Mikey A&P Ch 1

Simplest to most complex : organism,cells,organs,tissues,organ systems

1 cells, 2 tissues, 3 organs, 4 organ systems, 5 organism

Simplest to most complex? Molecules, organelles, atoms, macromolecules, cells

1. Atoms 2. Molecules 3. Macromolecules 4. Organelles 5. Cells

Respiratory physiology

A study of how gas exchange occurs

Anatomical term for the region inferior to the thorax and superior to the hip bone is?

Abdominal region

Neurophysiology

An examination of nerve impulses that travel throughout the body

__________ tends to focus on the form and structure, while __________ focuses on the mechanisms and functions of these structures.

Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomical term for limb between elbow and wrist?

Antebrachial

Which directional term means "toward the front surface"?

Anterior

The __________ region is composed of the upper and lower limbs

Appendicular

Smallest unit of matter having the chemical properties of the element?

Atoms

Put these in order from simplest to complex: Atoms, cells, molecules, organelles, macromolecules

Atoms, Molecules, Macromolecules, organelles, cells

Effectors

Blood vessels in the skin constrict, muscles shiver

The correct anatomical term for head is __________

Cephalic

Sternal is to sternum as pectoral is to __________.

Chest

Examples of positive feedback?

Childbirth, blood clotting, breast feeding

Stimulus

Cold temperature lowers body temperature below normal

The chemical level of an organization is __________ and __________

Composed of atoms and molecules & the simplest level of organization

Anatomical term for hip?

Coxal

Physiology

Describes the mechanisms by which different nutrients are broken down

Anatomy

Describes the muscle layers in the wall of the small intestine

Transvers plane

Divides body into superior & inferior, also called horizontal plane

A coronal plane __________

Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts

Structure that brings about the change to alter the stimulus?

Effector

urinary system

Filters the blood & removes waste AKA, the renal system, consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and the urethra.

Urinary system

Filters the blood and removes waste from the blood

Receptors

Free nerve endings in the skin detect cold

Physiology

Function

Reproductive physiology

Gamete production and related hormones and physiologic cycles.

The anatomical term coxal refers to the __________.

Hip

Control Center

Hypothalmus of the brain sets body temperature

__________ and __________ can serve as effectors

Insulin secreting cells of pancreas and smooth muscles of bronchioles

Fibular refers to __________.

Lateral aspect of the leg

The anatomical term for lower back is __________

Lumbar

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

Medial

Characteristics of all living things?

Metabolism, growth and development, organization

Characteristics of all living things is __________ and __________ and __________

Metabolism, orgnaization, growth and development.

Cardiovascular System

Moves blood containing hormones, nutrients and gases

Cardiovascular system

Moves blood containing hormones, nutrients, and gases.

The anatomical term for eye is __________.

Orbital

Lymphatic System

Participates in immune response

lymphatic system

Participates in immune response

Medical term for chest?

Pectoral

The anatomical term for fingers or toes is __________.

Phalanges

Which of the following describes one who studies the function of body parts?

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

Negative feedback?

Regulating heart rate, regulating blood pressure, withdrawal reflex from stepping on glass

Respiratory system

Responsible for exchange of gases

respiratory system

Responsible for exchange of gases

Anatomical term for the posterior region between the hip bones is?

Sacral

A plane that is parallel to the midsagittal plane, but is either to the left or right of the midsagittal plane is termed a __________ plane.

Sagittal

endocrine system

Secrete hormones to regulate growth & chemical levels in blood

Endocrine System

Secretes hormones to regulate growth and chemical levels in blood.

Serve as effectors

Smooth muscle of bronchioles, insulin secreting cells of pancreas

Organs of the abdominal cavity?

Stomach & liver

Organs of the abdominal cavity include __________ and __________.

Stomach and Liver

Anatomy

Structure and form

"Closer to the head"

Superior

Anatomical term for ankle?

Tarsal

Cardiovascular physiology

The function of the heart, blood and blood vessels are examined

Control centers are generally portions of the __________ and __________ and __________.

Thyroid gland, brain, and spinal cord.

Which word anatomy is derived from the Greek work anatome which could be describe by __________ and __________.

To cut apart and to dissect

Which plane seperates the chest from the abdomen?

Transverse

T/F As the human body grows in size, structures such as the brain become more complex.

True

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

abdominal

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

anatomic position

Homeostasis

body temperature returns to normal

the anatomical term for head is __________

cephalic

cranial is to skull as auricular is to __________

ear

the anatomical term for thigh is __________

femoral

The anatomical term for forehead is __________.

frontal

the anatomical term for buttock is __________

gluteus

__________ anatomy is also called macroscopic anatomy

gross

the correct anatomic directional term for "closer to the feet" is __________

inferior

The various chemical reactions that occur within all organisms are collectively termed __________

metabolism

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 the __________ cavity

oral

The anatomcial term for the diamond shaped region between the thighs that contains the anus and selected external reproductive organs is __________

perineal

Calcaneal is to heel as __________ is to sole of the foot.

plantar

The components associated with the homeostatic system are __________ and __________ and __________

receptor, control center, and effector

the production of new cells for growth, maintenance, and repair is an example of __________

reproduction

histology refers to __________

study of tissues

The anatomical term for ankle is __________.

tarsal

the heart and lungs are organs in the __________ cavity

thoracic

A __________ plane seperates the body into superior and inferior parts

transverse

T/F anatomists and physiologists use the scientific method to explain and understand the workings of the body

true

T/F physiology focuses on the molecular or celluar level to gain an understanding of how organ systems work

true

the anatomical term for medial aspect of the forearm is __________

ulnar

The anatomical term for navel is __________.

umbillical

The __________ canal contains the spinal cord

vertebral

the correct anatomical term for spinal column is __________ column.

vertebral