More Anat and Physiology

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Provides support and protection, gives the body shape

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

Detects impulses from the senses

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

Transports nutrients and gases around the body.

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Exchanges gases

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Breaks down and absorbs food.

What is the primary function of the muscular system?

Provides movement for the body

What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

Protects the body, regulate temp, and provent water loss.

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

Fights infection and provides fluid for cells.

What is the primary function of the urinary system?

Removes waste from the blood

What is the primary function of the endoctrine system?

Secretes hormones

What is the primary function of the reproductive system?

Produces cells used in sexual reproduction

What is the 1st level of organization? What is it an example of?

Chemicals. Oxygen

What is the 2nd level of organization? What is it an example of?

Cellular. Red blood cell

What is the 3rd level of organization? What is it an example of?

Tissue. Cardiac muscle

What is the 4th level of organization? What is it an example of?

Organ. Lungs

What is the 5th level of organization? What is it an example of?

Organ system. Digestive system

What is the 6th level of organization? What is it an example of?

Organism. Humans

What direction means up and down?

Superior and inferior

What is the direction for close and away to a point of attachment?

Proximal and distal

What direction is close and away from the middle of the body?

Lateral and medial

What is the direction for close and away from the surface?

Deep and superfical

What are the different parts of the facial?

Frontal, temporal, ocular, otic, buccal, nasal, oral, and mental.

What are the 9 parts of the arm?

Axillary, brachial, antecubital, antebrachial, carpal, palmer, phalangeal, pollex and manual.

What are the names to the 7 things inferior to the cervical?

Thoracic, mammary, abdominal, umbilical, inguinal, pelvic, and pubis.

What are the 3 body planes?

Sagittal, frontal, and transverse.