orientation + differentiation week 1 Flashcards
definition of Anatomy
the study of structure
definition of physiology
the study of function of the body
what is homeostasis
condition of body’s internal environment remains stable and within physiological limits
what are the basic components of a feedback loop
1,receptor 2.) control center 3.)effector
what is a negative feedbackloop?
response is opposite to the stimulus.
What is a pos. feed back loop?
response reinforces the stimulus ( requires event outside to shut off)
whats the definition epsilateral ?
same side of the body
what does a traverse line separates ?
superior and inferior
when the left and right side of the body are separated unequal
parasaggital plane
another name for frontal plane is…?
coronal
what does the mediastrum contains ?
trachea,esophagus, thymus, heart
lining of the pleural cavity that sits on lung
visceral pleura
lining that sits on ribs
parietal pleural
abnormal accumulation of air in the pleural cavity
pneumothorax
hydrothorax or pleural effusion is
the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity