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The levels of organization for the human body start at __________, then the cell level, then the tissue level, then the organ level, then the organ systems, and finally the __________ level.
chemical; organism
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Homeostasis is the maintenance of a __________ internal environment.
stable
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Variables are __________ that may change in value.
body properties
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4
Negative feedback is the main mechanism used for __________ regulation.
homeostatic
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The two parts of negative feedback are __________ and __________.
Detection; Correction
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The 11 organ body systems include the integumentary system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, nervous system, skeletal system, muscular system, reproductive system, __________ system, __________ system, and __________ system.
endocrine; urinary; lymphatic
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The anatomical position is described as __________ facing the front.
anatomical
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The sagittal plane separates the body into __________ and __________ parts.
right; left
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The transverse plane separates the body into __________ and __________ parts.
superior; inferior
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The coronal plane separates the body into __________ and __________ parts.
anterior; posterior
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The thoracic cavity is the space between the __________ wall and the __________.
chest; diaphragm
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The abdominal cavity contains the __________, intestines, liver, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys.
stomach
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The pelvic cavity contains the __________ bladder and reproductive organs.
urinary
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The visceral membrane __________ organs while the parietal membrane is the __________ membrane.
covers; outer
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The pericardium surrounds the __________ and is part of the __________ cavity.
heart; pericardial
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The visceral pleura covers the __________ and the parietal pleura lines the __________ wall.
lungs; thoracic
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The peritoneum covers and anchors __________ within the abdominopelvic cavity.
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