Bio 271 Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers
Anatomy
study of structures that make up the body
Physiology
study of the functions of the structures of a part of the body
List the organs in the hierarchy order
atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, systems, organism
What is homeostasis?
Maintaining a stable internal environment
Anterior
front of the body
Posterior
toward the back
Superior
above
Inferior
below
Proximal
Closer to the point of attachment
Distal
, away from the point of attachment
Medial
toward the midline
Lateral
away from the midline
External
superficial
Internal
deep
Visceral
associated with organs in a body cavity
Parietal
associated with the wall of a body cavity
What membrane lines the lungs
Pleura
What membrane lines the heart
Pericardium
What membrane lines the abdominal cavity
peritoneum
What does the word visceral apply to
Anatomy
study of structures that make up the body
Physiology
study of the functions of the structures of a part of the body
List the organs in the hierarchy order
atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, systems, organism
What is homeostasis?
Maintaining a stable internal environment
Anterior
front of the body
Posterior
toward the back
Superior
above
Inferior
below
Proximal
Closer to the point of attachment
Distal
, away from the point of attachment
Medial
toward the midline
Lateral
away from the midline
External
superficial
Internal
deep
Visceral
associated with organs in a body cavity
Parietal
associated with the wall of a body cavity
What membrane lines the lungs
Pleura
What membrane lines the heart
Pericardium
What membrane lines the abdominal cavity
peritoneum
What does the word visceral apply to
