Midterm 1

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

structure of the body

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

function of the body

Question 3

Disease

Answer 3

abnormal state

Question 4

Pathology

Answer 4

study of disease

Question 5

Organization of the body

Answer 5

very simple levels to more complex levels, 1-5

Question 6

Chemical level

Answer 6

Cells are composed of chemicals such as water, proteins, fats and carbohydrates

Question 7

Cellular level

Answer 7

smallest level, there are different types that carry out different functions

Question 8

Tissue level

Answer 8

groups of cells that work together - epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue

Question 9

Organs

Answer 9

group of tissues. Stomach is composed of the four tissue types.

Question 10

Systems

Answer 10

organs work together for same purpose

Question 11

Body as a whole

Answer 11

organ system working together to maintain the body

Question 12

Integumentary System (Dermatology)

Answer 12

largest organ in the body, includes the hair, nails, sweat and oil glands

Question 13

Skeletal System (Orthopedics/Rheumatology)

Answer 13

has 206 bones, and has many functions such as protects the internal organs, framework of the body

Question 14

Muscular System (Orthopedics)

Answer 14

includes the skeletal muscles used for locomotion, posture, chewing and speaking and also contribute to heat

Question 15

Nervous System (Neurology)

Answer 15

brain and spinal cord

Question 16

Endocrine System (Endocrinology)

Answer 16

glands that release hormones into the blood stream, to target specific receptors

Question 17

Cardiovascular System/Lymphatic System

(Cardiology, Hematology, Immunology)

Answer 17

transports gases, nutrients and wastes. Lymphatic is involved in your immunity

Question 18

Respiratory System (Respirology)

Answer 18

exchange of O2 and CO2 using the trachea, bronchi and bronchioles

Question 19

Alveoli

Answer 19

tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs, which are located at the end of the bronchial tubes within the lungs.

Question 20

Diaphragm

Answer 20

involved in ventilation

Question 21

Anatomic Position

Answer 21

Refers to the body in an upright, standing position, face front, arms at sides, palms out, feet parallel.