Week 1 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

How do organs differ from tissues?

Answer 1

They differ in levels of heirarchy. An organ is an arrangement of tissues to perform a certain function.

Question 2

Connective tissue

Answer 2

Provides structure, support, defence, transport and building properties.

Question 3

Epithelial tissue

Answer 3

Function is to protect, secrete, absorb and sense. Lines cavities, and covers surfaces.

Question 4

Nerve tissue

Answer 4

Made of neurons, allows communication between brain and body.

Question 5

Muscle tissue

Answer 5

Creates movement inside and outside of body, posture, produces heat by contraction and relaxation. Can be smooth, skeletal or cardiac.

Question 6

Overall function of body cavities

Answer 6

To protect delicate organs, allow organs to change shape and size, and create a pleasant environment for organs.

Question 7

Dorsal body cavity

Answer 7

Consists of cranial and spinal cavities

Question 8

Cranial cavity

Answer 8

Formed by the skull, contains the brain

Question 9

Spinal cavity

Answer 9

Formed by the vertebrae, contains the spinal cord.

Question 10

Ventral body cavity (viscera)

Answer 10

Consists of thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities. The thoracic cavity is superior to the abdominopelvic cavity.

Question 11

Thoracic cavity

Answer 11

Divided into pleural and pericardial cavities.

Question 12

Pleural cavity

Answer 12

Contains lungs

Question 13

Pericardial cavity

Answer 13

Contains the heart

Question 14

Abdominopelvic cavity

Answer 14

Divided into the abdominal and pelvic cavities

Question 15

Abdominal cavity

Answer 15

Consists of the stomach, liver, spleen, kidneys, small intestine and large intestine

Question 16

Pelvic cavity

Answer 16

Consists of the bladder, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina, ovaries, vas deferens, prostate and urethra

Question 17

Serous membrane function

Answer 17

To enclose organs in the different cavities.

Question 18

Serous membrane

Answer 18

Smooth tissue membrane lining body cavities. Contains two layers of connective tissue surrounded by fluid.

Question 19

Pariteal membrane

Answer 19

Outermost layer of serous membrane

Question 20

Visceral membrane

Answer 20

Inner layer of serous membrane. In contact with organs.