A set of terms originating from __ and __ words form the basis for the language of anatomy and physiology.
greek
latin
The word structures relates to the study of __, while the word functions relates to the science of __>
anatomy; physiology
The characteristic of life which is defined as the body' reaction to internal and external change is called: __
responsiveness
movement of body fluids as seen with blood and lymph fluid is known as : __
circulation
Increasing size usually without changing shape is called: __
growth
Of the items listed, which is not required for the maintenance of life?
B. carbon dioxide
The rate which chemical reactions take place in the body is controlled by __.
heat
An example of the organ level of organization would include the __.
lungs
The existence of a stable internal environment in hte body is called: __.
homeostasis
When body temp rises, a center in the brain initiates physiological changes to decrease the body temp. This is an example of : __
negative feeedback
What does the mediastinum do?
divides the thoracic cavity into left and right
__ portion of the body consists of the upper and lower lims; whereas the __ portion consists of the head, trunk, and necl.
appendicular
axial
The peritoneal membranes are the lining membranes of the __.
abdominal cavity
The membrane on the surface of a lung is called the __.
visceral pleura
A patient that is going to have surgery on their vertebral cavity would be positioned: __
prone
The anatomical term that refers to the back of the human body is: __
posterior
The ventral body cavity is divided into a superior __ cavity and an inferior __ cavity.
thoracic; abdominopelvic
What are the increasing levels of organization?
atom
molecule
macromolecule
organelle
cell
tissue
organ
organ system
organism
When a body is in anatomical position, it is:
standing erect with the face forward, arms at sides and palms up
Which of the following organs is matched correctly?
a. urinary bladder- pelvic cavity
b. heart- pleural cavity
c. eye- oral cavity
d. lungs- peritoneal cavity
urinary bladder- pelvic cavity
part that is closer to the head than something else is said to be: __
superior
Regarding directional terms that describe the positions of body structures, which of the following is correct?
a. the fingers are proximal to the wrist
b. the ears are lateral to the nose
c. the knee is distal to the foot
d. the umbilicus is superior to the epigastic region.
the ears are lateral to the nose
A section that separates the body into right and left portions would be a __
sagittal section
The dorsal body cavity is subdivided into the: __
cranial; vertebral cavities
drains excess tissue fluid and includes cells of immunity
lymphatic system
is made up of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines
digestive system
senses changes outside the body, and helps regulate body temperature
integumentary system
provides body movement, posture, and body heat
muscular system
made up of the heart and blood vessels
cardiovascular system
includes bones and ligaments
skeletal system
receives, breaks down, and absorbs nutrients
digestive system
includes the penis, testes, vagina, and ovaries
reproductive system
integrates incoming information from receptors and sends impulses to muscles and glands
nervous system
distributes oxygen and nutrients throughout the body while removing wastes from the cells
cardiovascular system
exchanges gases between the blood and air and is made up of the lungs and passageways
respiratory system
includes skin, hair, nails, and glands
integumentary system
removes wastes from the blood and helps to maintain water and electrolyte balance