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A&P Quiz 1 Flashcards

1
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what are a group of tissues arranged to accomplish functions

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organs

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2
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plane that divides the body into front & back sections (or ventral & dorsal)

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frontal/coronal plane

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3
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the head is blank to the chest

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superior

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4
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located on or near the surface of the body

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superficial

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5
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plane that divides the body lengthwise into left and right portions

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sagittal plane

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6
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system that contains kidneys, bladder and other drainage structures.

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urinary system

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7
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system containing ovaries and testes; enables human reproduction

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reproductive system

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8
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the skin is ? to the muscle

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superficial

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9
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farthest away from the point of attachment

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distal

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10
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cavity surrounded by bone & contains the brain

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cranial cavity

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11
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smallest living units of structure & function; the basic unit of life

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cells

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12
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closer to the point of attachment/trunk

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proximal

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13
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chemicals that are nonliving, simple and usually does not contain carbon.

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inorganic chemicals

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14
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away from the midline of the body

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lateral

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15
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the study of body structures and the relationship of its parts

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anatomy

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16
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the study of cause & effect

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pathology

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17
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the fingers are ? to the elbow

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distal

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18
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an imaginary flat surface that separates two parts of the body in one direction.

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plane

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19
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cavity formed by the backbone; it contains the spinal cord

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spinal cavity

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20
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the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment in response to a changing environment

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homeostasis

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21
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away from the center

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peripheral

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22
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chemical derived from living organisms, complex and contain carbon.

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organic chemical

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23
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cavity located posterior, includes the cranial and spinal cavity.

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dorsal cavity

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24
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fluid filled spaces that hold & protect the internal organs

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body cavities

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25
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system that defends/protects the body. containes the tonsils, thymus, and spleen

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immune system

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26
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system contains many glands, secretes hormones & chemical substances, regulates growth, reproduction, metabolism and water balance

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endocrine system

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27
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the wrist is ? to the fingers

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proximal

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28
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body part AWAY from the surface

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deep

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29
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system that contains skin, hair and nails. regulates body temp

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integumentary system

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30
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located in the center

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central

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31
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muscle responsible for movement of skeleton, maintenance of body posture, attaches to bones.

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skeletal muscle

32
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cavity located anterior; containes the thoracic and abdominal cavity

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ventral cavity

33
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cavity containing the lungs, the mediastinum, pericardial cavity(heart) and the thymus

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thoracic cavity (pleural cavity)

34
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cavity containing the liver, stomach, intestines, peritoneum, pelvic, urinary & reproductive organs.

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abdominopelvic cavity

35
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what are the 12 major organ systems?

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integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, immune, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive

36
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things that the body does to bring it back to balance. (ex. sweating to maintain temperature)

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feedback mechanism

37
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study of the function of living things and their parts

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physiology

38
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what are the 9 posterior terms?

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caudal (tailbone)
deltoid(shoulders)
gluteal(buttocks)
lumbar(back)
cervical(neck)
occipital(back of head)
popliteal(back of knee)
scapular(shoulder blade)
flank(fleshy area on back)

39
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the study of chemicals

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chemistry

40
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the study of living organisms

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biology

41
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the study of body structure

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anatomy

42
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the study of body functions

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physiology

43
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the branch of science that describes the consequences of improper functioning

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pathophysiology

44
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why are anatomy & physiology related?

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structure effects function & function influences structure.

45
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what are the 6 levels of organization in the human body- from simple to complex?

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chemicals
cells
tissues
organs
organ systems
whole organism

46
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simplest level made up of organic & inorganic atoms

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chemicals

47
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meaning “the same”

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homeo

48
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menas “staying”

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stasis

49
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body erect with feet flat on the floor, facing forwards with arms at sides, palms forward toes forward and feet slightly apart

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anatomical position

50
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above, or closer to the head

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superior

51
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below, or closer to the feet

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inferior

52
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towards the front surface

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anterior

53
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towards the back surface

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posterior

54
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towards the midline of the body

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medial

55
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the nose is ? to the ears

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medial

56
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group of cells with similar structure that have the same functions

A

tissues

57
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system containing the lungs, air passages, and exchanges gases between external environment and the blood

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respiratory system

58
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tissue containing neurons and neuralgia

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nerve tissues

59
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system composed of the GI tract. ingestion, digestion and absorption of food.

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digestive system

60
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-system composed of ther blood, heart, & blood vessels.
-transports substances through the body
-removes waste products from cells to organs of excretion

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circulatory system

61
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the heart is ? to the breastbone

A

posterior

62
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what types of tissue are skeletal, smooth and cardiac?

A

Muscle tissue

63
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the heart is ? to the spinal cord

A

anterior

64
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tissue composed of contractile protein

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muscle tissue

65
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type of tissue found on the skin & lines the body cavities.
-also forms glands

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epithelial tissue

66
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the system that includes the brain, spinal cord, & nerves.
-recieves and transmits
-electrochemical impulses
-coordinates the body

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Nervous system

67
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tissues that binds & connects body structures

A

connective tissue

68
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system that produces movement through contractions; contains 3 muscles

A

muscular system

69
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what are the 4 types of tissue?

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connective, epithelial, muscle and nerve tissue

70
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system that is hard & protects; contains the bones, joints and cartilage. it supports and protects the organs

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skeletal system

71
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muscle found in various organs & tubes; contraction & relaxation allows the body fluid to move.

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smooth muscle

72
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muscles found in the heart, allows to pump blood thru the body.

A

cardiac muscles

73
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name the 4 abdominal quadrants

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right upper, left upper, left lower, right lower

74
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plane that divides the body horizontally

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transverse plane

75
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what are the 3 types of muscles?

A

skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles

76
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a group of organs that altogether contribute to particular function

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organ systems

77
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Anatomy and Physiology (4 decks)

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