-The control center orchestrates appropriate responses to deviations from

the set point

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A. The valves of the human heart prevent any potential backflow of the blood.

D. Cell

The effector is the cell or organ that carries out the final corrective action.

The primary mechanism to maintain homeostasis is positive feedback

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Which organs would I find in the Epigastric region (contains portions)

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Liver
Stomach
Pancreas
Duodenum
Spleen
Adrenal glands

To protect internal organs

 Pancreas

Stomach
Pancreas
Left kidney
Spleen
Left adrenal gland

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What is up gradient?

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Endocrine system

Lymphatic system

Movement in the opposite direction of down gradient. "Uphill" for example/ This
requires energy to do so.

Male reproductive system

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What is negative feedback? Give an example.

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All living species exhibit genetic change from generation to generation and therefore
evolve.

Unlike the other characteristics of life, evolution is a characteristic seen only in the
population as a whole. No single individual evolves over the course of its life.

a process in which the body senses a change and activates mechanisms that
negate or reverse it.

Ex: If your body is too warm, the vessels will dilate in the skin and sweating will
start. Sweat brings body heat to the skins surface therefore cooling you down.
(Heat losing mechanism)

-To protect vital internal organs from accidental shock

-To allow for any possible change in shape and size of organs, while still maintaining the
organ system's integrity

hormone production, internal chemical communication and coordination

Regulates metabolism, growth and reproduction

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship
between form and function? (NOTE: Select all that apply, as more than
one answer may be correct)

A. Anatomy is to structure, as Physiology is to function​

B. Studying the Physiology of a body system can help predict the Anatomy
of that system.​
C. Physiology is to structure, as Anatomy is to function​
D. Location, number, and orientation are associated with Anatomy.​
E. The function of a system has no correlation to how the system is built.​
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A, B, and D.

Anatomy is to structure, as Physiology is to function​

Studying the Physiology of a body system can help predict the Anatomy of that
system.​

Location, number, and orientation are associated with Anatomy.​

-Protects internal organs by acting as a barrier

-Acts as the body's first line of defense
-Regulates body temperature
-Synthesizes vitamin D
-Excretes various waste through perspiration
-Water retention
-Non verbal communication
-Cutaneous sensation

Male Urethra
Testes
 Ovaries
Pancreas

E. Retention of fluid leading to retention of more fluid.

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The pelvic cavity holds which organ?

Heart
Pancreas
Brain
lungs
Female ovaries

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Lungs

Brain

Pancreas

Female ovaries