Ch 1 Practice Test (Anatomy Intro)

Front

What is the ideal or desired value for a specific variable within the body?

Back

Set Point

Front

What are sensors located throughout the body that detect changes in the internal or external environment?

Back

Receptors

Front

How are anatomy and physiology related?

Back

Understanding the structure of body parts helps us understand how they function.

Front

What is the term for the part of a feedback loop that receives information about changes in the environment?

Back

Receptors

Front

What does the term 'Proximal' refer to in anatomical terms?

Back

Closer to the point of attachment or to a given reference point.

Front

What is the role of the Control Center in a feedback loop?

Back

It processes information from receptors and determines the appropriate response.

Front

What are Effectors in the context of a feedback loop?

Back

Muscles or glands that carry out the response to restore balance.

Front

Define 'Distal' in anatomical terms.

Back

Farther from the point of attachment or from a given reference point.

Front

What is the significance of the Set Point in homeostasis?

Back

It is the target value that the body strives to maintain for optimal functioning.

Front

Explain the relationship between structure and function in anatomy and physiology.

Back

The structure of body parts is closely related to their function, influencing how they work.