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 constant internal environment
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
In a negative feedback loop, what is the role of the effector
To produce a response that returns the variable to the set point
Groups of similar cells working together for a common function.
Tissues
This system controls immediate responses to stimuli.
The Nervous System
The wrist is this relative to the elbow.
Distal
A clincian informs you that you need to have your appendix removed. Where on the body would you expect the pain to be?
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
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.
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 when body temperature rises is an example of__________.
Negative Feedback
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 plane that divides the body into right and left portions.
Sagittal plane ( Mid sagittal = two equal, symmetrical left and right halves)
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
Blood clotting and labor contractions are examples of this.
Positive Feedback