CSA Flashcards
(36 cards)
The knee is ______________ to the ankle (i.e. closer to the point of origin)
Proximal
Your arm is also known as the ____________ region of the body
Brachial
The ___________ detects changes in homeostasis, and then sends this information to the control center
Receptor/ Sensor
kidney, ureter, bladder
Urinary System
Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland,
Endocrine system
Cleanses the blood and houses the cells
Lymphatic system
Transports oxygen and nutrients to all body tissues
cardiovascular system
Heart, blood vessels
cardiovascular system
_________ refers to all chemical reactions that occur within body cells
_________ is the process of removing wastes from the body
Excretion
Besides the endocrine system, which system also produces hormones?
Reproductive
Ankle Region
Tarsal
The lungs are _________ to the ribs (i.e. behind)
Deep
A __________ cut is at the surface of the skin
Superficial
__________, which are rare in the body, increase the original stimulus, pushing the variable farther from its original value
Positive feedback loop
The arms are _______ to the spinal column (i.e. on the outer side of)
Lateral
The neck is ___________ to the chest. (i.e. above)
Superior
Hip region
coxal
Neck region
cervical
The ___________ plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts
Transverse
Esophagus, stomach, large intestine
Digestive system
One of eight necessary life functions, the “inside” remains separate from the “outside”
Maintaining boundaries
The skin is the primary organ in this body system
Integumentary system
Secretes hormones which regulate body processes
Endocrine system
