Chapters 1 & 3 Flashcards
Ability of organs to sense changes taking place in body is example of
responsiveness
Axial portion of body includes
Both (dorsal & ventral cavities)
which of following includes all the others (resp. digest)
metabolism
homeostasis refers to
stable internal conditions
best example of increasing levels of organization
organelles, cell, tissues, organs, system of organs
organ of pelvic cavity
urinary bladder
body in anatomical position
standing erect w/ hands facing forward
part closer to head rather than something else
superior
divide body into right & left
saggital
which is vital sign
all of above
T/F - Body part closely related to physiology coordinate organ system for integration and coordination are endocrine and nervous systems
True
T/F - Ears are lateral to eyes
True
T/F - Oral, nasal, mid ear cavity, orbital cavities are located in dorsal cavity
True
pericardial
membrane covering heart
coronal
plane divides into anterior & posterior
umbilical
mid portion of 9 regions
axial
head, spine thorax are part of this portion of the body
hormone of positive feedback
oxytocin
distal
farther away from body
inferior
body part below
hypochondriac
port of top right & left of 9 regions
mediastinum
separates thoracic cavity into 2 parts
atmospheric pressure
weight of air produces
water
most abundant substance in body
cells
fundamental unit of structure & function
anatomy
structure of human
physiology
functions of human
growth
increase in body size w/o change in shape
tissue
organization of cells
cell membrane is what
semipermeable
