Chapter 1

Question 1

What are the levels of organization in anatomy?

Answer 1

Chemical level, Cellular level, Tissue level, Organ level, Organ system level, Organismal level

These levels represent the hierarchy of structural organization in living organisms.

Question 2

Define an organ in anatomical terms.

Answer 2

A structure that has at least 2 tissue types, with a function

Organs perform specific functions vital for the organism’s survival.

Question 3

What is axial and appendicular

Answer 3

Axial (head and torso) and Appendicular (extremities)

This classification helps in understanding the location and relationship of body parts.

Question 4

What is the difference between paired and unpaired organs?

Answer 4

Paired: 2 organs; Unpaired: only one organ

Examples include the kidneys (paired) and the heart (unpaired).

Question 5

What is a coronal section also known as?

Answer 5

Frontal section

This section divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.

Question 6

What does a transversal section divide?

Answer 6

Top and bottom halves

This section is also referred to as a horizontal section.

Question 7

What distinguishes a midsagittal section?

Answer 7

It is right down the middle

This section divides the body into equal left and right halves.

Question 8

Define para in the context of anatomical sections.

Answer 8

To the left or right of the midsagittal section

This results in unequal left and right halves.