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Judilynn Acierto

SCI220 Ch1

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Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are examples of: organelles.
Molecules are: atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates.
What is the anatomical direction term that means nearer the surface? Superficial
When many similar cells specialize to perform a certain function, it is referred to as a(n): tissue.
The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the: heart.
An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is called a(n): tissue.
A plane through the body that divides the body into right and left sides is called: sagittal.
Which of the following does not describe anatomical position? Arms extended from the shoulders, palms up
An x-ray technician has been asked to make x-ray films of the liver. Which of the abdominopelvic regions must be included? Right hypochondriac, epigastric, and left hypochondriac
Popliteal refers to the: area behind the knee.
Blood production is a function of what system? Skeletal
A sagittal section divides the body into _______ portions. right and left
An organ is one organizational level higher than a(n): tissue.
If your reference point is "farthest from the trunk of the body" versus "nearest to the trunk of the body", where does the knee lie in relation to the ankle? Proximal
A plane through the body that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is: coronal.
From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are: chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
The abdominal quadrants are located with what structure as their midpoint? Umbilicus
The mediastinum contains all of the following except the: right lung.
The structure that is called the "powerhouse" of the cell is the: mitochondria.
The reproductive system includes all of the following except the: ureter.
The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are: cells.
The lungs are located in the: thoracic cavity.
Two major cavities of the human body are: ventral/dorsal.
A frontal section divides the body into ______ portions. front and back
The gallbladder lies in the: abdominal cavity.
Which of the following is not one of the characters of life? Balance
A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the ______ region. right hypochondriac
The plane that divides the body into the upper and lower parts is the _________ plane. transverse
The number of abdominal regions is: nine.
Several kinds of tissues working together are termed a(n): organ.
The space that encloses the brain and spinal cord forms one continuous cavity called the ________ cavity. dorsal
The knee is ___________ to the foot. proximal
Physiology is defined as the study of _______ of a living organism. function
The body as a whole can be subdivided into two major divisions. They are axial and appendicular.
______ refers to an inner region of an organ, whereas ______ refers to an outer region or layer of an organ. Medullary; cortical
The plane that divides the body into front and back positions is the _____ plane. coronal
Which branch of anatomy studies the structural changes that occur as one ages? developmental anatomy
All of the following are characteristics of human life except synthesis by scientists.
Another name for the midsagittal plane is median.
The dorsal body cavity is subdivided into a cranial cavity and a vertebral cavity. True
An example of a tissue in the body is epithelium.
Which organ is not found in the ventral body cavity? spinal cord
The sternal region is ______ to the scapular region. anterior
Which structure is located entirely within the upper right quadrant? gallbladder
A coronal section through the human body can pass through both ears.
Muscles are ________ to the skin deep
The brain is ______ to the skull deep
The body as a whole can be subdivided into two major divisions. They are axial and appendicular.
Use the diagram below to answer the following questions. Which letter indicates the umbilical region> B
Anatomy is defined as the study of ______ of a living organism. structure
As an anatomical region, lumbar refers to the infero-medical aspect of the back.
The abdominopelvic cavity is subdivided into the ______ cavities. abdominal and pelvic
The _______ system is involved in immunity. lymphatic
Use the diagram below to answer the following questions. Which letter indicates the mental region? A
The gluteal region is _______ to the popliteal region. superior
A frontal plane is the same as a _______ plane. coronal
The chest is ______ to the abdomen. superior
Use the diagram below to answer the following questions. Which letter indicates the femoral region? D
Regarding directional terms, superior means toward the head.
The inguinal region lies where the thigh joins the trunk.
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