What is the definition of Anatomy?

The study of the structure of the body.

Name the levels of body organization from simplest to most complex.

Chemical → Cellular → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism

What is the anatomical position?

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward.

What are the principal body cavities?

Cranial, spinal, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities.

Define the term metabolism.

The sum of all chemical reactions in the body.

What’s the difference between catabolism and anabolism?

Catabolism breaks molecules down; anabolism builds molecules up.

Name the three major types of chemical bonds.

Ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds.

What makes water important in the human body?

It’s a universal solvent, has high heat capacity, and participates in chemical reactions.

What is pH, and what does it measure?

A measure of hydrogen ion concentration; indicates acidity or alkalinity.

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

It houses DNA and controls cellular activities.

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.

What’s the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the blood; exocrine glands secrete into ducts.

Name the four types of bones and an example of each.

Long (femur), short (carpals), flat (skull), irregular (vertebrae).

What are the two main divisions of the skeleton?

Axial (skull, vertebrae, ribs) and appendicular (limbs, girdles).

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Anatomy weeks (1-5)

Question	Answer
What is the definition of Anatomy?	The study of the structure of the body.
Name the levels of body organization from simplest to most complex.	Chemical → Cellular → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism
What is the anatomical position?	Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward.
What are the principal body cavities?	Cranial, spinal, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities.
Define the term metabolism.	The sum of all chemical reactions in the body.
What’s the difference between catabolism and anabolism?	Catabolism breaks molecules down; anabolism builds molecules up.
Name the three major types of chemical bonds.	Ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds.
What makes water important in the human body?	It’s a universal solvent, has high heat capacity, and participates in chemical reactions.
What is pH, and what does it measure?	A measure of hydrogen ion concentration; indicates acidity or alkalinity.
What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?	It houses DNA and controls cellular activities.
What are the three types of muscle tissue?	Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.
What’s the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?	Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the blood; exocrine glands secrete into ducts.
Name the four types of bones and an example of each.	Long (femur), short (carpals), flat (skull), irregular (vertebrae).
What are the two main divisions of the skeleton?	Axial (skull, vertebrae, ribs) and appendicular (limbs, girdles).

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