A&P 1: Chapter 1
examples that correctly apply to homeostasis as a physiological process
1) negative feedback typically keeps these processes in check 2) when homeostasis fails disease or even death occurs 3) these processes are dynamic 4) the control center is generally the nervous system or endocrine system
the components associated with the homeostatic system are____?
1) receptor 2) effector 3) control center
the ______ region of the body includes the head, neck, and trunk.
axial
hypothalamus of the brain sets body temperature
control center
an examination of nerve impulses that travel throughout the body
neurophysiology
______ investigates the relationships among internal structure that my be visualized by specific scanning procedures
radiographic anatomy
the production of new cells for growth, maintenance, and repair is an example of _____.
reproduction
"Fibular" refers to the ______
Lateral aspect of the leg
the anatomical term for eye is _____?
Orbital
sternal is to sternum as pectoral is to ______.
cheat
an examination of the difference in the anatomy of different species
comparative anatomy
body temperature return to normal
homeostasis
the sun of all chemical reactions that occur within the body is called ______.
metabolism
which of the following are characteristics of all living things ?
1) responsiveness to stimuli 2) regulation of internal functions 3) reproduction
examples of effectors
1) smooth muscles of bronchioles 2) insulin secreting cells of pancreas
control centers are generally portions of the :
1) spinal cord 2) thyroid gland 3) brain
in terms of anatomic directional terms, __________ means in back of or toward the back surface.
Posterior
the anatomical term for the calf area is ________?
Sural
_______ are scientists who study the structure and form of organisms
anatomists
the correct anatomical term for kneecap is _______.
patellar
______ is best described as investigation the relationship between the functioning of an organ system and disease or injury of that organ system
pathophysiology
the anatomical term for the medial aspect of the forearm is _______?
ulnar
examples of negative feedback regulations?
1) changes in blood pressure when exercising 2) changing breathing rate in response to an increase of CO2
on the anterior surface of the body, the anatomical term for the region inferior to the thorax and superior to the hip bones is the ______ region
abdominal
describes the muscle layers in the wall of the small intestine
anatomy
the ______ region is composed of the supper and lower limbs
appendicular
the function of the hear, blood and blood vessels are examined
cardiovascular
Simplest to most complex
cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
the ________ plane is a vertical plane that divides the body or organ into anterior and posterior parts.
coronal
the anatomical term for hip is ________.
coxal
the anatomical term for buttock is _____.
gluteal
_______ anatomy is also called macroscopic anatomy.
gross
Manus is to ____
hand
the median space in the thoracic cavity is called the _____.
medlastinum
produces body movement and heat
muscular system
controls body movement and conducts impulses for internal communications
nervous system
the anatomical term for mouth is ______ cavity
oral
scientists who examine how organs and body systems function under normal circumstances, as well as how their functions may change with disease are called ____?
physiologist
in regards to the axial region, the ______ aspect contains cavities that are completely encased in bone
posterior
free nerve ending in the skin detect cold
receptors
an examination of the structures in a particular region
regional anatomy
gamete production and related hormones and physiologic cycles
reproductive physiology
the _______ method refers to a systematic and rigorous process by which scientists develop and test a hypothesis
scientific
negative feedback mechanisms work by maintaining the variable within a normal level or what is called a ______ point.
set
cephalic is to head as deltoid is to ________
shoulder
a study of each body system
systemic anatomy
cytology refers to _______.
the study of cells and their internal structures
as the human body grows in size, structures such as the brain become more complex?
true
physiology focuses on the molecular or cellular level to gain an understanding of how organ system works
true
the anatomical term for navel is ______.
umbilics
the ________ canal contains the spinal cord.
vertebral
the chemical level of an organization is
1) composed of atoms and molecules 2) the simplest level of organization
superficial = cranial = ventral = distal =
= deep = caudal = dorsal = proximal
mammary is to _______ as brachial is to arm
breast
blood vessels in the skin constrict, muscles shiver
effectors
a study of the developmental changes occurring from conception to birth
embryology
the anatomical term for the central-most anterior region of the pelvis is _______.
pubic
a study of how gas exchange occurs
respiratory physiology
when an organism senses and reacts to changes in their internal or external environments, this is an example of _____.
responsiveness
provides support and protection, site of hemopoietic
skeletal system
cold temperature lowers body temperature below normal
stimulus
a focus on the internal body structure that relate to the skin covering them
surface anatomy
the anatomical term for ankle is ____.
tarsal
the correct anatomic directional term for "closer to the feet" is ______.
inferior
+provides protection, regulates body temperature, prevents water loss
integumentary system
describes the mechanisms by which different nutrients are broken down
physiology