Summary Anatomy and Physiology Final, study Guide

Anatomy and Physiology Final, study Guide Chapter 1 Anterior- Front Lateral- to the side Superior- toward the head Medial- toward the midline Proximal- Closest to the trunk Superficial- Closest to the surface Posterior- Back, behind - Superficial Medial Proximal Posterior Anterior Lateral Superior A. Back, Behind B. Closest to the trunk C. Closest to the surface E. Toward the head F. To the side G. Front D. Toward the midline Chapter 5 Integumentary System- Separates the external and internal environment. The Skin. 20 lbs Skeletal System- Supports, Protects, moves the body, stores minerals. Muscular System- Powers and directs the movement. Stabilizes and maintains posture. Generate heat Nervous System- Regulatory system of external environment. Senses changes integrates info and sends signals to Effectors Endocrine System- Regulates the internal environment by secreting hormones that travel the bloodstream. Cardiovascular System- transports nutrients, water, oxygen, hormones, waste, and other materials Female reproductive system- site of fertilization and early offspring development Respiratory System- Exchange O2 and CO2 between internal and external environment Digestive System- Breaks apart nutrients from the external environment and absorbs them into the internal environment Urinary System- Adjusts internal environment by excreting excess water, salt, wastes, acids and other substances Male Reproductive System- I