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The anatomical term for the medial aspect of the forearm is?

antibrachial

Nervous system?

controls body movement and conducts impulses for internal communication.

The anatomical term for hip is?

coxal

Pleural? Pericardium? Peritoneum?

lungs, heart, digestive system

The plane known as the ________ plane passes through the specimen at an angle.

oblique

which of the following are characteristics of all living things?

organization, metabolism, growth and development

Lymphatic system?

participates in immune response

Receptor?

perceives a stimulus

The anatomical term for the posterior to the knee is?

popliteal

In terms of anatomic directional terms, the heart is considered ________ to the sternum

posterior

Is the anatomic directional term which means "on the outside" or "towards the skin"

superficial

Anatomical term for ankle?

tarsal

Organs of the cranial cavity include?

the brain only

which of the following body structures can serve as effectors?

-Insulin secreting cells of pancreas -Smooth muscles of bronchioles

which are examples of negative feedback regulation?

-changes in blood pressure when exercising -changing breathing rate in response to an increase of CO2 - withdrawal reflex from stepping on glass, regulating heart rate, regulating blood pressure

The chemical level of an organization is?

-composed of atoms and molecules -the simplest level of organization

Includes the head, neck, and trunk

Axel region of the body

The anatomical term describing the groin is?

Inguinal

Surface anatomy?

a focus on the internal body structures that relate to the skin covering them

Systemic anatomy?

a study of each body system

Comparative anatomy?

an examination of the differences in the anatomy of different species.

Regional anatomy?

an examination of the structures in a particular region

The anatomical term for facial cheek is?

buccal

The components associated with the homeostatic system are which choices?

control center, receptor, effector

The anatomical term for lateral aspect of the lower leg is?

fibular region

An increase in body size is _________ and an increased specialization as related to form and function is ______.

growth; development

The anatomical term for the great toes is?

hallux

The production of sex cells that, under the right conditions, have ability to develop into a new living organism is ________.

reproduction

Respiratory system?

responsible for exchange of gases

Effectors?

blood vessels in the skin constrict muscles shiver

Homeostasis?

body temp returns to normal

Urinary system?

filters the blood and removes waste from the blood

The median space in the thoracic cavity is called the?

mediastinum

Cardiovascular system?

moves blood containing hormones, nutrients and gases

Anatomical term for calf?

sural

Embryology?

a study of the development changes occurring from conception of birth.

Visualizing the body in the _______ ______ is significant because all observers have a common point of reference when describing and discussing its regions?

anatomical position

The smallest units of matter having the chemical properties of the element?

atoms

The anatomical term for heel is?

calcanea

Rank the following terms from simplest to most complex.

cell, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism

in a homeostatic control mechanism, the ________ ______ is the structure that interpret input from the receptor and initiates changes through the effector

control center

Refers to the body's ability to maintain a relatively stable internal environment in response to changing internal or external conditions.

homeostasis

Control center?

integrates input and initiates change

Muscular system?

produces body movement and heat

Integumentary system?

provides protection, regulates body temp. prevents water loss

Skeletal system?

provides support and protection, site of hemopoiesis

Free nerve endings in the skin that detect cold?

receptors

When an organism senses and reacts to change in their internal or external environments, this is an example of?

responsiveness

The anatomical term for the posterior region between the hip bone is?

sacral

Endocrine system?

secretes hormones to regulate growth and chemical levels in blood

Controls centers are generally portions of the:

spinal cord, brain, thyroid gland