Introduction to the Human Body + Homeostasis

Question 1

State the 6 levels of organisation

Answer 1

Chemical, cellular, tissue, organs, system, organism

Question 2

Define anatomy

Answer 2

Structure of the human body

Question 3

Physiology is….

Answer 3

The function of the human body

Question 4

Describe the anatomical position

Answer 4

Standing upright, facing the observer. Feet and palms facing forward

Question 5

The eyes are _______ to the nose

Answer 5

Superior

Question 6

The ears are _______ to the nose

Answer 6

Lateral

Question 7

Which plane splits the body into anterior and posterior?

Answer 7

Frontal plane

Question 8

True or false, the midsagittal plane split the body into equal left and right sides?

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Name the 6 body cavities

Answer 9

Cranial, vertebral, thoracic, diaphragm, abdominal, pelvic

Question 10

The ribs are _______ to the heart?

Answer 10

Superficial

Question 11

Define homeostasis

Answer 11

The condition that keeps the body within ‘normal’ range

Question 12

What are 3 components of a feedback mechanism for homeostasis?

Answer 12

Receptor, control centre, effectors

Question 13

What is negative feedback?

Answer 13

When something returns back to the normal range