Ch 1 Intro A&P

Question 1

What does anatomy deal with?

Answer 1

The form and structure of the body and its parts

Question 2

What is pathology concerned with?

Answer 2

The functions of the body and its parts

Question 3

What is microscopic anatomy also known as?

Answer 3

Histology

Question 4

What does macroscopic anatomy focus on?

Answer 4

Body parts large enough to be seen with the unaided eye

Question 5

What is regional anatomy?

Answer 5

Examination of individual regions of the body

Question 6

Define systemic anatomy.

Answer 6

Study of individual systems of the body

Question 7

What is the sagittal plane?

Answer 7

A plane that divides the body into left and right parts

Question 8

What distinguishes the median plane from the sagittal plane?

Answer 8

It divides the body into equal left and right halves

Question 9

What does the transverse plane divide?

Answer 9

The body into cranial and caudal parts

Question 10

What does the dorsal plane divide?

Answer 10

The body into dorsal and ventral parts

Question 11

The xiphoid process is located at the _______ end of the sternum.

Answer 11

Caudal

Question 12

In human anatomy, what does ‘superior’ refer to?

Answer 12

Toward the head

Question 13

What does ‘caudal’ mean?

Answer 13

Toward the tail

Question 14

What does ‘rostal’ refer to?

Answer 14

Toward the tip of the nose

Question 15

Dorsal and ventral refer to _______ directions in a standing position.

Answer 15

Up and down

Question 16

What does ‘deep’ mean in anatomical terms?

Answer 16

Toward the center of the body

Question 17

What does ‘superficial’ mean?

Answer 17

Toward the surface of the body

Question 18

Proximal means _______ from the body.

Answer 18

Toward

Question 19

Distal means _______ from the body.

Answer 19

Away

Question 20

What is bilateral symmetry?

Answer 20

Left and right halves of an animal’s body are mirror images

Question 21

What are the two main cavities of the animal body?

Answer 21

Dorsal cavity and ventral cavity

Question 22

What does the dorsal body cavity contain?

Answer 22

The brain and spinal cord

Question 23

What is the function of the pleura in the thoracic cavity?

Answer 23

Covers the organs and lines the cavity

Question 24

What does the abdominal cavity contain?

Answer 24

Digestive, urinary, and reproductive organs

Question 25

Cells are the basic _______ of animal life.

Answer 25

Functional units

Question 26

What are the four basic types of tissues in the animal body?

Answer 26

* Epithelial tissue * Connective tissue * Muscle tissue * Nervous tissue

Question 27

What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

Answer 27

Cover body surfaces, secrete, and absorb materials

Question 28

What does connective tissue do?

Answer 28

Holds the body together and provides support

Question 29

List the three types of muscle tissue.

Answer 29

* Skeletal muscle * Cardiac muscle * Smooth muscle

Question 30

What is the function of nervous tissue?

Answer 30

Transmits information and controls body functions

Question 31

What is an organ?

Answer 31

A group of tissues working together for a common purpose

Question 32

What are systems in the context of body organization?

Answer 32

Groups of organs involved in common activities

Question 33

How is health defined in relation to anatomy and physiology?

Answer 33

A state of normal anatomy and physiology

Question 34

Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of _______ in the body.

Answer 34

Dynamic equilibrium

Question 35

What does homeostasis require from the body?

Answer 35

Involvement of all body systems

Question 36

How does the analogy of driving a car relate to homeostasis?

Answer 36

Involves monitoring and adjusting conditions to maintain function