Chapter 1 - Introduction

Question 1

What are the levels of organization?

Answer 1

Atoms, Molecules, Macromolecules, Organelles, Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ systems, Organism

Question 2

What are the characteristics of life?

Answer 2

Movement, Responsiveness, Growth, Reproduction, Respiration, Digestion, Absorption, Circulation, Assimilation, Excretion

Question 3

What is required for the maintenance of life?

Answer 3

Water, Food, Oxygen, Heat, Pressure

Question 4

What is homeostasis?

Answer 4

Maintenance of a stable, internal environment

Question 5

Quadrants

Answer 5

RUQ - LUQ

RLQ - LLQ

Question 6

Head, neck and trunk

Answer 6

Axial

Question 7

Upper and lower limbs

Answer 7

Appendicular

Question 8

Divides the thorax into right and left halves which contain the lungs

Answer 8

Mediastinum

Question 9

Covers the organ

Answer 9

Visceral

Question 10

Lines the cavity

Answer 10

Parietal

Question 11

Structure higher than another structure

Answer 11

Superior

Question 12

Situated below something else

Answer 12

Inferior

Question 13

Toward the front

Answer 13

Anterior

Question 14

Toward the back

Answer 14

Posterior

Question 15

Toward or near the midline

Answer 15

Medial

Question 16

Pertaining to the side (closer to the outside)

Answer 16

Lateral

Question 17

Closer to the point of attachment

Answer 17

Proximal

Question 18

Further from the point of attachment

Answer 18

Distal

Question 19

Near the surface

Answer 19

Superficial

Question 20

More internal

Answer 20

Deep

Question 21

Divides the body into right and left portions

Answer 21

Sagittal

Question 22

Divided the body into superior and inferior positions

Answer 22

Transverse

Question 23

Divides the body into anterior and posterior

Answer 23

Coronal

Question 24

Regions

Answer 24

R Hypochondriac-Epigastric-L Hypoch
R Lumbar-Umbilical-L Lumbar
R Iliac-Hypogastric-L Iliac

Question 25

Forearm

Answer 25

Antebrachial

Question 26

Space in front of the elbow

Answer 26

Antecubital

Question 27

Armpit

Answer 27

Axillary

Question 28

Arm

Answer 28

Brachial

Question 29

Head

Answer 29

Cephalic

Question 30

Back

Answer 30

Dorsal

Question 31

Depressed area of the abdominal wall near the thigh (groin)

Answer 31

Inguinal

Question 32

Region of the lower back between the ribs and pelvis

Answer 32

Lumbar

Question 33

Nose

Answer 33

Nasal

Question 34

Mouth

Answer 34

Oral

Question 35

Eye cavity

Answer 35

Orbital

Question 36

Area behind knee

Answer 36

Popliteal

Question 37

Navel

Answer 37

Umbilical

Question 38

Spinal Column

Answer 38

Vertebral

Question 39

Study of the heart

Answer 39

Cardiology

Question 40

Study of the structure, function, and abnormalities of cells

Answer 40

Cytology

Question 41

Study of the skin

Answer 41

Dermatology

Question 42

Study of the older individuals

Answer 42

Geriatrics

Question 43

Study of tissues

Answer 43

Histology

Question 44

Study of the nervous system

Answer 44

Neurology

Question 45

Study of cancers

Answer 45

Oncology

Question 46

Study of structural and functional changes that diseases cause

Answer 46

Pathology

Question 47

Study of feet

Answer 47

Podiatry

Question 48

Study of x-rays and radioactive substances and their uses

Answer 48

Radiology

Question 49

Study of poisonous substances and their effects

Answer 49

Toxicology

Question 50

Study of the urinary system, apart from the kidneys and male reproductive system

Answer 50

Urology