Chapter 1

Question 1

Medial

Answer 1

Toward the median plane

Question 2

Distal

Answer 2

Farther from the point of attachment or origin

Question 2

Anatomical Position

Answer 2

• upright stance
• feet parallel
• upper limbs at the side of the body
• palms faced anteriorly (toward front)
• head is level
• eyes look forward

Question 3

Inferior

Answer 3

Below

Question 4

Superior

Answer 4

Above

Question 5

Physiology

Answer 5

Exams how the body functions

Question 6

Anabolism

Answer 6

Small molecules joined to form larger ones

Question 7

Histology

Answer 7

Study of tissues (groups of cells)

Question 8

Anatomy

Answer 8

Studies the structure of the body and the physical relationship between these structures

Question 9

Prone

Answer 9

Lying face down

Question 10

Receptor

Answer 10

Detects changes in variable (stimulus)

Question 11

Plane

Answer 11

Actual cut or slice that exposes internal anatomy

Question 12

Lateral

Answer 12

Away from the medial plane

Question 13

Homeostasis

Answer 13

The ability of an organism to maintain consistent internal environment in response to changing internal or external conditions

Question 14

Catabolism

Answer 14

Large molecules broken down into smaller ones

Question 15

Supine

Answer 15

Laying face up

Question 16

Effector

Answer 16

The structure that brings about changes to alter the stimulus

Question 17

Metabolism

Answer 17

The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within the body

Question 18

Anterior

Answer 18

Toward the ventral side

Question 19

Posterior

Answer 19

Toward the dorsal side

Question 20

Proximal

Answer 20

Closer to the point of attachment or origin

Question 21

Dorsal

Answer 21

Toward the back or spine

Question 22

Positive Feedback

Answer 22

Occurs less frequently than negative feedback
Stimulus enforced to continue moving variable in the same direction until a climatic event occurs, then the body returns to homeostasis

Question 23

Cytology

Answer 23

The study of structure and function of cells

Question 24

Serous Membrane

Answer 24

Subdivisions of ventral cavity that creates a lining

Question 24

Negative Feedback

Answer 24

- Controls most processes in the body - Variable fluctuates within a normal range around a set point - Resulting action is the opposite direction of the stimulus

Question 25

Parietal

Answer 25

Lines external surface of body wall

Question 26

Visceral

Answer 26

Covers external surface of organs

Question 27

Ventral

Answer 27

Toward the front or belly

Question 28

Cardiovascular Physiology

Answer 28

Heart, movement of blood

Question 29

Nuerophysiology

Answer 29

Brain, nerves, spinal cords How it functions w/ our nerves

Question 30

Respiratory

Answer 30

Lungs, functioning of our respiratory organs

Question 31

Reproductive

Answer 31

Reproductive hormones and reproductive cycle

Question 32

Pathophysiology

Answer 32

How our body functions when it's diseased

Question 33

Organization (property of living organism)

Answer 33

Complex structure and order

Question 34

Responsiveness (property of living organism)

Answer 34

Sense and react to stimuli

Question 35

Growth and development (property of living organism)

Answer 35

Assimilate materials from the environment - grow and develop

Question 36

Regulation (property of living organism)

Answer 36

Maintaining homeostasis - adjusting internal bodily structure and function

Question 37

Reproduction (property of living organism)

Answer 37

Reproduce new cells, maintain and repair Sex cells (gametes) - develop into new organisms

Question 38

What are the 6 levels of organization? (simplest -> complex)

Answer 38

Chemical - atoms and molecules Cellular - cells Tissue - Tissues, similar cells performing common functions Organ - Multiple tissues working together Organ System - related organs working together Organism -11 organs working together

Question 39

Integumentary System

Answer 39

Skin, nails, hair - provides protection; helps control body temperature

Question 40

Skeletal System

Answer 40

Physical foundation of the body; support and protection

Question 41

Muscular System

Answer 41

Responsible for body movement

Question 42

Nervous System

Answer 42

Responds to sensory stimuli

Question 43

Endocrine System

Answer 43

Glands and cell structures that secretes hormones

Question 44

Cardiovascular System

Answer 44

Heart and blood vessels - distributes nutrients and hormons

Question 45

Lymphatic System

Answer 45

Transports and filters lymph

Question 46

Respiratory System

Answer 46

Exchange of gases between blood and air in lungs

Question 47

Urinary System

Answer 47

Filters blood to remove waste products

Question 48

Digestive System

Answer 48

Mechanically and chemically digests food

Question 49

Reproductive System

Answer 49

Male and female reproductive systems