Anatomy and Physiology Content Knowledge

What is the definition of anatomy?

• the way the organ systems work together

• the structure of the body parts

• the function of the body parts

• the way the body maintains homeostasis

When a person is standing in the anatomical position, he/she is:

• standing upright, arms by the side with palms facing out

• standing upright, arms by the side with palms facing the hips

• standing, upright arms crossed and hands clenched

• standing upright, arms by the side and hands clenched

The definition of physiology is

• the way the organ systems work together

• the structure of the body parts

• the function of the body parts

• the way the body maintains homeostasis

An example of homeostasis would be

• a person breathing hard and sweating after excercising

• a fish swimming around looking for a mate

• a dog chasing a cat

• a person biting nails due to nervousness

Homeostasis can be defined as

• maintenance of a relatively stable external environment

• maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment

• maintenance of healthy organs

• maintenance of anatomy and physiology

How are anatomy and physiology related?

• function can determine structure

• sturcture and function work independently of each other

• structure can determine function

• function helps form the structure of the body

What do body membranes include?

• cutaneous, mucous, muscle , serous

• synovial, serous, mucous, cutaneous

• synovial, mucous, nervous, striations

• cutaneous, serous, synovial, connective

Body membranes are necessary because they

• cover, protect and lubricate body surfaces

• help regulate body temperature

• excrete, absorb, filter and secrete

• line the joints

What are some functions of skin?

• helps regulate body temperature, excretes waste and secretes fluid to lubricate the cavities

• is tightly packed together, contains neurons and is the largest organ by weight

• excretes waste, helps regulate body temperature and slows down water loss

• slows down water loss, connects and supports structures and contains sensory receptors

Cells in the epithelial tissue are __________ to provide protection.

• flattened or cube-shaped

• lacking blood vessels

• loosely held together

• tightly packed together