Test Bank for Anatomy and Physiology Openstax 2nd
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Anatomy - ANSWER Investigating human structure via dissections and other
methods
Physiology - ANSWER The science that examines the function of living organisms
and their parts
Systemic anatomy - ANSWER Anatomical investigation that uses an approach of
studying the body by systems—groups of organs having a common function
Physiological investigation - ANSWER Investigation of the function of living
organisms
Standardized terminology - ANSWER The use of terms that are not based on a
person's name
Metabolism - ANSWER The sum of all the physical and chemical reactions
occurring in the body
Levels of organization - ANSWER Organism, chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue,
organ, system
Cells - ANSWER The smallest living units of structure and function in the body
Tissue - ANSWER An organization of many similar cells specialized to perform a
certain function
Organ - ANSWER A structure composed of two or more different tissues working
together
Reproductive system - ANSWER The system responsible for reproduction,
including the testes and ovaries
Lungs - ANSWER Organs located in the thoracic cavity responsible for respiration
Mediastinum - ANSWER The space in the thoracic cavity between the lungs
Gallbladder - ANSWER An organ located in the abdominal cavity that stores bile
Abdominal regions - ANSWER Divisions of the abdomen used for anatomical
reference
, Urinary bladder - ANSWER An organ located in the hypogastric region of the
abdomen that stores urine
Abdominopelvic quadrants - ANSWER Divisions of the abdominopelvic cavity used
for anatomical reference
Bilateral symmetry - ANSWER The similarity of right and left sides of the body
Dorsal cavity - ANSWER The cavity containing the brain and spinal cord
Body planes - ANSWER Imaginary lines used to divide the body into sections
Sagittal plane - ANSWER A plane that divides the body into right and left sides
Abdominal quadrants - ANSWER Divisions of the abdomen used for anatomical
reference, with the umbilicus as the midpoint
Superficial - ANSWER A term describing something closer to the surface of the
body
Somatotype - ANSWER A classification of body types based on physical
characteristics
Fact - ANSWER An idea that is supported by repeated experiments and
observation
Molecules - ANSWER Atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates
Organelles - ANSWER Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific
functions
Tissue level - ANSWER When many similar cells specialize to perform a certain
function
Organ system - ANSWER Several kinds of tissues working together to perform a
specific function
Spinal cord - ANSWER Part of the central nervous system, relays messages
between the brain and the body
Sagittal section - ANSWER Divides the body into right and left portions
Frontal section - ANSWER Divides the body into front and back portions
Axilla - ANSWER Armpit region of the body
Cutaneous tissue - ANSWER Skin tissue, not a major body tissue
Endomorph - ANSWER Body type characterized by an apple shape
Edition | All Chapters Covered | Brand New Version!
Anatomy - ANSWER Investigating human structure via dissections and other
methods
Physiology - ANSWER The science that examines the function of living organisms
and their parts
Systemic anatomy - ANSWER Anatomical investigation that uses an approach of
studying the body by systems—groups of organs having a common function
Physiological investigation - ANSWER Investigation of the function of living
organisms
Standardized terminology - ANSWER The use of terms that are not based on a
person's name
Metabolism - ANSWER The sum of all the physical and chemical reactions
occurring in the body
Levels of organization - ANSWER Organism, chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue,
organ, system
Cells - ANSWER The smallest living units of structure and function in the body
Tissue - ANSWER An organization of many similar cells specialized to perform a
certain function
Organ - ANSWER A structure composed of two or more different tissues working
together
Reproductive system - ANSWER The system responsible for reproduction,
including the testes and ovaries
Lungs - ANSWER Organs located in the thoracic cavity responsible for respiration
Mediastinum - ANSWER The space in the thoracic cavity between the lungs
Gallbladder - ANSWER An organ located in the abdominal cavity that stores bile
Abdominal regions - ANSWER Divisions of the abdomen used for anatomical
reference
, Urinary bladder - ANSWER An organ located in the hypogastric region of the
abdomen that stores urine
Abdominopelvic quadrants - ANSWER Divisions of the abdominopelvic cavity used
for anatomical reference
Bilateral symmetry - ANSWER The similarity of right and left sides of the body
Dorsal cavity - ANSWER The cavity containing the brain and spinal cord
Body planes - ANSWER Imaginary lines used to divide the body into sections
Sagittal plane - ANSWER A plane that divides the body into right and left sides
Abdominal quadrants - ANSWER Divisions of the abdomen used for anatomical
reference, with the umbilicus as the midpoint
Superficial - ANSWER A term describing something closer to the surface of the
body
Somatotype - ANSWER A classification of body types based on physical
characteristics
Fact - ANSWER An idea that is supported by repeated experiments and
observation
Molecules - ANSWER Atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates
Organelles - ANSWER Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific
functions
Tissue level - ANSWER When many similar cells specialize to perform a certain
function
Organ system - ANSWER Several kinds of tissues working together to perform a
specific function
Spinal cord - ANSWER Part of the central nervous system, relays messages
between the brain and the body
Sagittal section - ANSWER Divides the body into right and left portions
Frontal section - ANSWER Divides the body into front and back portions
Axilla - ANSWER Armpit region of the body
Cutaneous tissue - ANSWER Skin tissue, not a major body tissue
Endomorph - ANSWER Body type characterized by an apple shape
