Homeostasis & Anatomical Directions

Question 1

The scientific discipline that investigates the
body’s structures

Answer 1

Anatomy

Question 2

The science of the normal function of living
systems.

Answer 2

Physiology

Question 3

Certain physical
features which help its survival.

Answer 3

Structural

Question 4

The metabolism of the animal or plant
can adjust to changes in conditions as they are
detected.

Answer 4

Functional

Question 5

The actions and interactions of the
individua

Answer 5

Behavioral

Question 6

A highly complex and integrated o
communication control system or network.

Answer 6

Feedback Control Loop

Question 7

Monitors change and sends message to the
control center in the form of a nerve impulse.

Answer 7

Receptor

Question 8

Evaluates the input it receives
from the receptors and generates command outputs when
needed.

Answer 8

Control Center

Question 9

A form of a nerve impulse or
chemical system.

Answer 9

Output

Question 10

Receives outputs from the control center and
produces a response or effect that changes the condition.

Answer 10

Effector

Question 11

The response diminishes the original
stimulus.

Answer 11

Negative Feedback

Question 12

The response enhances the original stimulus.

Answer 12

Positive Feedback

Question 13

Blood clotting is an example of what feedback?

Answer 13

Positive feedback

Question 14

Goes before

Answer 14

Anterior

Question 15

Posterior

Answer 15

Goes behind

Question 16

Dorsal

Answer 16

The back

Question 17

The belly

Answer 17

Ventral

Question 18

Up

Answer 18

Superior

Question 19

Down

Answer 19

Inferior

Question 20

Towards the surface

Answer 20

Superficial

Question 21

Towards the interior

Answer 21

Deep

Question 22

Proximal

Answer 22

Near the main body axis

Question 23

Away from the main body axis

Answer 23

Distal

Question 24

Medial

Answer 24

Near the midline

Question 25

Away from the midline

Answer 25

Lateral

Question 26

Divides, or sections, the body.

Answer 26

Planes

Question 27

Divides the body to dorsal and ventral halves (Front & Back)

Answer 27

Frontal / Coronal Plane

Question 28

Divides the body into superior & inferior (Crosswise)

Answer 28

Transverse / Horizontal Plane

Question 29

Divides the body into left and right (Lengthwise)

Answer 29

Sagittal Plane

Question 30

The tendency of biological systems to maintain relatively constant conditions in the internal environment

Answer 30

Homeostasis

Question 31

Blood glucose concentration is an example of what feedback?

Answer 31

Negative feedback

Question 32

Organism facing down

Answer 32

Prone

Question 33

Supine

Answer 33

Organism facing up