Anatomy & Physiology 1 - Midterm Review

What is the term for the upper arm region?

• Femoral

• Axillary

• Brachial

• Tibial

Which directional term means "away from the center of the body"?

• Ventral

• Distal

• Proximal

• Coronal

What does human physiology focus on?

• The structure of body parts

• The function and processes of the body

• The arrangement of bones

• The classification of tissues

What is the smallest unit of a living organism?

• Tissue

• Organ

• Cell

• Organ system

Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?

• Transverse

• Coronal

• Sagittal

• Frontal

What does the thoracic cavity contain?

• Kidneys, stomach, and intestines

• Brain and spinal cord

• Heart, lungs, esophagus, and trachea

• Liver, pancreas, and gallbladder

What is the function of the muscular system?

• Secreting hormones

• Providing defense against infection

• Movement, protection, support, and heat production

• Transporting oxygen in the blood

What type of epithelial tissue is cube-shaped?

• Squamous

• Columnar

• Cuboidal

• Areolar

What is the function of osteoblasts?

• Break down bone

• Build bone

• Store calcium

• Provide cushioning

What type of muscle contains intercalated discs?

• Smooth muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Ligament