ANP 1111 course 1 Flashcards
What is Superior
anything above the head
what is inferior
the lower part of the body compared to something
what is anterior
where the front of something is
What is Posterior
where the back of something is
what is medial
towards the middle of something (the heart)
what is lateral
away from the midline
What is intermediate
Between the medial
What is proximal
Closer to the body part that is attached to it
What is distal
Farther from the body part that is attached to
What is deep
away from the body surface
what is an axial part
head,neck and trunk
what is the appendicular part
appendages or limbs
what is a sagittal plane
divided from left and right
what is a frontal plane
divided from anterior and posterior
what is the transverse plane
divided from superior and inferior
Name three essential characteristics of homeostasis
Receptor, Control Centre and effector
What is homeostasis
Dynamic state of equilibrium
What is the role of the receptor
Sense change by stimulus and sends the info to the control center
What is the role of the control center
analyzes info and determines correct response
What is the role of the effector
Provides feedback positive or negative and responds
Name the 6 function of epithelia
protection,absorption,filtration,excretion,secretion and sensory reception.
When talking about tight junctions:
To prevent fluid from trickiling down