Ch. 1 Anatomy and Physiology Review

Front

What is a process that enhances a response to an event in the body, which is not at a set-point?

Back

Positive Feedback Loop

Front

What term means that a structure is near the surface?

Back

Superficial

Front

What is the term for an organ that receives information about changes in the body and sends signals to other organs?

Back

Control Center

Front

What is the ventral body cavity?

Back

Structure 5

Front

What is the cranial cavity?

Back

Structure 1

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body.

Front

What is the difference between medial and lateral?

Back

Medial refers to being closer to the midline of the body, while lateral refers to being further away from the midline.

Front

What is the role of receptors in the body?

Back

Receptors detect changes in the environment and send signals to the control center.

Front

What is an effector in the context of body systems?

Back

An effector is a muscle or gland that responds to signals from the control center.

Front

What is a stimulus in physiological terms?

Back

A stimulus is any change in the environment that elicits a response from the body.