Intro to Anatomy Study Guide

Front

What are the major body cavities in which the other cavities are found?

Back

Dorsal, Ventral

Front

What is the highest level of structural organization for an individual?

Back

Organism

Front

The plane that passes from front to back and divides the body into right and left portions is called?

Back

Sagittal (medial)

Front

Which system is responsible for exchanging gases like O2 and CO2?

Back

Respiratory

Front

What happens during mitosis?

Back

One parent cell makes two identical daughter cells.

Front

What is the function of the cranial cavity?

Back

It houses and protects the brain.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the dorsal body cavity?

Back

Cranial cavity and spinal cavity.

Front

What is the role of the thoracic cavity?

Back

It contains the lungs and heart.

Front

What is the anatomical position?

Back

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides, palms facing forward.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body.