Levels of Organization
Basic unit of structure and function
Cell
Production of new organisms and new cells
Reproduction
All of the chemical reactions in an organism that supports life
Metabolism
Inner layer of a membrane that covers the organ
Visceral layer
High-frequency sound waves that provide images of soft internal structures
Ultrasound
The functional part of the cell
Organelle
Movement
Feedback that moves in the opposite direction of deviation to correct it
Negative feedback
Which anatomical term means CLOSER to a joint/origin?
Proximal
Pressure that is the most important for breathing
Atmospheric pressure
Groups of different tissues with a function
Organ
Inhaling gas and removing the waste product
Respiration
Blood clotting and child birth are examples of what homeostatic mechanism?
Positive feedback
Portion of the body that ONLY consists of the upper and lower limbs
Appendicular portion
Provides high-resolution images of internal structures
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Multiple cells with a specific function
Tissue
Reaction to a change inside or outside of the body
Responsiveness
Detects stimuli and provides information to the brain
Receptor
Which cavity houses the lungs?
Thoracic cavity
Controls the rate of metabolic reactions
Heat
Group of organs with a common function
Organ system
Increase in size without changing shape
Growth
Most abundant substance in the body that transports substances and regulates body temperature
Water
Region between lungs and thoracic cavity that contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, and thymus
Mediastinum
Muscle or gland that responds to the brain and causes change
Effector