Human Body Ch.1

Overall body systems and their function.Levels of organization in the human body.Necessary life functions needed.Directional terms for a human body.

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How does the cardiovascular system coordinate function with other systems?
The cardiovascular system coordinates with the respiratory,urinary, and digestive systems.
The endocrine system is the fast-acting body control system.
False
The lymphatic system collects fluids leaked by the cardiovascular system and returns them to the bloodstream.
True
The human body consists of approximately how much water?
60-80 percent
The lungs and heart are situated in the _____ body cavity.
Thoracic
Which body cavity can be subdivided into 4 quadrants and nine regions?
Abdominopelvic cavity
What describes the effect of a negative feedback response?
It reduces the initial stimulus
Endocrine System does?
Produces hormones
Lymphatic System does?
Cleansing of blood by lymph nodes
Skeletal System does?
Site of hematopoiesis
Muscular System does?
Skeletal muscles move the bone
Integumentary System does?
Helps regulate the body
Which way do the hands face in anatomical position?
Palms towards the front
What cavity is superior to the diaphragm?
Thoracic
Midsagittal?
Equally divides the body lengthwise into equal left and right portions