Chapter 8, Problem 3RQ

What factors must be homeostatically maintained, and which body systems contribute to maintaining each of these factors?

Name at least three reasons to study anatomy and physiology.

Name three genes whose mutations lead to an altered behavioral phenotype. Briefly describe the normal function of the mutated gene as well as the altered phenotype.

What is the position of the body when it is in the normal anatomical position? The person is prone with upper limbs, including palms, touching sides and lower limbs touching at sides. The person is standing facing the observer, with upper limbs extended out at a ninety-degree angle from the torso and lower limbs in a wide stance with feet pointing laterally. The person is supine with upper limbs, including palms, touching sides and lower limbs touching at sides. None of the above

The lumbar region is ________. inferior to the gluteal region inferior to the umbilical region superior to the cervical region superior to the popliteal region