Chapter 5
basic living unit
what is a cell?
Mouth, Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach
What is the digestive tract?
Forms the framework of the body, protects tissues, serves as attachment for muscles
What is the function of bone?
regulate the sleep and wake cycle
What is melatonin?
300-4,000
what is the range of frequencies for normal speech?
Organs working together to accomplish functions
What is body system?
Opens into both the esophagus and larynx?
What is the Laryngopharynx?
Hinge Joint
What is a knee?
excess secretion of growth hormone
What is Acromegaly?
What is Refraction?
group of cells with a similar structure and function
What is tissue?
Increases the surface area for absorption of the small intestine
what is microvilli, villi, plicae circularis?
Fluid filled sac the reduces friction
What is Bursae?
regulates rhythmic cycle of the body
what is pineal gland?
touch, temp, pain,
What is an example of general senses?
microscopic study of tissues
what is Histology?
Begins chemical digestion of proteins
what is pepsin?
Attach to the sternum directly
What is are the true ribs?
type of gland secretes product onto a free surface through a duct
What is the exocrine gland?
region of the retina that produces the sharpest image
What is the fovea centralis?
pairs of chromosomes in a human cell
What is 23?
secreted by kidneys regulates BP
what is renin?
shaft of a long bone
what is the diaphysis?
a lack can lead to diabetes mellitus, secreted in response to high concentration of glucose in the blood, decreases blood glucose level
A person who cannot see close objects
What is hyperopia?