describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper.

Answer 32

Superior

Question 33

The word “ANATOMY” comes from a greek root that means _______ ?

Answer 33

to cut apart

Question 34

What are the two types of sagittal plane?

Answer 34

Parasagittal plane Midsagittal plane

Question 35

______ line the trunk cavities and cover the organs of these cavities

Answer 35

SEROUS MEMBRANES

Question 36

List the four abdominal quadrants subdivisions

Answer 36

•Right-upper quadrant •Left-upper quadrant •Right-lower quadrant •Left-lower quadrant

Question 37

Define the two major subtypes of anatomy

Answer 37

There are two major types of anatomy. Gross (macroscopic) anatomy is the study of anatomical structures that can be seen by the naked eye, such as the external and internal bodily organs. Microscopic anatomy is the study of tiny anatomical structures such as tissues and cells.

Question 38

The scientific discipline that deals with the processes or functions of living things.

Answer 38

Physiology

Question 39

True or False. Body cavities contain viscera.

Answer 39

TRUE.

Question 40

Enumerate the six sub category of human anatomy.

Answer 40

surface anatomy regional anatomy sectional anatomy systemic anatomy clinical anatomy developmental anatomy

Question 41

Label the planes of section of the body.

Answer 41

Sagittal plane Transverse plane Frontal/Coronal plane