Test Bank For Human Anatomy & Physiology 11th Edition
Elaine Marieb Chapter 1-29
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Test Bank For Human Anatomy & Physiology 11th Edition Elain
Cytology - answerThe analysis of the internal structure of individual cells.
Gross Anatomy - answerThe study of the general form and superficial markings of an
organism.
Surface Anatomy - answerThe study of the superficial and internal features in a specific
area of the body.
Pathological Anatomy - answerAnatomical features that change during illness.
Cytology - answerThe study of the liver cell.
Embryology - answerThe study of the first two months of development.
Systemic Physiology - answerThe study of the function of specific organ systems.
Cardiovascular Physiology - answerAn example of systemic physiology.
Complexity Order - answerArranged from the most COMPLEX to the SIMPLEST:
organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, molecular.
Skeletal System - answerProvides support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage,
and blood formation.
Cardiovascular System - answerTransports nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and
defense cells.
Lymphatic System - answerIncludes the spleen and the tonsils.
Kidneys and Ureters - answerOrgans of the urinary system.
endocrine - answerA system of glands that release hormones into the bloodstream.
digestive - answerA system responsible for the breakdown and absorption of food.
respiratory - answerA system that facilitates the exchange of oxygen and carbon
dioxide.
,urinary - answerA system that removes waste products from the body and regulates
water balance.
lymphatic - answerA system that helps defend against infection and disease.
pituitary gland - answerAn endocrine gland that controls various hormonal functions.
thyroid gland - answerAn endocrine gland that regulates metabolism and energy levels.
carbon dioxide removal - answerThe process by which the respiratory system
eliminates carbon dioxide from the bloodstream.
lungs - answerOrgans of the respiratory system that facilitate gas exchange.
liver - answerAn organ of the digestive system that processes nutrients and detoxifies
substances.
skin - answerThe largest organ of the integumentary system that protects the body.
homeostasis - answerThe maintenance of a constant internal environment in an
organism.
negative feedback - answerA regulatory mechanism in which a change in a
physiological variable triggers a response that counteracts the initial change.
nervous system - answerA system that coordinates the body's responses to internal and
external stimuli.
endocrine system characteristics - answerIncludes releasing hormones, producing
effects that last for days, and affecting multiple organs.
anatomical position - answerA standard position of the body used as a reference point,
with the body facing forward and palms facing forward.
ventral - answerAn anatomical term that means the same as anterior.
medial - answerReferring to a position closer to the midline of the body.
proximal - answerReferring to a position closer to the point of attachment of a limb.
distal - answerReferring to a position further from the point of attachment of a limb.
lateral - answerReferring to a position away from the midline of the body.
posterior - answerReferring to the back side of the body.
, superior - answerReferring to a position above or higher than another part of the body.
inferior - answerReferring to a position below or lower than another part of the body.
Negative feedback loop - answerA process that counteracts a change in a physiological
variable.
Receptor - answerA structure that detects a stimulus.
Integrating center - answerThe part of the body that processes information and sends
commands.
Effector - answerA cell or organ that responds to commands of the control center in
negative feedback.
Positive feedback - answerA type of feedback that exaggerates the effects of variations
from normal.
Organ physiology - answerThe study of the functions of organs.
Gross anatomy - answerThe study of the structures of the body that can be seen with
the naked eye.
Abdominopelvic region - answerA region of the body that includes the abdominal and
pelvic cavities.
Quadrants of the abdominopelvic region - answerDivisions of the abdominopelvic area
into four sections: RUQ, RLQ, LUQ, LLQ.
Mediastinum - answerThe central compartment of the thoracic cavity.
Supine position - answerA position where a person is lying on their back, facing upward.
Pleural cavity - answerThe space between the pleurae of the lungs.
Visceral pericardium - answerThe membrane that covers the heart.
Pericardial sac - answerA double-walled sac containing the heart.
Abdominal cavity - answerThe space within the abdomen that contains digestive
organs.
Pelvic cavity - answerThe space within the pelvis that contains reproductive organs.
Elaine Marieb Chapter 1-29
Exam
Test Bank For Human Anatomy & Physiology 11th Edition Elain
Cytology - answerThe analysis of the internal structure of individual cells.
Gross Anatomy - answerThe study of the general form and superficial markings of an
organism.
Surface Anatomy - answerThe study of the superficial and internal features in a specific
area of the body.
Pathological Anatomy - answerAnatomical features that change during illness.
Cytology - answerThe study of the liver cell.
Embryology - answerThe study of the first two months of development.
Systemic Physiology - answerThe study of the function of specific organ systems.
Cardiovascular Physiology - answerAn example of systemic physiology.
Complexity Order - answerArranged from the most COMPLEX to the SIMPLEST:
organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, molecular.
Skeletal System - answerProvides support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage,
and blood formation.
Cardiovascular System - answerTransports nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and
defense cells.
Lymphatic System - answerIncludes the spleen and the tonsils.
Kidneys and Ureters - answerOrgans of the urinary system.
endocrine - answerA system of glands that release hormones into the bloodstream.
digestive - answerA system responsible for the breakdown and absorption of food.
respiratory - answerA system that facilitates the exchange of oxygen and carbon
dioxide.
,urinary - answerA system that removes waste products from the body and regulates
water balance.
lymphatic - answerA system that helps defend against infection and disease.
pituitary gland - answerAn endocrine gland that controls various hormonal functions.
thyroid gland - answerAn endocrine gland that regulates metabolism and energy levels.
carbon dioxide removal - answerThe process by which the respiratory system
eliminates carbon dioxide from the bloodstream.
lungs - answerOrgans of the respiratory system that facilitate gas exchange.
liver - answerAn organ of the digestive system that processes nutrients and detoxifies
substances.
skin - answerThe largest organ of the integumentary system that protects the body.
homeostasis - answerThe maintenance of a constant internal environment in an
organism.
negative feedback - answerA regulatory mechanism in which a change in a
physiological variable triggers a response that counteracts the initial change.
nervous system - answerA system that coordinates the body's responses to internal and
external stimuli.
endocrine system characteristics - answerIncludes releasing hormones, producing
effects that last for days, and affecting multiple organs.
anatomical position - answerA standard position of the body used as a reference point,
with the body facing forward and palms facing forward.
ventral - answerAn anatomical term that means the same as anterior.
medial - answerReferring to a position closer to the midline of the body.
proximal - answerReferring to a position closer to the point of attachment of a limb.
distal - answerReferring to a position further from the point of attachment of a limb.
lateral - answerReferring to a position away from the midline of the body.
posterior - answerReferring to the back side of the body.
, superior - answerReferring to a position above or higher than another part of the body.
inferior - answerReferring to a position below or lower than another part of the body.
Negative feedback loop - answerA process that counteracts a change in a physiological
variable.
Receptor - answerA structure that detects a stimulus.
Integrating center - answerThe part of the body that processes information and sends
commands.
Effector - answerA cell or organ that responds to commands of the control center in
negative feedback.
Positive feedback - answerA type of feedback that exaggerates the effects of variations
from normal.
Organ physiology - answerThe study of the functions of organs.
Gross anatomy - answerThe study of the structures of the body that can be seen with
the naked eye.
Abdominopelvic region - answerA region of the body that includes the abdominal and
pelvic cavities.
Quadrants of the abdominopelvic region - answerDivisions of the abdominopelvic area
into four sections: RUQ, RLQ, LUQ, LLQ.
Mediastinum - answerThe central compartment of the thoracic cavity.
Supine position - answerA position where a person is lying on their back, facing upward.
Pleural cavity - answerThe space between the pleurae of the lungs.
Visceral pericardium - answerThe membrane that covers the heart.
Pericardial sac - answerA double-walled sac containing the heart.
Abdominal cavity - answerThe space within the abdomen that contains digestive
organs.
Pelvic cavity - answerThe space within the pelvis that contains reproductive organs.
