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The Human Body Chapter #1
An introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
05/16/2013

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Term
Pathology
Definition
The Study Of Disease
Term
Scientific Method
Definition
A Systematic Approach to Discovery
Term
Hypothesis
Definition
A Reasonable Guess based on Previous Informal Observations or Previous Tested Explanations
Term
Experimentation
Definition
A Process that Tests Hypotheses; through Scientific Experiments
Term
Experimental Controls
Definition
A Procedure within a Scientific Experiment that ensures that the Experiment itself is not affecting its outcome
Term
Theory or Law
Definition
A Hypothesis that has gained a high level of Confidence
Term
State the Steps of the Scientific Method
(*Hint: There is 9)
Definition
1. Observations and Previous Experiments
2. Propose Hypothesis
3. Design Experiment
4. Collect and Analyze Data
5. Determine whether data is biased
6. Refine Hypothesis
7. Repeat Experiments
8. Accept as Theory (If results are consistent)
9. Accept as Law (If there are high levels of confidence)
Term
State the Levels of Organization
(*Hint: There is 6)
Definition
1.Chemical Level
2.Organelle Level
3.Cellular Level
4.Tissue Level
5.Organ Level
6.Organism Level
Term
Cell
Definition
The smallest "living" units of structure and function.
Term
Tissue
Definition
An organization of many cells that act together to perform a common function
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Organ
Definition
An organization of tissues that act together to perform a special function
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System
Definition
An organization of organs that work together to perform complex functions for the body
Term
Anatomical Position
Definition
The body is in a standing posture with the arms at the sides and palms facing forward.
Term
Supine and Prone
Definition
Describes the position of the body when it is not in the anatomical position; Supine (Lying Face Upward), Prone (Lying Face Downward)
Term
Superior
Definition
Toward the Head; Above
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Inferior
Definition
Toward the Feet; Below
Term
Anterior
Definition
Front; in Front of
Term
Posterior
Definition
Back; in back of
Term
Medial
Definition
Toward the midline
Term
Lateral
Definition
Away from the midline
Term
Proximal
Definition
Nearest from the point of origin of a part
(example: The elbow lies at the proximal end of the lower arm, whereas the hand lies at its distal end)
Term
Distal
Definition
Farthest from the point of origin of a part
Term
Superficial
Definition
Near the surface
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Deep
Definition
Farther away from the body surface
Term
Sagittal
Definition
Divides the body into right and left sides; (Midsagittal: splits the body into two equal halves)
Term
Frontal
Definition
Divides the body into anterior and posterior portions
Term
Transverse
Definition
Divides the body into upper and lower portions
Term
State the labels of the Anatomical Rosette in full word (*Hint: SLIR, SPIA)
Definition
SLIR: Superior, Left, Inferior, Right SPIA: Superior, Posterior, Inferior, Anterior
Term
State what Body Cavities the Ventral Body Cavity Contains (*Hint: There are 3 Main Cavities, and 2 Sub-Cavities)
Definition
1. The Thoracic Cavity (Pleural Cavity)
2. Abdominal Cavity (Abdominopelvic Cavity)
3. Pelvic Cavity
Term
State what Body Cavities the Dorsal Body Cavity Contains (*Hint: There are 2)
Definition
1. The Cranial Cavity
2. The Spinal Cavity
Term
State the Quadrants the Abdominopelvic Cavity is divided into (*Hint: There are 4)
Definition
1. Right Superior
2. Left Superior
3. Right Inferior
4. Left Inferior
Term
State the Regions the Abdominopelvic Cavity is divided into (*Hint: There are 9)
Definition
1. Right Hypochondriac Region (Think Cartilage Under Ribs)
2. Left Hypochondriac Region (Think Cartilage Under Ribs)
3. Epigastric region (Think Above Stomach)
4. Right Lumbar Region
5. Left Lumbar Region
6. Umbilical Region (Think Belly Button)
7. Right Iliac; Inguinal Region (Think Groin)
8. Left Iliac; Inguinal Region (Think Groin
9. Hypogastric region (Think Lower Digestive Tract)
Term
Name the Organ(s) associated with:
Mediastinum (*Hint: There are 5)
Definition
1. Heart
2. Trachea
3. Esophagus
4. Thymus
5. Blood Vessels
Term
Name the Organ associated with: Pleural Cavity (*Hint: There is 1).
Definition
1. The Lungs
Term
Name the Organ(s) associated with: Abdominal Cavity (*Hint: There are 7) **Bonus: Name the organs that associate with each region
Definition
1. Liver 2. Gal Bladder 3. Stomach 4. Spleen 5. Small Intestine 6. Upper parts of the Large Intestine
Term
Name the Organ(s) associated with: Pelvic Cavity (*Hint: There are 4)
**Bonus: Name the regions the organs associate with
Definition
1. Lower (Sigmoid) Colon
2. Rectum
3. Urinary Bladder
4. Reproductive Organs
Term
Name the Organ associated with: Cranial Cavity (*Hint: There is 1)
Definition
1. Brain
Term
Name the Organ associated with: Spinal Cavity (*Hint: There is 1)
Definition
1. Spinal Cord
Term
The Axial Portion of the Body contains what Parts of the Body (*Hint: There is 4)
Definition
1. Head
2. Neck
3. Torso
4. Trunk
Term
The Appindicular Portion of the Body contains what Parts of the Body (*Hint: There is 2)
Definition
The Limbs:

1. Arms
2. Legs
Term
What is Atrophy?
Definition
A Degenerative Process which results from Disuse of Body Organs and Tissues
Term
Homeostasis
Definition
The relative constancy of the internal environment
Term
Homeostatic Feedback Loop
Definition
The Basic Type of Control System in the Body
Term
State the Parts in the Bodies Internal Environment (*Hint there are 5)
Definition
1. Digestive System
2. Cardiovascular System
3. Urinary System
4. Respiratory System
5. Cells**
Term
Sensor
Definition
Part of the Feedback Loop that Detects the Change in Temperature
Term
Control Center
Definition
Part of the Feedback Loop that takes information, compares it with true regulatory information, and sends signals to an Effector
Term
Effector
Definition
Effects the internal body in response to Feedback
Term
Negative Feedback Loops
Definition
Oppose or Negate a Controlled Condition (Used most in Homeostasis, to oppose external Conditions resulting in inner stabilization)
Term
Positive Feedback Loops
Definition
Amplifies a controlled External Condition
Term
State what is dependent on the body's ability to maintain or restore homeostasis
Definition
Survival
Term
Changes and Functions that occur During Early Years are Called?
Definition
Developmental Processes
Term
Changes and Functions that occur During Young Adulthood are Called?
Definition
Aging Processes
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