Introduction to the
Human Body
Anatomy and Physiology Flash Cards
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Directions
• The first slide asks a question.
• The second slide answers the question.
• Use these slides like flash cards to test
your core knowledge.
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Question
• In your own words, define the word
anatomy.
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Answer
• Anatomy is the study of the structure of the
body.
• A more detailed answer would include that
both internal and external structures are
studied, and that part of the study of anatomy
is focused on the relationship between body
parts.
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• Define the word physiology.
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Answer
• The study of the way the body
functions.
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Question
•
Which of these terms are subtypes of
physiology?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cell physiology
Systemic physiology
Pathophysiology
All of the above
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Answer
A. Cell physiology
B. Systemic physiology
C. Pathophysiology
D. All of the above
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Question
• List the levels of organization of the
human body in the correct order.
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Answer
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Chemicals
Cells
Tissues
Organs
Systems
Organism
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Question
• The ______ system of the body
includes the skin and all of its
structures.
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Answers
• Integumentary
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• The ______ system includes skeletal,
cardiac, and smooth muscle tissue.
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Answer
• The muscular system
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Question
•
A group of tissues that perform the
same function is a(n):
A.
B.
C.
D.
System
Organism
Organ
Cell
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Answer
A. System
B. Organism
C.Organ
D. Cell
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Question
Cells are defined as:
a.
b.
c.
d.
A collection of tissues with the same function.
The smallest living part of the body.
A collection of systems with the same function.
The smallest living organ.
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Answer
Cells are defined as
a. A collection of tissues with the same function.
b. The smallest living part of the body.
c. A collection of systems with the same function.
d. The smallest living organ
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Question
• How is an organ defined?
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Answer
• An organ is defined as a group of
tissues that perform the same function.
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• A system that consists of structures that
respond to internal and external stimuli
and produce an appropriate response is
______.
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Answer
• The nervous system
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Question
• The system that includes the nose,
trachea, and lungs and is responsible
for gas (oxygen and carbon dioxide)
exchange is ______.
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Answer
• The respiratory system
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Question
• The system that includes the stomach
and is responsible for breaking down
food so that the body can use it is
______.
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Answer
• The digestive system
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Question
When the body is standing erect with the
palms facing forward, the body is in:
a. Anatomical position
b. Sagittal position
c. Coronal (frontal) position
d. Transverse position
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Answer
When the body is standing erect with the palms
facing forward the body is in:
a. Anatomical position
b. Saginaw position
c. Coronal (frontal) position
d. Transverse position
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Question
•
The sagittal plane divides the body
into:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Front and back portions
Left and right portions
Superior and inferior portions
All of the above
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Answer
•
The sagittal plane divides the body
into:
a. Front and back portions
b. Left and right portions
c. Superior and inferior portions
d. All of the above
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Question
• Define the positional term superior.
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Answer
• Higher in place or position. Towards the
head.
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• Define the positional term caudal.
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Answer
• Towards the tail on the posterior body,
when referring to the trunk.
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