chapter 1 learnsmart
_____ are the smallest units of matter having the chemical properties of the element.
atoms
respiratory system
responsible for exchange of gases
the chemical level of an organization is
composed of atoms and molecules; the simplest level of organization
nervous system
controls body movement and conducts impulses for internal communication
the posterior aspect of the axial region of the body contains the ______
cranial cavity and vertebral canal
an increase in body size is _____ and an increased specialization as related to form and function is _____
growth; development
which of the following are characteristics of all living things?
organization, growth and development, metabolism
scientists who examine how organs and body systems function under normal circumstances, as well as how their functions may change with disease are called _____.
physiologists
Match the serous membrane to tis corresponding organ(s).
pleura - lungs pericardium - heart peritoneum - digestive organs
the production of sex cells that, under the right conditions, have the ability to develop into a new living organism is _____.
reproduction
A stimulus to the skin of the hand causes someone to withdraw their hand from the stimulus to prevent damage. This is an example of _____.
responsiveness
the anatomic directional term meaning "toward the nose" is
rostral
the _____ method refers to a systematic and rigorous process by which scientists develop and test a hpothesis.
scientific
which of the following body structures can serve as effectors?
smooth muscles of bronchioles, insulin secreting cells of pancreas
anatomy is the study of what?
structure and form
umbilical
the center of the nine regions
epigastric
the region above the umbilical region
right hypochondriac
the region to the right of the epigastric region
right iliac
the region to the right of the hypogastric region
cytology refers to _____.
the study of cells and their internal structures
the anatomical term for the medial aspect of the leg, between the knee and ankle, is _____.
tibial
T/F physiology focuses on the molecular or cellular level to gain an understanding of how organ systems work.
true
______ are scientists who study the structure and form of organisms
anatomists
the _____ region is composed of the upper and lower limbs
appendicular
the anatomical term for the hip is _____.
coxal
_____ anatomy is also called macroscopic anatomy.
gross
the median space in the thoracic cavity is called the
mediastinum
cardiovascular system
moves blood containing hormones, nutrients, and gases
lymphatic system
participates in immune response
_____ study the function of body parts
physiologists
muscular system
produces body movement and heat
integumentary system
provides protection, regulates body temperature, prevents water loss
skeletal system
provides support and protection, site of hemopoiesis
______ investigates the relationships among internal structures that may be visualized by specific scanning procedures?
radiographic anatomy
_____ may explore all of the body structures in the anterior neck.
regional anatomy
if one is studying the axillary (armpit) area of the body and its nerves, blood vessels, lymph nodes, musculature, connective tissue, and skin, _____ is the type of anatomy that is being studied.
regional anatomy
which of the following are characteristics of all living things?
regulation of internal functions, reproduction, responsiveness to stimuli
endocrine system
secretes hormones to regulate growth and chemical levels in blood
the anatomical term for the calf area is
sural
the _____ covers the surfaces of most digestive organs.
visceral peritoneum
_____ is the scientific discipline that studies the relationships among parts of the body as well as the structure of the individual organs; whereas, _______ is the discipline in which the function of body structures is the focus.
anatomy; physiology
rank the following terms from simplest to most complex.
1. cells 2. tissues 3. organs 4. organ systems 5. organism
metabolism consists of both _____ in which small molecules are joined to form larger molecules and _____ in which large molecules are broken down into smaller molecules.
anabolic; catabolic
the anatomical term for the thumb is
pollux
In regards to the axial region, the ____ aspect contains cavities that are completely encased in bone
posterior
control centers are generally portions of the:
thyroid gland, brain, spinal cord
urinary system
filters the blood and removes waste from the blood
the anatomical term for the great toe is _____.
hallux
