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