Anatomy and Physiology

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What is the study of the structure of the body called?

  • Histology
  • Anatomy (correct)
  • Cytology
  • Physiology

What is the basic structural and functional unit of an organism?

  • Organ
  • System
  • Cell (correct)
  • Tissue

Which level of organization is composed of two or more different tissues?

  • Organ (correct)
  • Cellular
  • System
  • Tissue

What is the term for the maintenance of stable internal body conditions?

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Which component of a feedback system monitors a controlled condition?

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In a negative feedback system, what effect does the response have on the original stimulus?

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Which body cavity contains the brain?

<p>Cranial cavity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cavity surrounds the heart?

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What is the abdominal cavity's content?

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What type of membrane lines body cavities and covers organs?

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Which layer of a serous membrane lines the cavity walls?

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In the anatomical position, where are the palms?

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What does 'superior' mean in directional terms?

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Which directional term means nearer to the front of the body?

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What does the term 'medial' mean?

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What does 'distal' mean?

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Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?

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What kind of cut does a sagittal plane make?

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A transverse plane divides into which portions?

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Groups of similar cells performing specific functions are known as what?

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Flashcards

Anatomy

The study of the structure of the body.

Physiology

The study of how the body functions.

Molecules

Atoms combine to form these.

Cell

Basic structural and functional unit of an organism, made up of molecules.

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Tissue

Group of similar cells performing a specific function.

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Organ

Structure composed of two or more tissues working together.

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System

Related organs with a common function.

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Organismal Level

All the systems of the body combined.

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Homeostasis

Condition of relatively stable internal body conditions.

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Receptor

Monitors a controlled condition and sends input to the control center.

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Control Center

Sets the range of values and generates output commands.

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Effector

Receives output from the control center and produces a response.

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Negative Feedback

Response reverses the original stimulus.

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Positive Feedback

Response enhances the original stimulus.

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Cranial Cavity

Formed by cranial bones; contains the brain.

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Vertebral Canal

Formed by vertebral column; contains the spinal cord.

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Thoracic Cavity

Chest cavity containing pleural and pericardial cavities.

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Pericardial Cavity

Surrounds the heart.

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Superior

Towards the head or upper part.

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Sagittal Plane

Divides the body into right and left sides.

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