FLASHCARD Anat 1 Midterm exam review # 4

Front

The movement of molecules or other particles in a solution from an area of greater concentration to an area of lesser concentration until a uniform concentration is reached.

Back

diffusion

Front

The movement of water molecules through a membrane from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration

Back

osmosis

Front

How many regions is the abdominopelvic cavity divided into?

Back

9

Front

What type of gland is the pancreas?

Back

Heterocrine

Front

What are the two parts of the pericardium?

Back

Visceral pericardium and

parietal pericardium.

Front

Which plane divides the body into unequal portions?

Back

Parasagittal plane

Front

Which plane divides the body into equal portions?

Back

Median plane

Midsagittal plane

Front

The study of the functions of the body

Back

physiology

Front

What is the study of the structure of the body called?

Back

anatomy

Front

The point of origin and the point of termination of a structure in relation to adjacent structures defines

Back

anatomical limit

or

anatomical extent