Week 1 Learning Outcomes Flashcards
What is the term for a body part located toward the front of the body?
Anterior
True or False: The term ‘posterior’ refers to a position toward the back of the body.
True
Fill in the blank: The term used to describe a position closer to the midline of the body is called ______.
Medial
What is the opposite of ‘superior’ in directional terms?
Inferior
Which term describes a position farther from the trunk of the body?
Distal
True or False: ‘Lateral’ means away from the midline of the body.
True
What directional term is used to describe a position closer to the surface of the body?
Superficial
Multiple Choice: Which term refers to a position away from the point of attachment? A) Proximal B) Distal C) Medial D) Lateral
B) Distal
What is the term for a body part located toward the head?
Cranial
Fill in the blank: The term used to describe a position closer to the point of attachment is called ______.
Proximal
What is the definition of the midsagittal plane?
The midsagittal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves.
True or False: The parasagittal plane divides the body into equal left and right parts.
False
Fill in the blank: The _____ plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.
frontal (or coronal)
Which term refers to the front of the body?
Anterior
In anatomical terminology, what does ‘superior’ mean?
Superior refers to a position that is above or higher than another part of the body.
Fill in the blanks
What is homeostasis?
Homeostasis is the process by which biological systems maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.
True or False: Positive feedback loops enhance or amplify changes in a system.
True
Fill in the blank: Negative feedback loops work to _______ changes in a system.
counteract
Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback loop? A) Regulation of body temperature B) Blood clotting C) Regulation of blood sugar levels
B) Blood clotting
What role do sensors play in feedback loops?
Sensors detect changes in the internal environment and send this information to a control center.
