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21 Cards in this Set
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Anatomy is:
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The study of the structure and shape of the body and it's parts.
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Physiology is:
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The study of how the body and it's parts functions.
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To understand the human organism you must study which of the following?
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Anatomy & Physiology
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The human body is considered to be organized at the______organizational level.
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Organismsl
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Organ systems are:
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Groups of organs with a common function. Can share organs with other systems. Function together to ensure wellness of the organism.
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The passing of blood through the body is part of______body function?
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Movement
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The simplest level of organization on the " structural ladder" is:
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Chemical Level
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There are____organ systems that make up the human body.
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Eleven
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Which of the following systems is involved in maintaining the boundaries of the body so that the inside remains distinct from the outside?
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Integumentary
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Metabolism is best described as:
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The sum of the chemical reactions that occur in the body.
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List some of the survival needs for the human body?
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Atomospheric Pressure, Reproduction, movement
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Which of the following would be considered a survival need of the body and cells?
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Oxygen, Water, Nutrients such as carbohydrates
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The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal condition under changing external conditions is defined as:
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Homeostasis
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The elements of a physiological control system include:
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A receptor or another kind of sensor, an effector or other response, a central center that determines output.
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Which of the following are sign of homeostatic imbalance?
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Disease, loss of efficiency of body organs, changes associated with aging.
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Mr. Smith walked into the emergency room saying he had severe pain in his lower abdomen. If he has appendicitis, in which region of the body will his pain be centered?
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Right Iliac
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The correct anatomical position includes:
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Standing erect, hands at the sides, head facing forward with chin at a 90 degree angle to the body.
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The dorsal body cavity is divided into two sub-divisions. They are:
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Cranial cavity and spinal cavity
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The imaginary line that runs through the body dividing the body into right and left parts is the_____.
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Sagittal
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When standing in the correct anatomical position, your feet are in which of the following relationships to your knee?
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Distal
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A group of cells of the same type form a(n):
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Organ system
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