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Week 1 Flashcards

0
Q

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

A

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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3
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Which of the following belong to the axial region?

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

A

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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5
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Fill in the correct term for the following sequence:

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

A

Tissue

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Which anatomical position divides the body into superior and inferior positions

A

Transverse

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

A

Coronal or Frontal plane

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

A

Sagittal

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The superior and inferior are sections of which anatomical plane?

A

Transverse

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The right and left are sections of which anatomical plane?

A

Sagittal

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The anterior and posterior are sections if which anatomical plane?

A

Frontal or Coronal

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12
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Identify the meaning if these common prefixes.

  • hypo
  • Epi
  • Endo
  • Di
A 
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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14
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The suffix ……… Means “the study of”.

A

Logy

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15
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The trachea is ........ To the vertebral column. 
Lateral
Superficial
Posterior
Ventral
A

Ventral

16
Q

Sweating when it is hot is an example of …….. …….. (Two words).

A

Negative feedback

17
Q

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

A

Positive feedback

18
Q

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

A

Positive

19
Q

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

A

A cell

20
Q

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

A

Pleura

21
Q

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

A

Pericardium

22
Q

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

A

Peritoneum

23
Q

Identify four principal functions of the skeletal system.

A
  • Support
  • Protection
  • Vitamin D Synthesis
  • Blood cell formation
24
Q

Name the organ or organs housed in the pleural cavity.

A

Lungs

25
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Name the organ or organs housed in the pericardial cavity.

A

Heart

26
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An …….. Is a molecule, cell, or organ that directly carries out a response to a stimulus and restores homeostasis.

A

Effector

27
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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.

A

Receptor

28
Q

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.

A

Integrator

29
Q

A(n) …….. Is made up of two or more atoms.

A

Molecule

30
Q

The lungs are …….. To the heart.

A

Lateral

31
Q

The heart is …….. To the lungs

A

Medial

32
Q

The thoracic cavity is …….. To the femur.

A

Superior

33
Q

How many organ systems are in the human body.

A

11

34
Q

What is the name given to a group of organs working together to carry out a function.

A

Organ system.

35
Q

The body’s tendency to maintain relatively stable internal conditions in spite of greater changes in its external environment is known as.

A

Homeostasis

36
Q

Identify two examples of comparative physiology.

A

Testing the effect of a new drug in laboratory mice.

Studying how different species maintain their body temperature.

37
Q

A microscopic structure inside a cell that series out individual functions is known as a(n):

A

Organelle

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