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Memmler's Structure and Function of theHuman Body – MidTerm exam with
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cells - ANSWER- the basic unit of life
anatomy - ANSWER- the study of the body structure
physiology - ANSWER- study of how the body functions
dissect - ANSWER- to cut apart
tissues - ANSWER- specialized groups of cells (muscular & connective)
integumentary system - ANSWER- the skin and associated structures
skeletal system - ANSWER- body's basic framework
muscular system - ANSWER- produce movement to skeleton, protects, organs
nervous system - ANSWER- communication and control
endocrine system - ANSWER- produce hormones, regulates growth, nutrients,
reproduction
cardiovascular system - ANSWER- the heart and blood vessels
lymphatic system - ANSWER- returns fluid from tissues to the blood; protection
respiratory system - ANSWER- lungs and passages leading to/from the lungs
digestive system - ANSWER- organs absorb nutrients and convert them
urinary system - ANSWER- rids the body of waste and excess water
reproductive system - ANSWER- external sex organs and internal reproduction
structures
homeostasis - ANSWER- staying the same
extracellular fluid - ANSWER- all body fluids outside cells
, intracellular fluid - ANSWER- fluid inside cells
negative feedback - ANSWER- control system for maintaining homeostasis
catabolism - ANSWER- breakdown of complex structures
anabolism - ANSWER- building, synthesis, and/or reactions
ATP - ANSWER- adenosine triphosphate; energy currency
anatomic position - ANSWER- standing upright, face front, arms at side, palms face
forward
superior - ANSWER- above; in a higher position
inferior - ANSWER- below; lower
anterior & ventral - ANSWER- towards the belly; front of the body
posterior & dorsal - ANSWER- towards the back; back of the body
medial - ANSWER- nearest midline; divided R and L
lateral - ANSWER- furthest away from midline; divided R and L
proximal - ANSWER- nearer the origin/attachment of a structure
distal - ANSWER- farther from the origin/attachment of a structure
frontal plane (coronal) - ANSWER- down the middle of the body; front and back; equal
halves
sagittal plane - ANSWER- down the middle of the body; left and right
midsagittal plane - ANSWER- down the middle of the body; front and back; equal halves
transverse plane - ANSWER- horizontal line; superior and inferior
dorsal cavity - ANSWER- contains cranial & spinal cavity
cranial cavity - ANSWER- contains the brain
spinal cavity - ANSWER- contains the spinal cord
ventral cavity - ANSWER- contains thoracic & abdominopelvic cavity
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