Phys Ch 1 Vocab

Question 1

Define -ology

Answer 1

the study of

Question 2

Define anatomy

Answer 2

the study of the body structure

Question 3

Define physiology

Answer 3

the study of body functions

Question 4

Define cells

Answer 4

the smallest units of all living things

Question 5

Define tissues

Answer 5

a group of similar cells that have a common function

Question 6

Define organs

Answer 6

a structure that is composed of two or more tissue types and performs a specific function

Question 7

Define organ systems

Answer 7

a group of organs that cooperate to accomplish a common purpose

Question 8

Define Integumentary system

Answer 8

the external covering of the body, or the skin.

Question 9

Define metabolism

Answer 9

a broad term that refers to all chemical reactions within body cells

Question 10

Define anabolism

Answer 10

the combining of similar substances to form more complex substances

Question 11

Define catabolism

Answer 11

the breaking down of substances into similar substances by living cells; destructive metabolism

Question 12

Define homeostasis

Answer 12

the body’s ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions

Question 13

Define inferior

Answer 13

below

Question 14

Define superior

Answer 14

above

Question 15

Define anterior

Answer 15

front

Question 16

Define posterior

Answer 16

back

Question 17

Define medial

Answer 17

middle

Question 18

Define lateral

Answer 18

side

Question 19

Define intermediate

Answer 19

in-between

Question 20

Define proximal

Answer 20

close

Question 21

Define distal

Answer 21

far

Question 22

Define superficial

Answer 22

surface

Question 23

Define deep

Answer 23

internal

Question 24

Pleural

Answer 24

lungs

Question 25

Pericardial

Answer 25

heart

Question 26

Dorsal

Answer 26

spine

Question 27

Thoracic

Answer 27

heart and lungs

Question 28

Abdominal

Answer 28

stomach

Question 29

Pelvic

Answer 29

blatter

Question 30

Cranial

Answer 30

brain

Question 31

Epithelial Tissue

Answer 31

skin cells and cells that line /protect

Question 32

Connective Tissue

Answer 32

tendons and ligaments

Question 33

Muscle Tissue

Answer 33

muscles such as biceps, femoris, or pectoralis major

Question 34

Nervous Tissue

Answer 34

brain, central nervous system, etc.

Question 35

Feedback System

Answer 35

a cycle of events in which information about body systems is monitored and reported back to the central control region.

Question 36

Define Positive Feedback

Answer 36

If the response enhances the original stimulus (ex. contractions) 0-5-0

Question 37

Define Negative Feedback

Answer 37

If a response to a stimulus reverses the original stimulus (ex. being cold and your body heating you up) 0-2-4-2-0

Question 38

Define Anatomical Position

Answer 38

An agreement to the position of the human body in a specific position; palms forward, feet flat

Question 39

Midsagittal Plane

Answer 39

divides body from left to right

Question 40

Frontal Plane

Answer 40

divides body front from back

Question 41

Transverse Plane

Answer 41

divides body top to bottom