Misc
The structure and function of the human body
What is anatomy and physiology?
Contains the heart and blood vessels.
What is the cardiovascular system?
The body is always trying to maintain this.
What is homeostasis?
Divides body into anterior/posterior sections
What is frontal plane? (or coronal plane)
Away from the torso
What is distal?
Absorb nutrients and eliminate waste
What is the digestive system?
Contains the brain and spinal cord
What is the nervous system?
mechanism where the net effect of the response to the stimulus is to shut off the original stimulus
What is negative feedback loop?
Divides body into unequal right and left sides
What is sagittal plane?
Body cavity containing the heart and lungs
What is the thoracic cavity?
Only has one organ in its entire system
What is the integumentary system?
Name a positive feedback loop in the body
What is giving birth or blood cloting?
Acts as a physical division between the thorax and abdomen; when contracted, allows inhalation.
What are the diaphragm?
Contains the trachea and nasal cavity
What is the respiratory system?
Survival needs of a human.
What is nutrients, oxygen, normal body temperature, and atmospheric pressure?
Mrs. Bowerman's high school
What is Rogers High School?
Contains the kidney, ureter, and urethra
What is the urinary system?
The necessary life functions
What is maintaining boundaries, movement, responsiveness, digestion, metabolism, excretion, reproduction, and growth?