Notes

Question 1

Physiology

Answer 1

Study of how the body works

Question 2

The levels of structural complexity (7)

Answer 2

Atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organ system and organism

Question 3

The external covering of the body; protects deeper tissues from injury (skin, hair, and nails)

Answer 3

Integumentary system

Question 4

Supports the body and provides framework (bones, cartridges, ligaments, and joints)

Answer 4

Skeletal system

Question 5

Contracts and shortens( muscles)

Answer 5

Muscular system

Question 6

The control system, responds to the actions happening outside of the body (the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors)

Answer 6

Nervous system

Question 7

Controls the body functions (hormones)

Answer 7

Endocrine system

Question 8

Carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body (heart and blood vessels)

Answer 8

Circulatory system

Question 9

To keep the body supplied with oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide (nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs)

Answer 9

Respiratory system

Question 10

Tube running through the body (mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, and rectum)

Answer 10

Digestive system

Question 11

Removes the nitrogen containing wastes from the blood (kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra)

Answer 11

Excretory (urinary)

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Produce offspring (scrotum, penis, accessory glands, duct system)

Answer 12

Reproductive system

Question 13

Compliments cardiovascular system, cleanse body (lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, spleen, and tonsils)

Answer 13

Immune system

Question 14

Necessary life functions (7)

Answer 14

Movement, responsiveness, digestion, metabolism, excretion, reproduction, growth

Question 15

The five survival needs

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Nutrients, proper oxygen, intake of water, proper body temperatures, atmospheric pressure

Question 16

The six nutrients (wcf, mvp)

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Water, carbohydrates, fat, minerals, vitamins, proteins

Question 17

Homeostasis

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The body’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions even though the outside world is changing

Question 18

The 3 components of homeostasis control mechanisms

Answer 18

Receptor, control center, effector

Question 19

Negative feedback mechanisms regulate what? (7)

Answer 19

Heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, blood levels of glucose, oxygen, co2, and minerals

Question 20

Positive feedback mechanisms (2)

Answer 20

Blood clotting, and the birth of a baby

Question 21

Homeostasis imbalance

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The changes that we associate with aging

Question 22

Cut along the lengthwise of the body dividing the body into left and right parts

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Sagittal

Question 23

Anatomy

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The study of the structure and shape of the body

Question 24

Divides he body into interior and posterior

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Frontal

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Divides the body into superior and inferior parts

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Transverse

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Toward head

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Superior

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Towards feet

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Inferior

Question 28

Front side of the body

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Anterior

Question 29

Backside of the body

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Posterior

Question 30

Midline of the body

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Midline of the body

Question 31

Away from the middle line

Answer 31

Lateral

Question 32

Between medial and lateral

Answer 32

Intermediate

Question 33

Point of attachment of limb to body

Answer 33

Proximal

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Farther from origin

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Distal

Question 35

Body surface

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Superficial

Question 36

Away from the body surface

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Deep

Question 37

Dorsal cavity

Answer 37

Cranial- space inside bony skull

Spinal- spinal cord

Question 38

Ventral cavity

Answer 38

Thoracic- chest cavity above diaphragm

Abdominal- stomach and pelvic cavity