Anatomy & Physiology I: Human Body

Quiz 1

Muscular System

Function: Provides the force to move bones about their joints

Nervous System

Function: Responds to environmental changes by transmitting electrical impulses

Skeletal System

Function: Provides rigid framework to support the body and stores minerals

Integumentary System

Function: Prevents water loss, entry of germs into the body and synthesizes vitamin D

Endocrine System

Function: Controls the body with chemical molecules called hormones. (Adrenal glands, pancreas, pituitary)

Cardiovascular System

Function: Delivers oxygen and nutrients to the tissues

Immune System

Function: Produces antibodies that attach to foreign substances

Lymphatic System

Function: Removes and filters excess fluids from tissues

Respiratory System

Trachea, bronchi, alveoli

Digestive System

Esophagus, large intestine, rectum

Urinary System

Kidneys, bladder, ureters

Negative feedback

mechanism: used for changes in blood glucose levels

Positive feedback

mechanism: used for blood clotting

Positive feedback

mechanism: used for childbirth

The bridge of the nose is _________ to the left eye.

Medial

The upper arm is _________ to the heart

Proximal

The lungs are __________ to the heart

Lateral

The fingers are _________ to the wrist

Distal

The Stomach is ______ to the spine

Anterior

Which of the following are survival needs of the body?

nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure, and oxygen

Histology would be best defined as a study of

tissues

A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform specific functions for the body is a(n) _________

organ

Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is not correctly matched

Cytology: study of structures in a particular region

The study of large body structures, visible to the naked eye, such as the heart is called ____________ anatomy

gross

Expiration (breathing out) is how the body removes excessive carbon dioxide from the blood. This is an example of _____________

excretion of metabolic waste

Generally, what is the result of the negative feedback process?

To maintain homeostasis

A good examples of a positive feedback mechanism would be

enhancement of labor contractions

the anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except______

palms turned anteriorly

Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region?

intestines