Chapter 1 Flashcards
The study of anatomy is best described as:
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A) the study of tissues.
B) the study of how the body parts function and carry out their activities.
C) the study of the relatedness between groups of organisms.
D) the study of the structure of body parts and their relationship to one another.
D) the study of the structure of body parts and their relationship to one another.
The study of physiology is best described as:
Question options:
A) the study of the relatedness between groups of organisms.
B) the study of how the body parts function and carry out their activities.
C) the study of the structure of body parts and their relationship to one another.
D) the study of tissues.
B) the study of how the body parts function and carry out their activities.
A key concept in studying Anatomy and Physiology, and the reason we study them together, is the “principle of complementarity of structures and function”. What does this mean?
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A) A structure’s form dictates its function
B) A structures function dictates its form
C) It’s cheaper to buy one textbook rather than two
D) It’s cheaper to pay one instructor rather than two
A) A structure’s form dictates its function
The study of A&P examines how different body systems accomplish tasks necessary for life. These necessary functions include:
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A) Organization
B) Movement
C) Responsiveness
D) Metabolism
E) Growth & development
F) All of the above
F) All of the above
While all the bodies functions are spread among the different organ systems, there is much interrelatedness among the body systems.
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True
False
True
Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains ________.
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A) a relatively stable internal environment, within limits
B) a static state with no deviation from preset points
C) the lowest possible energy usage
D) a dynamic state within an unlimited range, depending on circumstances
A) a relatively stable internal environment, within limits
Why is homeostasis so important to the study of Anatomy and Physiology?
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A) Virtually every organ system in the body plays a role in maintaining homeostasis.
B) Many diseases can be regarded as dysregulation in homeostasis.
C) You must understand how things work normally to understand when and why they aren’t working right!
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
All homeostatic control mechanisms involve three components that work together: a receptor (sensor), a control center, and an effector.
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True
False
True
The regulation of blood glucose is an example of positive feedback.
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True
False
False
Why do we need to study Anatomy and Physiology?
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A) It provides the foundation for further studies in health related fields.
B) To help us appreciate new discoveries in understanding, treating and curing diseases.
C) To understand how our bodies work.
D) Because it’s super cool :)
E) All of the above (duh).
E) All of the above (duh).
Anatomical position means the body is standing erect and facing forward with the palms facing forward and the thumbs pointing away from the body.
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True
False
True
Dorsal (posterior) means towards or at the back of the body.
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True
False
True
Which of the following terms means away from the body surface or more internal?
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A) deep
B) inferior (caudal)
C) proximal
D) frontal (anterior)
E) medial
A) deep
The bridge of the nose is ________ to the left eye.
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A) Distal
B) Medial
C) Lateral
D) Anterior
B) Medial
Identify the body cavity labelled ‘B’:
A) pleural
B) pelvic
C) mediastinum
D) cranial
E) thoracic
E) thoracic
The plane labelled ‘B’ below indicates a sagittal section.
Question options:
True
False
False
