Anatomy and Physiology Midterm
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1. Define anatomy. Anatomy studies the structure of body
parts and their relationships to one an-
other.
2. Define physiology. Physiology studies the function of the
body's structural components.
3. A group of chemicals makes cells; tissues; organs; organ systems; or-
___________________________, which makes ganisms
___________________________, which makes
__________________________, which makes
______________________________, which makes
__________________________________.
4. What organs make up the digestive system? esophagus, large intestine, rectum, liver,
small intestine
5. What organs make up the reproductive sys- scrotum, prostate gland, ovaries, uter-
tem? ine tubes, vagina
6. What organs make up the endocrine system? pancreas, ovaries, thyroid gland, adren-
al gland, testes
7. A. cranial cavity Label the body cavities shown in the di-
B. vertebral cavity agram.
C. thoracic cavity
D. abdominopelvic cavity
8. What is the function of the integumentary 1. Protects deeper tissue from injury and
system? drying out
2. Synthesis of Vitamin D
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3. Regulates body heat
4. Prevents unnecessary heat loss
5. Sensory reception (nerve endings)
9. What is the function of the skeletal system? 1. Site of blood cell formation
(hematopoiesis)
2. Plays a role in support and protec-
tion
3. Provides a site for muscles to attach
10. What is the function of the cardiovascular sys- Transports blood through the body,
tem? which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide,
wastes, and nutrients
11. What is the function of the digestive system? Breaks down food into small particles so
that nutrients can later be absorbed
12. Cardiovascular system
13. Digestive system
14. Nervous system
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1. Define anatomy. Anatomy studies the structure of body
parts and their relationships to one an-
other.
2. Define physiology. Physiology studies the function of the
body's structural components.
3. A group of chemicals makes cells; tissues; organs; organ systems; or-
___________________________, which makes ganisms
___________________________, which makes
__________________________, which makes
______________________________, which makes
__________________________________.
4. What organs make up the digestive system? esophagus, large intestine, rectum, liver,
small intestine
5. What organs make up the reproductive sys- scrotum, prostate gland, ovaries, uter-
tem? ine tubes, vagina
6. What organs make up the endocrine system? pancreas, ovaries, thyroid gland, adren-
al gland, testes
7. A. cranial cavity Label the body cavities shown in the di-
B. vertebral cavity agram.
C. thoracic cavity
D. abdominopelvic cavity
8. What is the function of the integumentary 1. Protects deeper tissue from injury and
system? drying out
2. Synthesis of Vitamin D
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3. Regulates body heat
4. Prevents unnecessary heat loss
5. Sensory reception (nerve endings)
9. What is the function of the skeletal system? 1. Site of blood cell formation
(hematopoiesis)
2. Plays a role in support and protec-
tion
3. Provides a site for muscles to attach
10. What is the function of the cardiovascular sys- Transports blood through the body,
tem? which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide,
wastes, and nutrients
11. What is the function of the digestive system? Breaks down food into small particles so
that nutrients can later be absorbed
12. Cardiovascular system
13. Digestive system
14. Nervous system
