Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 12th Edition (Shier)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Essay Questions

1
Why are the sciences of anatomy and physiology often taught together?
2
Why is it important to know what the body looks like in the anatomical position?
3
A resting patient’s heart rate is recorded every 10 minutes for an hour and the following values (beats per minute) are obtained: 80, 68, 53, 40, 28, and 24. Based only on this information, is a negative feedback mechanism occurring? Explain your answer.
4
A motorcycle requires fuel, oxygen and water, is capable of movement, and has reactions as well. Explain why a motorcycle is not alive even though it has these characteristics.
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