BIO 255 Exam 1 Questions With 100% Correct
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anatomy
study of structure of body parts in relation to functions
physiology
study of functions
form reflects functions
regional anatomy
all structures in one body area
systemic anatomy
gross anatomy of body studied by system
surface anatomy
study of internal structures as related to overlying skin
cytology
study of cells
histology
study of tissues
developmental anatomy
traces structural changes thoughout life
embryology
study of developmental changes of body before birth
pathological anatomy
study of structural changes caused by disease
radiography
study of internal structures visualized by electromagnetic radiation
surgical anatomy
study of anatomical land marks used before and after surgery
integumentary system
external body covering
skin, sweat glands, hair, nails
protects deep tissue, synthesizes vit D, prevents water loss, regulates temp
,skeletal system
bone, cartilage, ligaments
protects and supports
provides framework for muscles
site of blood cell formation
stores minerals
muscular system
muscles and tendons
manipulation of environment, locamotion
maintains posture
produced heat
drives circulation
nervous system
brain, spinal cord, nerves
fast acting control system
responds to stimuli by activating muscles and glands
endocrine system
hormones into blood
slower acting control system
hormones must diffuse through blood
lasts longer
cardiovascular system
heart and blood vessels
pumps blood
removes toxins
lymphatic system
red bone marrow, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes
picks up fluids and returns to blood
filters and disposes of debris
houses white blood cells
respiratory system
nasal cavity, pharnyx, bronchi, lungs
keeps blood supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
digestive system
oral cavity and digestive organs
breaks down food into absorbable units
urinary system
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra
eliminates waste from body
filters blood
, concentrates wastes in form of urine
regulates blood, electrolyte, and pH balance
male reproductive system
prostate, penis, testes, scrotum, and deferense
production of offspring
produce sperm and male sex hormones
ducts and glands deliver sperm
female reproductive system
mammary glands, ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina
production of offspring
produce eggs and sex hormones
serve as site for fertilization and fetal development
produce milk fo rnewborns
anatomical positions
body erect, feet slightly apart, arms down at sides, palms facing forward, thumbs pointing away
anterior
front of body
posterior
back of body
superior
toward head
inferior
down toward the floor
medial
toward midline
lateral
away from midline
intermediate
between a more medial and lateral structure
ipsilateral
same side
contralateral
opposite sides
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anatomy
study of structure of body parts in relation to functions
physiology
study of functions
form reflects functions
regional anatomy
all structures in one body area
systemic anatomy
gross anatomy of body studied by system
surface anatomy
study of internal structures as related to overlying skin
cytology
study of cells
histology
study of tissues
developmental anatomy
traces structural changes thoughout life
embryology
study of developmental changes of body before birth
pathological anatomy
study of structural changes caused by disease
radiography
study of internal structures visualized by electromagnetic radiation
surgical anatomy
study of anatomical land marks used before and after surgery
integumentary system
external body covering
skin, sweat glands, hair, nails
protects deep tissue, synthesizes vit D, prevents water loss, regulates temp
,skeletal system
bone, cartilage, ligaments
protects and supports
provides framework for muscles
site of blood cell formation
stores minerals
muscular system
muscles and tendons
manipulation of environment, locamotion
maintains posture
produced heat
drives circulation
nervous system
brain, spinal cord, nerves
fast acting control system
responds to stimuli by activating muscles and glands
endocrine system
hormones into blood
slower acting control system
hormones must diffuse through blood
lasts longer
cardiovascular system
heart and blood vessels
pumps blood
removes toxins
lymphatic system
red bone marrow, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes
picks up fluids and returns to blood
filters and disposes of debris
houses white blood cells
respiratory system
nasal cavity, pharnyx, bronchi, lungs
keeps blood supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
digestive system
oral cavity and digestive organs
breaks down food into absorbable units
urinary system
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra
eliminates waste from body
filters blood
, concentrates wastes in form of urine
regulates blood, electrolyte, and pH balance
male reproductive system
prostate, penis, testes, scrotum, and deferense
production of offspring
produce sperm and male sex hormones
ducts and glands deliver sperm
female reproductive system
mammary glands, ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina
production of offspring
produce eggs and sex hormones
serve as site for fertilization and fetal development
produce milk fo rnewborns
anatomical positions
body erect, feet slightly apart, arms down at sides, palms facing forward, thumbs pointing away
anterior
front of body
posterior
back of body
superior
toward head
inferior
down toward the floor
medial
toward midline
lateral
away from midline
intermediate
between a more medial and lateral structure
ipsilateral
same side
contralateral
opposite sides
