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Cephalic is to head as deltoid is to _____. |
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In terms of anatomic directional terms, the heart is considered ________ to the sternum. |
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The median space in the thoracic cavity is called the _________. |
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An increase in body size is _____ and an increased specialization as related to form and function is _____. |
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Secretes hormones to regulate growth and chemical levels in blood. |
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Moves blood containing hormones, nutrients and gases. |
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Participates in immune response |
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Responsible for exchange of gases. |
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Filters the blood and removes waste from the blood. |
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Which are examples of negative feedback regulation? |
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1. Regulating heart rate 2. Withdrawal reflex from stepping on glass. 3. Regulating blood pressure. |
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The Study of tissues, or groups of cells and their surrounding extracellular materials, is called |
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The production of sex cells that, under the right conditions, have the ability to develop into a new living organism is ______. |
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A plane that is parallel to the midsagittal plane, but is either to the left or right of the midsagittal plane is termed a _________ plane. |
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The anatomical term for buttock is |
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Provides protection, regulates body temperature, prevents water loss |
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Provides support and protection, site of hemopoiesis. |
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Produces body movement and heat. |
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Controls body movement and conducts impulses for internal communication. |
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Vertebral is to spinal column as olecranal is to _______. |
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The anatomical term for eye is ______. |
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____ anatomy is also called macroscopic anatomy. |
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The correct anatomic directional term for "closer to the feet" is ______. |
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Which of the following are characteristics of all living things? |
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1. Regulation of internal functions 2. Responsiveness to stimuli 3. Reproduction |
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Visualizing the body in the _______ ______ is significant because all observers have a common point of reference when escribing and discussing its regions. |
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True or false: Physiology focuses on the molecular or cellular level to gain an understanding of how organ systems work. |
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The anatomical term for the calf area is |
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Which are examples of negative feedback regulation? |
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1. Changes in blood pressure when exercising. 2. Changing breathing rate in response to an increase of CO2 |
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free nerve endings in the skin detect cold |
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Hypothalamus of the brain sets body temperature. |
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Blood vessels in the skin constrict, muscles shiver. |
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Cold temperature lowers body temperature below normal |
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Body temperature returns to normal. |
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Organs of the abdominal cavity include the ______ |
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The plane known as the _____ plane passes through the specimen at an angle. |
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Calcaneal is to heel as _____ is to sole of the foot. |
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The anatomical term for the lateral aspect of the lower leg is |
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The anatomical term for the area posterior to the knee is _____. |
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The anatomical term for the hand is _____. |
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The correct anatomic directional term for "in front of" is |
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The _______ method refers to a systematic and rigorous process by which scientists develop and test a hypothesis. |
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Opposite term for Superficial |
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Opposite term for Cranial |
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Opposite term for Ventral |
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Control Centers are generally portions of the: |
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1. Brain 2. Spinal Cord 3. Thyroid Gland |
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The anatomical term for the medial aspect of the leg, between the knee and ankle, is_______. |
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Cranial is to skull as auricular is to _____. |
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The correct anatomical term for kneecap is |
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The _____ plane is a vertical plane that divides the body or organ into anterior and posterior parts. |
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Which of the following body structures can serve as effectors? |
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1. Insulin secreting cells of pancreas 2. Smooth muscles of bronchioles |
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The anatomical term for the thumb is the _______. |
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A study of each body system. |
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An examination of the structures in a particular region. |
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A focus on the internal body structures that relate to the skin covering them. |
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An examination of the differences in the anatomy of different species. |
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A study of the developmental changes occurring from conception to birth. |
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The anatomical term for the portion of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist is |
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_____ are scientists who study the structure and form of organisms. |
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A _____ plane is a vertical plane that divides the body or organ into equal left and right halves. |
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The components associated with the homeostatic system are |
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1. Receptor 2. Effector 3. Control Center |
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Which plane can pass in between the chest (thorax) and the abdomen? |
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True or false: The nose is lateral to the eyes. |
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The anatomical term for mouth is ____ cavity. |
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Which are examples of negative feedback regulation? |
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1. Changing breathing rate in response to an increase of CO2 2. Changes in blood pressure when exercising |
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Integrates input and initiates change |
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Brings about a change in response to the stimulus. |
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The anatomical term for chest is |
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The anatomical term for navel is |
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_____ means "in front of" when using anatomic directional terms. |
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Serous membranes form two layers: a ____ layer and a parietal layer. |
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_____ is the anatomic directional term which means "on the outside" or "toward the skin". |
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The anatomical term for the hand is |
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The various chemical reactions that occur within all organisms are collectively termed |
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The control centers are generally portions of the |
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True or False: Although there is only one midsagittal plane, there are multiple possibilities of sagittal planes. |
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The anatomical term for the lateral aspect of the lower leg is |
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The serous membrane forming the outermost layer of the sac that surrounds the heart is the |
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The correct anatomical term for spinal column is ______ column. |
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The anatomical term for the medial aspect of the forearm is |
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The posterior aspect of the axial region of the body contains the _____. |
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Cranial cavity and vertebral canal. |
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The anatomical term for lower back is ____. |
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Which are examples of a positive feedback loop? |
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1. Childbirth 2. Breast feeding 3. Blood clotting |
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The anatomical term for hip is ____ while the anatomical term for wrist is______ |
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The center of the nine regions |
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The region above the umbilical region |
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The region to the right of the epigastric region. |
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The region to the right of the hypogastric region. |
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The anatomical term for fingers or toes is |
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The correct anatomic directional term for "at the rear or tail end" is _____. |
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In terms of anatomic directional terms, ________ means in back of or toward the back surface. |
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In a homeostatic control mechanism, the ________ is the structure that interprets input from the receptor and initiates changes through the effector. |
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Which of the following statements correctly apply to homeostasis as a physiologic process? |
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1. Negative feedback typically keeps these processes in check. 2. These processes are dynamic 3. The control center is generally the nervous system or endocrine system. 4. When homeostasis fails disease or even death occurs. |
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True or false: Most homeostatic variables aren't constant over time but fluctuate around a set point. |
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True or false: The nose is lateral to the eyes. |
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______ are the homeostatic components that typically consist of sensory neurons that detect changes in temperature, chemicals or muscle stretch. |
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_____ means "in front of" when using anatomic directional terms. |
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The _____ lines the internal surface of the thoracic wall. |
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True or false: Because the end result of a positive feedback mechanism is to increase the activity, positive feedback mechanisms are much more common than negative feedback mechanisms. |
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The body's ability to maintain an average temperature of about 37 degrees C regardless of the outside temperature is called |
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Control centers are generally portions of the |
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The correct anatomic directional term meaning "toward the nose" is ____ |
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The anatomical term for the lateral aspect of the lower leg is |
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True or false: Most processes in the body are controlled by negative feedback. |
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The correct anatomic directional term for "closer to the head" is _____. |
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Metabolism consists of both _____ in which small molecules are joined to form larger molecules and _____ in which large molecules are broken down into smaller molecules. |
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_____, one of the important characteristics of living things, involves mechanisms within an organism that maintain a consistent internal environment, also called a "steady state." |
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Fibular refers to ______. |
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The lateral aspect of the leg |
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_____ examines anatomic changes resulting from disease. |
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_____ is the anatomic directional term which means "on the outside" or "toward the skin". |
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The correct anatomic directional term meaning "toward the nose" is _____. |
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The ______ lines the internal walls of the abdominopelvic cavity. |
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_____may explore all of the body structures in the anterior neck. |
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Which of the following statements correctly apply to homeostasis as a physiologic process? |
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1. Negative feedback typically keeps these processes in check. 2. These processes are dynamic 3. When homeostasis fails disease or even death occurs. 4. The control center is generally the nervous system or endocrine system. |
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The component of homeostasis, called the _______, is the sensory nerve body structure that detects changes in a variable, which is either the substance or process that is regulated. |
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The correct anatomic directional term for "closer to the feet" is ______. |
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_____ is the anatomic directional term which means "closest to the point of attachment to the trunk". |
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The correct anatomic directional term for "at the back side of the human body" is ______. |
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In regards to the axial region, the ______ aspect contains cavities that are completely encased in bone. |
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The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within the body is called |
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_____ are the homeostatic components that typically consist of sensory neurons that detect changes in temperature, chemicals or muscle stretch. |
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The ______ covers the surfaces of most digestive organs. |
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Homeostasis is involved with the ____ of living things. |
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The correct anatomic directional term for "at the belly side of the human body" is |
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True or false: Sometimes a homeostatic imbalance occurs when a variable normally controlled by negative feedback is instead controlled by positive feedback. |
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The correct anatomic directional term for "closer to the head" is _____. |
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