Chapter 1&2 Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the basic unit of life?
The cell
True or False: The human body has 206 bones.
True
What is the function of the respiratory system?
To facilitate gas exchange, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for producing hormones.
endocrine
What are the four primary types of tissue in the human body?
Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.
What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system? A) Support B) Protection C) Hormone production D) Movement
C) Hormone production
What is the anatomical position?
The standard position of the body: standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides with palms facing forward.
True or False: The heart is located in the abdominal cavity.
False
What are the three planes of the body?
Sagittal, frontal (coronal), and transverse.
Fill in the blank: The __________ system helps regulate body temperature.
integumentary
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
To transport oxygen throughout the body.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following organs is part of the digestive system? A) Lungs B) Liver C) Kidneys D) Brain
B) Liver
What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
Ball-and-socket joint
True or False: Neurons are the basic functional unit of the nervous system.
True
What is the role of the lymphatic system?
To transport lymph and help defend the body against pathogens.
Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body.
circulatory
What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body, while physiology is the study of the function of those structures.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the muscular system? A) Protection B) Movement C) Hormone production D) Filtration
B) Movement
What is the primary function of the kidneys?
To filter blood and produce urine.
True or False: The endocrine system consists of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the largest organ in the human body.
skin
What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?
Central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).
Multiple Choice: Which part of the brain is responsible for coordination and balance? A) Cerebrum B) Cerebellum C) Brainstem D) Thalamus
B) Cerebellum
