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The Sciences of Anatomy and Physiology
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
05/21/2018

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Term
Cephalic is to head as deltoid is to _____.
Definition
Shoulder
Term
In terms of anatomic directional terms, the heart is considered ________ to the sternum.
Definition
Posterior
Term
The median space in the thoracic cavity is called the _________.
Definition
Mediastinum
Term
An increase in body size is _____ and an increased specialization as related to form and function is _____.
Definition
Growth; development
Term
Endocrine System
Definition
Secretes hormones to regulate growth and chemical levels in blood.
Term
Cardiovascular System
Definition
Moves blood containing hormones, nutrients and gases.
Term
Lymphatic System
Definition
Participates in immune response
Term
Respiratory System
Definition
Responsible for exchange of gases.
Term
Urinary System
Definition
Filters the blood and removes waste from the blood.
Term
Which are examples of negative feedback regulation?
Definition
1. Regulating heart rate
2. Withdrawal reflex from stepping on glass.
3. Regulating blood pressure.
Term
The Study of tissues, or groups of cells and their surrounding extracellular materials, is called
Definition
Histology
Term
The production of sex cells that, under the right conditions, have the ability to develop into a new living organism is ______.
Definition
Reproduction
Term
A plane that is parallel to the midsagittal plane, but is either to the left or right of the midsagittal plane is termed a _________ plane.
Definition
Parasagittal
Term
The anatomical term for buttock is
Definition
Gluteal
Term
Provides protection, regulates body temperature, prevents water loss
Definition
Integumentary system
Term
Provides support and protection, site of hemopoiesis.
Definition
Skeletal system
Term
Produces body movement and heat.
Definition
Muscular system
Term
Controls body movement and conducts impulses for internal communication.
Definition
Nervous system
Term
Vertebral is to spinal column as olecranal is to _______.
Definition
Elbow
Term
The anatomical term for eye is ______.
Definition
Orbital
Term
____ anatomy is also called macroscopic anatomy.
Definition
Gross
Term
The correct anatomic directional term for "closer to the feet" is ______.
Definition
Inferior
Term
Which of the following are characteristics of all living things?
Definition
1. Regulation of internal functions
2. Responsiveness to stimuli
3. Reproduction
Term
Visualizing the body in the _______ ______ is significant because all observers have a common point of reference when escribing and discussing its regions.
Definition
Anatomic position
Term
True or false: Physiology focuses on the molecular or cellular level to gain an understanding of how organ systems work.
Definition
True
Term
The anatomical term for the calf area is
Definition
Sural
Term
Which are examples of negative feedback regulation?
Definition
1. Changes in blood pressure when exercising.
2. Changing breathing rate in response to an increase of CO2
Term
free nerve endings in the skin detect cold
Definition
Receptors
Term
Hypothalamus of the brain sets body temperature.
Definition
Control Center
Term
Blood vessels in the skin constrict, muscles shiver.
Definition
Effectors
Term
Cold temperature lowers body temperature below normal
Definition
Stimulus
Term
Body temperature returns to normal.
Definition
Homeostasis
Term
Organs of the abdominal cavity include the ______
Definition
Stomach
Term
The plane known as the _____ plane passes through the specimen at an angle.
Definition
Oblique
Term
Calcaneal is to heel as _____ is to sole of the foot.
Definition
Plantar
Term
The anatomical term for the lateral aspect of the lower leg is
Definition
Fibular
Term
The anatomical term for the area posterior to the knee is _____.
Definition
Popliteal
Term
The anatomical term for the hand is _____.
Definition
Manus
Term
The correct anatomic directional term for "in front of" is
Definition
Anterior
Term
The _______ method refers to a systematic and rigorous process by which scientists develop and test a hypothesis.
Definition
Scientific Method
Term
Opposite term for Superficial
Definition
Deep
Term
Opposite term for Cranial
Definition
Caudal
Term
Opposite term for Ventral
Definition
Dorsal
Term
Opposite term for Distal
Definition
Proximal
Term
Control Centers are generally portions of the:
Definition
1. Brain
2. Spinal Cord
3. Thyroid Gland
Term
The anatomical term for the medial aspect of the leg, between the knee and ankle, is_______.
Definition
Tibial
Term
Cranial is to skull as auricular is to _____.
Definition
Ear
Term
The correct anatomical term for kneecap is
Definition
Patella
Term
The _____ plane is a vertical plane that divides the body or organ into anterior and posterior parts.
Definition
Coronal
Term
Which of the following body structures can serve as effectors?
Definition
1. Insulin secreting cells of pancreas
2. Smooth muscles of bronchioles
Term
The anatomical term for the thumb is the _______.
Definition
Pollex
Term
A study of each body system.
Definition
Systemic Anatomy
Term
An examination of the structures in a particular region.
Definition
Regional Anatomy
Term
A focus on the internal body structures that relate to the skin covering them.
Definition
Surface Anatomy
Term
An examination of the differences in the anatomy of different species.
Definition
Comparative Anatomy
Term
A study of the developmental changes occurring from conception to birth.
Definition
Embryology
Term
The anatomical term for the portion of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist is
Definition
antebrachial
Term
_____ are scientists who study the structure and form of organisms.
Definition
Anatomists
Term
A _____ plane is a vertical plane that divides the body or organ into equal left and right halves.
Definition
Midsagittal
Term
The components associated with the homeostatic system are
Definition
1. Receptor
2. Effector
3. Control Center
Term
Which plane can pass in between the chest (thorax) and the abdomen?
Definition
Transverse
Term
True or false: The nose is lateral to the eyes.
Definition
False
Term
The anatomical term for mouth is ____ cavity.
Definition
Oral
Term
Which are examples of negative feedback regulation?
Definition
1. Changing breathing rate in response to an increase of CO2
2. Changes in blood pressure when exercising
Term
Perceives a stimulus
Definition
Receptor
Term
Integrates input and initiates change
Definition
Control Center
Term
Brings about a change in response to the stimulus.
Definition
Effector
Term
The anatomical term for chest is
Definition
Pectoral
Term
The anatomical term for navel is
Definition
Umbilical
Term
_____ means "in front of" when using anatomic directional terms.
Definition
Anterior
Term
Serous membranes form two layers: a ____ layer and a parietal layer.
Definition
Visceral
Term
_____ is the anatomic directional term which means "on the outside" or "toward the skin".
Definition
Superficial
Term
The anatomical term for the hand is
Definition
Manus
Term
The various chemical reactions that occur within all organisms are collectively termed
Definition
Metabolism
Term
The control centers are generally portions of the
Definition
1. Spinal Cord
2. Brain
3. Thyroid gland
Term
True or False: Although there is only one midsagittal plane, there are multiple possibilities of sagittal planes.
Definition
True
Term
The anatomical term for the lateral aspect of the lower leg is
Definition
fibular
Term
The serous membrane forming the outermost layer of the sac that surrounds the heart is the
Definition
Parietal pericardium
Term
The correct anatomical term for spinal column is ______ column.
Definition
Vertebral
Term
The anatomical term for the medial aspect of the forearm is
Definition
Ulnar
Term
The posterior aspect of the axial region of the body contains the _____.
Definition
Cranial cavity and vertebral canal.
Term
The anatomical term for lower back is ____.
Definition
Lumbar
Term
Which are examples of a positive feedback loop?
Definition
1. Childbirth
2. Breast feeding
3. Blood clotting
Term
The anatomical term for hip is ____ while the anatomical term for wrist is______
Definition
coxal; carpal
Term
The center of the nine regions
Definition
Umbilical
Term
The region above the umbilical region
Definition
epigastric
Term
The region to the right of the epigastric region.
Definition
right hypochondriac
Term
The region to the right of the hypogastric region.
Definition
right iliac
Term
The anatomical term for fingers or toes is
Definition
digital
Term
The correct anatomic directional term for "at the rear or tail end" is _____.
Definition
Caudal
Term
In terms of anatomic directional terms, ________ means in back of or toward the back surface.
Definition
Posterior
Term
In a homeostatic control mechanism, the ________ is the structure that interprets input from the receptor and initiates changes through the effector.
Definition
Control Center
Term
Which of the following statements correctly apply to homeostasis as a physiologic process?
Definition
1. Negative feedback typically keeps these processes in check.
2. These processes are dynamic
3. The control center is generally the nervous system or endocrine system.
4. When homeostasis fails disease or even death occurs.
Term
True or false: Most homeostatic variables aren't constant over time but fluctuate around a set point.
Definition
True
Term
True or false: The nose is lateral to the eyes.
Definition
False
Term
______ are the homeostatic components that typically consist of sensory neurons that detect changes in temperature, chemicals or muscle stretch.
Definition
Receptors
Term
_____ means "in front of" when using anatomic directional terms.
Definition
Anterior
Term
The _____ lines the internal surface of the thoracic wall.
Definition
Parietal pleura
Term
True or false: Because the end result of a positive feedback mechanism is to increase the activity, positive feedback mechanisms are much more common than negative feedback mechanisms.
Definition
False
Term
The body's ability to maintain an average temperature of about 37 degrees C regardless of the outside temperature is called
Definition
Homeostasis
Term
Control centers are generally portions of the
Definition
1. Spinal Cord
2. Thyroid gland
3. Brain
Term
The correct anatomic directional term meaning "toward the nose" is ____
Definition
Rostral
Term
The anatomical term for the lateral aspect of the lower leg is
Definition
Fibular
Term
True or false: Most processes in the body are controlled by negative feedback.
Definition
True
Term
The correct anatomic directional term for "closer to the head" is _____.
Definition
Superior
Term
Metabolism consists of both _____ in which small molecules are joined to form larger molecules and _____ in which large molecules are broken down into smaller molecules.
Definition
Anabolism; catabolism
Term
_____, one of the important characteristics of living things, involves mechanisms within an organism that maintain a consistent internal environment, also called a "steady state."
Definition
Regulation
Term
Fibular refers to ______.
Definition
The lateral aspect of the leg
Term
_____ examines anatomic changes resulting from disease.
Definition
Pathologic anatomy
Term
_____ is the anatomic directional term which means "on the outside" or "toward the skin".
Definition
Superficial
Term
The correct anatomic directional term meaning "toward the nose" is _____.
Definition
Rostral
Term
The ______ lines the internal walls of the abdominopelvic cavity.
Definition
Parietal Peritoneum
Term
_____may explore all of the body structures in the anterior neck.
Definition
Regional anatomy
Term
Which of the following statements correctly apply to homeostasis as a physiologic process?
Definition
1. Negative feedback typically keeps these processes in check.
2. These processes are dynamic
3. When homeostasis fails disease or even death occurs.
4. The control center is generally the nervous system or endocrine system.
Term
The component of homeostasis, called the _______, is the sensory nerve body structure that detects changes in a variable, which is either the substance or process that is regulated.
Definition
receptor
Term
The correct anatomic directional term for "closer to the feet" is ______.
Definition
Inferior
Term
_____ is the anatomic directional term which means "closest to the point of attachment to the trunk".
Definition
Proximal
Term
The correct anatomic directional term for "at the back side of the human body" is ______.
Definition
Dorsal
Term
In regards to the axial region, the ______ aspect contains cavities that are completely encased in bone.
Definition
Posterior
Term
The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within the body is called
Definition
Metabolism
Term
_____ are the homeostatic components that typically consist of sensory neurons that detect changes in temperature, chemicals or muscle stretch.
Definition
Receptors
Term
The ______ covers the surfaces of most digestive organs.
Definition
Visceral peritoneum
Term
Homeostasis is involved with the ____ of living things.
Definition
Regulation
Term
The correct anatomic directional term for "at the belly side of the human body" is
Definition
Ventral
Term
True or false: Sometimes a homeostatic imbalance occurs when a variable normally controlled by negative feedback is instead controlled by positive feedback.
Definition
True
Term
The correct anatomic directional term for "closer to the head" is _____.
Definition
Superior
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