Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Anatomy > CHAPTER 1:intro to A&P > Flashcards

CHAPTER 1:intro to A&P Flashcards

1
Q

is the study of external features, such as bony projections, which serve as landmarks for locating deeper structures

A

surface anatomy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

refers to the specific relationship of the many individual parts of an organism, from cell organelles to organs, interacting and working together.

A

organization

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

is change in cell structure and function from generalized to specialized. These differentiated cells form tissues and organs.

A

differentiation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

is the existence and maintenance of a relatively constant environment within the body despite fluctuations in either the external environment or the internal environment.

A

Homeostasis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

such as sweating or shivering, normally maintain body temperature near an average normal value, or set point.

A

Homeostatic Mechanism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the Homeostatic mechanisms governed by ?

A

nervous system and Endocrine System

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the normal body temperature? (in celcius)

A

37

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

How much water do we have in our body

A

70

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Something that
causes a noticeable
change that leads to
a response

A

stimulus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

where stimulus is detected

A

Receptors

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

is responsible for receiving the set of information and coordinating a response

A

Control center

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Directed by the control center the effector brings the
organism back to homeostasis

A

Effectors

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

is when any deviation from the set point is made smaller or is
resisted.

A

Negative feedback

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

How is Homeostasis maintained

A

through control mechanism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

occurs when the initial stimulus further stimulates the response.

A

positive feedback

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

what are the 15 organs to know?

A

Brain
spinal cord
heart
liver
stomach
kidney
spleen
large intestine
small intestine
appendix
pancreas
urinary bladder
galbladder
skin

17
Q

what does the Integumentary system do

A
  1. provides protection
  2. prevents water loss
    3.regulate temperature
18
Q

what are the parts of the integumentary system

A

skin, hair, sebacous gland and sweat gland

19
Q

what are the functions of the skeletal system

A
  1. provides support and protection
  2. provides blood vessels
  3. allows body movement
20
Q

what organs make up the skeletal system?

A

bones, joints, ligaments

21
Q

what are the function of the muscular system?

A
  1. maintains structure
  2. allows body movement
  3. maintains body heat
22
Q

what makes up the muscular system

A

muscles attached to the skeleton by tendons

23
Q

what are the functions of the nervous system?

A
  1. detects sensation
    2.controls movement
  2. detects physiolgoical processes
    4.controls intellectual functions
24
Q

what makes up the nervous system?

A

brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory receptors

25
Q

What are the functions of the Cardiovascular system

A
  1. transports nutrients, gases, waste, and hormones
  2. plays a role in immune response
  3. regulates temperature
26
Q

what does the Cardiovascular system consist of?

A

blood vessels, heart, blood

27
Q

what are the functions of the Digestive system?

A

1.performs the chemical and mechanical process of
digestion and absorbtion
2. eliminates waste

28
Q

what makes up the digestive system?

A

stomach, esophagus, mouth, intestines, accessory organs

29
Q

What are the functions of the Respiratory system?

A
  1. Exchanges oxygen and
    carbon dioxide between
    the blood and air
  2. Regulates blood pH
30
Q

what makes up the respiratory system

A
  1. lungs
  2. respiratory passages
31
Q

what are the functions of the Lymphatic system?

A
  1. Removes foreign
    substances from the
    blood and lymph
  2. Combats disease
  3. Maintains tissue fluid
    balance
32
Q

what makes up the Lymphatic system

A

lymphatic
vessels, lymph nodes, and
other lymphatic organs.

33
Q

what does the Endocrine system do?

A

major regulatory system that influences metabolism, growth, and reproduction

34
Q

what does the female reproductive system do

A
  1. produces occytes
  2. is the site for fertilization and fetal development
  3. produces milk for new born
  4. produces hormones that influence sexual functions and behaviors
35
Q

what does the female reproduction consist of

A

mammary glands, vagina, urine tubes, ovaries, uterus and associated structures

36
Q

what does the male reproductive system do

A
  1. Produces & transfers sperm cells to
    the female
  2. Produces hormones that influence
    sexual functions & behaviors.
37
Q

what does the male reproductive system consist of

A

testes, accessory
structures, ducts, and penis

38
Q

What are the functions or the Urinary system

A
  1. Removes waste products
    from the blood
  2. Regulates blood pH & ion
    balance
  3. Regulates water balance
39
Q

what does the urinary system constist of?

A

kidneys, urinary
bladder, and ureters.

Anatomy (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions