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A&P Chapter 1
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Anatomy
11th Grade
08/22/2011

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Term
Natural curiosity
Definition
Human beings have a _____________ about the human body
Term
Anatomy
Definition
_____ is the study of structures
Term
Phsiology
Definition
_______is the study of how a structure functions or works
Term
Structure determines what functions can occur
Definition
How do structure and function relate to one another?
Term
(a)Atoms combine to form the cell
(b)Cells group together to form tissue which in turn combine to form organs
(c)A number of organs form an organ system
(d)Together, all of the organ systems form the organism
Definition
What are the 6 levels of structural organization?
Term
Maintain its boundaries, move, respond to stimuli, digest nutrients, excrete wastes, carry on metabolism, reproduce itself, and grow
Definition
To sustain life, what must an organism be able to do? (6)
Term
Food
Oxygen
Water
Appropriate Temperature
Normal Atmospheric Pressure
Definition
What are all the survival needs? (5)
Term
Homeostasis
Definition
Body functions interact to maintain_____, or a relatively stable internal environment within the body
Term
Homeostasis
Definition
____ is necessary for survival and good health; its loss results in illness or disease
Term
Receptor
Control Center
Effector
Definition
What are the 3 homeostatic control mechanisms?
Term
Homeostatic
Definition
______are negative feedback systems, which act to reduce or stop the initial stimulus
Term
Crainal
Spinal
Definition
What is the Dorsal Body Cavity made up of?
Term
brain
Definition
Crainal cavity includes
Term
Spinal cord
Definition
Spinal cavity includes
Term
Thoratic
Abdominopelvic
Definition
What cavities make up the Ventral Body Cavity?
Term
Heart and lungs
Definition
What organs make up the Thoratic Cavity?
Term
Digestive system
Urinary system
Reproductive organs
Pelvis
Definition
What organs make up the Abdominopelvic cavity?
Term
Oral
Nasal
Orbital
Middle Ear Cavity
Definition
What organs make up the smaller open body cavity?
Term
Integumentary
Skeletal
Muscular
Nervous
Endocrine
Cardiovascular
Lymphatic
Digestive
Respiratory
Urinary
Reproductive
Definition
What are the 11 organ systems?
Term
Skin, Nails
Definition
Name 2 major organs of the Integumentary System
Term
Bones, Ligaments
Definition
Name 2 major organs of the Skeletal System
Term
Muscles
Definition
Name the organ of the Muscle System
Term
Brain, Spinal Cord
Definition
Name two major organs of the Nervous System
Term
Pancreas and Thyroid
Definition
Name two major organs of the Endocrine System
Term
Heart and Veins
Definition
Name two major organs of the Cardiovascular System
Term
Lymph Nodes and Spleen
Definition
Name two major organs of the Lymphatic System
Term
Small and Large Intestine
Definition
Name two major organs of the Digestive System
Term
Kidney and Bladder
Definition
Name two major organs of the Urinary System
Term
Penis Vagina
Definition
Name two major organs in the Reproductive System
Term
Superior
Definition
Above another part or closer to the head
Term
Inferior
Definition
Below another part or closer to the feet
Term
Anterior
Definition
Toward the front
Term
Posterior
Definition
Toward the back
Term
Medial
Definition
Towards the middle
Term
Lateral
Definition
Toward the side
Term
Proximal
Definition
Closer to a point of attachment to the trunk than another body part
Term
Distal
Definition
Further away
Term
Superficial
Definition
Near the surface
Term
Deep
Definition
More internal
Term
Hypogastric Region
Definition
Refers to the lower middle portion
Term
Epigastric Region
Definition
refers to the upper middle portion
Term
Left and right hypochondriac regions
Definition
lie on each side of the epigastric region
Term
Left and right lumbar regions
Definition
lie on each side of the umbilical region
Term
Left and right iliac regions
Definition
lie on each side of the hypogastric region
Term
Atom
Definition
smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element
Term
Electron
Definition
Extremely small particle; carries a negative electrical charge and is in constant motion around a nucleus of an atom
Term
Proton
Definition
Relatively large particle; carries a positive electrical charge and is found within a nucleus of an atom
Term
Neutron
Definition
Relatively large particle; uncharged and thus electrically neutral; found within a nucleus of an atom
Term
Molecule
Definition
Particle formed by the chemical union of two or more atoms
Term
Ion
Definition
Atom or molecule that is electrically charged because it has gained or lost one or more electrons
Term
Metabolism
Definition
______enable us to acquire and use energy to fuel life processes.
Term
Antecubital
Definition
front of elbow
Term
Digital
Definition
finger
Term
Inguinal
Definition
groin
Term
Frontal
Definition
Forehead
Term
Plantar
Definition
Sole
Term
Dorsum
Definition
back
Term
Lumbar
Definition
Lower Back
Term
Gluteal
Definition
Butt
Term
Scapular
Definition
Shoulder blade
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