A&p Chapter 1 Study Guide

Front 1

Anatomy refers to?

Back 1

Investigating human structure via dissection and other methods.

Front 2

Systemic anatomy refers to the anatomical investigation :

Back 2

That approaches the study of the body by systems : groups of organs having a common function.

Front 3

Physiology refers to the?

Back 3

Nature of human function

Front 4

The removal of waste products in the body is achieved by a process known as?

Back 4

Excretion

Front 5

Metabolism is the:

Back 5

Sum total of all physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.

Front 6

Standardizing terminology avoids?

Back 6

Terms that are based on a person's name.

Front 7

Beginning with the smallest level, the levels of organization of the body are?

Back 7

1) chemical

2) organelle

3) cellular

4) tissue

5) organ

6) system

7) organism

Front 8

Molecules are?

Back 8

Combinations of atoms forming larger chemical aggregates.

Front 9

Mitochondria, golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are examples of?

Back 9

Organelles

Front 10

Blood production is a function of which system?

Back 10

Skeletal

Front 11

Support and movement are functions of which systems?

Back 11

Skeletal and muscular systems

Front 12

In the anatomical position, the subject is:

Back 12

Standing with the arms at the sides and palms facing forward

Front 13

The dorsal body cavity contains the?

Back 13

Thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities

Front 14

The axial portion of the body consists of?

Back 14

The head, neck and torso

Front 15

The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the?

1. Kidneys

2. Pancreas

3. Lungs

4. Trachea

Back 15

3. Lungs

Front 16

The mediastinum contains all the following except the?

1. Esophagus

2. Aorta

3. Lungs

4. Trachea

Back 16

3. Lungs

Front 17

Visceral peritoneum would cover what organ?

Back 17

The liver

Front 18

A sagittal section would divide the body into?

Back 18

Right and left sides

Front 19

A coronal section would divide the body into

Back 19

Front and back portions

Front 20

Inguinal is a term referring to which body region?

Back 20

Groin

Front 21

The regions frequently used by health professionals to locate pain or tumors divide the abdomen into four basic areas called?

Back 21

Quadrants

Front 22

A lengthwise plane running from front to back that divides the body into right and left sides is called?

Back 22

Sagittal

Front 23

A study of the functions of living organisms and their parts is called.

Back 23

Physiology

Front 24

Which of the following structures does not lie within the abdominopelvic cavity?

1. Right iliac region

2. Left antecubital region

3. Left lumbar region

4. Hypogastric region

Back 24

2. Left antecubital region

Front 25

The dorsal body cavity contains components of the?

Back 25

Nervous system

Front 26

If your reference point is "nearest the trunk of the body" versus " farthest from the trunk of the body," where does the elbow lie in relation to the wrist?

Back 26

Proximal

Front 27

The buttocks are often used as injection sites. This region can also be called?

Back 27

Gluteal

Front 28

Which of the following is not a component of the axial subdivision of the body?

1. Upper extremity

2. Neck

3. Trunk

4. Head

Back 28

Upper extremity

Front 29

A synonym for medial is?

Back 29

Midline

Front 30

The outer region of an organ may often be referred to as the?

Back 30

Cortical region