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________ is a mechanism in the body that continually senses the internal and external environment and makes adjustments to maintain homeostasis.
________ is a mechanism in the body that continually senses the internal and external environment and makes adjustments to maintain homeostasis.
A negative feedback loop
Anatomy focuses on the function and vital processes of the human body.
Anatomy focuses on the function and vital processes of the human body.
False (B)
Which is NOT a definition for disease?
Which is NOT a definition for disease?
- A genetic disorder
- Anything that is a normal structure or function (correct)
- Any injury or trauma
- An infection causing illness
The adjustments that maintain a stable environment within the body are known as ________.
The adjustments that maintain a stable environment within the body are known as ________.
________ is the physiological process that monitors and maintains a stable internal environment or equilibrium.
________ is the physiological process that monitors and maintains a stable internal environment or equilibrium.
The potential outcome of a disease is the ________.
The potential outcome of a disease is the ________.
The response that opposes an action is known as a(n) ________.
The response that opposes an action is known as a(n) ________.
Which of the following two languages have the most impact on the formation and meanings of medical terms?
Which of the following two languages have the most impact on the formation and meanings of medical terms?
Many medical terms are made of multiple word parts that are combined. Such medical terms are called: ________.
Many medical terms are made of multiple word parts that are combined. Such medical terms are called: ________.
Identify the combining form in the term psychology.
Identify the combining form in the term psychology.
Cardi is an example of what type of word part?
Cardi is an example of what type of word part?
Choose the suffix that means 'surgical excision (removal).'
Choose the suffix that means 'surgical excision (removal).'
Which of the following types of word parts is attached to the end of a word?
Which of the following types of word parts is attached to the end of a word?
Select the suffix with the correct spelling.
Select the suffix with the correct spelling.
Select the suffix that means 'affinity for.'
Select the suffix that means 'affinity for.'
Select the suffix that means 'hardening.'
Select the suffix that means 'hardening.'
Select the suffix that means 'discharge.'
Select the suffix that means 'discharge.'
What is the suffix for vomiting?
What is the suffix for vomiting?
A colonoscopy is:
A colonoscopy is:
Select the prefix that means 'outside or away from.'
Select the prefix that means 'outside or away from.'
Which of the following prefixes means 'above or excessive'?
Which of the following prefixes means 'above or excessive'?
Select the prefix that means 'within.'
Select the prefix that means 'within.'
A paralysis that is limited to one arm would be called:
A paralysis that is limited to one arm would be called:
Select the prefix that means 'rapid.'
Select the prefix that means 'rapid.'
Select the prefix that means 'one.'
Select the prefix that means 'one.'
The ice bucket challenge was a viral phenomenon that sought to raise awareness for what disease?
The ice bucket challenge was a viral phenomenon that sought to raise awareness for what disease?
State the full version of the acronym ALS (what does it stand for?)
State the full version of the acronym ALS (what does it stand for?)
Acronym for Lou Gehrig's Disease:
Acronym for Lou Gehrig's Disease:
Mrs. Smith had undergone a bilateral mastectomy in 2019, that is to say that she had undergone a surgical excision of which breast?
Mrs. Smith had undergone a bilateral mastectomy in 2019, that is to say that she had undergone a surgical excision of which breast?
Myocardial Infarction is widely known as a 'heart attack'. Deconstruct and define the word parts of Myocardial.
Myocardial Infarction is widely known as a 'heart attack'. Deconstruct and define the word parts of Myocardial.
Gross anatomy is also known as ________.
Gross anatomy is also known as ________.
A disease that is endemic spreads worldwide.
A disease that is endemic spreads worldwide.
A condition in which the body fails to function normally is ________.
A condition in which the body fails to function normally is ________.
In most cases, the combining vowel is the letter:
In most cases, the combining vowel is the letter:
The opposite of superficial is ________.
The opposite of superficial is ________.
A plane that divides the body into upper and lower portions is a ________ plane.
A plane that divides the body into upper and lower portions is a ________ plane.
Pain in the ________ can be a sign of appendicitis.
Pain in the ________ can be a sign of appendicitis.
An orbital injury can cause damage to sight.
An orbital injury can cause damage to sight.
The lungs are ________ to the heart.
The lungs are ________ to the heart.
A plane is an imaginary line dividing the body into ________.
A plane is an imaginary line dividing the body into ________.
Trendelenburg position may be contraindicated in patients with ________.
Trendelenburg position may be contraindicated in patients with ________.
A young girl falls while riding her bicycle. Initially, she seems fine, but later she complains of severe femoral pain. Where is her pain?
A young girl falls while riding her bicycle. Initially, she seems fine, but later she complains of severe femoral pain. Where is her pain?
A body in the prone position is ________.
A body in the prone position is ________.
A ________ plane would divide the eyes from the back of the head.
A ________ plane would divide the eyes from the back of the head.
The cervical spine contains how many vertebrae?
The cervical spine contains how many vertebrae?
The liver can be found in the ________.
The liver can be found in the ________.
Sonography or ________ imaging is a test that uses sound waves to produce diagnostic images.
Sonography or ________ imaging is a test that uses sound waves to produce diagnostic images.
This body system is responsible for producing hormones.
This body system is responsible for producing hormones.
This body system is responsible for breaking food down into tiny particles that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
This body system is responsible for breaking food down into tiny particles that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
This body system is responsible for the exchange of gases between the blood and the external environment.
This body system is responsible for the exchange of gases between the blood and the external environment.
Select the combining form that means 'loin or lower back.'
Select the combining form that means 'loin or lower back.'
This body system removes wastes, excess water, and salts from the bloodstream.
This body system removes wastes, excess water, and salts from the bloodstream.
The correct meaning of the root in the term posterior is:
The correct meaning of the root in the term posterior is:
This body system is responsible for transporting materials to and from body cells.
This body system is responsible for transporting materials to and from body cells.
This body system senses changes in the environment, integrates information, and initiates body responses.
This body system senses changes in the environment, integrates information, and initiates body responses.
This body system is responsible for moving body parts.
This body system is responsible for moving body parts.
Two or more different tissues combine to form:
Two or more different tissues combine to form:
This scan uses multiple x-rays to take cross-sectional images of the body and is often the standard evaluation for trauma.
This scan uses multiple x-rays to take cross-sectional images of the body and is often the standard evaluation for trauma.
Study Notes
Anatomical Position and Directional Terms
- Opposite of superficial is deep
- Transverse plane divides the body into upper and lower portions.
- Pain in the RLQ (Right Lower Quadrant) can be a sign of appendicitis.
- Orbital injury can cause damage to sight.
- Lungs are lateral to the heart.
- A plane is an imaginary line dividing the body into sections.
- Trendelenburg position may be contraindicated in patients with a cerebral injury.
- Femoral pain refers to pain in the thigh.
- Prone position is face down.
- Frontal plane would divide the eyes from the back of the head.
- Cervical spine contains 7 vertebrae.
- Liver is located in the right upper quadrant (RUQ)
- Sonography or ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to produce diagnostic images.
Body Systems
- Endocrine system produces hormones.
- Digestive system breaks down food into tiny particles that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
- Respiratory system exchanges gases between the blood and the external environment.
- Urinary system removes wastes, excess water, and salts from the bloodstream.
- Cardiovascular system transports materials to and from body cells.
- Nervous system senses changes in the environment, integrates information, and initiates body responses.
- Musculoskeletal system moves body parts.
Organ Systems
- Two or more different tissues combine to form organs.
- A CT scan uses multiple x-rays to take cross-sectional images of the body.
- A CT scan is often used for evaluating trauma.
- An MRI scan utilizes a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images.
- An MRI scan is useful for diagnosing problems with soft tissues, such as ligaments, tendons, and muscles.
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Description
Test your knowledge on anatomical positions, directional terms, and body systems. This quiz covers key concepts such as planes, quadrants, and the functions of various systems in the human body. Perfect for students studying anatomy and physiology.
