STRUCTURE OF THE BODY

Question 1

It is the scientific discipline that investigates the body’s
structure?

Answer 1

ANATOMY

Question 2

What are the different types of Anatomy?

Answer 2

1. Gross
2. Surface
3. Cytology
4. Histology
5. Developmental
6. Embryology
7. Anatomical Imaging

Question 3

studies the structural changes that occur

between conception and adulthood

Answer 3

Developmental anatomy

Question 4

the study of the external form of the body
and its relation to deeper structures. For example, the sternum (breastbone) and parts of the ribs can be seen and palpated (felt) on the front of the chest

Answer 4

Surface anatomy

Question 5

study of structures that can be examined

without the aid of a microscope, can be approached from either a systemic or a regional perspective.

Answer 5

Gross anatomy

Question 6

is the scientific investigation of the processes or

functions of living things.

Answer 6

Physiology

Question 7

Involves interactions

between atoms, which are tiny building blocks of matter

Answer 7

Chemical level

Question 8

are the basic structural and functional units

of plants and animals.

Answer 8

Cells

Question 9

is composed of a group of similar cells

and the materials surrounding them.

Answer 9

Tissue

Question 10

is a group of organs
that together perform a common function or set of functions
and are therefore viewed as a unit

Answer 10

Organ System

Question 11

composed of two or more tissue types

that perform one or more common functions.

Answer 11

Organs

Question 12

which are the small structures that

make up cells

Answer 12

Organelles

Question 13

What are the Characteristics of Life?

Answer 13

1. Organization
2. Metabolism
3. Responsiveness
4. Growth
5. Development
6. Reproduction

Question 14

Provides protection, regulates temperature,
prevents water loss, and helps produce
vitamin D.

Answer 14

Integumentary System

Question 15

Provides protection and support, allows

body movements, produces blood cells, and stores minerals and fat

Answer 15

Skeletal System

Question 16

Produces body movements, maintains

posture, and produces body heat.

Answer 16

Muscular System

Question 17

Removes foreign substances from the blood and lymph, combats disease, maintains tissue fluid balance, and absorbs fats from the digestive tract.

Answer 17

Lymphatic System

Question 18

Exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and air and regulates
blood pH.

Answer 18

Respiratory System

Question 19

Performs the mechanical and chemical processes of digestion, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of wastes.

Answer 19

Digestive System

Question 20

major regulatory system that detects
sensations and controls movements,
physiological processes, and intellectual
functions.

Answer 20

Nervous System

Question 21

major regulatory system that influences

metabolism, growth, reproduction, and many other functions.

Answer 21

Endocrine System

Question 22

Transports nutrients, waste products, gases,

and hormones throughout the body

Answer 22

Cardiovascular System

Question 23

Removes waste products from the blood and
regulates blood pH, ion balance, and water
balance.

Answer 23

Urinary System

Question 24

is the existence and maintenance of

a relatively constant environment within the body

Answer 24

Homeostasis

Question 25

the response to the
original stimulus results in deviation from the set point, becoming
smaller

Answer 25

Negative Feedback

Question 26

mechanisms occur when a response to the original stimulus results in the deviation from the set point becoming even greater.

Answer 26

Positive Feedback

Question 27

The small intestine is located __________ to the heart

Answer 27

Inferior

Question 28

The lungs is ___________ to the sternum

Answer 28

Superficial

Question 29

Sternum is __________ to the heart

Answer 29

Anterior

Question 30

The Heart is located __________ to the small intestine

Answer 30

Superior

Question 31

The knees are _____________ to the foot

Answer 31

Proximal