Lab exercises 1 and 2

____ is the study of the nature of the body and how it functions. The study of the cells in gastric pits is an example of ____ anatomy. A body section that is cut across the body horizontally is a ____ section. The body region located beneath the stomach is the ____ region. The area where the heart is located is the ____, which lies between the two lungs.

1. Physiology 2. Microscopic 3. transverse 4. hypogastric 5. mediastinum

The prefix ____ means nature or physical.target 1 of 5 The prefix ____ means across, beyond, or through.target 2 of 5 The prefix ____ means under, beneath, or less than normal.target 3 of 5 The prefix ____ means middle.

1. phys- 2. trans- 3. hypo- 4. medi-

An abdominal hernia results when weakened muscles allow the protrusion of abdominal structures. In one type of abdominal hernia, parts of a serous membrane and the small intestine form the bulge. Which serous membrane is involved?

Peritoneum

Untreated diabetes mellitus can lead to a condition in which the blood is more acidic than normal. What two organ systems play the largest role in compensating for acid-base imbalances?

Respiratory and urinary

Name the body region from which blood is usually drawn.

antecubital

Individuals with asplenia are missing their spleen or have a spleen that doesn't function well. Why is it recommended that these patients talk to their doctor about vaccines that are indicated for their health?

decreased or absent splenic filtration system and a decreased amount of antibody, placing them at significant risk for infection.

The mother of a child scheduled to receive a thymectomy (removal of the thymus gland) asks you whether there will be any side effects from the removal of the gland. Which two organ systems would you mention in your explanation?

lymphatic and endocrine

Which specific body cavity is the uterus located in?

pelvic cavity

A patient has been diagnosed with appendicitis. Use anatomical terminology to describe the location of the person's pain. Assume that the pain is localized to the surface of the body above the organ.

right inguinal region

Which smaller body cavity would be opened to perform a total knee joint replacement?

synovial