Physiology - Correct Answers Study of function
6 levels of organization - Correct Answers Atomic, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Tissue definition - Correct Answers Groups of cells with a primary function
Organ definition - Correct Answers Groups of cells with many functions
Organism definition - Correct Answers Multiple organ systems working together to maintain the life
form
Homeostasis - Correct Answers levels of organization working together to create a stable environment
Receptor - Correct Answers Senses a stimulus
Control Center - Correct Answers Received information from the receptor and processes the stimulus
Effector - Correct Answers Responds to the control center's indication
Feedback Mechanisms - Correct Answers The control of biological reactions by the end product of those
reactants (Positive and Negative)
Negative Feedback - Correct Answers Stimulus produces a response that negates the original stimulus
(Ex- Dog barks, we yell, dog stops barking)
Positive Feedback - Correct Answers Stimulus produces a response that enhances the original stimulus
(Ex- Get a cut, blood clots, blood keeps clotting until the cut is sealed)
, Anatomical Landmarks definition - Correct Answers Palpable structures that are universal landmarks for
identification or areas of interest/injury
Abdominopelvic Regions - Correct Answers
Abdominopelvic Quadrants - Correct Answers
Anatomical Directions - Correct Answers directional terms used for identification purposes
Transverse Plane - Correct Answers Divides superior and inferior
Frontal Plane - Correct Answers Divides anterior and posterior
Saggital plane - Correct Answers Divides left and right
Body Cavities - Correct Answers Chambers lined by serous membranes
Ventral Body Cavities - Correct Answers Thoracic (Holds upper cavities including L& R Pleural,
Mediastinum, and Pericardial) and Abdominopelvic (holds inferior cavities including pelvic and
abdominal)
Visceral - Correct Answers Close to
Parietal - Correct Answers Far from
Peritoneum - Correct Answers Lining of the abdominal cavity
Pericardium - Correct Answers Lining of the pericardial cavity