Anatomy Chapter 1 questions

Derived from Greek, the word anatomy means "______".

to cut apart

cardiovascular system

Consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels Moves blood through blood vessels Distributes hormones, nutrients, and gases

What is the function of the respiratory system?

Exchange of gases between blood and the air in the lungs

In which branch of anatomy are individual cells or thin slices of some part of the body prepared for examination?

Microscopic anatomy

Which is the primary function of the muscular system?

Produces body movement

muscular system

Produces body movement

What are the general functions of the muscular system

Produces body movement Generates heat

Which answers correctly describe the male reproductive system?

Produces testosterone Produces sperm Transfers sperm to the female

integumentary system

Synthesizes vitamin D prevents water loss providing protection regulating body temperature

Which is an accurate description of the anatomic position?

The eyes look forward, and the head is level.

True or false: As the human body grows in size, structures such as the brain become more complex.

True

On the anterior surface of the body, the anatomical term for the region inferior to the thorax and superior to the hip bones is the

abdominal

Visualizing the body in the_______ position is significant because all observers have a common point of reference when describing and discussing its regions.

anatomical

Organs of the cranial cavity include ______.

brain only

Mammary is to _____ as brachial is to arm.

breast

The anatomical term for cheek is _____ while the anatomical term for chin is _____.

buccal, mental

An increase in body size is ______ and an increased specialization as related to form and function is ______.

growth development

Organs or structures of the integumentary system include ______.

hair skin

The plane indicated in the figure by the letter A is the ______.

midsagittal plane

The _______ level is the highest structural level of organization in the human body.

organismal

Organs of the endocrine system include ______.

pituitary thyroid adrenal glands

In ______, which is a division of gross anatomy, all the elements in a particular area of the body are examined as a whole.

regional anatomy

nervous system

regulatory organ system that controls body movement responsible for intelligence Helps control all other organ systems of the body Responsible for consciousness Responds to sensory stimuli

endocrine system

releases chemicals that regulate body and cellular growth

The correct anatomic directional term for "closer to the head" is ______.

superior

The cavity designated by the arrow is the _____.

thoracic cavity

he body plane indicated in the picture with the letter A is the ______.

transverse plane

The anatomical term for navel is ______.

umbilical

Organs of the female reproductive system include _____. vagina

vagina ovary uterus

The serous membrane designated by the arrow in the figure is the ______.

visceral peritoneum

Serous membranes form two layers: a ____ layer and a parietal layer.

visceral

Cardiovascular System

Distributes hormones, nutrients, and gases; picks up waste products

Which region typically contains part of the liver, part of the stomach, the duodenum, part of the pancreas, and both adrenal glands?

Epigastric

True or false: The nose is lateral to the eyes.

False: , the nose is medial to the eyes.

Urinary System

Filters the blood; concentrates waste products Removes waste products from blood Expels urine from the body

what describes the female reproductive system

Produces estrogen and progesterone Produces oocytes Site of growth and development of embryo and fetus

Digestive System

Responsible for nutrient absorption Chemically digests food materials Expels waste products Mechanically digests food materials

Which are organs of the skeletal system?

Ribs Skull

In the human body, epithelium is exemplified at which structural level of organization?

Tissue level

Bones are major organs of the _____ system

skeletal

identify the body region highlighted

Crural

Muscular System

Generates heat

Which organ system initiates an immune response when necessary?

Lymphatic system

Which organ system is a regulatory organ system that controls body movement and is responsible for intelligence?

Nervous system

Identify the body region highlighted

Pelvic

Which directional term means "toward the front surface"?

anterior

The anatomical term for head is ______.

cephalic

The pineal gland, pituitary, thyroid, and thymus are organs of the____ system

endocrine

The right and left ______ regions are inferior areas located ______ to the hypogastric region.

iliac, lateral

The correct anatomic directional term for "closer to the feet" is ______.

inferior

lymphatic system

initiates an immune response

The brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves are organs of the _____ system

nervous

Regarding the serous membranes of the ventral cavity, a ______ layer lines the internal surface of the body wall, while a ______ layer covers the external surface of organs.

parietal, visceral

The urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs are in the

pelvic

The anatomical term for the portion of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist is ______.

antebrachial

The anatomical term for forehead is

frontal

The anatomical term for the central-most anterior region of the pelvis is ______.

pubic

A football player was tackled in the fibular area. The player was tacked on ______.

the lateral aspect of the leg

Organs of the thoracic cavity include the ______.

trachea lungs heart

The _____ canal contains the spinal cord.

vertebral

The correct anatomic directional term meaning "toward the midline of the body" is ______.

medial

A patient has lesion in her umbilical area. The lesion is on her ______.

navel

Which organ system consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels?

Cardiovascular system

Which are organs of the muscular system?

Orbicularis oculi muscle Pectoralis major muscle

Which is the simplest level of organization?

Atom

Identify the body region highlighted

Axillary

Which organ system releases chemicals that regulate body and cellular growth?

Endocrine

Which organ system consists of glands that secrete hormones?

Endocrine system

Which organ system is responsible for the initiation of the immune response?

Lymphatic System

The spleen, liver, and pancreas are organs of the ______ cavity.

abdominal

Organs of the nervous system include ______.

brain peripheral nerves spinal cord

The anatomical term for the ______ is sural.

calf

The anatomical term for the portion of the lower limb between the knee and the ankle is ______.

crural

The anatomical term for the lateral aspect of the lower leg is ______ region.

fibular

Skin and hair are major organs of the Blank 1 of 1 system.

integumentary

The _______ system functions in providing protection, regulating body temperature, and preventing water loss.

integumentary

The serous membrane marked by the arrow in the figure is the ______.

parietal peritoneum

The serous membrane indicated by the arrow in the figure is the ______.

parietal pleura

The vertebral column is ______ to the heart.

posterior

A student is studying the organ system that exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and air. The student is most likely studying the ______ system. urinary

respiratory