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NURSING 1002 - ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I *FINAL EXAM REVIEW questions with correct answers
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NURSING 1002 - ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I*FINAL EXAM REVIEW questions with correct
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Anatomy Correct Answer-the study of body structure and how they are
related to one another.
Physiology Correct Answer-the study of body function; how the body
parts work and perform life-sustaining functions.
Homeostasis Correct Answer-the core of bodily functions; the dynamic
state of equilibrium of the body; its ability to maintain a stable
environment relative to its internal conditions.
Negative Feedback Loop Correct Answer-results in a variable to change
in such a way that is opposite to the initial change, the ultimate goal of
this mechanism is to prevent severe changes in the body.
Positive Feedback Loop Correct Answer-enhances/amplifies changes,
the variable will push further and further away from the set-point.
Typically, these mechanisms will have local effects, usually at the site of
the stimulus.
Axial Portion Correct Answer-refers to the head, neck, and trunk
Appendicular Portion Correct Answer-refers to the appendages; the
upper and lower limbs.
,Cervical Correct Answer-refers to the neck region
Sternal Correct Answer-refers to the breastbone region in the central part
of the chest
Axillary Correct Answer-refers to the underarm area
Mammary Correct Answer-refers to the breast region, near the nipple
Umbilical Correct Answer-refers to the navel region; belly button
Inguinal Correct Answer-refers to the groin region
Acromial Correct Answer-refers to the top/point of the shoulder
Antecubital Correct Answer-refers to the anterior surface of the elbow
Patellar Correct Answer-refers to the kneecap; ventral area of the knee
Popliteal Correct Answer-refers to the posterior surface of the knee
Crural Correct Answer-refers to the lower leg region
,Calcaneal Correct Answer-refers to the heel of the foot
Plantar Correct Answer-refers to the sole (bottom) of the foot
Scapular Correct Answer-refers to the shoulder blade region
Vertebral Correct Answer-refers to the area of the spinal column
Lumbar Correct Answer-refers to the lower back region
Sacral Correct Answer-refers to the area above the tailbone and between
the hip bones
Gluteal Correct Answer-refers to the buttock region
Perineal Correct Answer-refers to the region between the anus and
external genitalia
Superior Correct Answer-toward the head or upper body regions
Inferior Correct Answer-away from the head, toward the lower
part/structure of the body regions
, Medial Correct Answer-toward or at the midline of the body; inner side
of
Lateral Correct Answer-away from the midline of the body; outer side of
Proximal Correct Answer-closer to the point of attachment (of a body
part) to the body trunk
Distal Correct Answer-farther from the point of attachment (of a body
part) to the body trunk.
Median Plane Correct Answer-also known as the midsagittal plane;
divides the body into equal right and left halves.
Parasagittal plane Correct Answer-divides body into unequal right and
left sides
Frontal Plane Correct Answer-also known as the coronal plane, divides
the body into front and back halves
Transverse Plane Correct Answer-also known as a cross-section; divides
the body into upper and lower halves.
Ventral cavity Correct Answer-Consists of the thoracic, abdominal, and
pelvic cavities; contains all the internal organs, collectively called
viscera.
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