Anatomy/phisiology 1
Medial
on the inner side of
One difference between a gross anatomist and a microscopic anatomist would be
the use of a microscope.
To perform heart surgery, an incision is made into the ________ cavity.
thoracic
A collection of cells that work together designates a(n)
tissue
The diaphragm creates a ________ section between the thoracic and abdominal body cavities.
transverse (cross)
Which of the following body systems functions to remove waste and helps regulate blood pressure?
urinary
Removes liquid and wastes from blood and transports them to the outside
urinary system
Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts (front and back)
Frontal / Cornal
Intermediate
In between
Anterior
In front of
Lateral
On the outer side of
Which body cavity are the reproductive organs and bladder located?
Pelvic cavity
Divides the body into left and right cuts/ down the middle
Saggital / Median
Which body cavity is the spinal cord located in?
Spinal cavity
Think about the definitions of anatomy and of physiology. The relationship between these two fields is best described by the following statement:
Structure determines function.
Above
Superior
The study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts and their relationships to one another is called ________.
anatomy
Which directional term best describes the location of the human nose?
anterior
The wrist is ________ to the elbow.
distal
Which directional term indicates the back of the body?
dorsal
Your blood glucose level has dropped perilously low because you have been starving yourself for a couple of days to lose weight. Your liver, directed by the hormone insulin, converts its last stored glycogen into glucose to get it out into your bloodstream. In this scenario, the liver is the
effector
Which of the following body systems consist of glands that secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use by body cells?
endocrine
Secretes hormones
endocrine system
DIstal
farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
When we imagine a person exhibiting anatomical position, the palms of the hands are assumed to be facing ________.
forward
The tendency for physiological systems to stabilize internal conditions with respect to the external environment is called
homeostasis
Using anatomical terms of direction, supply the word that would make the sentence correct. The stomach is ________ to the lungs.
inferior
Provides an outer covering of the body for protection
integumentary system
Which of the following body systems forms the external body covering, synthesizes vitamin D, and is the location of sensory receptors?
integumentary system
Which of the following body systems picks up fluid leaked from the blood vessels and returns it to the blood?
lymphatic
transports excess fluid from tissues to blood
lymphatic system
The sternum is ________ to the heart.
medial
The surgeon created an opening in the chest during surgery. The incision was made along a plane that equally separated the right and left halves of the thoracic cavity. This section is known as a(n) ________.
median (midsagittal) section
________ refers to all of the chemical reactions in the body.
metabolism
maintains posture and generates most body heat
muscular system
superficial
near/at the surface
As a result of playing tennis in the summer heat without proper hydration, you have become very dehydrated. You are now in hypernatremia, a condition where your blood sodium levels are too high. Your brain tells you to drink water and, as a result, your blood sodium and hydration levels go back to normal. This illustrates
negative feedback
stimulates muscles to contract and interprets information from sensory units
nervous system
Which of the following activities represents a physiological study?
observing how the heart contracts to pump blood
Which of the following elements of a control system detects a change?
receptor
What are the three main components of a homeostatic control system?
receptor, control center, effector
The production of another human organism is the function of which of the following systems?
reproductive
produces a new organism
reproductive system
Which of the following body systems keeps blood constantly supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide?
respiratory
exchanges gases between air and blood
respiratory system
Which of the following body systems protects and supports body organs, provides a framework the muscles use to cause movement, and stores minerals?
skeletal
Provides a framework and support for soft tissues and produces blood cells in red marrow
skeletal system
Andy sustained a baseball hit to his cranial cavity. Which bones were fractured?
skull
Which body cavity is the stomach, liver, and spleen located in?
Abdominal cavity
Transports nutrients, wastes, and gases throughout the body
Cardiovascular system
Which body cavity is the brain located in?
Cranial cavity
converts food molecules into forms that are absorbed
Digestive system
Which body cavity is the heart, lungs, esophogus, (etc.) located in?
Thoracic cavity
Divides the body into superior and inferior parts (top and bottom)
Transverse
The study of body structure is called
anatomy
The heart, blood, and blood vessels combine to form which of the following?
an organ system
Deep (inernal)
away from the body surface
A body part that is considered lateral is assumed to be ________.
away from the midline of the body
Posterior
behind
Inferior
below
The heart and blood vessels are the primary organs of the ________ system.
cardiovascular
Which of the following is the smallest unit of all living things?
cell
Proximal
close to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
Which of the following levels of organization is inclusive of all others?
organ systems
An initial stimulus produces a response that reinforces the stimulus in
positive feedback
Milk production during breastfeeding is increased by the suckling of a newborn from his mother's nipple. This type of feedback mechanism best describes ________.
positive feedback
