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BIO 112 Chap 1
BIO 112 Chapter 1
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
01/13/2021

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Term
abdominal
Definition
region inferior to the thorax (chest) and superior to the hip bones
Term
antebrachial
Definition
,forearm (between elbow and the wrist)
Term
antecubital
Definition
,region anterior to the elbow; also known as the cubital region
Term
auricular,ear
Definition
,ear
Term
axillary
Definition
,armpit
Term
brachial
Definition
,arm (between shoulder and elbow
Term
buccal,cheek
Definition
cheek
Term
calcaneal
Definition
,heel of the foot
Term
carpal
Definition
,wrist
Term
cephalic
Definition
,head
Term
cervical
Definition
neck
Term
coxal
Definition
hip
Term
cranial
Definition
skull
Term
crural
Definition
,leg (between knee and ankle)
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deltoid
Definition
,shoulder
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digital
Definition
,fingers or toes
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dorsal
Definition
,back
Term
femoral
Definition
thigh
Term
fibular
Definition
lateral aspect of leg
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frontal,
Definition
forehead
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gluteal
Definition
buttock
Term
hallux
Definition
great toe
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inguinal
Definition
groin
Term
lumbar
Definition
,relating to the loins; or the part of the back and sides between the ribs and pelvis
Term
mammary
Definition
,breast
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manus
Definition
,hand
Term
mental
Definition
chin
Term
nasal
Definition
,nose
Term
occipital
Definition
,posterior aspect of the head
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olecranal,
Definition
posterior of the elbow
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oral
Definition
mouth
Term
orbital
Definition
,eye
Term
palmar,
Definition
palm of the hand
Term
patellar,
Definition
knee cap
Term
pelvic,
Definition
pelvis
Term
perineal,
Definition
diamond-shaped region between the thighs that contain the anus and selected external reproductive organs
Term
pes,
Definition
foot
Term
plantar
Definition
sole of the foot
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pollex,
Definition
thumb
Term
popliteal
Definition
,area posterior to the knee
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pubic
Definition
,anterior region of the pelvis
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radial,
Definition
lateral aspect of the forearm
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sacral,posterior region between the hip bones
Definition
posterior region between the hip bones
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scapular
Definition
shoulder blade
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sternal
Definition
,anterior middle region of the thorax
Term
sural,
Definition
calf
Term
tarsal
Definition
root of the foot
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thoracic
Definition
chest or thorax
Term
tibial
Definition
medial aspect of the leg
Term
ulnar
Definition
medial aspect of the forearm
Term
umbilical,naval
Definition
Term
vertebral,spinal column
Definition
Term
Anatomy
Definition
_________ deals with the structure (morphology) of the body and its parts; in other words, the names of the parts.
Term
Physiology
Definition
________ studies the functions of a body’s parts or asks the question, “how do they work?”
Term
List the levels of organization for the human body from the simplest level to the most inclusive level.
Definition
Atom, molecule, macromolecule, cell organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Term
Atom
Definition
The smallest, complete particle of matter is the ____
Term
Molecule
Definition
Two or more atoms chemically combined is a/an _____
Term
Macromolecules
Definition
Large, organic molecules that are biologically important are ______
Term
Organelles
Definition
Aggregates of macromolecules that perform specific cellular functions are _________
Term
Cells
Definition
The basic units of structure and function for living things are ______
Term
Tissues
Definition
A group of similar cells, performing similar functions are _____
Term
Organs
Definition
Groups of different tissues working together to perform functions for an organism make up _______
Term
Organ system
Definition
Groups of organs working together for a common function make up a/an ________
Term
Organism
Definition
All the organ systems working together make up a/an ________
Term
List the 10 Characteristics of Life shared by all organisms
Definition
Movement, Responsiveness, growth, reproduction, respiration, digestion, Absorption, Circulation, Assimilation, Excretion
Term
Metabolism
Definition
Taken together, the 10 characteristics of life constitute ______ – the physical and chemical events that obtain, release, and use energy.
Term
Movement
Definition
The life characteristic _____ refers to a change in body part position and internal movement
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Responsiveness
Definition
The life characteristic _____ refers to adapting to internal and external changes
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Growth
Definition
The life characteristic ____ refers to increasing in size without changing shape
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Reproduction
Definition
The life characteristic ____ refers to adding new cells as well as producing new organisms
Term
Respiration
Definition
The life characteristic ____ refers to the use of oxygen and the removal of carbon dioxide
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Digestion
Definition
The life characteristic ___ refers to the breaking down of food into simpler molecules
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Absorption
Definition
The life characteristic ___ refers to moving substances through membranes through fluids
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Circulation
Definition
The life characteristic ___ refers to moving body fluids
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Assimilate
Definition
The life characteristic ____ refers to changing nutrients into chemically different molecules
Term
Excretion
Definition
The life characteristic _____ refers to the removal of metabolic waste
Term
Life depends on which 5 things that should be of both good quality and quantity.
Definition
Water, Food, Oxygen (Air), Heat, and Pressure
Term
Homeostasis
Definition
Maintenance of a stable internal environment is called __________
Term
Receptors
Definition
To maintain homeostasis _____ are needed to collect information about changes.
Term
Set Point
Definition
Homeostasis is maintained around a ____ which is the normal value or range of values
Term
Effectors
Definition
Homeostatic mechanisms use ______, muscle or glands to return conditions to the set point value.
Term
Negative feedback mechanism
Definition
A homeostatic mechanism in which responses move opposite to the change are known as
Term
Name two positive feedback mechanisms.
Definition
Blood clotting and Labor associated with birth
Term
Name the two general body cavities.
Definition
Dorsal cavity and Ventral cavity
Term
Cranial cavity
Definition
The specific dorsal cavity that contains the brain is the ______
Term
Vertebral cavity
Definition
The specific dorsal cavity that contains the spinal cord and vertebra is the ____
Term
Diaphragm
Definition
In the ventral cavity, the muscle known as the ____ separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity
Term
Thoracic cavity
Definition
The specific ventral cavity that contains the heart and lungs is the ____
Term
Mediastinum
Definition
The thoracic cavity is divided into right and left sides by a region known as the _________
Term
Pleural
Definition
Within the thoracic cavity, the lungs are in the smaller _____ cavity
Term
Pericardial
Definition
Within the thoracic cavity, the heart is in the smaller ____ cavity
Term
Abdominal and Pelvic
Definition
The Abdominopelvic cavity is further divided into the _____ and _____ cavities
Term
Pelvic
Definition
The liver and stomach are located in the _____ cavity.
Term
Name four smaller cavities found in the skull (not including the cranial cavity)
Definition
Nasal cavity, oral cavity, orbital cavity, and tympanic cavity (ear)
Term
Serous membranes
Definition
____ membranes are double layered and line the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
Term
Serous
Definition
Serous membranes produce ____ fluid
Term
Parietal pleural
Definition
Serous membranes lining the cavities containing the lungs are known as __________ membranes
Term
Visceral pleural
Definition
Serous membranes covering the surface of the lungs are known as _________ membranes
Term
Parietal pericardial
Definition
Serous membranes lining the cavity containing the heart are known as _______ membranes
Term
Visceral pericardial
Definition
Serous membranes covering the surface of the heart are known as _______ membranes
Term
Parietal peritoneal
Definition
Serous membranes lining the abdominopelvic cavity are known as ______ membranes
Term
Visceral peritoneal
Definition
Serous membranes covering the surfaces of organs in the abdominopelvic cavity are known as _______ membranes
Term
Skeletal and Muscular
Definition
Name the two organ systems that function in support and movement
Term
Skeletal system
Definition
The ______ supports, protects, provides frameworks, stores inorganic salts, and houses blood-forming tissues.
Term
Muscular system
Definition
The ______ provides body movement, posture, and body heat.
Term
Nervous and Endocrine
Definition
Which two organ systems provide the function of integration and coordination?
Term
Nervous system
Definition
The _______ integrates incoming information from receptors and sends impulses to muscles and glands.
Term
Endocrine system
Definition
The _____ has organs that secrete hormones to help integrate metabolic functions.
Term
Cardiovascular and Lymphatic
Definition
Which two organ systems function for fluid transport?
Term
Cardiovascular system
Definition
The ______ distributes oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body while removing wastes from the cells.
Term
Lymphatic system
Definition
The _________ drains excess tissue fluid and includes cells of immunity.
Term
Digestive, Urinary, and Respiratory
Definition
Which three organ system function for absorption and excretion?
Term
Digestive system
Definition
The ___________ receives, breaks down, and absorbs nutrients.
Term
Respiratory System
Definition
The _________ exchanges O2 and CO2 between the blood and air
Term
Urinary system
Definition
The _______ removes wastes from the blood and helps to maintain water and electrolyte balance.
Term
Reproductive system
Definition
The _______ produces new organisms.
Term
body erect, face forward, upper limbs at sides with palm forward.
Definition
Describe anatomical position
Term
Proximal
Definition
Using directional terminology, complete the following:
The shoulder is ____ to the wrist.
Term
Median
Definition
Using directional terminology, complete the following:
The nasal region is ___ to the orbital region
Term
Superficial
Definition
Using directional terminology, complete the following:
The epidermis is ____ to the muscles
Term
Superior
Definition
Using directional terminology, complete the following:
The heart is ___ to the diaphragm
Term
Distal
Definition
Using directional terminology, complete the following:
The tarsal region is ___ to the patellar region
Term
Thumb
Definition
With the body in anatomical position, which digit on the hand is the most lateral?
Term
Posterior (dorsal)
Definition
Using directional terminology, complete the following:
The popliteal region is ___ to the patellar region
Term
Frontal (coronal)
Definition
The plane dividing the body into superior/inferior sections is the ______ plane
Term
Sagittal
Definition
The plane dividing the body into right/left sections is the ___ plane
Term
Midsagittal
Definition
If the body is divided into equal right/left section it is called a ______ plane (section goes through the midline)
Term
Right lower quadrant
Definition
Which quadrant of the abdomen should contain the appendix?
Term
Umbilical region
Definition
The belly button is located within which abdominal region?
Term
Hypogastric (pubic) region
Definition
The urinary bladder is located within which abdominal region?
Term
The gallbladder is located within which abdominal quadrant?
Definition
Right upper quadrant
Term
Left upper quadrant
Definition
The spleen is located within which abdominal quadrant?
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