vocab lesson 1

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

the study of the structures of the body

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

the study of the function of the body

Question 3

Body Cavity

Answer 3

Hollow area of the body containing organs.

Question 4

regional term

Answer 4

describing a specific part of the body

Question 5

positional term

Answer 5

a specific location of a body structure

Question 6

What is in the axial portion ?

Answer 6

Head , neck and trunk

Question 7

What is in the appendicular portion ?

Answer 7

Arms and Legs

Question 8

What is the anatomical position ?

Answer 8

It is when the body is facing forward with the palms of the hands facing forward.

Question 9

What are the two large cavities ?

Answer 9

ventral cavity and dorsal cavity

Question 10

For the ventral cavity how is it subdivided by ?

Answer 10

thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities

Question 11

Where is the thoracic portion located ?

Answer 11

In the chest area

Question 12

Where is the abdominopelvic located ?

Answer 12

In the stomach area

Question 13

What are the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities separated by ?

Answer 13

the Diaphragm

Question 14

How can the dorsal cavity be subdivide into 2 parts

Answer 14

cranial cavity and Spinal canal

Question 15

Cranial cavity

Answer 15

located in the head ( it contains the brain)

Question 16

Spinal canal

Answer 16

Runs down the back ( Contains the spinal cord )

Question 17

What are the 4 other cavities in the body

Answer 17

Oral , nasal , orbital and middle ear

Question 18

coronal plane

Answer 18

• Divides the body or anybody structure , vertically into front and back sections.

Question 19

Sagittal Plane

Answer 19

plane running down the middle of the body and dividing the body into right and left sections.

Question 20

Transverse plane -

Answer 20

plane dividing the body into superior and inferior sections

Question 21

Transpyloric plane -

Answer 21

the superior transverse plane

Question 22

Transtubercular plane

Answer 22

the inferior transverse plane

Question 23

Epigastric -

Answer 23

term that means above the stomach.

Question 24

Hypochondriac

Answer 24

to identify structures superior and lateral to the stomach

Question 25

Lumbar

Answer 25

Term meaning the region of the low back

Question 26

Umbilicus

Answer 26

the naval which indicates the center of the abdomen

Question 27

Lilac

Answer 27

term meaning the lower lateral abdominal regions

Question 28

Inguinal

Answer 28

Term indicating the lower lateral abdomen

Question 29

hypogastric

Answer 29

term meaning below the stomach

Question 30

What is the level of complexity ?

Answer 30

an atom

Question 31

What is the highest level of complexity ?

Answer 31

Organism ( the human body)

Question 32

List the lowest to highest complexity : list all 6

Answer 32

Atom , Molecule , Cell , Organ , Organ system , Organism (Human body)

Question 33

Anatomical Planes

Answer 33

A plane is a 2 dimensional object that can divide the body into 2 sections

Question 34

What are the 2 sections do anatomical planes can be divided ?

Answer 34

Sagittal and coronal planes

Question 35

Homeostasis

Answer 35

The ability of system to maintain a steady state

Question 36

Negative feedback

Answer 36

system in which the stimulus respondens in the opposite

Question 36

Positive feedback

Answer 36

System in which the stimulus and response are the same

Question 36

If an ice cream melts in the heat is that a positive or negative feedback?

Answer 36

negative feedback ( because change has occurred)

Question 37

What are the functions of the Integumentary system ? : list 5

Answer 37

Protects the body secretion of waste products production of Vitamin D Regulation of the body temperature Supports sensory receptors

Question 37

If an ice cream were to sit in the cold and doesn't melt or change is that positive or negative feedback?

Answer 37

positive( no change has occurred)

Question 37

Integumentary system

Answer 37

it protects the body , hair , skin , nail ,sweat glands and sebaceous glands.

Question 38

Skeletal system- : list 3

Answer 38

consists of the bones , ligaments and cartilage.

Question 39

What are the functions of the skeltal system.

Answer 39

Protects supports and produces red blood cells . It can also store chemical salts .

Question 40

Muscular system functions: List 3 :

Answer 40

Produces movement helps to maintain posture produces heat

Question 41

Nervous system Functions:

Answer 41

Receives sensory information detects change stimulates muscles and glands

Question 42

Endocrine system :

Answer 42

Feedback systems help maintain homeostasis

Question 43

Lymphatic system function :: list 3

Answer 43

returns fluid to blood transports absorbed food molecules defend against infection

Question 44

Immune system

Answer 44

Cells and antibodies that help the body to fight off pathogens( some of the immune system organs are thymus and spleen)

Question 45

Blood

Answer 45

transports oxygen and carbon dioxide a long with water electrolytes , hormones , carbohydrates, fats and proteins also wate

Question 46

Cardiovascular system function :

Answer 46

Transports blood

Question 47

Respiratory system function :

Answer 47

supplies the body with oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide.

Question 48

Digestive system function : list 3

Answer 48

Receives , breakdown and absorbs food also eliminates waste

Question 49

Urinary System function : list 3

Answer 49

Removes waste maintains water and electrolytes balance Stores and transports urine

Question 50

Reproduction system function : list 2

Answer 50

Passes genetic information down to future generations Produces hormones that help the body to mature