24-25 History and Intro to Anatomy Test Review

Front

In which quadrant would you find most of the appendix?

Back

right lower

Front

What part of the feedback loop is the receptor when calcium in the blood decreases?

Back

gland in the brain

Front

What is the difference between a negative and positive feedback mechanism?

Back

Positive feedback enhances the original stimulus while negative feedback shuts it down.

Front

What portion of the human organism consists of the head, neck, and trunk?

Back

Axial portion

Front

What is the study of the relationship of the structures called?

Back

Morphology

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The maintenance of stable internal conditions in an organism.

Front

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Back

To provide support, protect organs, and facilitate movement.

Front

Define anatomy.

Back

The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.

Front

What is physiology?

Back

The study of the functions and processes of the body and its parts.

Front

What is the role of feedback mechanisms in the body?

Back

To maintain homeostasis by regulating physiological processes.