Module 1: Intro to A&P

Question 1

True or False? A theory is an explanatory statement derived from facts, laws, and confirmed hypothesis

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which of the following lists the structures from LESS COMPLEX to MORE COMPLEX?

A. organelle,organ,cell,tissue
B. organ,tissue,organelle,molecule
C. molecule, cell, tissue,organ
D. organ system, tissue, cell, atom

Answer 2

C.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of how we maintain homeostasis?

a. an allergic rxn to a bee sting
b. sweating in response to elevated body temp
c. heart attack

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What does the nucleus of an atom contain?

Answer 4

Protons & Neutrons

Question 5

In a water environment acids release what?

Answer 5

Hydrogen Ions

Question 6

Which of the following is a Disaccharide? 
glycogen
lactose
galactose
fructose

Answer 6

lactose

Question 7

Which of the following is a Polysaccharide?
peptide
fructose
triglyceride
glycogen

Answer 7

glycogen

Question 8

A fatty acid that contains the maximum amount of hydrogen atoms is refered to as…

Answer 8

Saturated

Question 9

An atom has an atomic number of 5 and is neutral. What would you find in the outer energy level (valence) of this atom?

Answer 9

3 electrons

Question 10

Anterior

Answer 10

Front

Question 11

Posterior

Answer 11

Back

Question 12

Cephalic

Answer 12

Head or superior end

Question 13

Rostral

Answer 13

Forehead or nose

Question 14

Caudal

Answer 14

Tail or inferior end

Question 15

Superior

Answer 15

Above

Question 16

Inferior

Answer 16

Below

Question 17

Medial

Answer 17

Toward median plane

Question 18

Lateral

Answer 18

Away from median plane

Question 19

Proximal

Answer 19

Closer to point of attachment

Question 20

Distal

Answer 20

Farther from point of attachment

Question 21

Ispilateral

Answer 21

on same side of body (right or left)

Question 22

Contralateral

Answer 22

on opposite side of body (right or left)

Question 23

Superficial

Answer 23

Closer to body surface

Question 24

Deep

Answer 24

Farther from body surface

Question 25

Acromial

Answer 25

Shoulder

Question 26

Axillary

Answer 26

Armpit

Question 27

Brachial

Answer 27

Arm

Question 28

Cubital

Answer 28

Elbow

Question 29

Antebrachial

Answer 29

Forearm

Question 30

Carpal

Answer 30

Wrist

Question 31

Palmar

Answer 31

Palm

Question 32

Coxal

Answer 32

Hip

Question 33

Patellar

Answer 33

Knee

Question 34

Cephalic

Answer 34

Head

Question 35

Facial

Answer 35

Face

Question 36

Cervical

Answer 36

Neck

Question 37

Inguinal

Answer 37

Groin

Question 38

Femoral

Answer 38

Thigh

Question 39

Crural

Answer 39

Leg

Question 40

Tarsal

Answer 40

Ankle

Question 41

Pedal

Answer 41

Foot

Question 42

Plantar

Answer 42

Sole of Foot

Question 43

Nuchal

Answer 43

back of neck

Question 44

Gluteal

Answer 44

Buttock

Question 45

Calcaneal

Answer 45

Heel

Question 46

Two philosophers pushed science more into public eye and moved it into direction of modern form

Answer 46

Francis Bacon & Rene Descartes

Question 47

Scientific Method

Answer 47

Set of procedures and steps that allow scientists to collect and analyze data to form conclusion; we cant fully prove; we can say true beyond reasonable doubt

Question 48

Basic steps of Scientific Method (1-5) | QMIFA

Answer 48

1. question/observation 2. method 3. interpret 4. formulate conclusion 5. Assess study to alter

Question 49

Inductive Method

Answer 49

observes world around us collects observations form generalizations; no manipulation (Anatomy)

Question 50

Hypothetico-deductive method

Answer 50

starts with hypothesis, develops experiment to test it. (Physiology)

Question 51

Law of Nature

Answer 51

generalization about ways in which nature operates; inductive method

Question 52

Theory

Answer 52

Explanatory statement or set of statements derived from facts laws and confirmed hypotheses.

Question 53

Anatomy

Answer 53

Study of structure (morphology) & form, location

Question 54

Physiology

Answer 54

study of function

Question 55

Hierarchy of complexity (largest to smallest)

Answer 55

Organisms, organ systems, organs, tissues, cells, organelles, molecules, atoms

Question 56

Atom

Answer 56

units of matter - Basic bldg block of human body. Ex/ Carbon

Question 57

Molecules

Answer 57

composed of two or more atoms (two types) Micro & Macro

Question 58

Micromolecules

Answer 58

smaller, ex/ water

Question 59

Macromolecules

Answer 59

large collections; complex. ex/ DNA, proteins, carbs

Question 60

Organelles

Answer 60

structures within cells that carry out metabolic fxns

Question 61

Cells

Answer 61

first living level of hierarchy; carry out all fxns of life

Question 62

Tissues

Answer 62

collections of cells

Question 63

Organs

Answer 63

collections of 2 or more tissues; definite boundaries

Question 64

Homeostasis

Answer 64

maintenance of stable, internal environment; failure to maintain results in illness.

Question 65

Negative Feedback

Answer 65

primary mechanism for maintaining homeostasis. Counter act / reverse changes.

Question 66

Example of Negative Feedback

Answer 66

Thermostat - when house gets too cool, the heat kicks on.

Question 67

Name the three components of Negative Feedback loop & describe them

Answer 67

Receptor - senses and detects changes in body Integrating Center - part of nervous system that takes in info and decides what needs to be done Effector - cell or organ that responds and counter acts change

Question 68

What does Positive Feedback do? Provide an Example, describe process.

Answer 68

amplifies change; Ex/ Child birth & fever. Baby pushes on cervix, triggering brain to stimulate pituitary gland to release oxytocin. Oxytocin stimulates uterus to contract, causing baby to push on cervix more and continues cycle until baby is born.

Question 69

What is the Anatomically correct position?

Answer 69

standing upright, feet flat on floor, arms to side, palms and eye facing forward

Question 70

What is the purpose of the Anatomical position?

Answer 70

provides consistent frame of reference with minimal confusion.

Question 71

Sagittal plane

Answer 71

divides vertically into left and right portions

Question 72

Frontal or Coronal plane

Answer 72

divides body into anterior & posterior portions

Question 73

Transverse plane

Answer 73

divides body into superior & inferior positions