A&P U1 Introduction

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Structure;Function
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Anatomy is to ________ as physiology is to ________.
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Surface (internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin)
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The study of the general form and superficial markings of an organism is called _______ anatomy.
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Regional
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The study of the superficial and internal features in a specific area of the body is called ______ anatomy.
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Pathological
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Anatomical features that change during illness are studied in _____ anatomy.
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Systemic physiology
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The study of the function of specific organ systems is called
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Cytology
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The study of the liver is to gross anatomy as the study of a liver cell is to
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Cell physiology; microscopic anatomy
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Organ physiology is to ______ as gross anatomy is to ________.
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organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, molecular
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These terms are arranged in correct order from the most complex to the simplest.
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Skeletal
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Which organ system provides support, protection of soft tissues, mineral storage, and blood formation?
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Cardiovascular
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Which organ system transports nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and defense cells?
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Lymphatic
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Which organ system includes the spleen and the tonsils? (Helps the body fight off infections)
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Urinary
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The kidneys and ureters are organs of the ______ system.
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Endocrine
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The pituitary gland and thyroid gland are organs of the ______ system.
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Respiratory
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Which organ system removes carbon dioxide from the bloodstream?
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Digestive
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Lungs are to the respiratory system as the liver is to the ______ system.
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Integumentary
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Skin, hair, and nails are associated with the ______ system.
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Direct long-term responses to change
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In general, the nervous system responds to most kinds of change except for this:
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Homeostasis
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The maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment in an organism is termed?
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Effector
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A cell or an organ that responds to commands of the control center in negative feedback is termed a(n)
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Positive feedback
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This type of feedback exaggerates the effects of variations from normal.
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Negative feedback
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If a response DECREASES a disturbance, the control system is classified as a ______ feedback system.
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Positive feedback system
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If a response INCREASE a disturbance, the control system is classified as a _______ feedback system.
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Temperature sensors on the skin that detect a stimulus
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An example of a receptor in a negative feeback loop controlling body temperature would be
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Anatomical position
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A person who is standing facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing forward is in the
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Anterior
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An anatomical term that means the same as ventral?
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Medial
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The heart is _____ to the lungs?
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Distal
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The wrist is ______ to the elbow?
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Inferior
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The chin is _____ to the nose?
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Sagittal
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Which plane divides the body into right and left parts?
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Heart
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A midsagittal section of the body would pass through the
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Supine
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A person lying on the bed and gazing at the ceiling is in the ______ position.
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Transverse at the hips
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The plane that separates the abdominal and the pelvic cavities is?
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One body part in relation to another
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Terms of anatomical direction are used to desribe
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Toward the heel
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While standing erect, the direction of caudal is?
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Right upper
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The liver is primarily located in the ______ quadrant.