Definition

Question 1

Organ

Answer 1

A structure composed of two or more different types of tissue

Question 2

System

Answer 2

Related organs with a common function

Question 3

Organism

Answer 3

A group of systems which function together as a unit, the living body.

Question 4

Anatomy

Answer 4

Branch of science that deals with the structure of body parts, their forms and arrangements
/ study of structure

Question 5

Physiology

Answer 5

Branch is science that deals with function (normal v. Pathological) of living organism and their parts.
/ study of function

Question 6

Anatomical position

Answer 6

Standing erect, the face is forward and the arms are at the sides, with the palms forward

Question 7

Vital signs

Answer 7

Common observations made by physicians & nurses
Include
• measuring body temperature
• blood pressure
• monitoring rates and types of pulse and breathing movements

Question 8

Homeostasis

Answer 8

Tendency to maintain a stable internal environment, within genetically determined normal limits

Question 9

Two natural mechanisms that keep us in homeostasis

Answer 9

Negative & Positive feedback

Question 10

Name the body cavities

Hint: 4

Answer 10

1. ) Dorsal
2. )Ventral
3. )Thoracic
4. )Abdominopelvic

Question 11

Anterior

Answer 11

Nearer to, or toward the FRONT of the body!

Question 12

Posterior (dorsal)

Answer 12

Near to or toward the BACK of the body.

Question 13

Lateral

Answer 13

Toward the side / away from the midline

Question 14

The Nine Regions

Answer 14

1. ) Epigastric
2. ) Right & Left hypochondriac
3. ) Umbilical
4. ) Right & Left lumbar
5. ) Hypogastric
6. ) Right & Left iliac