1. Chapter 1: Introduction to the Structural Units
A. Complete each statement with a term from the following list. Word or words may be used once.
anatomy
microscopic anatomy
embryology
cytology
biology
dermatology
physiology
endocrinology
gross anatomy
neurology
systematic anatomy
histology

2. The study of all life forms is
Through the study of we can extend the knowledge of body parts.
A study of blood tissue is called
The study of the nervous system is called
is the study of the organs that make up parts of the organ systems.
biology
microscopic anatomy
histology
Neurology.
Systemic anatomy

3. 7. The study of cells is called cytology.
6. Physiology
Is the study of how our organs function.
7. The study of cells is called
cytology.
8. The study of human cells from fertilization to birth is called
embryology.
9. The study of the size and shape of an organ is called
anatomy.
10. Endocrinology
is the study of the hormonal system.

4. C. Multiple Choice. Circle the best answer
1. The body in anatomical position is
a. Standing erect, face forward, arms at the sides, palms forward, feet parallel.
2. The vertical cut that divides the body into anterior and posterior sections is called
d. coronal plane

5. The horizontal cut dividing the body into upper and lower sections is called the:
b. transverse plane
4. An imaginary dividing line useful in separating the body is a:
d. plane
5. The lacrimal ducts are located in the
c. orbital cavity

6. 6. The formation and release of substance form a cell or structure is called:
secretion
7. The oxidation of food molecules is called:
b. respiration
8. Combination of simple molecules into more complex units to build new tissue is :
d. synthesis
9. The build up and breaking down of cell material is called:
metabolism

7. Maintenance of optimum cell functioning requires a balanced cell environment called:
homeostasis

8. D. Label the two diagrams on this page
D. Label the two diagrams on this page. Refer to Figures 1-1 and 1-2 on page 3 of the textbook.

9. Match the letters in Column B with the most appropriate term in Column A.
Brain
Bronchi
Hypogastric region
Urinary bladder
Stomach
Mediastinum
Epigastric region
Heart
Vertebrae
eyes
Spinal cavity
Abdominal cavity
Region just below the sternum
Orbital cavity
Pelvic cavity
Pubic areas
Midpoint of thoracic cavity
Pericardial cavity
Thoracic cavity
Cranial cavity J I F E B G C H A d

10. E. Label and color the cavities of the body
E. Label and color the cavities of the body. Color posterior brown, the anterior yellow, the thoracic green and the abdominalpelvic blue. Refer to Figure 1-3 on page 5 or the textbook.

11. Left lumbar 6. Right lumbar Right iliac 7. Left hypochondriac
G. Match the number on the abdominal region with the description below. Also refer to Figure 1-4 on page 5 of the textbook
Left lumbar Right lumbar
Right iliac Left hypochondriac
Epigastric Hypogastric
Right hypochondriac Umbilical
Left iliac

12. 1. The region superior to the right lumbar region is the
Using the information you have learned regarding the regions of the body, complete the following statements.
1. The region superior to the right lumbar region is the
right hypochondriac region.
2. The naval is in the
umbilical region.
3. The region referred to as the left inguinal region may also be called
left iliac region.

13. 4. The region inferior to the umbilical region is the
hypogastric region.
5. The heart is located in the
epigastric region.
6. The stomach is located in the
umbilical region.
7. The liver is in the
right lumbar region.
8. The region superior to left inguinal region is the
left lumbar region.

14. I. Which pairs of terms are incorrectly matched?
Teeth/orbital cavity
Movement/respiratory system
Caudal/posterior

15. metabolism anabolism catabolism cellular homeostasis.
J. Body Processes: Fill in the blanks to complete the statements on body processes.
The functional activities that result in growth and repair of body tissue are called
This function consists of two processes that have opposite effects, namely The taking in of food and oxygen occurs in the state which builds up complex materials form simpler ones. The release of energy and carbon dioxide occurs in the state which is the breaking down of compex substances into simpler ones. These functions require a stable,
environment; maintaining this internal environment is known as
metabolism
Anabolism and catabolism.
anabolism
catabolism
cellular
homeostasis.