Studies of the Human Body
The study of body functions
physiology
The method used to keep body conditions within a normal range and maintain homeostasis
negative feedback
Term that means "farther from the midline of the body"
lateral
The dorsal body cavity contains
brain and spinal cord
Main part of a word
root
The thyroid is part of this system
endocrine
Barrier that separates intracellular fluid from extracellular fluid
plasma membrane
Term that means nearer to the back
dorsal
The urinary bladder is located in the
pelvic cavity
-logy
study of
The system that transports blood to and from body cells is the
cardiovascular system
Blood plasma, lymph, and fluid between cells are examples of
extracellular fluid
A plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts
transverse plane
The most superior medial region of the abdomen
epigastric region
path/o
disease
During an imaging procedure, an image was taken in the transverse plane at the level of the umbilicus. This body region would most likely be visible on the image
antebrachial
The body systems involved in communication and control
nervous and endocrine
A difference in specific physical or chemical values between two areas
gradient
The position of the stomach with respect to the lungs
inferior
The iliac region of the abdomen is also called this
inguinal region
home/o
same
Dr. M is interested in diseases of the retina. The field of study best suited to his interests is
pathology
Components of a negative feedback system in correct order
sensor, control center, effector
medial
The muscle separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity
diaphragm
stat, -stasis
stand, stoppage, constancy