Anatomy study guide 2
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
