Level of Organization
What is the smallest unit of life?
Cell
How many core life functions are there?
6
What is the anatomical position?
It refers to how your body is situated; how you are standing or how you body is angled
Which body plane divides the body into left and right?
sagittal
What does "proximal" mean?
It means close to the/an attachment point
What makes up organs?
tissue
What is homeostasis?
The state of steady internal conditions;balance of all body systems
Define the term "superior."
Superior means above or upper region
How many types of sagittal planes are there?
2
What is the opposite of "inferior"?
superior
List the levels of organization in order from largest to smallest including the chemical levels.
organism>organ system>organ>tissue>cells>organelles>molecules>atoms>subatomic particles
What is metabolism?
The total of all chemical reactions in the body
What do the terms "medial" and "lateral" refer to?
Medial refers to the center or middle of the body while lateral refers to toward the side of the body.
Define "parasagittal."
Parallel to the midsagittal plane; unequal left/right division
Define "anterior" and "posterior."
Anterior: Front or towards the front of the body
Posterior: Back or towards the back of the body
Which is larger? A molecule or an atom?
molecule
What is anabolism?
The building of complex structures from simple molecules; this process requires energy
Why do healthcare workers use anatomical terminology?
for precision; reduce errors and confusion
Which plane divides the body horizontally?
Transverse
What does "ventral" refer to in anatomical terms?
Ventral refers to the front of the body
What are the four primary types of tissues?
connective, nervous, muscle, and epithelial
How much of your body mass is water?
70 %
What is the anatomical term for your upper arm?
Brachium
Explain the difference between transverse and coronal planes.
The coronal plane separates the body into anterior and posterior sections while the transverse plane separates or divides the body into superior and inferior sections.
Which is deep the dermis or the epidermis?
dermis