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Anatomy Week 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Physiology is defined as the study of the _____ of a living organism. | function |
| Another name for the midsagittal plane is | median. |
| What are the two major divisions the body as a whole can be subdivided into | axial and appendicular. |
| What are three major elements present in the human body | Oxygen, Carbon, Potassium |
| The most abundant and important compound(s) in the body is | water. |
| The fundamental organizational unit of life is the: | Cell |
| Often referred to as the “power plant” of the cell, which organelle is the site of ATP production? | mitochondrion |
| which is the most abundant of protein compounds in the body? | collagen |
| What are the two main layers that compose the skin | Dermis and Epidermis |
| Where are Stratified squamous (keratinized) epithelial cells found | epidermis. |
| What is the most abundant and widespread tissue in the body | Connective |
| What are the cylinder-shaped structural units found in compact bone | Osteons |
| Which bone is the longest and heaviest bone in the body? | Femur |
| What is most common type of cartilage | Hyaline |