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Ch. 1 Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards

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Define Anatomy

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The study of structure

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Define Physiology

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The study of function

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List the Levels of Organization

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  1. Chemicals
  2. (Organelles)
  3. Cellular
  4. Tissues
  5. Organs
  6. Organ Systems
  7. Organisms
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Define Growth

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Increase in body size/number of cells

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Define Reproduction

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New organisms or cells produced

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Define Responsiveness

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Reaction to internal/external change

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Define Movement

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Change in position, motion of internal organ

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Define Metabolism

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The sum of all chemical reactions in an organism

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Define Homeostasis

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Internal balance

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What are the components of the control systems called homeostatic mechanism?

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  1. Receptor (Receive)
  2. Set point (Normal value)
  3. Effector (Bring about responses)
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The body can be divided into 2 portions, what are they?

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  1. Axial (Head, neck, and trunk)
  2. Appendicular (Upper and lower limbs)
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The axial portion contains several cavities that house body organs, what are the cavities?

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  1. Cranial cavity
  2. Vertebral canal
  3. Thoracic cavity
  4. Abdominopelvic cavity
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The cranial cavity houses the

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Brain

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The vertebral canal houses the

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Spinal cord

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The thoracic cavity houses the

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Heart, lungs, mediastinum

[Mediastinum: Space between the lungs, Houses the heart, trachea, esophagus, aorta, superior/inferior vena cava)

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What is the mediastinum?

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  • The thoracic region between the two lungs, between the sternum and vertebrae
  • Houses the heart, trachea, esophagus, aorta, superior/inferior vena cava
  • (Splits left and right sections)
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The abdominopelvic cavity consist of what cavities

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  1. Abdominal cavity (Stomach– LUQ, Liver– RUQ, Kidneys– Retroperitoneal)
  2. Pelvic cavity (End of large intestine, Internal reproductive organs, Urinary bladder)
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The abdominal cavity houses the

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  • Stomach (LUQ)
  • Liver (RUQ)
  • Kidneys (Retroperitoneal)
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The pelvic cavity houses the

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End of large intestine, urinary bladder, and internal reproductive organs

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20
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What separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities?

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The diaphragm

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What are the membranes of the ventral cavity?
(Serous membranes)

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  1. Pleural cavity
  2. Pericardial cavity
  3. Peritoneal cavity
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Parietal pleura

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lines the pleural cavity

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Visceral pleura

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covers the lungs

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Parietal percardium

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lines the pericardial cavity

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Visceral pericardium

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  • covers the heart
  • AKA epicardium
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Parietal peritoneum

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lines the peritoneal cavity

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Visceral peritoneum

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covers the organs of the abdomen

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List the organs and function of the integumentary system

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  • Hair, skin, nails, sweat and sebaceous glands
  • Regulates body temperature, acts as an outer-protective covering
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List the organs and function of the skeletal system

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  • Bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage
  • Support and protect

[Tendon— Joins muscle to bone]
[Ligament— Joins bone to bone]

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List the organs and function of the muscular system

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  • Muscles
  • Provides body movement, source of body heat
  • (Provides support and movement)
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List the organs and function of the nervous system

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  • Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory organs
  • Communication throughout the body via neurotransmitters (fast acting)
  • (Provides integration and coordination)
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List the organs and function of the endocrine system

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  • All glands that secrete hormones
  • (slow system) Alter metabolism of specific target cells
  • The endocrine system works with the nervous system to maintain homeostasis
    • [Homeostasis: Internal balance]
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List the organs and function of the cardiovascular system

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  • Heart, blood vessels, blood
  • Distribute oxygen, nutrients, & hormones, remove waste from cells– carbon dioxide
  • (Provides transport of substances through the body)
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List the organs and function of the lymphatic system

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  • Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, lymph (fluid)
  • Drain excess tissue fluid and return it to the bloodstream
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List the organs and function of the digestive system

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  • (1) Alimentary canal/Digestive tract— Passageway for food
    • Mouth
      • Esophagus
    • Stomach
    • Small intestine
    • Large intestine
    • Rectum
    • Anal canal
    • Anus
  • (2) Accessory organs— Secretion helps with the digestion of food
    • Salivary gland (In the mouth)
    • Liver
    • Gallbladder
    • Pancreas
  • Breaks down complex food to use in the body
  • (Provide absorption and excretion)
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List the organs and function of the respiratory system

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  • Lungs, nasal cavity, pleural spaces
  • Exchanges O2 and CO2
  • (Provide absorption and excretion)
37
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List the organs and function of the urinary system

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  • Kidneys (2), ureters (2), urinary bladder, urethra
  • Filters blood, excrete urine
  • (Provides absorption and excretion)
38
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List the organs and function of the male reproductive system

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  • Primary sex organs (gonads) of the male:
    • Testes
  • Accessory ducts:
    • Seminiferous tubule
    • Epididymis
    • Vas deferens
    • Ejaculating duct
    • Urethra
  • Accessory glands
    • Seminal vesicle
    • Prostate gland
    • Bulbourethral gland
  • Produces sperm (1 hormone- testosterone)
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List the organs and function of the female reproductive system

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  • Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, clitoris, vulva
  • Produce eggs (2 hormones, estrogen and progesterone)
40
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Describe anatomical position

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  • Body erect
  • Face and palms forward
  • Upper limbs at sides
  • [Erect: Rigidly upright or straight]
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Superior

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Inferior

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Anterior

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Ventral, front

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Posterior

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Dorsal, back

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Medial

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Closer to the midline

46
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Lateral

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Toward the side

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Bilateral

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Paired structures w/ one on each side (eyes, kidney, ovaries)

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Ipsilateral

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Structures on the same side of body (liver, right kidney)

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Contralateral

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Structures on the opposite sides of body

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Proximal

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Closer to point of attachment/origin

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Distal

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Further from the point of attachment/origin

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Superficial

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Near surface

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Deep

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More internal

54
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The sagittal section divides the body into

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right and left portions

55
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If the sagittal section divides the body into equal parts, it is

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midsagittal

56
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The section that divides the body into superior and inferior portions is

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transverse (horizontal)

57
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The section that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is

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frontal (coronal)

58
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A cross section is a cut

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across the structure

59
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An oblique section is an ________ cut through the structure

60
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A longitudinal section is a __________ cut through the structure

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lengthwise

61
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Epigastric

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Above the stomach (Upper middle part)

62
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Right and left hypochondriac

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Below the ribs/cartilage (lateral to epigastric region)

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Umbilical

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Middle part

64
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Right and left lumbar region

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Lateral to umbilical region

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Hypogastric region

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Lower middle part, below umbilical

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Right and left inguinal (iliac)

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Lateral to hypogastric region

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Cephalic

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Frontal

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Cervical

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Axillary

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Mammary

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Brachial

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Femoral

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Occipital

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Back of head

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Dorsal

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Posterior (back)

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Lumbar

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Lower back

77
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Which organ system(s) provide body covering?

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Integumentary system

78
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Which organ system(s) provide support and movement?

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  1. Skeletal system
  2. Muscular system
79
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Which organ system(s) provide integration and coordination?

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  1. Nervous system
  2. Endocrine system
80
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Which organ system(s) provide transport of substances through the body?

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  1. Cardiovascular system
  2. Lymphatic system
81
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Which organ system(s) provide absorption and excretion?

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  1. Digestive system
  2. Respiratory system
  3. Urinary system
82
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Which organ system(s) provide reproduction of new offspring together?

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  1. Male reproductive system
  2. Female reproductive system
83
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The mediastinum houses…

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The heart, trachea, esophagus, aorta, superior/inferior vena cava

[Mediastinum: The space between both lungs inside thoracic cavity]

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