INTRO

Question 1

Physiology

Answer 1

the study of the physical and chemical processes that take place in living organisms during the performance of life functions.

Question 2

Herophilus

Answer 2

vivisected criminals
brain is center of nervous system
nerves
blood in arteries and veins
pulse

Question 3

anatomy

Answer 3

structure, observation

Question 4

physiology

Answer 4

function, experimental

Question 5

10 fundamental characteristics

Answer 5

movement, responsiveness, growth, reproduction, respiration, digestion, absorption, circulation, assimilation, excretion

Question 6

to maintain 10 traits we need these 5

Answer 6

water, food/nutrients, oxygen, heat, pressure

Question 7

Claude Bernard

Answer 7

organisms never completely rest. HOMEOSTASIS

Question 8

Homeostasis

Answer 8

state of equilibrium to maintain the body in its normal working range
central theme
90% of bodies energy goes to this

Question 9

negative feedback

Answer 9

thermastat

includes sensors, integrators, and effectors

Question 10

sensors

Answer 10

measures and knows when constant or change occur. they send info to the integrator

Question 11

integrator

Answer 11

decision point. sums up sensory info and makes decisions

Question 12

effector

Answer 12

target whose activity is altered in order to compensate to bring parameter back into its normal range

Question 13

hypothalamus

Answer 13

master regulator

Question 14

positive feedback

Answer 14

rare. usually leads to further instability. it must have a way to shut off.