Anatomy Semester 1 Review

Front

Vertical plane that divides the body into ANTERIOR and POSTERIOR parts

Back

Frontal plane

Front

This plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts.

Back

Transverse plane

Front

The head is ______ to the chest.

Back

Superior

Front

The DNA of a cell can be found here.

Back

Nucleus

Front

Sac of digestive enzymes that break down food and unwanted cell parts

Back

Lysosome

Front

What is the function of the mitochondria?

Back

Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the role of the ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment.

Front

What is the anatomical position?

Back

The anatomical position is a standard position of the body used as a reference point, where the body is standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.