Name _____________________________
Marking Period 1 Quarterly Assessment Review
1. Define ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY.
2. Know the levels of organization, from simplest to most complex.
3. Describe the organ systems, their functions, and organs found in each – complete the chart below to do this.
Organ System
Function
Organs
skin, hair, epidermis, sebaceous glands, sweat
glands, nails, sensory receptors, subcutaneous
layer
Protect organs, store minerals,
produce blood cells, allow for
movement, provide structure &
support
Muscular
Regulation and response
pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid, thymus,
adrenal glands, kidneys, pancreas, testes, ovaries,
hormones
Transport of materials
lymphatic vessels lymph nodes, spleen, thymus
Respiratory system
mouth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach,
small intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, large
intestine, anus
excretion of wastes
Male: testes, vas deferens, penis, scrotum
Female: ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina
4. Fill in the blanks. Use the word bank to help you – each word will be used once.
control center
homeostasis
positive
tissue
effector
homeostatic imbalance
receptor
function
negative
similar cells
gross
organ system
structure
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Anatomy is the study of the _______________ of the body, while physiology is the study of its
_______________.
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The study of large body structures is called __________ anatomy.
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Tissues consist of ______________________________.
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An organ is made of several types of _______________.
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Organs working together on a common task form an _________________________.
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When a constant, dynamic equilibrium is maintained despite changes in the environment (for example,
our ability to maintain a constant body temperature), this is called ____________________.
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To maintain homeostasis, a(n) ____________________ must monitor the internal or external
environment to detect changes.
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To maintain homeostasis, a(n) ____________________ must respond to signals indicating that a
change has occurred by triggering events which will influence the change.
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To maintain homeostasis, a(n) _________________________ must be capable of altering the
condition that is being maintained.
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In a(n) _______________ feedback system, a change in a condition is sensed and amplified.
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In a(n) _______________ feedback system, a change in a condition is sensed and returned toward its
previous level.
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When equilibrium of a bodily system fails, this is described as ______________________________.
5. Describe the ANATOMICAL POSITION.
6. Understand the body sections (slices) used to observe internal structures, be able to label them on a diagram
(sagittal, midsagittal, transverse, coronal/frontal)
7. Label the body cavities on the following diagram.
8. Describe the body cavities and list what organs are found in each.
9. Fill in the blanks. Use the word bank to help you – some words will be used more than once.
abdominal
dorsal
spinal/vertebral
abdominopelvic
frontal
thoracic
coronal
median
transverse
cranial
midsagittal
ventral
diaphragm
pelvic
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The _______________ or _______________ plane separates the anterior and posterior portions of
an object.
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The _______________ or _______________ plane separates the superior and inferior portions of
an object.
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The _______________ or _______________ plane separates the left lateral and the right lateral
portions of an object at the midline.
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The cranial cavity is within the _______________ cavity.
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The spinal or vertebral cavity is within the _______________ cavity.
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The thoracic cavity is within the _______________ cavity.
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The abdominopelvic cavity is within the _______________ cavity.
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The brain is found in the _______________ cavity. (Use the most specific, i.e. smallest, cavity that
is appropriate.)
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The spinal cord is found in the _______________ cavity. (Use the most specific, i.e. smallest, cavity
that is appropriate.)
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The lungs and heart are found in the _______________ cavity. (Use the most specific, i.e. smallest,
cavity that is appropriate.)
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The bladder, some reproductive organs, and rectum are found in the _______________ cavity.
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The digestive organs are found in the _______________ cavity.
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The pelvic cavity is within the _______________ cavity, which is within the _______________
cavity.
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The _______________ separates the abdominopelvic and thoracic cavities.
10. Review the directional terms (ventral/dorsal, proximal/distal, anterior/posterior, medial/lateral,
superior/inferior, superficial/deep). Write what they mean below.
11. Fill in the blanks. Use the word bank to help you – some words will be used more than once.
anterior
medial
deep
posterior
distal
proximal
dorsal
superficial
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The knees are _______________ to the ankles.
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The spine is _______________ to the breastbone.
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The pinky fingers are _______________ to the thumbs.
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The eyes are _______________ to the bridge of the nose.
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The nose is _______________ to the mouth.
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The brain is _________________ to the skull.
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The mouth is _______________ to the forehead.
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The lower back is _______________ to the navel.
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The thumbs are _______________ to the pinky fingers.
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The hands are _________________ to the elbows.
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The navel is _________________ to the lower back.
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The neck is _________________ to the chest.
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The pelvis is _________________ to the ribs.
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The elbows are _________________ to the wrists.
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The skin is _________________ to the muscles.
12. Fill in the blanks. These refer to regions of the body.
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Nasal refers to the _______________.
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Oral refers to the _______________.
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Cervical refers to the _______________.
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Acromial refers to the _______________.
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Brachial refers to the _______________.
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Antecubital refers to the _______________.
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Antebrachial refers to the _______________.
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Carpal refers to the _______________.
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Digital refers to the _______________.
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Patellar refers to the _______________.
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Buccal refers to the _______________.
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Umbilical refers to the _______________.
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Plantar refers to the _______________.
inferior
superior
lateral
ventral
13. Label the Regions of the Body:
14. Body Quadrants: Label each quadrant or region and state which organs are found in them.
Homework on Day 1 of Review: Complete this crossword: