Basic Terms
Directional Terms
Systems
Homeostasis
Miscellaneous
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
A person in the prone position would be laying face down. True or False.
True
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
This terms is used when studying the anatomy or physiology of diseases & illnesses.
Pathology
300
In anatomy and physiology, what is the largest possible unit of study?
Organism (the human)
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
Name a structure that is distal to the shoulder.
Elbow Arm Forearm Fingers Wrist
400
Describe the key points of anatomical position.
Hands at sides; feet together; palms forward.
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
Describe a structure that is lateral to the nose,
Ear Eye Cheek
500
Describe the difference between prone and supine.
Prone, lying face down, palms down Supine, face up, palms up
500
Fill in the blank with any part of the body that will make this a true statement: Your knees are proximal to your ______.
Foot, Ankle, Calf, etc.
500
Which system is used for the protection and adaptation of your body to pathogens in your environment?
Immune system
500
For the following example of homeostasis, 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; oxytocin made by the endocrine system
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)
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