Basic Terms
Directional Terms and Planes
Systems
Homeostasis
Body regions/cavities
100
This is the term for studying the physical structures of an organism.
Anatomy
100
If you are looking at the anterior or ventral side of a person, what do you see?
Their front side.
100
This system includes the brain, spinal cord and neurons.
Nervous system
100
Using a air conditioning system as an example of homeostasis, what is the receptor?
Thermometer
100

Body region term for neck area

cervical

200
This term denotes the study of function, rather than structure.
Physiology
200
Match the following terms with their best meaning: 1. Lateral 2. Medial 3. Posterior/Dorsal (Possible meanings: middle, side, back, front)
1. Lateral = side 2. Medial = middle 3. Posterior/Dorsal = back
200
This system is used for the circulation of oxygen throughout the body.
Circulatory/cardiovascular system
200
List the three main aspects of any homeostatic control system.
Receptor, Control Center, Effector
200

body region term for fingers

digital

300

In anatomy and physiology, what is the smallest unit of organization?

Atoms

300
List a part of the body that is inferior to the abdomen.
Hips, legs, feet, etc.
300
What is one function of the integumentary system?
Protection Temperature control Sensory
300
Which type of feedback is involved when a homeostatic response is meant to reverse the stimulus (prevent a change)
Negative feedback
300

body region term for lower back

lumbar

400

Describe the key points of anatomical position.

Hands at sides; feet together; palms forward, standing upright

400
Compared to muscles and bones, the skin is more __________.
Superficial
400
The kidneys would be a part of which system.
Excretory/Urinary system
400
What type of homeostatic regulation is involved when your body reacts to bring your blood glucose levels to a normal level when they get too high or too low?
Negative feedback
400

The two subdivisions of the dorsal cavity

cranial and spinal

500
Organs are made up of tissues, tissues are made up of cells, and cells are made up of _____________.

organelles

500

Describe the difference between a transverse, sagital and frontal plane.

Transverse (divides into top and bottom) Sagittal (divides into left and right) Frontal (divides into front and back)

500

Which system is used for the protection and adaptation of your body to pathogens in your environment?

Lymphatic/Immune system

500

Determine which type of feedback and identify the effector: The hormone oxytocin, made by the endocrine system, stimulates the contraction of the uterus. This produces pain sensed by the nervous system. Instead of lowering the oxytocin and causing the pain to subside, more oxytocin is produced.

Positive feedback; the endocrine system making more oxytocin

500

The four subdivisions of the ventral cavity

pleural, mediastinum, abdominal, pelvic

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