Chapter 1

Question 1

Study of the structure of living things

Answer 1

anatomy

Question 2

Study of the function of living things

Answer 2

physiology

Question 3

Smallest particle of matter

Answer 3

Atoms

Question 4

Made up by 2 or more atoms, held together by some kind of chemical bond.

Answer 4

Molecules

Question 5

Structural unit of all living things
Smallest unit of life
Made of many molecules

Answer 5

Cell

Question 6

Group of related cells
Having a common function
4 different

Answer 6

Tissue

Question 7

Made of two or more tissues
Specific function

Answer 7

Organ

Question 8

Several organs work together to accomplish a common purpose.

Answer 8

Organ System

Question 9

Largest and most complex, Individual, single, living thing.

Answer 9

Organism

Question 10

Study of large structures

Answer 10

Macroscopic

Question 11

Study of small structures

Answer 11

Microscopic

Question 12

Study of structural changes

Answer 12

Developmental

Question 13

Fast acting control system controls the body using electrical signals.
Brain, spinal cord, and nerves

Answer 13

Nervous System

Question 14

Eliminates nitrogenous waste, removing chemicals made by the body. Kidney, Urethra, Urinary bladder, ureter.

Answer 14

Urinary System

Question 15

Produce offspring.
Male:
Female:

Answer 15

Reproductive System

Question 16

Bones and Joints
Framework of the body, forms all blood cells, and stores minerals.

Answer 16

Skeletal System

Question 17

Thyroid, Thymus, adrenal, pancreas, pineal, pituitary, and testis glands.
System of glands, secrete hormones, controls the body but not as fast as the nervous system.

Answer 17

Endocrine System

Question 18

Oral cavity, esophagus, liver, stomach, small/large intestine, rectum, anus.
Breaking down food, somethings can’t be broken down so solid waste is then removed.

Answer 18

Digestive System

Question 19

Lungs, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx.
Gas exchange, get air into body and remove carbon dioxide.

Answer 19

Respiratory System

Question 20

Heart and blood vessels.
Blood transporting system, oxygen in blood.

Answer 20

Cardiovascular System

Question 21

Red bone marrow, Thymus, lymphatic vessels, thoracic duct.
Fluid retrieval protects body from infection, special WBC that help fight infection.

Answer 21

Lymphatic System

Question 22

Skin, hair, and nails.
Covers the surface of the body, makes vitamin d.

Answer 22

Integumentary System

Question 23

Skeletal muscles, large enough to be seen and attached to bone.
Allows body to move, produces heat.

Answer 23

Muscular System

Question 24

Ability to maintain stable/ balanced internal (inside) conditions. Like body temperature.

Answer 24

Homeostasis

Question 25

Most common that the body uses. The output/response reverses the direction of the stimulus. Imbalance.

Answer 25

Negative Feedback Mechanisms

Question 26

Kind of rare, still needed but not as often. Plus/ add/ increase the stimulus. In this case there is not always an imbalance.

Answer 26

Positive Feedback Mechanisms

Question 27

The body is in this position every part of the body is in its fixed location. The standing position facing you/forward. Both arms are down with palms facing forward thumbs facing out.

Answer 27

Anatomical Position

Question 28

Towards the head

Answer 28

Superior

Question 29

Away from the head

Answer 29

Inferior

Question 30

Towards the front

Answer 30

Anterior/ventral

Question 31

Towards the back

Answer 31

Posterior/Dorsal

Question 32

Imaginary line that goes directly down the center of the body.

Answer 32

Medial/Midline

Question 33

Close or on the midline

Answer 33

Medial

Question 34

Away from the mideline

Answer 34

Lateral

Question 35

Between two other structures

Answer 35

Intermediate

Question 36

Close to or on the surface of the body

Answer 36

Superficial/External

Question 37

Further away from the surface

Answer 37

Deep/Internal

Question 38

Closer to the point of attachment

Answer 38

Proximal

Question 39

Further away from point of attachment

Answer 39

Distal

Question 40

Opposite sides When two structures are on opposite sides of the body.

Answer 40

Contralateral

Question 41

Same side. When two structures are on the same side of the body.

Answer 41

Ipsilateral

Question 42

Holds central nervous system, brain, and spinal cord. Closer to the back.

Answer 42

Dorsal Body Cavity

Question 43

The brain is located in which cavity?

Answer 43

Cranial cavity

Question 44

The spine is located in which cavity?

Answer 44

Vertebral Cavity

Question 45

Closer to the front. Holds visceral organs.

Answer 45

Ventral Body Cavity

Question 46

Stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys, small intestine, and the large intestine, appendix, anus, and rectum.

Answer 46

Abdominal Pelvic Cavity

Question 47

Pleural cavities hold the visceral organs. Pleural section holds lungs. Pericardium section holds heart.

Answer 47

Thoracic Cavity

Question 48

Is a double layer membrane. Associated with closed body cavities. Surrounds visceral organs.

Answer 48

Serous Membranes. Outer layer (Parietal) Inner Layer (Visceral Layer)

Question 49

Covers only the heart. Located in pericardial cavity.

Answer 49

Pericardium

Question 50

Directly covers the lungs. Located in pleural cavity.

Answer 50

Pleura

Question 51

Covers multiple organs. Largest serous membrane. Located in abdominopelvic cavity.

Answer 51

Peritoneum