Chapter 1 - Intro To Human Anatomy And Physiology

Question 1

Physiology

Answer 1

Studies the function of body parts

Question 2

Movement

Answer 2

Change positions, internal and external

Question 3

Responisveness

Answer 3

A reaction to stimuli

Question 4

Growth

Answer 4

Increase in size without change in shape

Question 5

Reproduction

Answer 5

New organisms and/or new cells

Question 6

Absorption

Answer 6

Transfer of substances through membranes

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Digestion

Answer 7

Breakdown of food for usage

Question 8

Excretion

Answer 8

Removal of waste products through metabolic reactions

Question 9

Respiration

Answer 9

In with oxygen out with carbon dioxide using energy from foods

Question 10

Assimilation

Answer 10

Changing substances into chemically different forms

Question 11

Circulation

Answer 11

Movement of substances through the body

Question 12

Heat

Answer 12

By product of and needed to ensure metabolic reactions

Question 13

Oxygen

Answer 13

Small in quantity in our air but necessary for energy production

Question 14

Pressure

Answer 14

Needed to move blood around in the body

Question 15

Food

Answer 15

Not just for hunger but for nutrients body processes rely on the chemicals provided by what we eat

Question 16

Water

Answer 16

Majority of body, transports substances, regulates tenperature

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Vital Signs

Answer 17

1. ) body temperature
2. ) blood pressure
3. ) poise and breathing movements
4. ) other movements (muscles)
5. ) brain activity

Question 18

Homeostasis

Answer 18

The body’s attempt to maintain a constant, healthy internal status (vital signs)

Question 19

Receptors

Answer 19

Provide stimuli information

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Set point

Answer 20

Predetermined value in the body

Question 21

Effectors

Answer 21

Causes change in the body to maintain homeostasis

Question 22

Levels of Organization

Answer 22

Atom - molecule - macromolecule - organelle - cell - tissue - organ - organ system - organism

Question 23

Dorsal cavity

Answer 23

Cranial cavity, vertebral canal, oral cavity, nasal cavity, orbital cavity, middle ear cavity

Question 24

Cranial cavity

Answer 24

Houses the brain

Question 25

Vertebral cavity

Answer 25

Spinal cord

Question 26

Oral cavity

Answer 26

Teeth, tongue (mouth)

Question 27

Nasal cavity

Answer 27

Divided by a nasal septum, includes sinuses (nose)

Question 28

Orbital cavity

Answer 28

Eyes, associated muscles/nerves

Question 29

Middle ear cavity

Answer 29

Middle ear bones

Question 30

Ventral cavity

Answer 30

Diaphragm, thoracic cavity, mediastinum, abdominopelvic

Question 31

Diaphragm

Answer 31

Separates the ventral cavity by two parts

Question 32

Thoracic cavity

Answer 32

Wall contains skin, skeletal muscles, bones

Question 33

Mediastinum

Answer 33

Heart, right lung, esophagus, trachea, thymus gland

Question 34

Abdominopelvic cavity

Answer 34

Wall contains skin, skeletal muscles, bones

Question 35

Abdominal region

Answer 35

Stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys, most of small/large intestines

Question 36

Pelvic region

Answer 36

End of large intestine, urinary bladder, internal reproductive organs, enclosed by hip bones

Question 37

Thoracic and abdominal membranes

Answer 37

Visceral, Parietal

Question 38

Visceral

Answer 38

Deep, closest to internal organ

Question 39

Parietal

Answer 39

Closest to the surface, attached to the cavity wall

Question 40

Integumentary system

Answer 40

Skin, hair, nails, sweat, sebaceous glads. Protects tissues, regulate body temp, sensory receptors

Question 41

Skeletal system

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Bones, ligaments, cartilage. Framework, protection for soft tissues, produce blood cells, stores inorganic salts

Question 42

Muscular system

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Muscles, provide force for movement, posture, body heat

Question 43

Nervous system

Answer 43

Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sense organs. For nerve impulses leading to all body functions

Question 44

Endocrine system

Answer 44

All glands, pancreas, ovaries, testes. For hormone production

Question 45

Cardiovascular system

Answer 45

Heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, blood. Moves oxygen and nutrients around body

Question 46

Lymphatic system

Answer 46

Lymphatic vessels, fluid, nodes, thymus, gland, spleen. Also moves certain fluids back to bloodstream

Question 47

Digestive system

Answer 47

Mouth, tongue, teeth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small/large intestine. Absorption/excretion of nutrients and waste

Question 48

Respiratory system

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Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs. Movement of air, exchange of gases

Question 49

Urinary

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Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra. Removes waste from blood, regulates water/electrolytes

Question 50

Reproductive system

Answer 50

Male, female. To produce offspring

Question 51

Anatomy

Answer 51

Studies the structure of body parts