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Ayana Jackson

Organization of the Human Body Set 2

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What is the study of body structure called? Anatomy.
What is the study of body function called? Physiology.
Which term refers to maintaining a stable internal environment? Homeostasis.
What is the smallest living unit of the body? The cell.
What is a group of similar cells performing a specific function? A tissue.
Name the body system responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients. The circulatory system.
What are the two main cavities of the human body? Dorsal and ventral cavities.
Define metabolism. All chemical reactions occurring in the body to maintain life.
What type of feedback reduces the effect of a stimulus? Negative feedback.
Which feedback increases the original stimulus? Positive feedback.
The body standing erect with palms forward is what position? Anatomical position.
What term means 'toward the head'? Superior.
What term means 'away from the midline'? Lateral.
What is the opposite of superficial? Deep.
What cavity contains the brain? The cranial cavity.
What cavity contains the lungs? The thoracic cavity.
What structure separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities? The diaphragm.
What is the function of the control center in homeostasis? Processes information and determines the response.
What is an example of positive feedback in the body? Childbirth contractions (oxytocin release).
What is an example of negative feedback? Regulation of body temperature.
What are the levels of organization in order? Chemical → Cellular → Tissue → Organ → System → Organism.
Which type of anatomy studies tissues? Histology.
Which type of anatomy studies cells? Cytology.
What system provides body movement? Muscular system.
What system protects and supports body organs? Skeletal system.
What organ system is responsible for hormone secretion? Endocrine system.
What organ system eliminates wastes from the body? Urinary system.
What organ system provides oxygen to the blood? Respiratory system.
Which term means 'closer to the point of attachment'? Proximal.
Which term means 'farther from the point of attachment's? Distal.
What term refers to the front of the body? Anterior (ventral).
What term refers to the back of the body? Posterior (dorsal).
What are organs that work together to perform a function called? An organ system.
What body cavity contains reproductive organs? Pelvic cavity.
What happens when homeostasis fails? Disease or dysfunction can occur.
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