Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the
Laboratory 2rd 3rd Edition Amerman Test
Bank
Organ - ANSWER:a structure that is composed of two or more tissue types
Tissue - ANSWER:collection of similar cell acting together to perform a function
Neuron - ANSWER:the smallest structural unit of the nervous system
Nephron - ANSWER:the functional unit of the kidney
Mitochondria - ANSWER:serves as a function for cellular respiration
Membrane - ANSWER:layer of tissue that lines body cavities, covers organs, and separates structures
Body Cavities Terminology / Division Plane - ANSWER:imaginary plan (frontal, sagittal, midsagittal and
transverse) used a reference in describing positions.
Frontal Plane - ANSWER:plane that divides the body into front and back halves
Sagittal plane - ANSWER:plane that divides the body into left and right portions.
, Midsagittal plane - ANSWER:passes along the midline and divides the body into equal left and right
halves.
Transverse plane - ANSWER:plane that divides the body into upper and lower halves
Body cavity - ANSWER:two main cavities in the body, dorsal and ventral.
Dorsal cavity - ANSWER:contains cranial and spinal cavity (brain, spinal cord)
Ventral cavity - ANSWER:contains the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
Integumentary System - ANSWER:The integumentary system is simple skin and its derivates. The
function of the skin is to provide protection, regulation of body temperature, sensory reception, and the
synthesis of vitamin D.
Musculoskeletal System - ANSWER:The musculoskeletal system is made up of bones and muscles
Nervous System - ANSWER:This system is responsible for controlling all body activity by responding to
internal and external stimuli and sending out signals or impulses to nerves and various body organs
The central nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord - ANSWER:The brain consists of four
major parts: cerebrum, the cerebellum, the diencephalon, and the brainstem
The peripheral nervous system - ANSWER:subdivided into the somatic and the autonomic nervous
system
Laboratory 2rd 3rd Edition Amerman Test
Bank
Organ - ANSWER:a structure that is composed of two or more tissue types
Tissue - ANSWER:collection of similar cell acting together to perform a function
Neuron - ANSWER:the smallest structural unit of the nervous system
Nephron - ANSWER:the functional unit of the kidney
Mitochondria - ANSWER:serves as a function for cellular respiration
Membrane - ANSWER:layer of tissue that lines body cavities, covers organs, and separates structures
Body Cavities Terminology / Division Plane - ANSWER:imaginary plan (frontal, sagittal, midsagittal and
transverse) used a reference in describing positions.
Frontal Plane - ANSWER:plane that divides the body into front and back halves
Sagittal plane - ANSWER:plane that divides the body into left and right portions.
, Midsagittal plane - ANSWER:passes along the midline and divides the body into equal left and right
halves.
Transverse plane - ANSWER:plane that divides the body into upper and lower halves
Body cavity - ANSWER:two main cavities in the body, dorsal and ventral.
Dorsal cavity - ANSWER:contains cranial and spinal cavity (brain, spinal cord)
Ventral cavity - ANSWER:contains the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
Integumentary System - ANSWER:The integumentary system is simple skin and its derivates. The
function of the skin is to provide protection, regulation of body temperature, sensory reception, and the
synthesis of vitamin D.
Musculoskeletal System - ANSWER:The musculoskeletal system is made up of bones and muscles
Nervous System - ANSWER:This system is responsible for controlling all body activity by responding to
internal and external stimuli and sending out signals or impulses to nerves and various body organs
The central nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord - ANSWER:The brain consists of four
major parts: cerebrum, the cerebellum, the diencephalon, and the brainstem
The peripheral nervous system - ANSWER:subdivided into the somatic and the autonomic nervous
system
