Anatomy & Physiology
Semester 1 Midterm Study Guide – Fall 2012
Chapter 1: The Human Body – An Orientation
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Know difference between ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Label all major body cavities
Know all directional terms
Body systems: Know names of all 11 body systems + organs +
main function
Positive feedback vs. Negative feedback systems
What is homeostasis?
Chapter 4: Tissues
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On separate sheets of
paper: copy each bullet.
Then use your notes
(notebook, ppt, reading
notes) to access
information. Include a
brief answer/ explanation
for each.
Label the diagrams on the
back.
Know names & main characteristics/functions of four primary types of tissue
Know shapes of epithelial tissue
Know 3 types of muscle tissue
Know various types of connective tissue: blood, bone, cartilage, adipose
Chapter 5: Integumentary System
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Know main function(s) of the integumentary system.
Know layers of integument (epidermis & dermis)
Label a cross section of skin
Know 5 strata of epidermis
Know appendages of the skin
Know how sudorifurous glands are different from sebaceous glands
Know main functions of hair and nails
Know types of skin cancer and ABC rule
Know types of burns and Rule of Nines
Chapters 6, 7, 8: Skeletal System
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Know the main functions of the skeletal system
How many bones in body?
Know the difference between the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton
Label the human skeleton diagram
Labe l the vertebral column diagram
Know the 3 types of joints
Know the 4 types of synovial joints