Anatomy Competency

Define anatomy

How the body functions is defined as _____________

Study of the processes that disturb the normal body function is known as _____________

Balance within the body

Constant changes within the body to maintain homeostasis

The dorsal cavity is located in the _______ of the body and contains ________ and ________ cavities.

When the effector opposes the stimulus and reverses the direction of change is known as ___________

The smallest living unit that makes up the body structures

located at the front of the body and contains the thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity

this body system contains hair, skin and nails

the skeletal system contains what structures

the muscular system contains primary _______ muslces

Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymph thymus, spleen and tonsils are considered part of the ________ system

The respiratory system consists of:

Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra are contained in the _____ system

Brain, spinal cord, nerves and sense organs are contained inside the _______ system

Pituitary gland, adrenals, pancreas, thyroid and parathyroids are consistent with the _______ system

The circulatory system contains ____

Stomach, small/large intestines, esophagus, liver, mouth and pancreas are all parts of the ____________ system.

The male reproductive system consists of___________

Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, breasts are contained in _______ system

the anatomical position is when the body is standing erect, arms at the sides with palms facing ________

to maintain homeostasis, a system must contain what three components:

most systems supporting homeostasis operate by ______ feedback

________ tissue covers/lines the body and consist of the outer layer of the skin, walls of the capillaries, and kidney tubules

The _______ connects and supports parts of the body, transports and stores mineral and consists of bone, cartilage and adipose tissue

This type of tissue contracts to produce movement and includes skeletal muscles and the heart

This generates and transmits impulses to regular body functions and contains the brain and nerves

the _______ system participates in the heat production

the ______ system is involved in the breakdown and absorption of nutrients

the ______ systems helps regulate blood volume and pressure

the _______ system produces immune cells

the _______system is involved in hormone production

the skeletal system plays a key role in _____ formation

water that resides outside of cells is called

extracellular fluid includes (3)

water that resides inside cells is called

this is the outer most layer of the skin, contains no blood vessels, and consists of stratified squamous cell tissue

The inner, deeper layer of skin; composed of connective tissue. This layer contains blood vessels, sweat glands, sebaceous glands and nerve endings.

the inner most layer of the stratum basale

the outer most layer of the epidermis

a deficiency of oxygen in circulating blood causes ______ or bluish tint to the skin

impaired liver function (hepatitis/liver disease) that allows bile to accumulate and stains the skin causes _______ or yellowish discoloration to the skin

a deficiency of hormones from the adrenal gland (Addisons disease) causes a golden brown color to the skin or ______

a genetic lack of melanin which is evidenced by extremely pale skin, white hair and pink eyes is also known as

increased blood flow in dilated blood vessels close to the skins surface (results from heat, exercise, sunburn, etc) evidenced by abnormal redness

decreased blood flow (cold temperatures, fear, emotional stress, low BP or blood loss

breakdown or clotted blood under the skin distinguished by bluish, black or a yellowish mark on the skin

reddish color melanin

brown-black colored melanin

Name the five functions of the skin

when the skin is chilled, it _______ to retain heat

when the skin is over heated the blood vessels ______