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Intro to Anatomy
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The study of the body structures without the use of a microscope is known as _____. | gross anatomy |
| For histologic anatomy, it is essential to use a(n) _____. | microscope |
| One of the branches of physiology is cytology, the study of _____. | cells |
| The function of the excretory system is a major topic of a branch of physiology known as _____. | renal physiology |
| At its most simple level of structure, the body is composed of _____. | atoms |
| Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and water typify the level of structure of the body in which the main components are _____. | molecules |
| The fundamentals unit of all living things, including the human body is the _____. | cell |
| A group of cells working together to perform the same function is a(n) _____. | tissue |
| A type of tissue represented by the blood and bone tissue is _____. | connective tissue |
| The organs of the body are lined with type of tissue known as _____. | epithelial tissue |
| Various types of tissue work together in the human body to compose a(n) _____. | organ |
| The sum total of all chemical processes occurring in the body is _____. | metabolism |
| Two general types of movement in the body are voluntary and _____. | involuntary movement |
| To assist the process of movement of the body, the skeletal muscles are usually attached to _____. | bones |
| The characteristic of conductivity is associated with muscle cells and _____. | nerve cells |
| In addition to producing an entirely new individual, new cells are formed in the body for the three purposes of replacement, growth, and _____. | repair |
| The processes working to maintain the body’s internal environment within normal limits is called _____. | homeostasis |
| Major chemical requirements of the human body for maintaining homeostasis include water, nutrients, and _____. | oxygen |
| The body is erect with eyes forward, feet together, arms at the side, and palms forward in the _____. | anatomical position |
| The directional term used to describe the front of the body on the belly side is _____. | anterior |
| Although the term dorsal is sometimes used, the preferred term when referring to the back side of a human is _____. | posterior |
| The anatomical nomenclature, the term superior refers to an aspect of the body toward the _____. | head |
| The anatomical term referring to a side away from the midline is _____. | lateral |
| The term proximal refers to a point close to where an extremity attaches to the body _____. | trunk |
| The two structures on the same side of the body such as the left arm and left leg are said to be _____. | ipsilateral |
| A vertical plane dividing the body into right and left sides represents a(n) _____. | sagittal plane |
| A longitudinal plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions is a frontal plane, also known as a(n) _____. | coronal plane |
| A midsagittal plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts and is also known as a(n) _____. | transverse plan |
| A horizontal plane divides the body into equal right and left halves, but if the halves are unequal the plane is said to be _____. | parasagittal |
| The dorsal body cavity is subdivided into the spinal cavity and the _____. | cranial cavity |
| The large dome-shaped muscle separating the abdominopelvic cavity is the iliac region, also called the _____. | diaphragm |
| Among the three major serous membranes of the body are the peritoneum, the pleura, and the _____. | diaphragm |
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