NUR11O1 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology

Department of Biology
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Far Eastern University
LABORATORY EXERCISE NO. 1
THE HUMAN ORGANISM

I. INTRODUCTION
The human body consists of different organs that work together to carry out human
activities and sustain life. An understanding of its anatomy and physiology is important to
have an understanding of how it carries out the important processes needed for survival
and reproduction.

II. GIVE THE 6 STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAKEUP AN

ORGANISM. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE EACH.
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III. ANATOMY OF THE HUMAN BODY

Below is an illustration of the major organs of the human body. Identify each part with an
arrow and label with the corresponding number for each part.

1. Brain 4. Heart 7. Spleen 10. Kidneys 13. Urinary

2. Spinal cord 5. Liver 8. Stomach 11. Small intestine bladder
3. Lungs 6. Pancreas 9. Gallbladder 12. Large intestine

Fig. 1 The Human Organism

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Department of Biology
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Far Eastern University

IV. ASSESSMENT
Answer each item guided by the specific instructions for each question set.
A. Identification
Identify the 11 systems of the Human Body and the organ senses

1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________
4. ___________________________
5. ___________________________
6. ___________________________
7. ___________________________
8. ___________________________
9. ___________________________
10. ____________________________
11. ____________________________
12. ____________________________
13. ____________________________
14. ____________________________
15. ____________________________
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B. True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.

_True__1. A midsagittal plane vertically divides the body through the midline into two equal left
and right portions or halves.

_False__2. A horizontal or transverse plane is any plane dividing the body into left and right
portions.

__True_3. A sagittal plane is any plane parallel to the midsagittal or median plane vertically
dividing the body into unequal right and left portions.

__True_4. The organs of any cavity are referred to as the viscera.

_True__5. The term parietal refers to the walls of a cavity.

False_6. The ventral cavity contains organs of the nervous system.

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Far Eastern University
C. Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.

7. The term that means uppermost or above is ___Superior or cranial_____.

8. The term that means lowermost or below is _______Inferior_______.

9. Another term for ventral, which means towards the front, is _____Anterior____________.

10. Another term for posterior, which means towards the back, is ______Inferior___________.

11. The term that means nearest the midline of the body is _______Medial___________.

12. The term that means toward the side or away from the midline is ____Lateral____________.

13. The term that means nearest the point of attachment of origin is ______Proximital________.

14. The term that means away from the point of attachment or origin is
_____Distal___________.

15. The _______Mediastinum________ is a space found between the two pleural cavities and
contains the heart, thymus gland, trachea, and esophagus.

D. Matching Type

Match each statement with the correct item below.

a. ductless glands d. muscles, fasciae
b. epidermis and dermis e. brain, spinal cord
c. bones, cartilage
__b__ 16. integumentary system

__c__ 17. skeletal system

__d__ 18. muscular system

__e__ 19. nervous system

__a__ 20. endocrine system

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Department of Biology
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Far Eastern University
Match each statement with the correct item below.
a. alimentary canal d. lymph nodes, thymus, spleen
b. kidneys, ureters, bladder e. trachea, bronchi, lungs
c. heart, arteries, veins

_c__ 21. cardiovascular system

_d__ 22. lymphatic system

__e_ 23. respiratory system

_a__ 24. digestive system

_b._ 25. urinary system

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