Week 1 Flashcards

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When referring to medical terminology, identify the root for heart, bone and skin

A
Bone = Osteo
Heart = Cardi
Skin = Derma
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Name the three key word elements relevant to medical terminology

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Root - the basic meaning of the word
Prefix - the syllable or letter placed at the start of the word to change it’s meaning
Suffix - the syllable or letter placed at the start of the word to change it’s meaning

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A single complete individual capable of responding to stimuli, reproduction, growth and development, and maintenance of homeostasis is termed a(n) ……….. (One word).

A

Organism

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Which of the following belong to the axial region?

Neck, arm, head, pelvic, thigh, thoracic.

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Neck, pelvic, head and thoracic

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Identify the six structural levels of hierarchy in the body from LEAST to MOST complex

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Molecule, organelle, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

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Fill in the correct term for the following sequence:

Macromolecule, organelle, cell, ……., organ, organ system, organism

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Tissue

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Which anatomical position divides the body into superior and inferior positions

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Transverse

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Which anatomical plane divides the body into frontal (ventral) and back (dorsal) sections?

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Coronal or Frontal plane

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Which anatomical plane divides the body into a left or right section?

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Sagittal

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The superior and inferior are sections of which anatomical plane?

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Transverse

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The right and left are sections of which anatomical plane?

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Sagittal

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The anterior and posterior are sections if which anatomical plane?

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Frontal or Coronal

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Identify the meaning if these common prefixes.

  • hypo
  • Epi
  • Endo
  • Di
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Hypo = below
Epi = above
Endo = within, inside
Di = Two
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Identify four characteristics of the anatomical position.

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  • Arms at side
  • Face directed forward
  • palms facing anteriorly
  • feet flat on floor
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The suffix ……… Means “the study of”.

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Logy

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The trachea is ........ To the vertebral column. 
Lateral
Superficial
Posterior
Ventral
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Sweating when it is hot is an example of …….. …….. (Two words).

A

Negative feedback

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Formation of a blood cot is an example of which mechanism.

A

Positive feedback

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Labour contraction during birth is an example of …….. Feedback.

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Name the smallest unit of an organism that can carry out all the functions of life.

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The serous membrane that surrounds the lungs is called the ……..

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The serous membrane that surrounds the heart is the ……..

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The serous membrane that surrounds the abdomino-pelvic cavity is called the ……..

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Identify four principal functions of the skeletal system.

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  • Support
  • Protection
  • Vitamin D Synthesis
  • Blood cell formation
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Name the organ or organs housed in the pleural cavity.
Lungs
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Name the organ or organs housed in the pericardial cavity.
Heart
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An ........ Is a molecule, cell, or organ that directly carries out a response to a stimulus and restores homeostasis.
Effector
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An ........ Is a molecule, cell, or organ that identifies an imbalance or change and signals the integrator to create change and restore homeostasis.
Receptor
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An ........ Is a molecule, cell, or organ that receives a signal from a receptor, decides on needed adjustment and signals an integrator to restore balance.
Integrator
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A(n) ........ Is made up of two or more atoms.
Molecule
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The lungs are ........ To the heart.
Lateral
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The heart is ........ To the lungs
Medial
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The thoracic cavity is ........ To the femur.
Superior
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How many organ systems are in the human body.
11
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What is the name given to a group of organs working together to carry out a function.
Organ system.
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The body's tendency to maintain relatively stable internal conditions in spite of greater changes in its external environment is known as.
Homeostasis
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Identify two examples of comparative physiology.
Testing the effect of a new drug in laboratory mice. Studying how different species maintain their body temperature.
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A microscopic structure inside a cell that series out individual functions is known as a(n):
Organelle