Chapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

define anatomy

Answer 1

study of structure or form (not simply identification by name or loaction)

Question 2

define physiology

Answer 2

study of function

Question 3

atom –>

Answer 3

molecule

Question 4

molecule –>

Answer 4

macromolecule

Question 5

macromolecule –>

Answer 5

cell

Question 6

cell –>

Answer 6

tissue

Question 7

tissue –>

Answer 7

organ

Question 8

organ –>

Answer 8

organ system

Question 9

organ system –>

Answer 9

organism

Question 10

does the concept that anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) are interdependent at all levels applicable to living organisms only?

Answer 10

changing structure is hard without changing function

Question 11

what is homeostasis?

Answer 11

maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment during exposure to a changing external environment

Question 12

what is a stressor

Answer 12

a stressor is anything that threatens homeostasis

Question 13

negative feedback?

Answer 13

they reverse a trend, occur frequently, and routine maintenance of homeostasis

Question 14

positive feedback?

Answer 14

continues a trend, occurs infrequently but is not abnormal, and have very specific short-lived functions

Question 15

where’s the dorsal cavity

Answer 15

side with the backbone

Question 16

cranial cavity?

Answer 16

anything in the skull

Question 17

ventral cavity?

Answer 17

side of the body with the belly

Question 18

thoracic cavity/

Answer 18

above diaphragm

Question 19

abdominopelvic cavity ?

Answer 19

below diaphragm

Question 20

which two cavities are apart of the axial portion?

Answer 20

dorsal cavity and ventral cavity

Question 21

what does the parietal membrane do?

Answer 21

lines the body cavities

Question 22

what does the visceral membrane do?

Answer 22

covers organs within body cavities. (covering is always on the outside)

Question 23

which membrane does the lungs belong to?

Answer 23

visceral pleural

Question 24

where are pleural membranes found

Answer 24

thoracic cavity

Question 25

where are peritoneal membranes found

Answer 25

abdominopelvic cavity

Question 26

does peritoneal and peritoneum mean the same thing?

Answer 26

yes, the peritoneum is a noun and the peritoneal is an adjective. ex: parietal peritoneum, parietal peritoneal membrane

Question 27

what is the anatomical position of a human?

Answer 27

standing erect, facing forward, upper limbs at sides, palms forward

Question 28

what relative position applies to limbs

Answer 28

proximal and distal. ex: your wrist is distal to your elbow

Question 29

definition of proximal

Answer 29

closest to the attachment

Question 30

transverse/horizonal body section is...

Answer 30

top to bottom

Question 31

coronal body section is..

Answer 31

back to front

Question 32

the sagittal plane is...

Answer 32

body split in equal parts left to right