Module 1- Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

The study of the structure and design of living things, from the whole organism down to the cell level.

Answer 1

Anatomy

Question 2

The study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living things.

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Physiology

Question 3

One of four major classes of molecules found in the body and a major target of embalming.

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Proteins

Question 4

The basic structural and functional unit of most organism.

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Cell

Question 5

It is the smallest unit of a multi-cellular organism and is often called the building block of life.

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Cell

Question 6

It is a minute structure composed of nucleus and protoplasm filled with organelles surrounded by a membrane.

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Cell

Question 7

Specialized protein molecules found in cells that facilitate most biochemical reactions in the body.

Answer 7

Enzymes

Question 8

After death, it is the major cause of decomposition and therefore, are important targets for embalming.

Answer 8

Enzymes

Question 9

Cells of similar origin are organized into groups (tissues) to carry out specific functions. example, muscle cells are organized into groups to form muscles.

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Tissues

Question 10

Tissues of different kinds are organized into organs to perform specific functions. The heart, for example, has muscle, connective tissue, and epithelial cells organized into a structure to pump blood.

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Organ

Question 11

Groups of organs that work together to perform a larger, more complex function. The heart, blood and blood vessels comprise the circulatory system.

Answer 11

Organ System

Question 12

Is the funeral custom of cleaning and disinfecting bodies after death.

Answer 12

Embalming

Question 13

What are the seven natural anatomical divisions of the body?

Answer 13

1. Head
2. Neck
3. Thorax
4. Abdomen
5. Pelvis
6. Upper Extremities
7. Lower Extremities

Question 14

What cavity is the head?

Answer 14

Cranial Cavity

Question 15

What cavity is the thorax?

Answer 15

Thoracic Cavity

Question 16

What cavity is the abdomen?

Answer 16

Abdominal Cavity

Question 17

What cavity is the Pelvis?

Answer 17

Pelvic Cavity

Question 18

It houses the brain or central nervous system in the cranial cavity.

Answer 18

Head

Question 19

The region that connects the head to the trunk of the body.

Answer 19

Neck

Question 20

What part of the body is immediately below the neck and above the muscular diaphragm?

Answer 20

Thorax

Question 21

What cavity houses a number of bony elements that are easily identifiable. The surface landmarks include collarbone and each associated muscles, sternum, clavicle, and upper seven ribs.

Answer 21

Thoracic Cavity

Question 22

What cavity has a stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, and the most of the small and large intestines.

Answer 22

Abdominal Cavity

Question 23

The _____________ extends from the diaphragm down to the pelvis.

Answer 23

Abdomen

Question 24

What anatomical division is divided into 4 quadrants?

Answer 24

Abdomen

Question 25

What are the 4 artificial anatomical devision or quadrants?

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1. Right upper quadrant (RUQ) 2. Right lower quadrant (RLQ) 3. Left upper quadrant (LUR) 4. Left lower quadrant (LLQ)

Question 26

What quadrant has the first visible sign of decomposition, which is usually a green color.

Answer 26

Right lower quadrant

Question 27

What cavity contains the bladder, uterus, ovaries, and parts of the intestines.

Answer 27

Pelvic Cavity

Question 28

It is the lower portion of the trunk. It is bounded laterally by the hipbones and posteriorly by the sacrum and coccyx at the lower end of the vertebral column.

Answer 28

Pelvis

Question 29

It is the left and the right arm from the shoulder to the fingers. With several major bones, muscles, nerves, arteries and veins.

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Upper extremities

Question 30

It is the left and right legs from the upper thigh to the toes with also have skeletal, muscular, vascular and nervous components.

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Lower extremities

Question 31

It has right and left halves that are mirror images. Many body parts are found in pairs, one in each half of the body.

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Body Symmetry

Question 32

Certain pairs in body symmetry.

Answer 32

1. Lateral 2. Medial 3. Proximal 4. Distal 5. Posterior 6. Anterior 7. Superior 8. Interior

Question 33

A body symmetry away from the center plane of the body.

Answer 33

Lateral

Question 34

A body symmetry is toward the center plane.

Answer 34

Medial

Question 35

What body symmetry that the medial (inner) surface of the upper arm provides good access to the brachial artery?

Answer 35

Medial

Question 36

What body symmetry that the jugular vein is lateral to the carotid artery?

Answer 36

Medial

Question 37

What body symmetry nearer the center of the body?

Answer 37

Proximal

Question 38

What body symmetry farther from the center?

Answer 38

Distal

Question 39

What body symmetry is the back of the body?

Answer 39

Posterior

Question 40

What body symmetry is the front of the body?

Answer 40

Anterior

Question 41

What body symmetry is the upper part of the body?

Answer 41

Superior

Question 42

What body symmetry is the lower part of the body?

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Inferior

Question 43

In the human body, how many major organ systems work together in close coordination with one another? and what are they?

Answer 43

There are 11 organ systems that are grouped as follows: *Transport (within the body) 1. Circulatory System 2. Lymphatic System *Support and movement 3. Skeletal System 4. Muscular System 5. Integumentary System *Integration and coordination 6. Nervous System 7. Endocrine System *Absorption and Excretion 8. Respiratory System 9. Digestive System 10. Excretory System *Stand-alone 11. Reproductive System

Question 44

It consists of blood, arteries, veins, capillaries, and the heart.

Answer 44

Circulatory System

Question 45

It contains the pigment hemoglobin, which allows them to carry oxygen from the lungs to every part of the body.

Answer 45

Red Blood Cells