chapter 1: an intro to the human body

Question 1

to cut up; the scientific study of the body’s structures

Answer 1

anatomy

Question 2

anatomy of larger objects
ex) brain, heart, liver, etc.

Answer 2

gross anatomy

Question 3

anatomy of smaller objects
ex) cells, tissues, etc.

Answer 3

microscopic anatomy

Question 4

the scientific study of the chemistry and physics of the structures of the body and the ways they work together to support the functions of life

Answer 4

physiology

Question 5

1. consider source
2. evaluate content
3. question the methods by which data and information were gathered
4. understand your own biases and values

Answer 5

critical thinking

Question 6

atoms, molecules, macromolecules

Answer 6

chemical level

Question 7

cells, organelles

Answer 7

cellular level

Question 8

group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function

Answer 8

tissue level

Question 9

two or more different tissues combine to form an organ

Answer 9

organ level

Question 10

two or more organs work closely together to perform the functions of a body system

Answer 10

organ system

Question 11

many organ systems work harmoniously together to perform the functions of an independent organism

Answer 11

organismal level

Question 12

needs of human life

Answer 12

1. food/nutrients
2. water
3. oxygen
4. maintain temperature
5. maintain pressure

Question 13

5 characteristics of human life

Answer 13

1. grow and reproduce
2. use energy and raw materials
3. movement
4. composed of cells
5. maintain homeostasis

Question 14

steady state of body systems that living organisms maintain

Answer 14

homeostasis

Question 15

biological response that slows or stops a reaction to maintain balance in the body
ex. body temp regulation

Answer 15

negative feedback loop

Question 16

mechanisms that intensify a change in the body physiology condition in response to a stimulus
ex. childbirth

Answer 16

positive feedback loop

Question 17

cavity of the head (spinal cord)

Answer 17

cranial cavity

Question 18

cavity of the chest (heart, lungs, etc.)

Answer 18

thoracic cavity

Question 19

cavity below the diaphragm

Answer 19

abdominal cavity

Question 20

cavity in the pelvis region

Answer 20

pelvic cavity

Question 21

cavity with abdomen and pelvis

Answer 21

abdominopelvic cavity

Question 22

cavity with torso and pelvis

Answer 22

ventral cavity