Into to A&P ( chp 1 ) assignment
The region or cavity between the thorax and pelvis, is the ____?___ region?
abdominal
A structure located ? to another is superior to it?
above (towards the head)
The process of maturing and of becoming old are referred to as?
aging
The brachial region is the
arm (above the elbow)
The portion of the body that includes the head, neck, and trunk is the ____?_____ portion
axial
What term refers to the armpit?
axillary
Some substances move in the body a pressure ____?_____, such as from high pressure to low pressure?
gradient
The study of a tissue's structure and function is called?
histology
The intracellular and extracellular fluids are both parts of the ________ environment for cells.
internal
Homeostasis keeps the ___?___ environment relatively constant, despite an ever-changing ___?___ environment
internal, external
The majority of anatomical terms can be traced to which languages?
latin and greek
A sagittal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into ____ and ____ portions
left and right
Identify the organ systems that sustain the life of an individual human?
lymphatic system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, endocrine system, and respiratory system
The term ______ refers to all chemical reactions occurring in the body
metabolism
What four structures are located in the axial portion of the body?
neck, head, thoracic, and abdominal
Identify the term that means " membrane that surrounds the heart"
pericardium
The functions of the body parts are studied in the area of medical science called _____?_____ , while the structures are explored in the area called ____?_____
physiology and anatomy
The term of relative position that refers to a body part located above another ( closer to the top of the head) is ?
superior
The most abundant substance in the human body is ?
water