Learn Smart 1
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
