Review Questions~ Introduction to the Human Body

Write all answers on separate lined paper using complete sentences where
indicated.
1. Define Anatomy and Physiology.
2. Give 3 examples of how structure and function are related.
3. Define each of the following terms: Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ system,
organism.
4. Using exhibit 1-1 as a guide, summarize the function of each system of
the human body, and list several organs in each system.
5. List and define the life processes of humans.
6. Define the anatomical position.
7. Why is the anatomical position used?
8. What is a directional term?
9. What are directional terms important?
10.
Use each of the directional terms listed in exhibit 1-2 in a
complete sentence without using the same examples in the exhibit.
11.
Using figure 1-3 as a guide, answer the following:
a. Is the stomach superior to the urinary bladder?
b. Are the carpals distal to the radius?
c. Are the ribs superficial to the heart?
d. Are the lungs lateral to the heart?
12.
Explain how each plane divides the body.
13.
Describe the meaning of cross section, frontal section, and
midsagittal section.
14.
Define a body cavity.
15.
List the body cavities discussed, and tell which major organs are
located in each.
16.
What landmarks separate one body cavity from the next?
17.
What is the mediastinum?
18.
Describe how the abdominopelvic cavity is divided into
quadrants.
19.
Name each abdominopelvic quadrant?
20.
Define homeostasis.
21.
What is extracellular fluid?
22.
What is stress?
23.
Give several examples of stress.
24.
How is stress related to homeostasis?
25.
Explain how regulation of blood pressure and blood sugar are
examples of homeostasis.
26.
Define a feedback system.
27. What is the difference between a positive and a negative feedback
system?