Ch. 1 A&P 1 Connect

Choose the answers that are correct about a transverse plane

-it divides the body into superior and inferior parts -it also called a horizontal plane -it cuts perpendicular to the long axis of the body

The chemical level of an organization is

-the simplest level of organization - composed of atoms and molecules

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 _______ region

abdominal region

__________ examine the relationships among parts of the body as well as the structure of individual organs

anatomists

Which term describes the relationship of the stomach to the spinal cord?

anterior

The correct anatomical term for armpit is _______

axillary

The components associated with the homeostatic system are which choices?

control center, effector, receptor

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

crural

The anatomical for fingers or toes is ________

digital

A coronal plane (check all that apply)

divides the body into anterior and posterior parts divides the body into front and back parts

The anatomical term for the lateral aspect of the lower leg is __________

fibular

The anatomical term for buttock is _______

gluteal

________ anatomy is also called macroscopic anatomy

gross

An increase in body size is _______ and an increased specialization as related to form and function is _____

growth; development

Lumbar is to lower back as manus is to _______

hand

Which of the following body structures can serve as effectors?

insulin secreting cells of pancreas smooth muscles of bronchioles

The median space in the thoracic cavity is called the _________

mediastinum

A __________ plane is a vertical plane that divides the body or organ into equal left and right halves

midsagittal

The plane known as the _______ plane passes through the specimen at an angle

oblique

The anatomical term for mouth is _________ cavity

oral

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

In terms of anatomic directional terms, ________ means in back of or toward the back surface

posterior

The anatomical term for the central most anterior region of the pelvis is _________

pubic

The production of sex cells that, under the right conditions, have the ability to develop into a new living organism is __________

reproduction

Which of the following are characteristics of all living things?

reproduction, responsiveness to stimuli, regulation of internal functions

When an organism senses and reacts to changes in their internal or external environment, this is an example of ________

responsiveness

Control centers are generally portions of the :

spinal cord, thyroid gland, brain

__________ is the anatomic directional term which means "on the outside" or "toward the skin"

superficial

The anatomical term for the calf area is _______

sural

Which is an accurate description of the anatomic position?

the eyes look forward, and head is level

The word anatomy is derived from the Greek word anatome, which could be described by which of the following? Select all that apply?

to dissect and to cut apart

True or False: Although there is only one midsagittal plane, an infinite number of sagittal planes are possible

true

The anatomical term for the medical aspect of the forearm is ________

ulnar

The correct anatomical term for spinal column is ________ column

vertebral

Cytology refers to _______

- the study of cells and their internal structures "cyto" means cell, and "logos" means study in the word "cytology"

Which are examples of negative feedback regulation?

- changing breathing rates in response to an increase of CO2 - changes in blood pressure when exercising

_________ is the scientific discipline that studies the relationships among parts of the body as well as the structure of individual organs; whereas ________ is the discipline in which the function of body structures is the focus

anatomy, physiology

__________ is the correct directional term which means "toward the front surface"

anterior

The correct anatomical term for kneecap is ________

patellar

The anatomical term for the diamond shaped region between the thighs that contains the anus and selected external reproductive organ is ________

perineal

__________ examines the function of various organ systems

physiologists

Calcaneal is to heel as ______ is to sole of the foot

plantar

A ________ plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts

transverse