Definitions
Levels of Organization
Homeostasis
Body Systems
Anatomical Terms/Directions
100

The study of the human body 

Anatomy and Physiology

100

Basic unit of all living things 

cells 

100

In your own words, define homeostasis 

Homeostasis is the bodies ability to maintain balance in order to keep various things at the appropriate levels. 

100
Protects body parts, produce blood cells, stores calcium and phosphorous salts 

skeletal system 

100

Divides the body into anterior and posterior sections 

Frontal (Coronal) 

200

Concerned with the structure of a part 

Anatomy 

200

composed of similar types of cell and performs a specific function 

Tissue 


200

If blood pressure becomes to low, baroreceptors are stimulated and the brain sends impulses to the heart.  The heart increases cardiac output and eventually the blood pressure returns to normal. Is this positive or negative feedback? 

Negative 

200

Secretes chemicals that are messengers between body part, maintain proper functioning of the reproductive system 

Endocrine System 

200

The nails are ____________ in the anatomical position 

Dorsal (posterior) 

300

Concerned with the function of the part 

Physiology 

300

Groups of tissues working together to perform a specific function 

Organs

300

When blood glucose level rises, the pancreas releases insulin.  This tells the body cells to take up more glucose.  The blood glucose level then declines

Is this positive or negative feedback? 

Negative 

300

Composed of the skin, hair, and nails 

Integumentary System 

300

The sternum is _________________ to your mouth 

inferior 

400

The most simple.  Compose all substances. 

Atoms 

400

Atoms joined together 

Molecules 

400

Childbirth is an example of which type of homeostasis feedback? Explain. 

Positive, Contractions cause the release of oxytocin and oxytocin increases the contractions. More contractions lead to more oxytocin being released. ( more, more, more) 

400

List the 3 components of the nervous system 

1. Brain

2. Spinal Cord

3. Nerves ( Peripheral Nerves) 

400

Your heart is __________ to your lungs 

Medial 

500

Tiny structures found in cells that perform cellular functions 

Organelles 


500

List the levels of organization from smallest to largest: Starting with the cell. 

1. Cell

2. 

3.

4. 

5.

Cell, Tissue, Organs, Organ System, Organism 

500

Explain why body temperature is an example of negative feedback. 

Body temperature regulation is an example of negative feedback because as the body temperature rises, our body sends out signals that cause us to sweat. The sweat in turn cools the body down, so that we can return back to normal.  

500

List the 3 types of muscles in the muscular system 

1. Skeletal 

2. Cardiac

3. Smooth 

500

Nuchal 

Back of your neck