A&P- chapter 1
What is the smallest level of organization considered to be living?
cell
linked to the light-dark cycle
circadian rhythms
what anatomical structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity
diaphragm
the body's ability to rid itself of waste material is called
excretion
provides chemicals for the energy sources
food
study of the aging process
geronotology
faster chemical reactions take place in its presence
heat
osmoregulation is an example of
homeostasis
blood pressure
hydrostatic pressure
Function of endocrine system
integration and coordination
Function of nervous system
integration and coordination
The lower arm is ___________________ to the stomach area; while the head is ____________ to the stomach
lateral, superior
The ____________ system is responsible for transporting fluid and also houses the body's disease-fighting cels
lymphatic
Homeostasis means
maintenance of a stable internal enviornment
A region called the _______________________ separates the thoracic cavity into two compartments
mediastinum
Together all ten characteristics of life constitute
metabolism
Anatomy is a term which means the study of
morphology
Self initiated change in an organism's position or motion of an organism's internal part is called
movement
Which of the following terms cannot be properly paired
nasal, buccal
a reaction in which the system reacts in such a way as to reverse the direction of change
negative feedback
Study of the structure, function, and diseases of the kidney
nephrology
study of cancers
oncology
Which of the following includes the other terms?
organ system
Which of the following is the most complex level of organization
organ system
The pericardial cavity is lined with what membrane
parietal pericardium
Study of structural and functional changes that disease causes
pathology
The_____________ cavity is the portion enclosed by the pelvic bones
pelvic
A study dealing with the explanation of how an organ works would be an example of
physiology
the branch of science that studies what body parts do and how they do it
physiology
Study of the care and treatment of feet
podiatry
a reaction in which the response is to amplify the change in a variable
positive feedback
Function of male and female reproductive systems
reproduction
The process of obtaining and using oxygen within a living organism is called
respiration
The ability of an organism to sense change taking place within or on the outside is called
responsiveness
A ________________ section divides the body into right and left portions
sagittal
The space between the parietal and visceral membranes is filled with what substance
serous fluid
Integumentary system
skin, hair, nails
Function of muscular system
support and movement
Function of skeletal system
support and movement
Function of cardiovascular system
transport
Function of lymphatic system
transport
The lungs are covered by a membrane called
visceral pleura
the most abundant chemical substance in the human body
water
The 5 environmental factors that are essential for life to exist
1. food 2. water 3. heat 4. oxygen 5. pressure
The branch of science that studies the structure of body parts
Anatomy
Study of blood and blood diseases
Hematology
study of the structure and functions of tissues(cells)
Histology
Study of poisonous substances and their effect upon the body
Toxicology
Function of digestive system
absorption and excretion
Function of respiratory system
absorption and excretion
Function of urinary system
absorption and excretion
Which of the following terms means the same as ventral in humans
anterior
The ___________________ portion of the body includes the upper and lower limbs
appendicular
The characteristic which humans share with other organisms that allow substances to pass through a membrane is called
asorption
plays a role in breathing
atmospheric pressure
The ____________ of the body includes the head, neck, and trunk
axial portion