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Define anatomy.
the study of structures and names of body parts
The study of how the body performs vital functions is known as:
physiology
List the three major functions of the integumentary system.
physical protection
temperature regulation
collect sensory information
List the three major functions of the muscular system.
physical protection
movement
heat production
List the five major functions of the skeletal system.
structure
protection
blood production
movement
mineral storage
List the four major functions of the nervous system.
control all other systems
interpret sensory information
issue commands and responses
higher order brain function
List the four major functions of the respiratory system.
respiration - exchange of gases
speech/vocalization
condition the air we breath in
regulate pH
What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
hormone production
List the two major functions of the cardiovascular system.
transportation of gases and nutrients
distribution of heat
What are the two major functions of the digestive system?
mechanical and chemical breakdown of food
waste elimination
List the four major functions of the urinary system
blood filtration
maintain water balance
pH balance
regulate blood pressure
List the three major functions of the male reproductive system.
production of sperm
hormone production
sexual reproduction
List the six major functions of the female reproductive system.
oocyte production
hormone production
sexual reproduction
embryo support
childbirth
lactation
What is the primary function of the lymph system?
to combat pathogens
The tendency of a system to maintain internal stability is known as:
homeostasis
When the response is opposite the initial change in homeostasis, it is said to be _______ feedback.
negative
When the response enhances the initial change to homeostasis, it is said to be _______ feedback.
positive
The upper three anatomical regions are the:
left hypochondriac
epigastric
right hypochondriac
The middle three (horizontally) anatomical regions are the:
left lumbar
umbillical
right lumbar
The lower three anatomical regions are the:
left inguinal
pubic
right inguinal
Sawing a woman in half is an example of creating a:
transverse plane
A frontal plane will split the subject into _______ and _______ sections.
anterior
posterior
Creating a sagittal plane means you are cutting the subject into _______ and _______ portions.
right, left
Structure dictates:
function
List the levels of organization from smallest to largest.
atoms
molecules
cells
tissues
organs
organ systems
organism
Author
christophertkennedy
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BIOL 223 Final-Deck 1
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Study Cards for the Final Exam BIOL 223 CSN
Updated
2011-12-08T21:42:44Z
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