Chapter 1

Question 1

The study of structure and form

Answer 1

Anatomy

Question 2

Examination of larger structures that’s visible to the eye

Answer 2

Gross anatomy

Question 3

What are some examples of gross anatomy?

Answer 3

Regional, comparative, systemic surface, embryology

Question 4

Examination of structures that require magnification to be seen

Answer 4

Microscopic anatomy

Question 5

What are some examples of microscopic anatomy?

Answer 5

Cytology, histology

Question 6

Study of function

Answer 6

Physiology

Question 7

What are characteristics of a living organism?

Answer 7

Organization, metabolism, growth and development, responsiveness, regulation, reproduction

Question 8

Have complex structure and order

Answer 8

Organization

Question 9

Can carry out chemical reactions

Answer 9

Metabolism

Question 10

Why do living organisms reproduce?

Answer 10

Growth, maintenance, repair, production of offspring

Question 11

What are the levels of organization? (smallest to largest)

Answer 11

Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

Question 12

Smallest unit of matter exhibiting characteristics of an element

Answer 12

Atom

Question 13

Combination of atoms

Answer 13

Molecules

Question 14

Functions of atoms are determined by ____ and ____

Answer 14

3D shape and atomic composition

Question 15

Microscopic structures in cells for specialized functions

Answer 15

Organelles

Question 16

Smallest unit of life

Answer 16

Cellular Level

Question 17

What are the basic principles of the cell theory?

Answer 17

Cells are structural building blocks, cells come from pre-existing cells, smallest structural units which perform vital functions

Question 18

Groups of cells working together for a specific function

Answer 18

Tissue

Question 19

What are the 4 types of tissues?

Answer 19

Epithelial, muscle, nerve, connective

Question 20

Two or more tissues working together

Answer 20

Organ

Question 21

Organs working together

Answer 21

Organ system

Question 22

What is the function for the cardiovascular system?

Answer 22

Transport

Question 23

Makes offspring

Answer 23

Reproductive system

Question 24

Removes wastes

Answer 24

Urinary

Question 25

Breathing; gas exchange

Answer 25

Respiratory

Question 26

Electrical communication

Answer 26

Nervous

Question 27

Structure of body

Answer 27

Skeletal

Question 28

Movement

Answer 28

Muscular

Question 29

Superficial protection

Answer 29

Integumentary

Question 30

Immunity

Answer 30

Lymphatic

Question 31

Chemical communication

Answer 31

Endocrine

Question 32

Metabolism, absorbing nutrients

Answer 32

Digestive

Question 33

Hands to the sides with palms facing forward and feet together

Answer 33

Anatomical position

Question 34

Laying down in the anatomical position face up

Answer 34

Supine

Question 35

Laying down in the anatomical position face down

Answer 35

Prone

Question 36

In front of

Answer 36

Anterior/ ventral

Question 37

In back of

Answer 37

Posterior/ dorsal

Question 38

Above

Answer 38

Superior

Question 39

Below

Answer 39

Inferior

Question 40

Closer to the midline

Answer 40

Medial

Question 41

Further from the midline

Answer 41

Lateral

Question 42

Closer to the surface

Answer 42

Superficial

Question 43

Further from the surface

Answer 43

Deep

Question 44

Closer to the trunk of attachment

Answer 44

Proximal

Question 45

Further from the trunk of attachment

Answer 45

Distal

Question 46

Vertical plane that separates anterior from posterior

Answer 46

Frontal/ coronal

Question 47

Vertical plane down the midline dividing the body into equal left and right parts

Answer 47

Midsagittal

Question 48

Does not directly run down midline dividing body into unequal left and right parts

Answer 48

Sagittal

Question 49

Plane is perpendicular to the long axis and separates superior from inferior

Answer 49

Transverse/ horizontal

Question 50

Ability to maintain consistent internal environment

Answer 50

Homeostasis

Question 51

Sensor which is sensitive to a particular environmental change or stimulus

Answer 51

Receptor

Question 52

Receives and processes information supplied by the receptor and sends out commands

Answer 52

Control Center

Question 53

Responds to commands given by control center

Answer 53

Effectors

Question 54

Effector activation opposes or negates the original stimulus; make it opposite

Answer 54

Negative Feedback

Question 55

Stimulus is reinforced until a climatic event occurs; keeps going

Answer 55

Positive feedback

Question 56

What is an example of negative feedback?

Answer 56

Being too cold, then you warm up

Question 57

What is an example of positive feedback?

Answer 57

Blood clotting