CSA Flashcards
The knee is ______________ to the ankle (i.e. closer to the point of origin)
Proximal
Your arm is also known as the ____________ region of the body
Brachial
The ___________ detects changes in homeostasis, and then sends this information to the control center
Receptor/ Sensor
kidney, ureter, bladder
Urinary System
Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland,
Endocrine system
Cleanses the blood and houses the cells
Lymphatic system
Transports oxygen and nutrients to all body tissues
cardiovascular system
Heart, blood vessels
cardiovascular system
_________ refers to all chemical reactions that occur within body cells
_________ is the process of removing wastes from the body
Excretion
Besides the endocrine system, which system also produces hormones?
Reproductive
Ankle Region
Tarsal
The lungs are _________ to the ribs (i.e. behind)
Deep
A __________ cut is at the surface of the skin
Superficial
__________, which are rare in the body, increase the original stimulus, pushing the variable farther from its original value
Positive feedback loop
The arms are _______ to the spinal column (i.e. on the outer side of)
Lateral
The neck is ___________ to the chest. (i.e. above)
Superior
Hip region
coxal
Neck region
cervical
The ___________ plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts
Transverse
Esophagus, stomach, large intestine
Digestive system
One of eight necessary life functions, the “inside” remains separate from the “outside”
Maintaining boundaries
The skin is the primary organ in this body system
Integumentary system
Secretes hormones which regulate body processes
Endocrine system
The study of the shape and structure of the body
Anatomy
The body system that enables you to walk, run, skip, hop, and dance. (produces heat)
Muscular system
When cell- constructing activities occur at a faster rate than cell destroying activities
Growth
The study of how the body works
Physiology
The lungs and heart are found in what body cavity?
Thoracic
Thigh region
femoral
The body’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions
Homeostasis
One of eight necessary life functions, it is the production of offspring
Reproduction
_________, or irritability, is the ability to sense stimuli in the environment and respond to them
Responsiveness
The stomach, small and large intestines are found in what body cavity?
Abdominopelvic
Cartilages, joins, bones
Skeletal system
Receives information from the control center and uses it to restore homeostasis
effector
