Orientation of the Human Body Pt 1

The sum total of all chemical reactions in the body is known as...

What is the best definition of Physiology?

Homeostatic control mechanisms have the following components:

What imaging techique has no harmful effects on tissue and what field is it used in?

This imaging technique visualizes hard, dense structures such as tumors and bones.

The type of feedback that increases the origianl stimulus.

The body system responsible for quickly detecting changes and responding to stimuli.

The body's reaction to extremely cold temperatures (shivering, etc) is an example of...

What pathway sends information from the receptor to the control center?

External covering of the body. Serves to protect the body and helps regulate temperature.

The force exerted on the surface of the body by the weight of air.

Organ system that includes: pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, pineal, adrenal, ovaries, and testes

The body requires appropriate temperature, approporiate atmospheric pressure, and...

The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite the changing outside world.

What does CT stand for?

The system that returns fluid that has leaked out of blood vessels.

What is an example of a positive mechanism?

The level of organization above a cell but below an organ is...

This type of feedback shuts-off or reduces the original stimulus.

Organs that work together toward a common function.

The ability of the body to sense changes and react to them.

Groups of cells that are organized toward a common function.

What is the best definition of Anatomy?