Levels of Organization
The most basic level of organization consisting of atoms and molecules.
Chemical Level
This system includes skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands.
The Integumentary System
The standard, universally agreed-upon reference posture of the human body
The anatomical position (Standing upright facing directly forward. Arms Hanging straight down at the sides, palms facing forward with thumbs pointing outward and feet parallel to one another, flat on the floor, with toes pointing forward.)
Anatomical term for the armpit
Axillary
What is the primary purpose of homeostasis
To maintain a relatively stable and balanced internal environment
The Spleen is found in what quadrant of the human body?
Left Upper Quadrant
The smallest independently functioning unit of life.
This system provides support, protection, and blood cell production
The directional term meaning "toward the midline"
Medial
Antomical term for the kneecap region.
Patellar
What is the role of the sensor with homeostasis?
Detects changes / imbalance within the system
The urinary bladder is found in what region of the human body?
Hypogastric (Pubic) Region
Groups of similar cells working together for a common function.
Tissues
This system controls immediate responses to stimuli.
The Nervous System
The skull is ______ to the thoracic cavity
Superior
This is the region where blood is typically drawn from
Antecubital
Blood clotting and labor contractions are examples of what type of feedback?
Positive Feedback
In females what region would you expect to find the right ovary.
Right Inguinal Region
Structures composed of two or more tissue types.
Organs
This system transports oxygen, nutrients, and wastes.
The Cardiovascular System
The skeleton is ______ to the skin.
Deep
The region surrounding the navel.
The Umbilical Region
Sweating occurs when body temperature rises, this is an example of__________.
Negative Feedback
Your patient has to have their appendix removed. Where on the body would you expect the pain to be located?
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
The highest level of organization representing all body systems working together.
Organism
This system produces hormones that regulate metabolism and growth
The Endocrine System
The hallux is ______ to the calcaneus
Anterior
This refers to the posterior part of the lower leg.
Sural = calf (posterior)
Which two organ systems are primarily responsible for maintaining homeostasis in the human body
The nervous and endocrine systems control communication and regulation throughout the body.
A patient is experiencing sharp or cramping pain under their ribs in the right upper quadrant, especially after eating fatty or heavy meals. What organ would you expect to be causing the pain?
Gallbladder