which anatomical term means towards the midline of the body
medial
which anatomical term means the front of the body
anterior
Homeostasis is
The condition in which all of the body systems are working their best
which of the following statement is true of the skin
it feels heat ,cold pain touch and pressure
one way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of Aging relates to the
integumentary system is to
keep sheets wrinkle free
which of the following is true of muscles
they provide movement of body parts
how many bones are in the human body
206
When atrophy occurs
The muscle decreases in size
the basic unit of the nervous systems is called
neuron
the three main sectors of the brain are
cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem
which of the following is a function of the nervous system
it senses and interprets information outside the body
the eye and ear are part of
the nervous system
the two upper chambers of the heart are called
left and right atrium
during the resting phase /diastole of the heart
the chamber filled with blood
which of the following is a function of the circulatory system
it's supplies food ,oxygen and hormones to cells
Respiration consists of
Inspiration and expiration
the respiratory system is made up of
trachea, bronchi, lungs
what is one way a nursing assistant can assist a resident with normal changes of
Aging related to the urinary system
and they should offer frequent trips to the bathroom
why are females more likely to have urinary tract infections then males
due to having a shorter urethra
which of the following is involved in digestion
saliva
What is peristalsis?
involuntary contractions that help with food into the stomach