Anatomy & Physiology Exam 1

Cardiovascular physiology is an example of what branch?

Systemic physiology

Identify the branch of biological science that studies the external and internal structure of the body and the physical relationship among body parts.

Anatomy

Anatomical features that are impacted during illness are studied in anatomy.

Pathological

The study of the structure of tissues is called

Histology

The primary mechanism of homeostasis regulation is

Negative feedback

Gallbladder

Right hypochondriac

Stomach

Epigastric

Bladder

Hypogastric

Appendix

Right inguinal

A plane through the body that passes parallel to the long axis at the midline and separates the body into equal right and left sides is called

Frontal section

which of the following body cavities contain the heart and lungs?

Thoracic cavity

The skeletal muscle is an example of what branch of physiology?

Organ physiology

Identify the branch of biological science that studies the functions or workings of the human body.

Physiology

A form of gross anatomy that focuses on the anatomical organization of specific areas of the body such as the head, neck or trunk and emphasize spatial relationships among structures.

Regional anatomy

The study of internal structures of individual cells

Cytology

What are the major levels of organization in organisms from the simplest to the most complex?

Atom, molecule, cells, tissues, organs, organ system, organism

Which organ system consists of the spleen , thymus and tonsils and functions to defend against infection and disease?

Lymphatic system

Which organ system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves and functions to coordinate or moderate activities of other organ systems?

Nervous system

The liver is found in which of the following abdominpelvic regions?

Hypogastric

The large intestine is found in which of the following abdominopelvic regions?

Umbilical

Another name for the back of the elbow is

Olecranal

Another name for the kneecap

Patellar

A homeostatic regulatory mechanism consists of a —— that receives and processes information

Control center

When organ systems adjust their activities automatically in response to some environmental change, this is called

Auto regulation

Tissue that is specialized for contraction is

Muscle tissue

A type of cell junction common to cardiac and smooth muscle is

Gap junction

The walls of blood vessels and hollow organs are made of

Smooth muscle

An epithelial cell is polarized and has an apical region which has ——- that increase the surface area for absorption in the digestive system

Simple squamous

Which of the following tissues provide a structural framework for the body and protects delicate organs?

Muscle tissue

Which of the following cell types are stem cells that are present in many connective tissues?

Mesenchymal cells

The cytoplasm of mast cell is filled with granules containing

Fibrocytes

The three major types of cartilage in the body are

Collagen, reticular, and elastic

The primary function of serous membranes in the body is to

Minimize friction between opposing surfaces

Which part of the nerve cell conducts information to other cells

Axon

The repair process necessary to restore normal function after inflammation subsides in damaged tissue is

Regeneration

Tissue changes with age can result from

Hormonal changes

The effect of inflammation on blood vessels is

Vasodilation

Dense connective tissue that is found between the vertebrae is made of mostly

Elastic fibers