Test Bank for Fundamentals of Anatomy &
Physiology 11th Edition LATEST VERSION A
Cytology - ANSWERSThe analysis of the internal structure of individual cells.
Gross Anatomy - ANSWERSThe study of the general form and superficial markings of an
organism.
Regional Anatomy - ANSWERSThe study of the superficial and internal features in a specific area
of the body.
Pathological Anatomy - ANSWERSAnatomical features that change during illness.
Embryology - ANSWERSThe study of the first two months of development.
Systemic Physiology - ANSWERSThe study of the function of specific organ systems.
Cardiovascular Physiology - ANSWERSAn example of systemic physiology.
Order of Complexity - ANSWERSOrganism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, molecular.
Skeletal System - ANSWERSProvides support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, and
blood formation.
Cardiovascular System - ANSWERSTransports nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and defense
cells.
Lymphatic System - ANSWERSIncludes the spleen and the tonsils.
,Urinary System - ANSWERSContains the kidneys and ureters.
Endocrine System - ANSWERSContains the pituitary gland and thyroid gland.
Respiratory System - ANSWERSRemoves carbon dioxide from the bloodstream.
Digestive System - ANSWERSLiver is associated with this system.
Integumentary System - ANSWERSSkin, hair, and nails are associated with this system.
Homeostasis - ANSWERSThe maintenance of a constant internal environment in an organism.
Negative Feedback - ANSWERSWhen body temperature rises, a center in the brain initiates
physiological changes to decrease the body temperature.
Nervous System - ANSWERSHelps to maintain homeostasis and responds rapidly to change.
Endocrine System Characteristics - ANSWERSReleases chemical messengers called hormones.
Supine Position - ANSWERSA person facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing
forward.
Nervous System Function - ANSWERSHelps to maintain homeostasis, responds rapidly to
change, directs long-term responses to change, directs very specific responses.
, Endocrine System Characteristic - ANSWERSReleases chemical messengers called hormones,
produces effects that last for days or longer, produces an effect that involves several organs or
tissues at the same time.
Anatomical Position - ANSWERSA person facing forward with hands at the sides and palms
facing forward.
Ventral Equivalent - ANSWERSAnterior.
Heart Position Relative to Lungs - ANSWERSMedial.
Wrist Position Relative to Elbow - ANSWERSDistal.
Chin Position Relative to Nose - ANSWERSInferior.
Region Corresponding to Buttocks - ANSWERSGluteal.
Term Referring to Foot - ANSWERSPedal.
Plane Dividing Body into Right and Left Parts - ANSWERSSagittal.
Diaphragm Function - ANSWERSSeparates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity.
Thoracic Cavity Contents - ANSWERSContains the pericardial cavity and pleural cavities.
Midsagittal Section - ANSWERSWould pass through the heart.
Physiology 11th Edition LATEST VERSION A
Cytology - ANSWERSThe analysis of the internal structure of individual cells.
Gross Anatomy - ANSWERSThe study of the general form and superficial markings of an
organism.
Regional Anatomy - ANSWERSThe study of the superficial and internal features in a specific area
of the body.
Pathological Anatomy - ANSWERSAnatomical features that change during illness.
Embryology - ANSWERSThe study of the first two months of development.
Systemic Physiology - ANSWERSThe study of the function of specific organ systems.
Cardiovascular Physiology - ANSWERSAn example of systemic physiology.
Order of Complexity - ANSWERSOrganism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, molecular.
Skeletal System - ANSWERSProvides support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, and
blood formation.
Cardiovascular System - ANSWERSTransports nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and defense
cells.
Lymphatic System - ANSWERSIncludes the spleen and the tonsils.
,Urinary System - ANSWERSContains the kidneys and ureters.
Endocrine System - ANSWERSContains the pituitary gland and thyroid gland.
Respiratory System - ANSWERSRemoves carbon dioxide from the bloodstream.
Digestive System - ANSWERSLiver is associated with this system.
Integumentary System - ANSWERSSkin, hair, and nails are associated with this system.
Homeostasis - ANSWERSThe maintenance of a constant internal environment in an organism.
Negative Feedback - ANSWERSWhen body temperature rises, a center in the brain initiates
physiological changes to decrease the body temperature.
Nervous System - ANSWERSHelps to maintain homeostasis and responds rapidly to change.
Endocrine System Characteristics - ANSWERSReleases chemical messengers called hormones.
Supine Position - ANSWERSA person facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing
forward.
Nervous System Function - ANSWERSHelps to maintain homeostasis, responds rapidly to
change, directs long-term responses to change, directs very specific responses.
, Endocrine System Characteristic - ANSWERSReleases chemical messengers called hormones,
produces effects that last for days or longer, produces an effect that involves several organs or
tissues at the same time.
Anatomical Position - ANSWERSA person facing forward with hands at the sides and palms
facing forward.
Ventral Equivalent - ANSWERSAnterior.
Heart Position Relative to Lungs - ANSWERSMedial.
Wrist Position Relative to Elbow - ANSWERSDistal.
Chin Position Relative to Nose - ANSWERSInferior.
Region Corresponding to Buttocks - ANSWERSGluteal.
Term Referring to Foot - ANSWERSPedal.
Plane Dividing Body into Right and Left Parts - ANSWERSSagittal.
Diaphragm Function - ANSWERSSeparates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity.
Thoracic Cavity Contents - ANSWERSContains the pericardial cavity and pleural cavities.
Midsagittal Section - ANSWERSWould pass through the heart.
