9th Edition

ISBN: 9780135168059

Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon

Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.,

Concept explainers

Corona Radiata is a collection of nerve fibers present in the brain that carries messages between the brain cells of the cerebral cortex and the brain stem. Both brain stem and cerebral cortex play a role in motor function and sensation and it is the cor…

Neuron Structure

A neuron is defined as the functional unit of the body system called the nervous system. It is significant in transmitting signals that include receiving and sending the signals from a portion of the brain. The neurons are considered specialized cells in…

Afferent Neurons

Neurons are electrically excitable cells in the body specialized for receiving and transmitting information. They are referred to as the structural units of the nervous system. The important parts of a neuron include the cell body, dendrites, and axons.

Motor Homunculus

The term homunculus is Latin and is referred to as ‘little man’. In neuroanatomy, the cortical homunculus is either the motor or sensory distribution along the cerebral cortex of the brain. It was discovered by the great scientist ‘Wilder Penfield and Ed…

Nervous System

The nervous system is the portion of an animal's body that controls and transmits signals between various parts of the body. The central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) are the two primary components of the nervous system in …

Videos

Textbook Question

Chapter 1, Problem 4CYU

Name the organ system described in each of the following: (a) eliminates wastes and regulates water and ion balance; (b) fast-acting control system that integrates body activities; (c) supplies blood with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.

Expert Solution & Answer

Want to see the full answer?

Check out a sample textbook solution

See solution

Chapter 1, Problem 3CYU

Chapter 1, Problem 5CYU

Students have asked these similar questions

What is the most important body organ in the body?

Name and identify the major organs of each organ system

Name the human organ systems, and briefly describe thecomponents and functions of each.

Chapter 1 Solutions

Human Anatomy

Ch. 1 - What is the difference between histology and...Ch. 1 - Use the word root definitions located in the end...Ch. 1 - Define a tissue. List the four types of tissues in...Ch. 1 - Name the organ system described in each of the...Ch. 1 - Using directional terms, desc1ibe the location of...Ch. 1 - Prob. 6CYU Ch. 1 - What is the outer layer of serous membrane that...Ch. 1 - In tissue stained with H&E stain, what color are...Ch. 1 - Prob. 9CYU Ch. 1 - What imaging technique is best suited for each of...

Ch. 1 - The correct sequence of levels forming the...Ch. 1 - Using the terms listed below, fill in the blank...Ch. 1 - Match each anatomical term for body regions listed...Ch. 1 - Which of these organs would not be cut by a...Ch. 1 - State whether each structure listed below is part...Ch. 1 - Indicate whether each of the following conditions...Ch. 1 - Prob. 7RQ Ch. 1 - The ventral surface of the body is the same as its...Ch. 1 - Match each serous membrane in column B with its...Ch. 1 - Prob. 10RQ Ch. 1 - Histology is the same as ta) pathological anatomy,...Ch. 1 - Describe the anatomical position and then assume...Ch. 1 - Identify the organ system that each group of...Ch. 1 - (a) Define bilateral symmetry. (b) Although many...Ch. 1 - The following advanced imaging techniques are...Ch. 1 - Give the formal regional term for each of these...Ch. 1 - Prob. 17RQ Ch. 1 - Construct sentences that use the following...Ch. 1 - The main cavities of the body include the...Ch. 1 - Where would you be injured it you pulled a muscle...Ch. 1 - (a) The human body is designed as a tube within a...Ch. 1 - Dominic's doctors strongly suspect he has a tumor...Ch. 1 - The Nguyen family was traveling in their van and...Ch. 1 - A patient had a hernia in his inguinal region,...Ch. 1 - A woman fell off a motorcycle. She tore a nerve in...Ch. 1 - New anatomy students oiten mix up the terms spinal...Ch. 1 - Using the list of word roots located at the...

Knowledge Booster

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

Name the organ system described in each of the following: (a) eliminates wastes and regulates water and ion balance; (b) fast-acting control system that integrates body activities; (c) supplies blood with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.

Solution Summary: The author explains the functions of the organ system, which includes elimination of wastes, regulation of water and ion balance, and supply blood with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

Concept explainers

Videos

Want to see the full answer?

Chapter 1 Solutions