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Week 1 Anatomy

Chapter 1 Organization of the body

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What are the six levels of structural organization in the human body? Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism
What is Homeostasis? The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment.
The __________ system transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste throughout the body circulatory (or cardiovascular)
Define Anatomical Position Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward; used as the standard reference.
What is the difference between the axial and appendicular body regions? Axial includes head, neck, trunk; appendicular includes limbs.
Name two major body cavities. Dorsal cavity (includes cranial and spinal cavities) and ventral cavity (includes thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities).
The __________ separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. diaphragm
Define Negative Feedback A control mechanism that reverses a change to maintain homeostasis.
Give an example of a negative feedback system in the human body. Regulation of body temperature or blood glucose levels.
What is the main function of the integumentary system? Protects the body, regulates temperature, and prevents water loss.
The __________ system protects the body, regulates temperature, and prevents water loss. integumentary
What is the difference between the axial and appendicular regions? Axial includes head, neck, and trunk; appendicular includes limbs.
Define Physiology The study of body function.
What is metabolism? The sum of all chemical processes in the body that maintain life.
What is the importance of studying anatomy and physiology together? Structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) are closely related.
The body’s ability to detect and respond to changes is called __________. responsiveness or irritability
What is the main function of the nervous system? To control body activities through electrical signals.
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