Penn Foster Vet Tech AP1 Chapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Latest Update Graded A+
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Penn Foster Vet Tech AP1 Chapter 1:
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Latest Update Graded A+
What term is used to describe the study of the function of organs and their systems?
Physiology
Which type of connective tissue stores energy and insulates the body?
Adipose tissue
Wh...
Penn Foster Vet Tech AP1 Chapter 1:
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Latest Update Graded A+
What term is used to describe the study of the function of organs and their systems?
✔✔ Physiology
Which type of connective tissue stores energy and insulates the body?
✔✔ Adipose tissue
What term refers to the study of the body's ability to respond to external stimuli and maintain
internal balance?
✔✔ Homeostasis
Which organ system includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves?
✔✔ Nervous system
What is the primary role of the lymphatic system?
✔✔ To remove excess fluids from tissues and provide immunity.
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,Which anatomical term describes a position towards the head or upper part of the body?
✔✔ Superior
What term is used to describe a position closer to the body's midline?
✔✔ Medial
Which type of muscle tissue is voluntary and attached to the skeleton?
✔✔ Skeletal muscle
What is the function of the integumentary system beyond protection?
✔✔ To regulate body temperature and provide sensory information.
What anatomical term describes a position further from the center of the body or point of
attachment?
✔✔ Distal
Which system is responsible for nutrient absorption and waste elimination?
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, ✔✔ Digestive system
What term describes the study of how diseases affect body functions?
✔✔ Pathophysiology
What is the role of the reproductive system in addition to producing offspring?
✔✔ To produce hormones that regulate sexual characteristics and reproduction.
Which anatomical term refers to the back or rear side of the body?
✔✔ Posterior
What is the function of the muscular system in relation to movement?
✔✔ To contract and create movement of the body and its parts.
Which organ system is involved in filtering blood and regulating electrolyte balance?
✔✔ Urinary system
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