ANPH 1001 Chapter 1 The Human Body
Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
Define the anatomic terms used to refer to the body in terms of directions and
geometric planes. - Correct answer-Terms of Directions: Superior, Inferior,
Anterior, Ventral, Posterior, Dorsal, Cephalad, Cranial, Caudal, Medial, Lateral,
Proximal, Distal.
Geometric Planes: Midsagittal, Sagittal, Horizontal, Transverse, Frontal, Coronal.
Describe the major cavities of the body and the organs they contain. - Correct
answer-The Dorsal Cavity: Cranial Cavity, Spinal Cavity.
The Ventral Cavity: Thoracic Cavity: Pericardial Cavity, Pleural Cavities,
Mediastinum.
The Ventral Cavity: Abdominopelvic Cavity
Explain what a cell is. - Correct answer-A cell is the smallest unit of life. The basic
unit of biologic organization.
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, Describe the major functions of the four types of human tissue. - Correct answer-
Epithelial: Covers and protects surfaces, forms glands, and lines cavities of the
body.
Connective: Binds together and supports other tissues and organs. Elastin and
Collagen.
Muscle: Characterized by elongated cells. Often called muscle fibers. They
generate movement by shortening or contracting in a forcible manner.
Nervous: Composed of nerve cells forming a coordinating system of fibers
connecting the numerous sensory and motor structures of the body.
List the major systems of the body, the organs they contain, and the functions of
those systems. - Correct answer-Integumentary: Skin, hair, nails, sweat and oil
glands.
Skeletal: Bones, cartilage, joints.
Muscular: Muscle and tendons.
Nervous: Brain, spinal cord, nerves.
Endocrine: Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal, pineal, portions of
hypothalamus, pancreas, liver, kidneys, ovaries, testes, and placenta. Also included
hormonal secretions from each gland.
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Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
Define the anatomic terms used to refer to the body in terms of directions and
geometric planes. - Correct answer-Terms of Directions: Superior, Inferior,
Anterior, Ventral, Posterior, Dorsal, Cephalad, Cranial, Caudal, Medial, Lateral,
Proximal, Distal.
Geometric Planes: Midsagittal, Sagittal, Horizontal, Transverse, Frontal, Coronal.
Describe the major cavities of the body and the organs they contain. - Correct
answer-The Dorsal Cavity: Cranial Cavity, Spinal Cavity.
The Ventral Cavity: Thoracic Cavity: Pericardial Cavity, Pleural Cavities,
Mediastinum.
The Ventral Cavity: Abdominopelvic Cavity
Explain what a cell is. - Correct answer-A cell is the smallest unit of life. The basic
unit of biologic organization.
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, Describe the major functions of the four types of human tissue. - Correct answer-
Epithelial: Covers and protects surfaces, forms glands, and lines cavities of the
body.
Connective: Binds together and supports other tissues and organs. Elastin and
Collagen.
Muscle: Characterized by elongated cells. Often called muscle fibers. They
generate movement by shortening or contracting in a forcible manner.
Nervous: Composed of nerve cells forming a coordinating system of fibers
connecting the numerous sensory and motor structures of the body.
List the major systems of the body, the organs they contain, and the functions of
those systems. - Correct answer-Integumentary: Skin, hair, nails, sweat and oil
glands.
Skeletal: Bones, cartilage, joints.
Muscular: Muscle and tendons.
Nervous: Brain, spinal cord, nerves.
Endocrine: Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal, pineal, portions of
hypothalamus, pancreas, liver, kidneys, ovaries, testes, and placenta. Also included
hormonal secretions from each gland.
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