Exam 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Which organ system transports nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and defense cells?

The kidneys and ureters are organs of the____ system.

In general, the nervous system does each of the following, except

If a response decreases a disturbance, the system is classified as a__________ feedback system.

A cut parallel to the midsagittal plane would produce an)_______ section.

The branch of biological science that studies the external and internal structure of the body and the physical relationship among body parts is called _________.

Terms of anatomical direction are used to describe

If a response increases a disturbance, the system is classified as a _____feedback system.

The maintenance of a constant internal environment in an organism is termed

The analysis of the internal structure of individual cells is called

Anatomy uses a special language, called _________, that involves the use of word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms to construct terms related to the body in health and disease.

______regulation occurs when the activities of organs are regulated locally.

The pituitary gland and thyroid gland are organs of the _____ system.

What is homeostatic regulation, and what is its physiological importance?

The liver is primarily located in the_____ quadrant.

Which of the following is not considered an abdominopelvic region?

This type of feedback exaggerates the effects of variations from normal.

When body temperature rises, a center in the brain initiates physiological changes to decrease the body temperature. This is an example of

The wrist is________ to the elbow.

Name the two upper abdominal quadrants and list the organs that lie in each.