Anatomy study guide 2

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anatomy is the study of 1.___ and physiology is the study of 2.___

1. function 2. structure

Beginning with atoms and proceeding through increasing levels of complexity, the correct sequence is

Atoms, Cells, Organs, Organ systems, Organisms

Growth spurts, Puberty, Insulin production are all functions of which system

Endocrine

hormones are chemical of the __ system that affect target areas

Endocrine

What is the name of the membrane lining the abdominopelvic cavity

Peritoneum

a function of serous membranes

Reduce friction

Functions of the muscular system include all of the following except

Removal of wastes

the passage of digested substances through membranes is called

absorption

What is the relationship between anatomy and physiology

all specific functions are performed by specific structures

the following belong together except which one

arm

the process of turning molecules that are ingested into forms that are compatible with the organism is

digestion

the removal of a compound that the body no longer requires is called

excretion

the pericardial cavity is the area that surrounds the

heart

which of the following would not be lined by peritoneum

heart

the process in which cells and organisms are able to maintain a stable balance of internal and external substances and forces is called

homeostasis

the skin belongs to the __ system

integumentary

All the physical and chemical changes that occur in an organism is referred to as

metabolism

a decrease in blood glucose that causes the inhibition of insulin is an example of

negative feedback

what body system is responsible for senses and response to stimuli

nervous

the study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of

physiology

the __ membranes surround the lungs

pleural

When a variation outside of normal limits triggers an automatic response that corrects the situation, the mechanism is called

positive feedback

The inner region of membrane that covers and surrounds the organ is the

visceral membrane


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