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WGU C107 Course Materials 2026 | Real Exam Solutions Epi - answer - Means "outside" or "over" Peri - answer - Means "around" Endo - answer - Means "inside" Mysium - answer - Muscle Superior - answer - Above (or toward the head) Inferior - answer - Below (or toward the feet) Dorsal - answer - Back Ventral - answer - Front Superficial - answer - Toward or on the surface Deep - answer - Away from the surface Distal - answer - Farther from the trunk or origin Proximal - answer - Closer to the trunk or origin Medial - answer - Toward the midline Lateral - answer - Toward the side Anterior - answer - Toward the front (or toward the belly) Posterior - answer - Toward the rear (or toward the back) Oblique plane - answer - Divides the body at an angle. Sagittal plane - answer - Divides the body into left and right sections with a vertical plane that passes from the front to the rear Coronal plane - answer - A vertical plane that divides the body into the front and back sections Transverse plane - answer - Divides the body into top and bottom Dorsal cavities - answer - Cranial, Vertebral canal Ventral cavities - answer - Thoracic, Abdominal, Pelvic Cranial cavity - answer - Contains the brain and is enclosed by the skull. Vertebral canal - answer - Contains the spinal cord and is enclosed by the bones that compose the spinal column. Thoracic cavity - answer - Contains the lungs and heart and is enclosed by the ribcage. Separated from the abdominal cavity by the diaphragm. Abdominal cavity - answer - Contains most of the digestive organs - the stomach, liver, pancreas, intestines - and some of urinary structures - the kidneys and ureters. The upper boundary is the diaphragm, and the lower boundary is the brim of the pelvis (a landmark on the pelvic bones). Pelvic cavity - answer - Contains the bladder, anus and reproductive organs and is enclosed by the pelvis. List the structural levels of the body from cell to organ system - answer - Atom Molecule Macromolecule Organelle Cell Tissue Organ Organ system Identify the structures of the integumentary system and describe their functions. (See Modules 7 and 8.) - answer - ... List the layers of the skin. - answer - Three layers: 1) Epidermis 2) Dermis 3) Hypodermis What is the function of the epidermis layer of the skin? - answer - Protects Composed of many layers of flat epithelial cells., which slough off when newer cells from the dermis move up to the outer layer. Contains melanin (which protects the skins from UV radiation), keratin (a protein that waterproofs the skin), and sebum (oil) that decreases the chance of bacterial growth on the skin. Does not contain blood vessels What is the function of the dermis layer of the skin? - answer - Largest layer of the skin Contains blood vessels and sweat glands. Made out of collagen and elastin *Most of the sensory reception occur here* Responds to temperature changes! What is the function of the hypodermis layer of the skin? - answer - Connect integument to organs and muscles A fatty, cushiony layer - mostly adipose tissue, where medicine can be injected. Describe how the integumentary system responds to changes in temperature. - answer - Temperature changes are received by the sensory receptors in the *dermis*. If temperature is hot, blood vessels will vasodilate (open wider), and sweat glands activate If temperature is cold, blood vessels will vasoconstrict (shrink). What are the major structures within the skeletal system? - answer - Bones, Cartilage, Ligaments, Tendons Describe the function of the structures of the skeletal system. - answer - Support and protection. Describe cartilage - answer - This structure in the skeletal system is responsible for lubrication and shock absorption. Describe the process of endochondral ossification. - answer - Endochondral ossification is the process by which growin