HBS Lesson 1.1

Question 1

In what ways do parts of the ñhuman body system work together to carry out a specific function ?

Answer 1

1. Chemical level atoms combine to form molecules
2. Cellular level cell are made up of molecules
3. Tissue level Tissues consist of similar types of cells
4. Organ level Organs are made up of different types of tissues
5. Organ system level Organ systems consist of different organs that work together closer
6. Organismal level Human organisms are made up of many organ systems

Question 2

In what ways do different human body systems work together to complete a specific function?

Answer 2

• Digestive system
~Takes in nutrient, breaks them down, & eliminates unabsorbed matter (feces)
• Respiratory system
~ Takes in oxygen & eliminates carbon dioxide
• Cardiovascular system
~ Via the blood, distributes oxygen & nutrients to all body cells & delivers wastes & carbon dioxide to disposal organs
•Urinary system
~ Eliminates nitrogen containing wasted & excess ions
• Integumentary system
~ Protects the body as a whole from the external environment

Question 3

Superior

Answer 3

Toward the head end or upper part of structure or the body; above

Ex. The forehead is superior to the nose

Question 4

Inferior

Answer 4

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

Ex. The naval is inferior to the breastbone

Question 5

Ventral (Anterior)

Answer 5

Toward or at the front of the body; in front of

Ex. The breastbone is anterior to the spine

Question 6

Dorsal (Posterior)

Answer 6

Toward or at the backside of the body; behind

Ex. The heart is posterior to the breastbone

Question 7

Medial

Answer 7

Toward or at the middle of the body; on the inner side of

Ex. The heart is medial to the arm

Question 8

Lateral

Answer 8

Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of

Ex. The arms are lateral to the chest

Question 9

Intermediate

Answer 9

Between a more medial and a more lateral structure

Ex. The collarbone is intermediate between the breastbone and the shoulder

Question 10

Proximal

Answer 10

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

Ex. The elbow is proximal to the wrist

Question 11

Distal

Answer 11

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

Ex. The knee is distal to the thigh

Question 12

Superficial (external)

Answer 12

Toward or at the body surface

Ex. The skin is superficial to the skeleton

Question 13

Deep (internal)

Answer 13

Away from the body surface; more internal

Ex. The lungs are deep to the rib cage

Question 14

Abdominal

Answer 14

Stomach

Question 15

Antecubital

Answer 15

Lower arm

Question 16

Axillary

Answer 16

Armpit

Question 17

Brachial

Answer 17

Upper arm

Question 18

Buccal

Answer 18

Cheeks

Question 19

Caleaneal

Answer 19

Heel

Question 20

Carpal

Answer 20

Wrist

Question 21

Cephalic

Answer 21

Head

Question 22

Cervical

Answer 22

Neck

Question 23

Coxal

Answer 23

Hips

Question 24

Digital

Answer 24

Fingers

Question 25

Femoral

Answer 25

Thigh

Question 26

Gluteal

Answer 26

Butt

Question 27

Inguinal

Answer 27

Below bellybutton

Question 28

Lumbar

Answer 28

Waist

Question 29

Nasal

Answer 29

Nose

Question 30

Occipital

Answer 30

Back of the head

Question 31

Olecranal

Answer 31

Elbow

Question 32

Oral

Answer 32

Mouth

Question 33

Orbital

Answer 33

Eyes

Question 34

Patellar

Answer 34

Knee cap

Question 35

Pelvic

Answer 35

Pelvic bones

Question 36

Popliteal

Answer 36

Behind knee

Question 37

Sacral

Answer 37

Between butt

Question 38

Scapular

Answer 38

Shoulder bone

Question 39

Sternal

Answer 39

Chest

Question 40

Tarsal

Answer 40

Ankle

Question 41

Thoracic

Answer 41

Around the chest

Question 42

Umbilical

Answer 42

Belly button

Question 43

Vertebral

Answer 43

Spine

Question 44

What features of the structure & functions are common to all humans?

Answer 44

• Four tissue types
• 23 pairs of chromosomes
• 206 bones
• DNA
• Bipedal/Opposable thumbs
• Highly evolved cerebral cortex
• 4 chambered heart
• Well developed lungs