Chap 1 An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body

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the study of the structure of an organism and relationship of its parts.

Answer 1

anatomy

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the study of functions living organisms and their parts

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physiology

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a systematic approach to discovery

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scientific method

Question 4

List the order of increasing complexity the levels of organization of the body (from least complex to most)

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Chemical, cells, tissues, organs, systems.

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atoms and molecules

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chemical level

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smallest “living” unit of structure and function in our body

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cells

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many cells that act together to perform a common function

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tissues

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a group of several different kinds arranged in a way that allow them to act as a unit to perform a special function

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organs

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an organization of varying numbers and kinds of organs that can work together to perform complex functions for the body

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systems

Question 10

the body is in an erect or standing posture with the arms at the sides and the palms forward. The head and feet are also pointed forward

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anatomical position

Question 11

List the principal directional terms and sections (planes) used in describing the body and the relationship of body parts to one another.

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Superior, inferior, anterior, posterior, medial, lateral, proximal, distal, superficial, deep, saggital, frontal, and transverse.

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toward the head

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superior

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toward the feet

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inferior

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in front of

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anterior

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in back of

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posterior

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toward the midline of the body

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medial

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toward the side of the body or away from the midline

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lateral

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toward or nearest the trunk of the body

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proximal

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away from or farthest from the trunk of the body

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distal

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nearer the surface

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superficial

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farther from the body surface

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deep

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lengthwise plane running from front to back

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sagittal

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lengthwise plane running from side to side

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frontal

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horizontal or crosswise plane

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transverse

Question 25

List the four abdominopelvic quadrants

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1. right upper
2. right lower
3. left upper
4. left lower

Question 26

List the nine abdominopelvic regions

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Upper abdominopelvic regions ( right and left hypochondriac regions and epigastric region)
Middle regions ( right and left lumbar regions and umbilical region
Lower regions (right and left  iliac regions and hypogastric region)

Question 27

List the two major cavities of the body and the subdivisions of each

Answer 27

The two major body cavities are called the ventral and dorsal cavities. The ventral is subdivided into the thoracic cavity, the mediastinum, and the pleural cavities. The dorsal is subdivided into the abdominal cavity, the pelvic cavity, and the abdominapelvic cavity

Question 28

Discuss and contrast the axial and the appendicular subdivisions of the body.

Answer 28

Axial portion consists of the head, neck, and torso, or trunk. Appendicular portion includes the upper and lower extremities.

Question 29

Explain the meaning of the term homeostasis.

Answer 29

Homeostasis is the relative constancy of the internal environment.