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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY IN A FLASH! BOOK & FLASH CARDS 1ST EDITION HURST
Table of Contents
Anatomical Direction and Systems
Cells and Tissues
Integumentary System
Skeletal System
Blood and Lymphatic System
Immunology
Muscular System
Nervous System
Sensory System
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Cardiovascular System
Urinary System
Endocrine System
Reproductive System
, Chapter 1: Anatomical Structure
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
1. Anatomy is the study of the structure and shape of the body.
2. The smallest units of living things are called organs.
3. Superior means below the head.
4. The front of the body is the anterior.
5. Anterior and ventral both refer to the front of the body.
6. Dorsal and medial have opposite meanings.
7. The Trendelenburg position is used for patients in shock.
8. The center region of the abdomen is the umbilical region.
9. Tissues are the basic functional level of living things.
10. Homeostasis is the stability of the body in response to change.
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
particularly pronounced. Medical professionals regularly face situations that require them to make complex
decisions that not only have life-altering consequences for patients but also raise profound moral questions. These
issues include:#### 2.1 **Patient Autonomy and Informed Consent**One of the fundamental ethical principles in
healthcare is respect for patient autonomy—the right of patients to make decisions about their own bodies and
medical treatments. This principle is enshrined in the legal concept of informed consent. Informed consent requires
healthcare providers to disclose all relevant information about the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a medical
treatment or procedure, allowing patients to make informed decisions.However, challenges arise when patients are
not fully capable of making informed decisions (e.g., due to age, mental illness, or language barriers). In such cases,
ethical dilemmas can arise regarding whether a third party (e.g., a parent or guardian) should make the
11. The plane that separates the body into equal right and left halves is the .
a. frontal c. midsagittal
b. transverse d. coronal
12. The region above the umbilical cord is the .
a. hypogastric c. epigastric
b. hypochondriac d. thoracic
13. The opposite of distal is .
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY IN A FLASH! BOOK & FLASH CARDS 1ST EDITION HURST
Table of Contents
Anatomical Direction and Systems
Cells and Tissues
Integumentary System
Skeletal System
Blood and Lymphatic System
Immunology
Muscular System
Nervous System
Sensory System
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Cardiovascular System
Urinary System
Endocrine System
Reproductive System
, Chapter 1: Anatomical Structure
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
1. Anatomy is the study of the structure and shape of the body.
2. The smallest units of living things are called organs.
3. Superior means below the head.
4. The front of the body is the anterior.
5. Anterior and ventral both refer to the front of the body.
6. Dorsal and medial have opposite meanings.
7. The Trendelenburg position is used for patients in shock.
8. The center region of the abdomen is the umbilical region.
9. Tissues are the basic functional level of living things.
10. Homeostasis is the stability of the body in response to change.
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
particularly pronounced. Medical professionals regularly face situations that require them to make complex
decisions that not only have life-altering consequences for patients but also raise profound moral questions. These
issues include:#### 2.1 **Patient Autonomy and Informed Consent**One of the fundamental ethical principles in
healthcare is respect for patient autonomy—the right of patients to make decisions about their own bodies and
medical treatments. This principle is enshrined in the legal concept of informed consent. Informed consent requires
healthcare providers to disclose all relevant information about the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a medical
treatment or procedure, allowing patients to make informed decisions.However, challenges arise when patients are
not fully capable of making informed decisions (e.g., due to age, mental illness, or language barriers). In such cases,
ethical dilemmas can arise regarding whether a third party (e.g., a parent or guardian) should make the
11. The plane that separates the body into equal right and left halves is the .
a. frontal c. midsagittal
b. transverse d. coronal
12. The region above the umbilical cord is the .
a. hypogastric c. epigastric
b. hypochondriac d. thoracic
13. The opposite of distal is .
