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3 body planes and sections - Ans; 1. Sagittal Plane - Midsaggittal (median) and Parasagittal Sagittal (longitudinal plane): an anatomical plane which divides the body into right and left parts. Parasagittal: any plane that divides the body into left and right portions, parallel to the sagittal plane, but not directly in the midline. Midsagittal: Median, vertical longitudinal plane that divides a bilaterally symmetrical animal into right and left halves.
100% - Ans; right answer feedback:Air is made of approximately 20% oxygen. body cavities - Ans; List the major body cavities and the organs found in each Dorsal Body Cavity Cranial cavity โ brain Spinal cavity / vertebral cavity โ spinal cord Ventral Body Cavity Thoracic Cavity โ heart / lungs Superior mediastinum Pericardial cavity Pleural Cavity Abdominopelvic Cavity โ digestive viscera / stomach / intestine / pancreas / liver Pelvic Cavity โ urinary bladder / reproductive organs / rectum Buffers __________. build carbohydrates are strong acids serve as an energy source for a cell stabilize pH - Ans; stabalize pH cardiovascular system body systems - Ans; Cardiovascular System โ heart / blood vessels Blood vessels transport blood Carries O2 / CO2 / nutrients / water Heart pumps blood
Caudal - Ans; Caudal: at or near the tail or the posterior part of the body. cephalad - Ans; Cephalad: Toward the head or anterior end of the body chem vocab - Ans; A lipid with four sites lacking hydrogen saturation is a polyunsaturated lipid. A bond in which valence electrons are shared is called covalent. Hydrolysis is the process of breaking large molecules into smaller ones by adding water. The process of building up large molecules from small components is a(n) anabolic process. If energy is released when a molecule is broken apart, it is a(n) exergonic reaction. Colloids (emulsions) are heterogeneous mixtures. True False - Ans; TRUE Compare anatomy and physiology. Explain how the studies of form and function are interrelated - Ans; Anatomy โ study the structure of the body and the relationship of its parts Physiology โ study of how the body and its parts work or function Pathophysiology โ study of functions as impacted by disease or injury Cortisol is a type of lipid hormone. Which type of lipid would cortisol be classified as? - Ans; steroid define anatomical position - Ans; Anatomical position โ the position with the body erect with arms at the sides and the palms forward Define anatomical position - Ans; Body erect with feet slightly apart, palms facing forward define anatomy - Ans; study the structure of the body and the relationship of its parts define components of a homeostatic system - Ans; Receptor โ can sense change in external or internal change
Receptors that can respond to the stimulus Control center = brain Control of homeostasis = nervous system / endocrine system Normal range Response to effector organ All types of muscles Glands Brings the change that came from the control system Receptors Skin Internal organs Joints Interactions to maintain homeostasis Stimulus โ receptor โ input โ response โ effector organ โ change is made define control center - Ans; Control center โ body structure that determines the normal range of the variable or set point Effector is the cell / tissue / organ that responds to signals from the control center Providing a response to the stimulus in order to maintain homeostasis define cytology & give an example - Ans; -the scientific study of CELLS Diagnosis of diseases and conditions through examination of tissue samples from the body EX. Pap smear โ cervical smear define histology - Ans; - microscopic anatomy or microanatomy โ branch of biology which studies the microscopic anatomy of biological TISSUES Visual art of recognizing the structure of cells and tissues and understanding how this is determined by their function define normal range - Ans; Normal range โ characteristic of 95% of values from a normal population
define physiology - Ans; study of how the body and its parts work or function define receptor - Ans; Receptor โ biological transducers that convert energy from both external and internal environments into electrical impulses They may be massed together โ sense organ โ eye / ear They may be scattered โ skin / viscera Define set point - Ans; Set point โ level or point at which a variable psychological state (such as body temperature or weight) tends to stabilize describe the levels of organization - Ans; Chemical level โ atoms combine to form molecules Cellular level โ Cells are made of molecules Organelles Tissue level โ tissues consist of similar types of cells Smooth muscle cells to smooth muscle tissue Organ level โ organs are made up of different types of tissues Blood vessels Smooth muscle tissue Connective tissue Epithelial tissue Organ system level โ Organ systems consist of different organs that work together closely Cardiovascular system Heart Blood vessels Organism level โ the human organism is made up of many organ systems digestive system body systems - Ans; Digestive System โ oral cavity / esophagus / liver / stomach / small intestine / large intestine / rectum / anus
Breaks food down into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells Absorbed food โ circulation โ blood โ tissue โ cell Undigested food is eliminated from the body Accessory organs Liver / teeth / salivary glands / pancreas dorsal - Ans; Dorsal: of, on, or relating to the upper side or back of an animal, plant, or organ. dorsal body cavity contains - Ans; Dorsal Body Cavity Cranial cavity โ brain Spinal cavity / vertebral cavity โ spinal cord Electrolytes are charged particles called ions that are dissolved in body fluids. Which of the following ions would be considered a major anion in the body? - Ans; chloride Electrons bear a positive charge equal in strength to the negative charge of the proton. True False - Ans; false endocrine system body systems - Ans; Endocrine System โ pineal gland / pituitary gland / thyroid gland / thymus / adrenal gland / pancreas / testicles / ovaries Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes by body cells Growth Reproduction Nutrient use (metabolism) Enzymes are unchanged in a reaction; they can be reused, and are NOT needed in large quantities. True
False - Ans; True explain and give an. example of positive feedback - Ans; ALWAYS stimulus intensity increases As long as the stimulus exists Example โ Contractions during labor The contractions increase and intensify until the baby is outside of the birth canal When the stimulus to the pressure receptors ends, oxytocin production stops and labor contractions cease Explain how homeostasis is maintained by negative feedback - Ans; Explain how homeostasis is maintained by negative feedback Negative feedback Always opposing the stimulus intensity Variable increases โ oppose the effect โ signal to decrease the effect Glucose increases above normal range A SIgnal will be sent to effector organ to decrease blood sugar levels Insulin will be produced Moves glucose into the cell from blood Blood sugar level returns back to normal Low body temp Hypothalamus Send a signal to effector organ โ skin Send information to skeletal muscle โ shivering Skin โ goosebumps Smooth muscle โ vasoconstriction Foods are broken down into their building blocks by adding water. This would be an example of which characteristic of water? - Ans; water acts as a reactant Formation of hydrogen bonds requires hydrogen atoms and what else? - Ans; polar covalent bonds
If the pH or temperature of the environment that contains a protein is altered dramatically, then the protein may __________. take on a quaternary structure become denatured become overly active take on an ฮฑ-helical structure - Ans; become denatured If you know that the appendix lies in the right lower part of the trunk, you could also say it lies in the __________. right inguinal region hypogastric region right hypochondriac region umbilical region - Ans; right answer feedback:This is the medical term for the lower right area of the trunk. In an ionic bond, __________. -shared neutrons occupy a single orbital common to both atoms within a molecule -a hydrogen atom, already covalently linked to one electronegative atom (usually nitrogen or oxygen), is attracted by another electron-hungry atom, so that a bridge forms between them -atoms share electrons equally -there is a transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to the other - Ans; there is a transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to the other In biochemistry, and thus in the body, the universal solvent is __________. alcohol blood oxygen lymph water - Ans; water
In plasma, a typical body fluid, protein floating around would be considered to be which of the following? - Ans; a solute, specifically both a colloid and an electrolyte inferior - Ans; Away from the head end or toward the lower part of the structure of the body; below integumentary system body systems - Ans; Integumentary System โ hair / skin / nails Forms the external body covering Protects tissue from injury Synthesizes vitamin D Houses cutaneous receptors / sweat / oil glands Pain / pressure levels of organization (smallest to largest) - Ans; chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism List three types of serous membranes and where they are found - Ans; List three types of serous membranes and where they are found Pericardial (1) โ surrounds the heart Peritoneal (1) โ surrounds most organs of the abdomen Pleural (2) โ surrounds the lungs Lymphatic system body systems - Ans; Lymphatic System โ red bone marrow / thymus / lymphatic vessels / thoracic duct / spleen / lymph nodes Picks up fluid in tissue space When blood comes out of the blood vessels and supplies the tissues When it goes back into circulation โ we lose fluid The fluid has to be picked up in order to maintain blood pressure
Disposes of debris in the lymphatic stream Houses WBC involved in immunity Thymus Helps absorb large molecules (pore size is larger) Pituitary Gland Master gland Adrenal Gland Releases cortisol Electrolyte absorption medial/ lateral - Ans; Medial: Toward the midline of the body; on the inner side of Lateral: Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of microscopic anatomy - Ans; examines structures not visible to the unaided eye Muscular System body systems - Ans; Muscular System โ skeletal muscles Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expressions Maintains posture Produces heat necessary life functions - Ans; Maintaining boundaries Movement Responsiveness Digestion Metabolism Excretion Reproduction Growth
nervous system body systems - Ans; Nervous System โ brian / spinal cord / nerves Fast acting control system of the body Response to internal and external changes by activating appropriate muscles and glands Polar molecules are electrically balanced as a result of the equal sharing of electrons between the atoms of the molecules. True False - Ans; False - to make it true it would be non-polar prefix co- means - Ans; The prefix co- means with, together, or shared. prefix poly means - Ans; The prefix poly- means many, several, or polymer. proximal/ distal - Ans; Proximal: Closer to the origin of the body part or point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk. Distal: Further from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk regional terms (lab) - Ans; Cephalon (cephalic): head region, encompasses โ frontal, orbital, nasal, oral, and mental Oculus(orbital): head region, eye socket bone structure Bucca (buccal): head region, relating to the cheek/side of the mouth Mentis (mental): head region, relating to the chin Nasus (nasal): head region, external midline projection from the face Oris (oral): head region, mouth โ encompasses lips, cheek, tongue, teeth Cervicis (cervical): neck region, of or relating to the neck Scapula (scapular): back/dorsal region, technical term for shoulder blade Axilla (axillary): thoracic region, technical term for armpit Shoulder (acromial): upper limb region, outer end of the spine of the scapula โ forms angle of shoulder
Brachium (brachial): upper limb region, relating to the arm (arm) Antecubitis (antecubital): upper limb region, at the bend of the elbow, anterior side Antebrachium (antebrachial): upper limb region, forearm Manus (manual): hand Sternum (sternal): at the center of the chest Abdomen (abdominal): lower region of truck, below thoracic/above pelvis Umbilicus (umbilical): center of abdomen Lumbus (lumbar): lower back region Dorsum (dorsal): back โ encompasses scapular, vertebral, lumbar, saral, gluteal, perineal Gluteus (gluteal): Butt region Pubis (pubic): Genital region Inguen (inguinal): Groin Femur(femoral): Thigh Patella (patellar): Knee Popliteus (popliteal): back of the knee Calcaneus (calcaneal): Foot region relating to the heel Crus (crural): Leg region relating to the entire leg Sura (sural): Leg region relating to the calf Carpus (carpal): Hand region relating to the wrist Tarsus (Tarsal): Foot region relating to the ankle Pes (Foot): Foot region relating to the entire foot Pollex (thumb): Hand region relating to the thumb Hallux (great toe): Foot region relating to the big toe reproductive system M&F body systems - Ans; Reproductive System Male โ prostate (gland) / penis / testicles / scrotum / ductus deferens Tesitcles produce sperm / testosterone Maintain the mall reproductive function / sexual behavior
MAle ducts and glands aid in the delivery of sperm to the female reproductive tract Female โ mammary glands (in breasts) / ovary / uterus / vagina / uterine tube (fallopian tube) Ovary produces estrogen / progesterone Maintains sexual function Helps during gestation Mammary gland produces milk to nourish newborn respiratory system body systems - Ans; Respiratory System โ nasal cavity / pharynx / larynx / trachea / bronchus / lung Maintains pH balance Keeps blood constantly supplied with O2 and removes CO Respiratory rate low โ CO2 will react with our body fluid and make H2CO3 (acid) Body alkaline โ respiratory rate decreases Body acidic โ more H+ concentration Increase respiratory rate to maintain pH Get rid of CO2 โ H+ will go down Keeps blood supplied with O skeletal system body systems - Ans; Skeletal System โ bones / joints Protects and supports body organs Provides framework the muscles use to cause movement Blood cells are formed within bones Bone marrow Bones store minerals Something with a pH of 5 would __________. be described as being neutral have more H+ ions than OH- ions
be described as being basic have fewer H+ ions than OH- ions - Ans; have more h+ ions than OH- IONS superficial/ deep - Ans; Superficial: Toward or at the body surface; external Deep: Away from body surface; internal survival needs - Ans; nutrients, oxygen, water, normal body temperature, appropriate atmospheric pressure The ability to sense changes in the environment and respond to them is a physiological ability known as __________. metabolism responsiveness excretion digestion - Ans; right answer feedback:Responsiveness is the ability to sense changes in the environment and respond to them. The atomic number of any atom is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus. True False - Ans; true The body cavity that houses the lungs is known as the __________. pelvic cavity cranial cavity pericardial cavity pleural cavity - Ans; right answer feedback:The pleural cavity is where the lungs are located. The body's ability to provide nutrients to target tissues is a cooperative effort between which two body systems? digestive and urinary
integumentary and lymphatic nervous and endocrine digestive and cardiovascular - Ans; right answer feedback:The digestive system breaks down nutrients, while the cardiovascular system delivers those nutrients to target tissues. The branch of anatomy that traces structural changes that occur in the body throughout the life span is referred to as __________. surface anatomy developmental anatomy regional anatomy microscopic anatomy - Ans; right answer feedback:Developmental anatomy traces structural changes that occur in the body throughout the life span. The cavity between articulating bones at most joints is known as the __________. orbital cavity retroperitoneal cavity pleural cavity synovial cavity - Ans; right answer feedback:The synovial cavity lies between articulating bones at most joints in the body. The cranial cavity is part of __________. the abdominopelvic cavity the ventral body cavity the dorsal body cavity the thoracic cavity the vertebral cavity - Ans; right answer feedback:The dorsal body cavity houses the cranial and vertebral cavities, whereas the ventral body cavity houses the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities. The husband of a patient who is critically ill asks, "Why do they keep checking my wife's pH? Isn't knowing her oxygen level enough?" What is the best response? - Ans; "Many of her body's systems only work properly when her pH is within a narrow range, so we monitor it carefully."
The median, or midsagittal, plane __________. divides the body into left and right parts that are parallel to, and therefore not directly on, the midline divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) portions in the horizontal plane divides the body in two equal left and right sides along the midline cuts the body diagonally between the horizontal and the vertical planes - Ans; right answer feedback:A midsagittal section divides the body in left and right sides along the midline. The pH scale __________. - Ans; measurement system used to indicate the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in solution; ranges from 0 to 14 The prefix an- means - Ans; The prefix an- means not, without, or upward. the prefix ex means - Ans; The prefix ex- means out of or away from. the prefix hydr- means - Ans; The prefix hydr- means water, hydrogen, or accumulation of fluid. The respiratory system contains the __________. uterus, vagina, and uterine tube pituitary, pineal, and thyroid glands liver, small intestine, and colon kidneys, ureters, and bladder trachea, bronchi, and lungs - Ans; right answer feedback:The respiratory system consists of the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. The spleen is an organ in the __________. reproductive system respiratory system nervous system lymphatic system
endocrine system - Ans; right answer feedback:The lymphatic system houses several organs, the largest of which is the spleen. Tissues are groups of similar __________ that have a common function. organelles atoms organs cells - Ans; right answer feedback:Cells combine to make tissues. true or false Polar molecules are electrically balanced as a result of the equal sharing of electrons between the atoms of the molecules. - Ans; false TRUE OR FALSE The major function of RNA is to carry out the genetic instructions for protein synthesis. - Ans; true true or false: All salts are ionic compounds, but not all ionic compounds are salts. - Ans; true True or false: In a solution, the solute is the substance present in the greatest amount. - Ans; false urinary system body systems - Ans; Urinary System โ kidney / ureter / urinary bladder / urethra Removal of nitrogenous waste materials During cell production body produces nitrogenous substances Kidney โ electrolyte / water / acid base balance Adrenal cortex โ produces aldosterone to help with electrolyte balance Reabsorb sodium and excrete potassium Water balance Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Pituitary gland Increases water absorption in the kidney
Acid base balance โ reabsorb HCO3 - / secrete H+ Body acidic โ H+ increases The kidney will recreate the H+ ion concentration and reabsorb the HCO3 concentration Body alkaline โ H+ decreases The body will reabsorb H+ and secrete HCO ventral - Ans; belly side, front ventral body cavity contains - Ans; Ventral Body Cavity Thoracic Cavity โ heart / lungs Superior mediastinum Pericardial cavity Pleural Cavity Abdominopelvic Cavity โ digestive viscera / stomach / intestine / pancreas / liver Pelvic Cavity โ urinary bladder / reproductive organs / rectum Water acts to dissolve molecules in the body. How does water dissolve the salt (NaCl) in your mouth from a salty pretzel? - Ans; Water acts as a solvent because the partial negative charge on the oxygen in water attracts sodium, while the partial positive charge on hydrogen attracts chloride. This results in the separation of sodium from chloride, thus breaking the ionic bond. What is the classification of a solution of NaOH with a pH of 8.3? - Ans; alkaline solution What subdivision of physiology focuses on disease? - Ans; cytology Diagnosis of diseases and conditions through examination of tissue samples from the body EX. Pap smear โ cervical smear Which example best illustrates the principle of complementarity? the set point of homeostasis Convolutions of the small intestines provides greater surface area for nutrient absorption.
the hierarchical organization of the body negative, but not positive, feedback mechanisms - Ans; Convolutions of the small intestines provides greater surface area for nutrient absorption. right answer feedback:The principle of complementarity describes how the function of a system is dependent upon the form of the structures that compose that system. Which internal organ is NOT housed in the ventral body cavity? stomach lung spinal cord heart - Ans; right answer feedback:The spinal cord is located in the dorsal body cavity Which membrane directly covers the heart? parietal pericardium parietal peritoneum visceral pericardium visceral pleura - Ans; right answer feedback:Visceral serosae cover organs, such as the visceral pericardium, which covers the heart. Which of the following body systems functions to produce blood cells? skeletal circulatory reproductive urinary respiratory - Ans; right answer feedback:While the circulatory system circulates the blood cells, the skeletal system produces blood cells. Which of the following correctly ranks the types of chemical bonds, in order, from strongest to weakest?
Which of the following distinguishes hydrogen bonds from covalent bonds? - Ans; only hydrogen bonds can form between molecules Which of the following does NOT represent an accurate hierarchy in the natural combination of matter? Protons, neutrons, and electrons compose atoms, which chemically bond with other atoms to form molecules. Mixtures are substances composed of two or more components physically blended. A molecule contains two or more atoms. When two or more similar kinds of atoms bind, they form an isotope. - Ans; When two or more similar kinds of atoms bind, they form an isotope. Which of the following does NOT represent correct positioning when placing the body in the anatomical position? The feet are slightly apart. The palms are facing forward. The body is "standing at attention." The thumbs are pointing medially. - Ans; right answer feedback:In the anatomical position, the thumbs point outwards, or laterally. Which of the following events is NOT the result of a negative feedback mechanism? decreased urine production when the blood pressure drops an increased respiratory rate when blood pH is elevated blood clotting when the lining of a blood vessel is injured sweating to help lower elevated body temperature - Ans; right answer feedback:This is an example of a positive feedback system. Which of the following is a property of matter? The weight of matter remains constant wherever the object is. In all cases, matter can be seen, smelled, and felt. Mass of an object can change depending upon a variety of factors, including gravitational pull, atmospheric pressure, and temperature.
Matter can exist in solid, liquid, or gaseous state. - Ans; Matter can exist in a solid, liquid or gaseous state Which of the following is an example of a homeostatic imbalance? shivering as a result of being cold sweating as a result of being hot heart rate increasing as a result of exercise illness breathing rate increasing as a result of exercise - Ans; right answer feedback:A person who has become ill is said to be out of homeostasis. In other words, he or she is suffering from a homeostatic imbalance. Which of the following is an example of positive feedback? shivering to generate heat when body temperature is below normal labor contractions causing the release of oxytocin, which results in an increase in the quantity of labor contractions release of insulin to decrease a high level of glucose in the blood release of glucagon to increase a lower-than-normal level of glucose in the blood - Ans; labor contractions causing the release of oxytocin, which results in an increase in the quantity of labor contractions Which of the following is FALSE regarding DNA? DNA provides the basic instructions for building every protein in the body. DNA carries out the orders for protein synthesis issued by RNA. The DNA molecule is coiled into a spiral staircase-like structure called a double helix. DNA replicates itself before cell division, ensuring that all genetic information in the descendant cells is identical. - Ans; DNA carries out the orders for protein synthesis issued by RNA. Which of the following is NOT a necessary human life function? responsiveness metabolism intelligence
movement excretion - Ans; Intelligence right answer feedback:Intelligence can be useful but is not a necessary life function. Which of the following is not a result of hydrogen bonds? - Ans; Two hydrogen atoms join together to form a molecule of hydrogen gas. Which of the following is NOT a way to distinguish an acid from a base? An acidic substance will have a sticky feel. A basic substance will have a bitter taste. A basic substance will have a slippery feel. An acidic substance will have a sour taste. - Ans; An acidic substance will have a sticky feel. Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic elements that compose approximately 96% of a human's body weight? potassium carbon hydrogen oxygen - Ans; potassium Which of the following is NOT one of the three components of homeostatic control systems? positive feedback the effector the receptor (senses the change) the control center - Ans; positive feedback Which of the following is the primary energy-transferring molecule in cells? DNA adenine
NADH - Ans; ATP Which of the following is true of an isotope? Isotopes have the same number of neutrons but differ in the number of protons they contain. Isotopes have the same number of protons but differ in the number of neutrons they contain. Isotopes exist only for a few elements. All isotopes of a given element are found in equal amounts in nature. - Ans; Isotopes have the same number of protons but differ in the number of neutrons they contain. Which of the following is true of atoms? Atoms of any given element will differ from those of all other elements and provide its unique physical and chemical properties. Depending upon the number of neutrons, an atom may possess a positive, negative, or neutral electrical charge. An atom will always display a negative electrical charge. Atoms are composed of more or less identical particles or building blocks, called elements. - Ans; Atoms of any given element will differ from those of all other elements and provide its unique physical and chemical properties. Which of the following is/are housed in the orbital cavity? olfactory epithelium eye teeth middle ear ossicles - Ans; right answer feedback:Eyes are housed in the orbital cavity. Which of the following is/are NOT included in the axial part of the body? the neck the trunk the upper limbs
the head - Ans; right answer feedback:The upper limbs are included in the appendicular part of the body. Which of the following shows increasing complexity levels? cellular, tissue, organ, organ system organ system, organ, tissue, cellular tissue, organ, organ system, cellular organ, tissue, cellular, organ system cellular, tissue, organ system, organ - Ans; right answer feedback:The levels of complexity always begin with cellular and increase from there, ending with organ systems. Which of the following types of chemical reactions always involves atoms or molecules combining to form a larger, more complex molecule? decomposition catabolic synthesis hydrolysis - Ans; synthesis Which pH is more acidic, a pH of 3, a pH of 7, or a pH of 9? - Ans; pH of 3 Which term best describes the metabolic process of cells making more complex molecules from simpler substances? digestion excretion catabolism anabolism - Ans; anabolism right answer feedback:Anabolic reactions occur when more complex molecules are made from simpler substances. Which two systems monitor the body for homeostasis?
endocrine and cardiovascular reproductive and urinary nervous and endocrine respiratory and digestive skeletal and lymphatic - Ans; right answer feedback:The nervous and endocrine systems control all changes in the body.