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Anatomy and physiology 1 final exam > Chapter 1: Welcome to the body > Flashcards

Chapter 1: Welcome to the body Flashcards

1
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the study of the structure of the body is…?

A

Anatomy

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2
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The study of the function of the body is…?

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Physiology

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3
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what is it when the body responds to a constantly changing environment and maintains stability and equilibrium?

A

Homeostasis

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4
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Regions of the body

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Regional anatomy

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5
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visible to the naked eye

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Gross or macroscopic

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6
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systems of the body

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systemic anatomy

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7
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skin surface

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surface anatomy

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8
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Embryology is also known as…

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Developmental anatomy

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9
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Microscope; Cytology: cells and Histology: tissues

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Microscopic anatomy

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10
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Atoms(chemical level), molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organs systems, and the human body

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levels or structural organization

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11
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Maintaining boundaries, movement, responsiveness, digestion, metabolism, and reproduction

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Part in Maintaining Life

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12
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carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals

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nutrients

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13
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oxidative “needs oxygen” chemical reactions in body

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oxygen

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14
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-makes up 60-80% of body weight
-the basis for secretions and excretions

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water

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15
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-the lower the temperature it decreases metabolic reactions or vice verse
- creates air pressure on the body

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temperature and atmospheric pressure

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16
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illness and disease
-may occur when positive feedback mechanisms do not
shut off

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homeostatic imbalance

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17
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-Body erect
-feet slightly apart
-palms facing forward
-thumbs point away from the body
-right and left refer to the patient

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anatomical positions

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18
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-explains the location of one body structure to another
-creates clarity of anatomical placement

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Directional terms

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19
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toward the head end or upper part of the structure or the body; above

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superior or cranial

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20
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away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below

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Inferior or caudal

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21
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toward or at the front of the body; in front of

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ventral or anterior

22
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toward or at the back of the body; behind

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dorsal or posterior

23
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toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of

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medial

24
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away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of

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lateral

25
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between a more medial and a more lateral structure

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intermediate

26
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closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

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proximal

27
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farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

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distal

28
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toward or at the body surface

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Superficial or external

29
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away from the body surface; more internal

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deep or internal

30
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away from the body surface; more internal

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deep or internal

31
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  • main axis
    -head, neck, and trunk
A

axial

32
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appendages or limbs

A

appendicular

33
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what are body planes and sections?

A

planes used to divide the body into sections

34
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body planes question:
what is the right and left parts of the body called?

A

sagittal (mid and para) plane

35
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body planes question:
what are the anterior and posterior parts of the body called?

A

Frontal or coronal plane

36
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body planes question:
whats another name for the horizontal plane?

A

transverse plane

37
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what are the body cavities?

A

-dorsal
-cranial
-brain and CNS
-ventral
-thoracic
-viscera
-spinal

38
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if you were in a car accident, what body cavity is generally most susceptible to injury and why?

A

abdominopelvic

39
Q

on the cavity walls refers to…?

A

parietal serosa

40
Q

covers the organs refers to…?

A

visceral serosa

41
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lubrication secreted by serous membranes refers to…?

A

Serous fluid

42
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around the heart refers to…?

A

pericardium

43
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around the lungs refers to…?

A

pleural

44
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around the abdominal walls refers to…?

A

peritoneum

45
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below cartilage is…

A

hypochondriac

46
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above the stomach is…

A

epigastric

47
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low back is…

A

lumbar

48
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belly button is…

A

umbilical

49
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below stomach is…

A

hypogastric

50
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the superior part of the hip bone is…

A

iliac

Anatomy and physiology 1 final exam (3 decks)

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