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STUDY GUIDE
1. Anatomy and Physiology
Write the terms that match the phrases in the spaces at the right.
1) The study of cells.
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Cytology
2) The study of body organization and structure.
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Anatomy
3) The study of body functions.
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Physiology
2. Levels of Organization
a.
List the levels of organization from the most complex to the simplest.
1) Organismic
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4) Tissue
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system
2) Organ
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5) Cellular
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3) Organ
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6) Chemical
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b. Write the terms that match the phrases in the spaces at the right.
c.
1) A coordinated group of organs.
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Organ
system
2) Structural and functional units of the body.
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Cells
3) An aggregation of similar cells.
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Tissue
Match the names of the organ systems with the phrases.
Cardiovascular
Lymphatic
Reproductive, male
Digestive
Muscle
Respiratory
Endocrine
Nervous
Skeletal
Integumentary
Reproductive, female
Urinary
1) Stomach, liver, intestines.
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Digestive
2) Brain, spinal cord, nerves.
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Nervous
3) Provides chemical coordination.
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Endocrine
4) Skin, hair, nails.
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Integumentary
5) Returns lymph to blood; provides immunity.
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Lymphatic
6) Bones, ligaments, cartilages.
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Skeletal
7) Contraction enables movement.
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Muscle
8) Transports materials to and from cells.
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Cardiovascular
9) Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder.
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Urinary
10) Testes, penis, prostate gland.
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Reproductive, male
11) Ovaries, oviducts, uterus, vagina.
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Reproductive, female
12) Blood, heart, arteries, veins.
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Cardiovascular
13) Supports the body.
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Skeletal
14) Secretes hormones that regulate functions.
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Endocrine
15) Regulates volume of body fluids.
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Urinary
16) Protects underlying tissues.
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Integumentary
17) Rapid coordination of body functions.
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Nervous
18) Digests food and absorbs nutrients.
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Digestive
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19) Gas exchange between air and blood.
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Respiratory
20) Larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
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Respiratory
3. Directional Terms
Provide the term that correctly completes each statement.
1) The head is _____ to the neck.
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Superior
2) The hand is _____ to the wrist.
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Distal
3) The skin is _____ to the muscles.
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Exterior (superficial)
4) The mouth is _____ to the nose.
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Inferior
5) The elbow is _____ to the wrist.
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Proximal
6) The ear is on the _____ surface of the head.
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Lateral
7) The umbilicus is on the _____ body surface.
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Anterior (ventral)
8) The hip is on the _____ body surface.
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Lateral
9) The buttocks are on the _____ body surface.
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Posterior (dorsal)
4. Body Regions
Label the body regions by placing the number of the label line in the space by the correct label.
5
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Abdominal
7
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Abdominopelvic
20 Antebrachial
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4
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Antecubital
2
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Axillary
3
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Brachial
8
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Carpal
16 Cephalic
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1
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Cervical
21 Coxal
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14 Cranial
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12 Crural
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10 Digital
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15 Facial
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11 Genital
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19 Inguinal
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9
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Palmar
22 Patellar
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18 Pectoral
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23 Pedal
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6
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Pelvic
17 Sternal
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13 Tarsal
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2
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Brachial
4
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Cubital
11 Crural
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3
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Dorsum
9
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Femoral
7
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Gluteal
5
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Lumbar
12 Plantar
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8
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Perineal
10 Popliteal
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6
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Sacral
1
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Vertebral
5. Body Planes and Sections
Name the planes that match the statements.
1) Divides the body into equal left and right halves.
Midsagittal
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2) Divides the body into superior and inferior portions.
Transverse
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3) Divides the body into left and right portions.
Sagittal
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4) Divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.
Coronal (frontal)
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6. Body Cavities
a.
Label the body cavities and related structures by placing the number of the label line in the space by
the correct label.
Cavities
2
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Abdominal
4
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Abdominopelvic
6
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Cranial
8
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Dorsal
3
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Pelvic
7
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Vertebral canal
1
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Thoracic
5
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Ventral
Structure
9 Diaphragm
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Cavities
4 Abdominal
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6 Abdominopelvic
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5 Pelvic
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2 Pericardial
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1 Pleural
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3 Thoracic
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7 Ventral
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Structures
10 Diaphragm
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9
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Parietal pericardium
11 Parietal peritoneum
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8
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Parietal pleura
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b. Place the number of the cavity in which the organ occurs in the space by the organ.
c.
1) Abdominal
3) Pelvic
5) Thoracic, lateral parts
2) Cranial
4) Vertebral canal
6) Thoracic, mediastinum
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2 Brain
1 Kidneys
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4 Spinal cord
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1 Gallbladder
1 Liver
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6 Thymus
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6 Heart
5 Lungs
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3 Urinary bladder
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1 Intestine, small
1 Pancreas
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3 Rectum
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Write the names of the membranes that match the statements in the spaces at the right.
1) Covers the heart.
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Visceral pericardium
2) Covers the stomach.
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Visceral peritoneum
3) Lines the abdominal cavity.
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Parietal peritoneum
4) Covers the brain.
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Meninges
5) Lines the thoracic cavity.
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Parietal pleurae
6) Lines the spinal cavity.
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Meninges
7) Cover the lungs.
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Visceral pleurae
8) Forms double-membrane sac around heart.
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Parietal pericardium
9) Double-layered membranes supporting
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Mesenteries
abdominal organs.
7. Abdominopelvic Subdivisions
Select the abdominopelvic quadrant and abdominopelvic region in which the following structures are located.
Quadrants
Regions
1. Right upper
5. Epigastric
10. Right hypochondriac
2. Left upper
6. Hypogastric
11. Right iliac
3. Right lower
7. Left hypochondriac
12. Right lumbar
4. Left lower
8. Left iliac
13. Umbilical
9. Left lumbar
1, 2, 5, 7 Stomach
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1, 5 Gallbladder
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2, 7 Spleen
1, 3, 10, 11, 12 Ascending colon
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3, 4, 6 Urinary bladder
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3, 4, 6 Rectum
2, 5, 13 Left kidney
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1, 5, 13 Right kidney
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3, 6 Appendix
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2, 5, 13 Pancreas
8. Maintenance of Life
Write the terms that match the statements in the spaces at the right.
1) Maintenance of a dynamic balance of substances
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Homeostasis
in body fluids.
2) The sum of all life processes.
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Metabolism
3) Breakdown of complex substances.
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Catabolism
4) Synthesis of complex substances.
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Anabolism
5) Maintenance of a relatively stable internal
Homeostasis
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environment.
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6) Sum of the chemical reactions that occur in
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Metabolism
the body.
7) List the five basic needs essential for human life.
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Food
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Water
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Oxygen
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Body temperature
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Atmospheric pressure
9. Clinical Applications
a.
A patient complains of pain in the epigastric region. What organs may be involved?
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Gall bladder, liver, pancreas, or stomach
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b. A patient complains of pain in the right lower quadrant. What organs may be involved?
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Appendix, cecum, ascending colon, or small intestine
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