Semester one final review

Front

What are capillaries?

Back

Small blood vessels that diffuse oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients.

Front

What do negative feedback loops do?

Back

Prevent small changes from getting larger.

Front

What is the central nervous system (CNS) made of?

Back

The brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is the main function of the occipital lobe?

Back

Vision.

Front

How many lobes are in the human brain?

Back

4.

Front

What is the function of arteries?

Back

Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the function of veins?

Back

Carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment.

Front

What is the role of the brainstem?

Back

Controls basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Front

What are the four main lobes of the brain?

Back

Frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital.