homeostasis and anatomy terminology Flashcards
anatomy definition
study of structure and relationships among these structure
physiology definition
study of how body structures function
3 noninvasive clinically applied techniques for assessment of body structure and function. brief description
palpation
feeling body surfaces with hands
auscultation
listens to body sounds
percussion
taps on body surface with fingertips
homeostasis definition
is a condition of equilibrium or balance in the body’s internal environment produces by the interplay of all the body’s regulatory processes
control of homeostasis. 2 systems involved
regulated by nervous system and endocrine systems using feedback systems
feedback system (loop). definition. 3 basic components. two types
RCE
NP
cycle of events in which information about the status of a controlled condition is continually monitored
receptor
control centres
effector
negative
positive
Negative feedback systems. how does it work?
reverses a change in a controlled condition.
positive feedback system. how does it work?
enhances / reinforces a change in controlled condition