Intro to anatomy
What is the simplest level of organization
the chemical level
The body's ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions
describe the structure and function of the digestive system
structure - includes all organs that carry food from its entry point to its exit point
function - break down and absorb food in different ways
any body part below the head (ex, throat, shoulder, stomach, knee, etc)
describe the median plane
a cut down the center of the body, dividing it into left and right parts
what is the largest level of organization
organism
What are negative feedback mechanisms
the body's attempt to shut off the original stimulus or reduce its intensity
describe the function of the urinary system
removes waste from the blood, helps wastes exit the body in the form of urine, maintains the body's salt balance and acid - base balance
describe a body part that is superior to the foot but inferior to the abdomen
accepted answers - ankle, shin, knee, thigh, hips etc
describe the sagittal plane
divides the body into left and right parts but they aren't necessarily equal
name the 8 characteristics of life
What is positive feedback
an increase in the original disturbance and push the variable further from its baseline value
describe the function of the female reproductive system
helps with the production of offspring, responsible for the production of eggs and creating a site for the fetus to develop
describe a lateral body part
accepted answers - arms, hands, fingers, shoulders etc
describe the frontal/coronal plane
cuts the body between the anterior and posterior regions
Describe the difference between gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy
Gross anatomy studies large structures that are easy to see and observe while microscopic anatomy studies smaller structures which are not easily visible to the naked eye
what are the three parts to every homeostatic mechanism
the receptor, the afferent pathway, the control center
describe the function of the respiratory system
supplies the body with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
name the body part that is intermediate to the thigh and shin
describe the transverse plane
cuts the body into superior and inferior parts
List the levels of organization in order
chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Give an example of negative and positive feedback
negative - insulin releasing to lower blood sugar
positive - child birth
describe the function of the integumentary system
provides a barrier between you and the outside world, helps with the production of vitamin d, body temp regulation, etc
name a body part that is proximal to the arms
What is the antecubital
the anterior surface of the elbow