Homeostasis
Maintenance of a stable internal environment.
what is homeostasis
The body can be divided into what two portions?
what is appendicular and axial skeleton
Amino acids are joined to form a protein. This is an example of ____.
what is synthesis
_____ energy required for cell growth and survival
what is cell energy
___ heat radiates from the body to cooler surroundings.
what is radiation
Contains the set point (brain).
what is control center
The Dorsal is divided into the ___ cavity and ____ cavity.
what is cranial and vertebral cavity
Glycogen is broken down into glucose. This is an example of ______.
what is decomposition
Occurs in developing babies between fingers and toes.
what is apoptosis
Thirsty, giddy, weak, uncoordinated, nauseated and sweating profusely. The pulse is normal or raised. The skin is cold and clammy. Symptoms of _____.
what is heat exhaustion
Provide response (muscles/glands).
what is effectors
____ position is near the surface.
what is superficial
Inorganic substances include what four components?
what is water, salts, acids, and base
_____ can cause harm if they block movement or put pressure on organs.
what is a benign tumor
______ usually appears as a small, fleshy bump or nodule on the head, neck, or hands.
what is basal cell carcinoma
when hot, sweat to decrease the temperature. This is an example of_______.
what is negative feedback
____ position is closer to the trunk.
what is proximal
_____ double sugar, made of 2 monosaccharides.
what is disaccharides
Metastasis usually spreads through ____ or ____.
what is bloodstream or lymph
Rarest, but most aggressive, form of skin cancer.
what is malignant melanoma
The hormone oxytocin intensifies labor contractions during childbirth. Increased contractions causes more oxytocin to be released, contractions become more frequent and powerful. This is an example of____.
what is positive feedback
____ section divides the body into superior and inferior portions.
what is transverse
_____ contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorous which are bound into building blocks called nucleotides.
what is nucleic acids
Stage __ and __larger tumors that have grown more deeply into nearby tissue. May spread to lymph nodes but not metastasized.
what is stage 2 and 3
Asymmetrical shape, Irregular border, Changes in color, Diameter
what is ABCD's