Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1 Review

Fill-in-the-blank practice flashcards covering Chapter 1 orientation to the human body, organ systems, life functions, homeostasis, anatomical terminology, and body cavities.

Anatomy is the study of the human body, while physiology is the study of the __________ of the body.

functions

The level of study that deals with large, visible body structures is gross or __________ anatomy.

macroscopic

The human body is organized into __________ major organ systems.

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The gluteus maximus, quadriceps, deltoid, biceps brachii, triceps brachii, and tongue are major organs of the __________ system.

muscular

The organ system responsible for filtering fluids and bacteria is the __________ system.

Lymphatic

The pituitary, thyroid, and pancreas are major organs of the __________ system.

Endocrine

Water makes up approximately __________ of the human body.

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Oxygen is used by the body to produce ATP through __________ respiration.

cellular

Homeostasis is defined as maintaining a state of dynamic __________ within the body.

Equilibrium

A feedback mechanism that turns off or reduces the stimulus is called __________ feedback.

negative

Breastfeeding, labor, and scratching a bug bite itch are examples of __________ feedback.

positive

In anatomical terminology, Latin is the language of science, while Greek is the language of __________.

medicine

The anterior cephalic landmark that refers to the chin is the __________ landmark.

Mental

The regional term for the anterior side of the elbow is __________.

Antecubital

The posterior landmark referring specifically to the heel is the __________ landmark.

calcaneal

The posterior landmark located at the back of the knee is the __________ landmark.

Popliteal

Directional terms proximal and distal are used when referring to the __________.

Arms and Legs

In the anatomical position, the patient stands with palms facing __________.

anterior/ventral

The dorsal body cavity is composed of the cranial cavity and the __________ cavity.

spinal

The muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity is the __________.

Diaphragm

In the abdominal grid, the region located directly below the stomach is the __________ region.

hypogastric

The word hypochondriac in the abdominal grid regions literally means below __________.

cartilage