Positional Terminology
_____ means above, ____ means below.
Superior; Inferior
Which body plane separates the body into a left and right?
Sagittal
_______ feedback is when the body produces a series of reactions to neutralize a stimulus.
Negative
Largest organ in the body that is the outer layer of protection against the environment.
Skin
Name an organ inferior to the heart.
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______ means in front of, _________ means behind.
Anterior; posterior
Which body plane separates the body into a top and bottom?
Transverse
_______ feedback is when the body produces a series of reactions to reinforce a stimulus.
Positive
Set of two organs that help absorb nutrients and water during digestion.
Intestines
The shoulder is ____ to the elbow.
Proximal/Superior
________ means closer to the midline of the body, _______ means further from the midline of the body.
Proximal; Distal
Which body plane separates the body into a front (anterior) and back (posterior)?
Coronal
Explain the connection between homeostasis and body temperature.
Name the flexible organ that allows your lungs to inflate/deflate.
Diaphragm
Organ that produces bile and plays a role in detoxifying the blood.
Liver
_______ means surrounding (on the outsides of), ________ means centered.
Lateral; Medial
A patient suffers a burn covering the anterior surface of their body; which body plane could be used to describe the placement of the injury?
Front Coronal Plane
Explain the connection between homeostasis and childbirth.
Stretch receptors signal the release of oxytocin; oxytocin continues being produced until contractions are strong enough to deliver the fetus
Spinal cord
Body system with the function of protection from outer environment; made up of hair, skin, nails.
Integumentary System
_____ means the anterior side of an organ/structure; _____ means the posterior sides of an organ/structure.
Ventral; Dorsal
A patient suffers a traumatic injury to the complete surface area of both legs; which body plan could be used to describe the placement of the injury?
Explain the connection between homeostasis and eating.
Eating = blood sugar rises, body takes sugar out of bloodstream to lower it; Not eating = body breaks down stored glucose to raise blood sugar
Organ that produces the necessary hormones (insulin and glucagon) to regulate blood glucose levels.
Pancreas
Provide an example of body parts that are medial/lateral to one another.
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