Chapter 1- Intro to the Human Body

Question 1

the study of the structure of living organisms

Answer 1

anatomy

Question 2

the abdominal or ventral side of the body

Answer 2

anterior

Question 3

pertaining to the extremities

Answer 3

appendicular

Question 4

pertaining to the longitudinal axis of the body

Answer 4

axial

Question 5

pertaining to the head

Answer 5

cephalic

Question 6

pertaining to the neck

Answer 6

cervical

Question 7

maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment

Answer 7

homeostasis

Question 8

membranes covering the brain and spinal cord

Answer 8

meninges

Question 9

the sum of the chemical reactions in the body

Answer 9

metabolism

Question 10

pertaining to the wall of a body cavity

Answer 10

parietal

Question 11

the membrane surrounding the heart

Answer 11

pericardium

Question 12

the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs

Answer 12

peritoneum

Question 13

the study of the functioning of living organisms

Answer 13

physiology

Question 14

the membrane lining the thoracic cavity and covering the lungs

Answer 14

pleura

Question 15

the dorsal or backside of the body

Answer 15

posterior

Question 16

pertaining to organs in a body cavity

Answer 16

visceral