Anatomy and Physiology
Define Anatomy AND Physiology?
Anatomy- study of the structure of an organism. Physiology- study of how the organism's body functions.
What is the smallest unit of life?
Cell
Which body system is responsible for movement and maintaining posture?
Muscular System
Which life function refers to the ability to produce offspring?
Reproduction
Why do anatomists us directional terms?
They help anatomists compare the location of one body structure to another.
Which system is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body?
Circulatory System
Organ systems are made up of which level of organization?
Organs
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
To regulate body functions through hormones
What is the process of breaking down food to obtain energy?
Metabolism
What is the difference between the terms Superior and Inferior.
Superior- toward head, Inferior- toward feet
Name the body system that includes the skin, hair, and nails.
Integumentary System
What term describes a group of similar cells that perform a specific function?
Tissue
Name the system that fights infection in the body.
Lymphatic System
List the 5 survival needs.
Nutrition, Oxygen, Atmospheric Pressure, Normal body temperature, Water
If a structure is closer to the midline of the body, it is considered to be:
Medial
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
To exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) with the environment
What level of organization includes multiple organ systems working together?
Organism
What is the primary function of the nervous system?
To control and coordinate body activities by transmitting signals
Which life function involves the removal of waste products?
Excretion
How many main body cavities are there, and what are they?
Two main cavities: Dorsal and Ventral
How many body systems are their and what are they?
11.
Skeletal, Nervous, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Digestive, Muscular, Integumentary, Lymphatic, Excretory, Endocrine, and Reproductive.
What is the correct order of organization from simplest to most complex?
Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, Organism
Which system is involved in the absorption of nutrients?
Digestive System
How many life functions are their and what are they?
8.
Maintaining Boundaries, Movement, Responsiveness, Digestion, Metabolism, Excretion, Reproduction, and Growth.
List the 3 planes:
Median (midsagittal), Frontal (coronal), Transverse