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Week 1 & 2 - Body Systems & Introduction to the Human Body Flashcards

1
Q

What type of sagittal plane divides the body or organ into unequal right and left sides?

A

A Parasagittal Plane

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2
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In what cavity is the stomach located?

A

The Abdominal Cavity

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3
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What is a vertical plane that divides the body into right & left sides?

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A Sagittal Plane

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4
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What is the name of the membrane that covers the heart?

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The Pericardium

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5
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In what cavity is the Urinary Bladder located?

A

The Pelvic Cavity

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6
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In what cavity are the internal organs of reproduction located?

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The Pelvic Cavity

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7
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In what cavity is the esophagus located?

A

The Thoracic Cavity / Mediastinum

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8
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In what cavity is the Large Intestine located?

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Most of the large intestine is found in the abdominal cavity, with a small portion extending to the pelvic cavity.

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9
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Which body cavity is formed by cranial bones and contains the brain?

A

The Cranial Cavity

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10
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What body cavity is subdivided into the abdominal and pelvic cavities?

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The Abdominopelvic Cavity

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What is the name of the central portion of the thoracic cavity between the lungs, which extends from sternum to vertebral column, and from first rib to diaphragm?

A

The Mediastinum

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12
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In what cavity is the brain located?

A

The Cranial Cavity

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13
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In what cavity is the spinal cord located?

A

The Vertebral Canal

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14
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What is the name of the serous membrane in the abdominopelvic cavity?

A

The Peritoneum

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15
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In what cavity is the trachea located?

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The Thoracic Cavity / Mediastinum

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16
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What is the name of the membrane that covers the lungs?

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The Pleura

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17
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What body cavity contains the stomach, spleen, liver, gallbladder, small intestine, and most of the large intestine?

A

The Abdominal Cavity

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18
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What cavity is formed by the vertebral column and contains the spinal cord and the beginning of spinal nerves?

A

The Vertebral Canal

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19
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In what cavity is the liver located?

A

The Abdominal Cavity

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20
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In what cavity is the gallbladder located?

A

The Abdominal Cavity

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21
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What is the name of the potential space between the layers of the pleura that surrounds the lung?

A

The Pleural Cavity

22
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What is the name of the potential space between the layers of the pericardium that surrounds the heart?

A

The Pericardial Cavity

23
Q

In what cavity is the heart located?

A

The Thoracic Cavity / Mediastinum

24
Q

What is the name of the anatomical plane that divides the body or organ into an Anterior and a Posterior portion?

A

A Frontal Plane

25
Q

In what cavity is the spleen located?

A

The Abdominal Cavity

26
Q

What is the name of a sagittal plane that divides the body or organ into equal left and right sides?

A

A Midsagittal Plane

27
Q

Which cavity contains the urinary bladder, portions of the large intestine, and the internal organs of reproduction?

A

The Pelvic Cavity

28
Q

What is the name of a horizontal plane that divides the body or organ into a Superior and an Inferior portion?

A

A Transverse Plane

29
Q

In what cavity is the small intestine located?

A

The Abdominal Cavity

30
Q

What is the name of the chest cavity with contains the pleural and pericardial cavities, as well as the mediastinum?

A

The Thoracic Cavity

31
Q

What is the difference between Anatomy & Physiology?

A

Anatomy is the study of structure, Physiology is the study of how body structures function.

32
Q

What are the Levels of Structural Organization, in order from smallest to largest?

A

Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, System, Organismal

33
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What are the eleven systems of the human body?

A
  1. Integumentary
  2. Skeletal
  3. Muscular
  4. Nervous
  5. Cardiovascular
  6. Respiratory
  7. Endocrine
  8. Lymphatic/Immune
  9. Urinary
  10. Digestive
  11. Reproductive
34
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What are the 6 life processes in humans?

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  1. Metabolism
  2. Responsiveness
  3. Movement
  4. Growth
  5. Differentiation
  6. Reproduction
35
Q

What is Homeostasis?

A

A condition of relative equilibrium or balance in the body’s internal environment.

36
Q

Does Homeostatis maintain a steady or a static internal state?

A

A steady internal state

37
Q

What is the name of the fluid surrounding our body cells?

A

Extracellular Fluid (ECF)

38
Q

Which 2 body systems are primarily responsible for Homeostatis?

A

The Nervous System & the Endocrine System

39
Q

What are the 3 Components of a Feedback Loop?

A
  1. Receptor
  2. Integrating (Control) Centre
  3. Effector
40
Q

Are most feedback systems in the body positive or negative?

A

Negative

41
Q

Describe the anatomical position.

A
  1. Standing erect, facing the observer
  2. Arms placed at sides, with palms of hands turned forward
  3. Feet flat on floor, shoulder width apart
42
Q

Using directional terms:

The fingers are _____ to the elbow.

A

Distal

43
Q

Using directional terms:

The umbilical is ______ to the sternal.

A

Inferior

44
Q

The antebrachial is _____ to the brachial.

A

Distal

45
Q

What is the term for the backside in the anatomical position?

A

Posterior

46
Q

The elbow is _____ between the wrist and shoulder.

A

Intermediate

47
Q

The heart is _____ to the shoulder.

A

Medial

48
Q

The skin is _______ to the skeletal bones.

A

Superficial

49
Q

The skeletal bones are _____ to the skin.

A

Deep

50
Q

Name these regions & quadrants.

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