Chapter 4 - Fill in the blanks

Question 1

Body cavities are classified into two groups according to their location. On the front is the ____ / ____ cavity, and on the back is the ____ / ____ cavity.

Answer 1

ventral / anterior

dorsal / posterior

Question 2

The lower left and right regions of the abdominopelvic cavity are called the ____ or ____ regions.

Answer 2

iliac or inguinal

Question 3

____ ____ consists of nerve cells

Answer 3

nerve tissue

Question 4

The substance between cell membrane and the nucleus and is made of a jelly-like material is the ____

Answer 4

cytoplasm

Question 5

The ____ or ____ plane divides the body into anterior & posterior portions.

Answer 5

coronal or frontal

Question 6

The ____ or ____ plane divides the body into superior and inferior planes.

Answer 6

horizontal or transverse

Question 7

The ____ plane, vertically divides the body as is passes through the midline to form a right half and a left half.

Answer 7

midsagittal

Question 8

The ____ plane, vertically divides the body into right and left sides

Answer 8

sagittal

Question 9

The outer covering of the cell is called the ____ ____, it allows some substances to pass into and out of the cell.

Answer 9

cell membrane

Question 10

Toward the head.

Answer 10

superior

Question 11

The most widespread and abundant of the body tissues, ____ tissue forms the supporting network for the organs of the body, is involved with muscles, bones, and joints.

Answer 11

connective

Question 12

The standard ____ ____ for the body is erect, head facing forward, arms by the sides with palms to the front.

Answer 12

anatomical position

Question 13

Back side of the body

Answer 13

Posterior or dorsal

Question 14

Toward the feet

Answer 14

inferior

Question 15

____ are considered the basic building blocks for various structures that make up a human being.

Answer 15

cells

Question 16

The upper middle region of the abdominopelvic cavity is known as the ____ region.

Answer 16

epigastric

Question 17

The ____ cavity is the combination of the abdominal and pelvic cavities.

Answer 17

abdominopelvic

Question 18

The nucleus contains the ____ which are microscopic bodies that carry genes that determine hereditary characteristics.

Answer 18

chromosomes

Question 19

____ ____ are unspecialized and can can give rise to specialized cell types, sources include embryos, adult tissue, and umbilical cord blood.

Answer 19

stem cells

Question 20

An ____ is the smallest, most basic chemical unit of an element.

Answer 20

atom

Question 21

____ is a tasteless, odorless, liquid

Answer 21

water

Question 22

____ is a state of equilibrium that is maintained within the body’s internal environment

Answer 22

homeostasis

Question 23

Pertaining to the head

Answer 23

cephalic

Question 24

The ____ is responsible for the cells metabolism, growth, and reproduction. It contains the chromosomes.

Answer 24

nucleus

Question 25

The human body has __ pairs of chromosomes.

Answer 25

23

Question 26

Pertaining to the side.

Answer 26

lateral

Question 27

An activity, such as conception that takes place inside the body is known as: ___ ____. The same activity that takes place outside the body (i.e. test tube) is known as: ___ ____.

Answer 27

in vivo in vitro

Question 28

Pertaining to near the trunk of the body

Answer 28

proximal

Question 29

Multiple different tissues serving a common purpose or function make up structures called ____.

Answer 29

organs

Question 30

The upper left and right regions of the abdominopelvic cavity are called the ____ regions.

Answer 30

hypochondriac

Question 31

The lower middle region of the abdominopelvic cavity is known as the _____ region

Answer 31

hypogastric

Question 32

The left & right middle lateral region of the abdominopelvic cavity is known as the ____ region.

Answer 32

lumbar

Question 33

Pertaining to away from the trunk of the body

Answer 33

distal

Question 34

Front side of the body. ____ or _____

Answer 34

ventral or anterior

Question 35

The central region of the abdominopelvic cavity is the ____ region.

Answer 35

umbilical

Question 36

Nearest the middle or midline

Answer 36

medial

Question 37

A group of different organs functioning together for a common purpose is called a ____.

Answer 37

system

Question 38

A _____ is a chemical combination of two or more atoms from a specific chemical compound.

Answer 38

molecule

Question 39

The ____ __ _______ can be by mouth, injection, nostrils, eyes, ears, rectum, vagina, etc...

Answer 39

route of administration

Question 40

The ____ is the amount of medicine that is prescribed for administration

Answer 40

dosage

Question 41

A prescription or _____ _____ is given for a specific patient and denotes the name of the drug, the dosage the form of the drug, the time for or frequency of administration, and the route by which the drug is given.

Answer 41

medication order

Question 42

Most drugs have the potential for causing action other than their intended action. This action is called an _____ ____ _______.

Answer 42

adverse drug reaction

Question 43

The _____ is also called the torso, the central part of the human body, not including the head and extremities. Most vital organs are located within this area.

Answer 43

trunk

Question 44

_____ is a grouping of similar cells that together perform specialized functions, there are four basic types.

Answer 44

tissue

Question 45

A _____ is a chemical substance that can alter or modify the function of a living organism.

Answer 45

drug