The Language of A&P
The _________ cavity contains the skull and brain.
cranial
(DOUBLE JEOPARDY!)
The smallest living structure is the ________.
cell
_______ is a force that pulls or stretches the tissue.
tension
All research begins with the identification of a(n) ____.
problem or question
What is science?
a systematic process that creates new knowledge via testable explanations about the universe
The universal starting point for describing positions and movements of the human body is __________.
anatomical position
The body maintains a stable internal environment via _________.
homeostasis
_______ is the single force resulting from the summation of all forces acting on an object.
net force
(DOUBLE JEOPARDY!)
Step 3 of the scientific method is _________.
planning the study
What is the difference between compression and tension?
compression is a squeezing/pushing force; tension is a pulling/stretching force
The knee is ________ to the ankle.
A) lateral B) posterior
C) distal D) proximal
(TRIPLE JEOPARDY!)
The lungs are part of the _________ system.
A) circulatory B) integumentary
C) endocrine D) respiratory
D) respiratory
(QUADRUPLE JEOPARDY!)
A bruise is caused by ___________.
A) compression B) tension
C) shearing D) torque
A) compression
Define hypothesis.
an educated guess
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What is the difference between mass and weight?
mass is the amount of substance in an object; weight is the force of gravitational acceleration on an object
(TRIPLE JEOPARDY!)
What plane(s) can the shoulder move in? Explain your answer.
Transverse - shoulder movements are rotational.
The next and most complex level after cells in organisms is the ______.
A) organ B) tissue
C) organ system D) chemical
B) tissue
_______ is a force that, with enough energy, crushes tissue.
compression
(QUADRUPLE JEOPARDY!)
What has to happen in order for a hypothesis to become a scientific theory?
It must be tested thoroughly and proven with repeated results.
(TRIPLE JEOPARDY!)
How would your weight change if you visited a larger planet, like Jupiter?
Since Jupiter is larger than Earth, it has more gravity, therefore your weight would increase.
(TRIPLE JEOPARDY!)
Describe which plane(s) the legs of a sprinter move in. Explain your answer.
Sagittal plane - the legs move back and forth.
Which of the following is the best example of homeostasis?
A) storage of food in the form of excess body fat
B) sexual reproduction
C) regulation of body temperature
D) growth of underarm hair
C) regulation of body temperature
Assume your body is struck by a baseball and a basketball of the same weight traveling at the same speed. Which will exert more pressure on your body, and why?
baseball - it has a smaller area, so less force distribution
(QUADRUPLE JEOPARDY!)
How many gummy bear pieces did you have after cutting the specimen along all 3 anatomical planes?
8 pieces
QUADRUPLE JEOPARDY!
To maintain homeostasis, what type of feedback does the body initiate when you exercise?
Negative feedback (sweating)