Chapter 1 Flashcards
The study of the body’s structures
Anatomy
Anatomy is associated with looking at structures without using a microscope
Gross
Structural and functional changes caused by a disease
Pathology
The digestive system consists of the esophagus, the small intestine, the pancreas, and the spleen.
False
All of the following are functions of the skin: temperature balance, protection, and immune defense.
True
Consists of differentiation and morphogenesis
Development
The brain is the main control center organ for the effectors in the body.
True
Child labor is an example of what type of feedback?
Positive
Toward the back
Dorsal/Posterior
This plane divides the body into left and right
Sagittal
This plane divides the body into superior and inferior
Transverse
Pleura is related to
Lungs
Pericardium is related to
Heart
Aspect of an organ is found covering the organ
Visceral
Layers of peritoneum fused together for anchoring organs
Mesenteries