A+P Test 1 Review

Front

What does the term 'cranial' refer to?

Back

Direction toward the head.

Front

What is the term that means the same as POSTERIOR?

Back

Dorsal.

Front

What type of feedback loop is described when glucose levels rise and insulin is released to lower blood sugar?

Back

Negative Feedback Loop.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

Which system is responsible for the digestion of food?

Back

Digestive System.

Front

What type of tissue is characterized by the presence of red and white blood cells?

Back

Blood.

Front

What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport nutrients, gases, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-2

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

Define 'anterior' in anatomical terms.

Back

Direction toward the front of the body.

Front

What is the role of insulin in the body?

Back

To lower blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

What is the main function of the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals between different parts of the body and coordinate responses.

Front

What type of tissue is simple cuboidal epithelium?

Back

A type of epithelial tissue that is one layer of cube-shaped cells.