Chapter 1: Intro to Anatomy

Question 1

T/F: Humans and many other animals are vertebrates

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Define: Homeostasis

Answer 2

The goal of physiological regulation and the key to survival in a changing environment

Question 3

Define: Anatomy

Answer 3

The study of body structures

Question 4

Define: Physiology

Answer 4

The study of function

Question 5

Medical science was first recorded at what year?

Answer 5

1600 BCE

Question 6

Define: Gross Anatomy

Answer 6

Examination of macroscopic anatomy, large visible structures

Question 7

T/F: Surface anatomy focuses on the exterior features in gross anatomy

Answer 7

True

Question 8

T/F: Regional anatomy focuses on organ systems in the gross anatomy

Answer 8

False. Regional anatomy focuses on body areas in the gross anatomy

Question 9

T/F: Systemic anatomy focuses on organ systems in the gross anatomy

Answer 9

True

Question 10

T/F: Clinical anatomy focuses on body areas in the gross anatomy

Answer 10

False. Clinical anatomy focuses on medical specialties in the gross anatomy

Question 11

T/F: Developmental anatomy focuses on the development of the human body from conception to death in the gross anatomy

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Define: Microscopic anatomy

Answer 12

Examination of cells and molecules; things that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Question 13

Define; Cytology

Answer 13

Study of cells and their structure

Question 14

Define: Histology

Answer 14

Study of tissues and their structures

Question 15

“cyt” means

Answer 15

Cell

Question 16

“Histo” means

Answer 16

Tissue

Question 17

What are the 6 levels of organization?

Answer 17

1. Chemical level
2. Cellular level
3. Tissue level
4. Organ level
5. Organ System level
6. Organism level

Question 18

In relation to the 6 levels of organization, what level would a proton be considered?

Answer 18

the chemical level

Question 19

In relation to the 6 levels of organization, what level would the heart muscle cell be considered?

Answer 19

the cellular level

Question 20

In relation to the 6 levels of organization, what level would the heart be considered?

Answer 20

the organ level

Question 21

What are the major organs of the integumentary system?

Answer 21

1. Skin
2. Hair
3. Sweat glands
4. Nails

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

A. Protects against environmental hazards
B. Helps regulate body temperature
C. Provide sensory information
D. exchange gas between oxygenated cells and deoxygenated cells

Answer 22

D. exchange gas between oxygenated cells and deoxygenated cells

Question 23

What are the major organs of the skeletal system?

Answer 23

1. Bones
2. Cartilage
3. Associated ligaments
4. Bone marrow

Question 24

Name all of the functions of the skeletal system

Answer 24

1. Provide support and protection for other tissues
2. Store calcium and other minerals
3. form blood cells

Question 25

which of the following organ systems is responsible for the formation of blood cells? A. Respiratory System B. Cardiovascular System C. Skeletal System D. Endocrine System

Answer 25

C. Skeletal System

Question 26

What are the major organs of the Muscular System?

Answer 26

Skeletal muscles and associated tendons

Question 27

What are the functions of the muscular system?

Answer 27

1. Provide movement 2. Provide protection and support for other tissues 3. Generates heat that maintains body temperature