Anatomy-ch1 Word Scramble
|
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Question | Answer |
Maintenance of relatively stable internal body conditions even though outside conditions change | Homeostasis |
Examples of Homeostasis | Body temperature, heart rate, oxygen level, blood pressure, sugar level/glucose, water, sodium, potassium |
When are variations from the normal range necessary? | When we exercise-- the body makes changes for higher heart rate |
3 basic components of feedback control | Receptor, Control center, and Effector |
Stimulus produces response which is in opposite direction to the stimulus | Negative feedback |
Stimulus produces response which is in the same direction as the stimulus | Positive feedback |
Examples of Negative feedback | Body temperature regulation; sugar level in blood regulation |
Examples of Positive feedback | Labor contractions; blood clotting |
8 characteristics of life | Organization; Maintaining boundaries; Movement; Responsiveness; Metabolism; Reproduction; Growth; Development |
Integumentary System | Skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands |
Skeletal System | Bones, associated |
Muscular System | Consists of muscles attached to the skeleton by tendons |
Lymphatic System | Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and other lymphatic organs |
Respiratory System | Lungs and respiratory passages |
Digestive System | Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and accessory organs |
Nervous System | Brain, spinal cord, nervous, and sensory receptors |
Endocrine System | Glands, such as the pituitary, that secretes hormones |
Cardiovascular System | Heart, blood vessels, and blood |
Urinary System | Kidneys, urinary bladder, and ducts that carry urine |
Female Reproductive System | Ovaries, vagina, uterus, mammary glands, and associated structures |
Male Reproductive System | Testes, accessory structures, ducts, and penis |
Created by:
stoeckee
Popular Science sets