Homeostasis
What is Homeostasis?
The bodies ability to maintain internal balance
What is the body cavity(s) that contains the lungs?
The Pleural cavities
Closer to the top of the head
Superior
How are epithelial tissues classified?
Shapes & Layers
List the 3 Main layers of the integumentary system in order from the surface towards the interior of the body.
Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis
This type of feedback mechanism counteracts new stimuli
Negative Feedback
What structures are incorporated in the Axial portion of the body?
Head, Neck, and Trunk
Closer to the midline
Medial
Explain the role of Dendrites & Axon Terminals in a neuron
Dendrites- Receives electrical impulses
Axon Terminal- Sends electrical impulses
This is a pigment in our skin that helps protect us from UV radiation & contributes to our complexion
Melanin
List the steps, in the correct order, for a feedback loop
Stimulus, Receptor/sensor, Control Center, Effector
The Ventral Cavity is composed of these smaller cavities
Thoracic & Abdominopelvic
Further away from the point of attachment
Distal
What are the 3 subcategories of muscular tissue?
Cardiac, Smooth, Skeletal
This fibrous protein helps form our hair, skin, and nails
Keratin
How do blood vessels react differently when we're hot vs. cold?
Hot- BV dilate to release more heat and cool down
Cold- BV Constrict to retain heat and stay warm
This body cavity separates structures like the heart, esophagus, trachea, and thymus from the lungs.
Mediastinum
The groin area
Inguinal
What is the difference between tendons & ligaments?
Tendons- Connect bone to muscle
Ligaments- Connect bone to bone
This sub layer of the dermis is responsible for creating ridges that make up our fingerprints
The Papillary layer
What are the 4 FACTORS that affect Homeostasis?
Temperature, PH level, Glucose level, Concentration of ions
This body cavity contains the heart
Pericardial
Relating to the hip
Coxal
How do the functions of red blood cells differ from white blood cells?
RBC- Carries oxygen and nutrients
WBC- Fights off infection and harmful pathogens
A vital tissue that stores energy, regulates body temperature, and protects organs.
Adipose Tissue