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What is the main focus of anatomy as a field of study?
What is the main focus of anatomy as a field of study?
- How the body systems interact
- The effects of diseases on body systems
- The function of body parts
- The structure and shape of the body (correct)
Which system is responsible for synthesizing vitamin D?
Which system is responsible for synthesizing vitamin D?
- Integumentary System (correct)
- Skeletal System
- Nervous System
- Endocrine System
Which organ system primarily handles nutrient absorption?
Which organ system primarily handles nutrient absorption?
- Cardiovascular System
- Digestive System (correct)
- Respiratory System
- Urinary System
The fast-acting control system of the body is known as what?
The fast-acting control system of the body is known as what?
Which system is responsible for returning fluids to blood vessels?
Which system is responsible for returning fluids to blood vessels?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscular system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscular system?
In anatomical terminology, what does the term 'anatomical position' refer to?
In anatomical terminology, what does the term 'anatomical position' refer to?
What role does the respiratory system play in the body?
What role does the respiratory system play in the body?
Which function involves the breakdown and delivery of nutrients?
Which function involves the breakdown and delivery of nutrients?
Which of the following best describes homeostasis?
Which of the following best describes homeostasis?
What is the role of the receptor in a feedback mechanism?
What is the role of the receptor in a feedback mechanism?
Which component determines the level at which a variable should be maintained in a feedback mechanism?
Which component determines the level at which a variable should be maintained in a feedback mechanism?
What is not considered a necessary life function?
What is not considered a necessary life function?
Which of the following is considered a survival need?
Which of the following is considered a survival need?
What percentage of body weight does water approximately constitute?
What percentage of body weight does water approximately constitute?
Which term refers to the elimination of waste from metabolic reactions?
Which term refers to the elimination of waste from metabolic reactions?
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Anatomy
Anatomy
The study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts
Gross Anatomy
Gross Anatomy
Study of large, easily observable structures of the body.
Microscopic Anatomy
Microscopic Anatomy
The study of very small structures within the body that can only be viewed with a microscope
Physiology
Physiology
The study of how the body and its parts work or function
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Integumentary System
Integumentary System
The external body covering, protecting deeper tissues, synthesizing vitamin D, and housing cutaneous nerve receptors
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Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Provides support, protection for organs, allows for muscle attachment, produces blood cells, and stores minerals
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Muscular System
Muscular System
Enables movement, maintains posture and generates heat
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Nervous System
Nervous System
The fast-acting control system of the body, responding to internal and external changes, and activating muscles and glands
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Maintain Boundaries
Maintain Boundaries
Keeping the internal environment separate from the external environment. This is done by the skin and membranes.
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Movement
Movement
Includes locomotion (moving the body) and the movement of substances within the body.
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Responsiveness
Responsiveness
The ability to sense changes in the environment and react to them.
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Metabolism
Metabolism
The sum of all chemical reactions in the body. Includes both building up and breaking down processes.
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Excretion
Excretion
Removal of waste products from the body. This is essential for maintaining homeostasis.
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Homeostasis
Homeostasis
The state of balance within the body's internal environment. It involves keeping things like temperature, pH, and blood sugar within a narrow range.
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Variable
Variable
The factor or event being regulated in a feedback mechanism.
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Receptor
Receptor
A sensor that detects changes in a variable and sends this information to the control center.
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