Human Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1 EXAMS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 1 EXAMS WITH CORRECT
AMSWERS
1. _____ ____ work cooperatively to perform necessary life functions - ANSWER-organ
systems
2. ___________is perpendicular to the long axis of the region and ___________ is from
front to back. - ANSWER-transverse, horizontaln
3. Abdominal - ANSWER-pertaining to the anterior body trunk region inferior to the ribs
4. Abdominal Cavity - ANSWER-Contains stomach, intestines, spleen, and liver, and other
organs
5. Abdominopelvic Cavity - ANSWER-seperated from thoracic cavity by the diaphram, a
dome shaped muscle important in breathing. Has abdominal and pelvic cavitiesn
6. Abdominopelvic Quadrants - ANSWER-Divisions used primarily by medical personneln
7. Abdominopelvic Regions - ANSWER-Nine divisions used primarily by anatomistsn
8. Acromial - ANSWER-pertaining to the point of the shouldern
9. Acromial - ANSWER-pertaining to the point of the shouldern
10. all ____ depend on organ systems to meet their survival needs - ANSWER-cellsn
11. Anatomical Position - ANSWER-erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing
forward, head facing forward, internationally known
12. Antebrachial - ANSWER-pertaining to the forearmn
13. Antecubital - ANSWER-pertaining to the anterior surface of the elbown
14. Anterior/Ventral Body - ANSWER-n
15. Appendicular - ANSWER-fundamental division of our body. relating to the limbs and
their attachments to the axis.n
16. Ausultation - ANSWER-Listening to organ sounds with a stethoscopen
17. Axial - ANSWER-fundamental division of our body. Makes up the main axis of our body,
includes the head, neck, and trunk.n
18. Axillary - ANSWER-pertaining to the armpitn
19. Brachial - ANSWER-pertaining to the armn

, 20. Buccal - ANSWER-pertaining to the cheekn
21. Calcaneal - ANSWER-pertaining to the heel of the footn
22. Cardiovascular system - ANSWER-Blood vessels transport blood, which carries oxygen,
carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc. The heart pumps blood. Made up of blood vessels
and heartn
23. Carpal - ANSWER-Pertaining to the wristn
24. Cephalic - ANSWER-pertaining to the headn
25. Cervical - ANSWER-pertaining to the neck regionn
26. Coxal - ANSWER-pertaining to the hipn
27. Cranial Cavity - ANSWER-in the skull, encases the brainn
28. Crural - ANSWER-pertaining to the legn
29. Deep (internal) - ANSWER-away from the body surface; more internaln
30. Digestive system - ANSWER-Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood
for distribution to body cells. Indigestible foodstuffs are eliminated as feces Made up of
oral cavity, esophagus, liver, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum , and anusn
31. Digital - ANSWER-pertaining to the fingers or toesn
32. Directional Terms - ANSWER-allow us to explain where one body structure is in relation
to anothern
33. Distal - ANSWER-farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a
limb to the body trunkn
34. Do RBC's reproduce? - ANSWER-No, they do not have a nucleus.n
35. Dorsal (posterior) - ANSWER-Toward or at the back of the body; behindn
36. Dorsal Body Cavity - ANSWER-protects the fragile nervous system organs, has 2
subdivisionsn
37. Dorsum - ANSWER-pertaining to the backn
38. Endocrine system - ANSWER-Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as
growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells. Mad up of pineal,
pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands, thymus, pancreas, ovaries and testisn
39. Epigastric Region - ANSWER-LOcater superior to the umbilical regionn