Anatomy Semester Exam Review

Front

Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?

Back

Sagittal plane

Front

What is the response to a given stimulus called?

Back

Effect

Front

What layer of skin is indicated by the red star?

Back

Epidermis

Front

What are the four categories of tissue?

Back

Nervous, connective, muscular, epithelial

Front

What part of the feedback loop makes a change to bring the system back to homeostasis?

Back

Effector

Front

What is the primary function of the epidermis?

Back

To protect underlying tissues and organs.

Front

What type of tissue is responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body?

Back

Nervous tissue

Front

What is the role of connective tissue in the body?

Back

To support, bind together, and protect tissues and organs.

Front

What type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of organs?

Back

Smooth muscle

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body.