A&P Semester 1 Final Exam Study Guide

Front

Medial

Back

Refers to a structure being closer to the midline of the body.

Front

Lateral

Back

Refers to a structure being farther away from the midline of the body.

Front

Digestive system

Back

The system responsible for carrying out digestion, breaking down food into a form that can be absorbed or excreted.

Front

Superficial

Back

Refers to being closer to the surface of the body.

Front

Deep

Back

Refers to being closer to the core of the body.

Front

Immune system

Back

The system responsible for preventing pathogens from disturbing homeostasis.

Front

Negative feedback

Back

A process that counteracts a change in the internal environment to maintain homeostasis.

Front

Positive feedback

Back

A process that amplifies a change in the internal environment, moving it away from homeostasis.

Front

Homeostasis

Back

The maintenance of stable internal conditions in the body.

Front

Anatomical position

Back

A standard position of the body used as a reference point in anatomy.