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Bio 201 Mini Review 1&4
Terminology and Human Org./ Intro. Organ Systems/Tissues
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
09/08/2008

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Term
Is lung function considered to be Anatomy or Physiology?
Definition
Physiology
Term
Is Mucus lining considered anatomy or physiology?
Definition

Anatomy

Term
Is the beating of a heart considered anatomy or physiology?
Definition
Physiology
Term
Examples of Microscopic Anatomy
Definition
Histology and cytology
Term
Examples of Gross Anatomy
Definition

Regional Anatomy

 

Systemic Anatomy

 

Surface Anatomy

Term

Examples of Developmental Anatomy

 

Definition

Study of conceptus, embryo or fetus

 

Embryology

Term
Examples of Diagnostic Anatomy
Definition

Disease states

 

Homeostatic imbalance-structure

Term
Examples of Radiographic Anatomy
Definition

MRI
CT, CAT or PET scans

Ultrasound/ x-ray

Term
What system covers skin and other body coverings
Definition
Integumentary system
Term
What systems has cells that contract for movement?
Definition

Muscular

Term
What system provides structure?
Definition
Skeletal
Term
What system produces nitrogenous wastes?
Definition
Urinary
Term
What system breaks down and absorbs nutrients?
Definition
Digestive
Term
What system contains glands that produce hormones?
Definition

Endocrine

Term

What hormone is released after blood sugar rises?

Definition
Anabolic/ Insulin
Term
What hormone is released as blood sugar falls?
Definition
Catabolic
Term
Describe the anatomical position
Definition
Body is erect with feet slightly apart
Term
The knee is ___ to the foot
Definition
proximal
Term
The sternum is ____ to the thoracic vertebrae
Definition
anterior
Term
The ears are ____ to the eyes
Definition
lateral
Term
The skin is _____ to the bones
Definition
superficial
Term
The fingers are ______ to the wrist
Definition

distal

Term
The umbilicus is ____ to the scapulae
Definition
deep
Term
What cut is the same as a "cross section"
Definition
Transverse
Term

What is the lengthwise plane that divides the body into left and right sides?

Definition
Midsagittal
Term

Which 2 names describe a plane that divides the body front & back (anterior & posterior)?

Definition
Coronal and frontal
Term
Which terms are related to the pelvis
Definition

genital and inguinal

Term
which terms are related to the arm
Definition
cubital and antecubital
Term
which terms are related to the leg?
Definition

patellar and popliteal

Term
which terms are related to the head?
Definition

buccal and otic

Term
which terms are related to the foot?
Definition

plantar and pedal

Term
which terms are related to the hand?
Definition
phalangeal and palmar
Term
Define cell
Definition
structural unit of all living things
Term
Define organ
Definition
a part of the body formed of 2 or more tissues and carries out a special function
Term
Define organism
Definition
the living plant or animal which represents the sum total of all it's organ systems working together to maintain life
Term
Define tissue
Definition
A group of similar cells and their intracellular substance specialized to performa specific function
Term
Characteristics of epithelim
Definition
close-packed cells and specialized contacts between cells
Term
describle simple epithelium
Definition
single layers of cells
Term
describe pseudostratified epithelium
Definition
appears to be multiple layers (but not)
Term
describe cuboidal epithelium
Definition
cells appear square shaped
Term
describe transitional epithelium
Definition
transitional
Term
describe stratified epithelium
Definition
cells change shape
Term
describe columnar epithelium
Definition
shape of cell appears "rectangular"
Term
describe epithelial tissue
Definition
formed in a continuous sheet of cells(often on surfaces)
Term
describe nervous tissue
Definition
tissue type that transmits impluses (communication)
Term
describe connective tissue
Definition
binds together, supports, and protects tissues (support)
Term
Describe muscle tissue
Definition
tissue specialized for contraction (movement)
Term
Where do you find "wet" mucous membranes?
Definition
digestive tract, urinary tract, respiratory tract
Term
Where do you find moist serous membranes?
Definition
Visceral pericardium (heart), visceral pleura (lungs), parietal peritoneum
Term
Which are considered dry cutaneous membranes?
Definition
Scalp and skin
Term
Which are considered dry cutaneous membranes?
Definition
Scalp and skin
Term
Living cells surrounded by nonliving matrix are found in which tissue?
Definition
Skeletal
Term
Where might one analyze a synovial cavity?
Definition
In joints such as the elbow or knee
Term
Cells of the small intesting are held together by_________
Definition
tight junctions
Term
Cells of the epidermis are held together by _________, allowing some flexibility but no tearing
Definition
desmosomes
Term
Which cells build or secrete
Definition
osteoclasts
Term
Which cells breakd down structures, tissues, materials?
Definition
fibroblasts
Term
dense regular connective tissue
Definition
parallel collagen fibers common; high tensile strength
Term
losse connective tissue; areolar
Definition
most common connective tissue; supports; holds fluid
Term
adipose tissue
Definition
high nutrient storing capacity; cushions and insulates
Term
bone
Definition
forms an internal framework of support for the body
Term
hyaline cartilage
Definition
glassy tissue- firm but flexible; keeps trachea open
Term
inflammation in response to tissue damage begins with_____________
Definition
tissue trauma causes injured tissue cells to release inflammatory chemicals
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