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When the anatomy of a body part is intimately tied to its specific function scientists call this the principle of?
principle of complementarity of structure and function
A body part which is reduced in size and seems to have no function is called what?
That body part is often referred to as a vestigial structure. These are remnants of organs or structures that had a function in the organism's evolutionary past, but have reduced in size or lost their function over time. Examples include the human appendix and tailbone.
What is the name for a part of an organism consisting of a large number of cells having similar structure and function?
That part of an organism is called a tissue. Tissues are groups of cells that work together to perform a specific function in the body.
What is the alternative pathway complement and how does it function in the immune system?
The alternative pathway complement is a part of the immune system that helps to identify and destroy harmful pathogens like bacteria. It works by activating proteins that form a complex chain reaction, leading to the destruction of the pathogen. This pathway is important for the body's defense against infections.
Is the bladder part of the reproductive system?
No, the bladder is part of the urinary system, not the reproductive system. Its main function is to store urine produced by the kidneys before it is expelled from the body.
What term describes the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function by surgery hormones drugs heat chemical destruction or other methods?
The removal or destruction of a body part calls for the suffix "-ectomy" appended to the (usually Latin name) of that body part. For example: The removal of the vermiform appendix is an appendectomy.
Destruction of the function of a body part?
Ablation
What body part does the bones function with?
It doesn't just function with one body part, it functions with them all.
Which part of the human body is a craniotomy the surgical removal of a portion of?
Skull
Which word be the ending of a term indicating the surgical removal of the animal body part?
The word that typically indicates the surgical removal of a body part is "ectomy." It is derived from the Greek word "ektomē," meaning "excision." For example, "appendectomy" refers to the surgical removal of the appendix.
What do we call the part of your immune system that actively targets germs in your body for destruction?
adaptive
What is the function of propriceptors?
detect body part position
What is the normal function of that body part?
it does that one thing
What is the main function of neurotransmitters?
The main function of neurotransmitters is to transmit signals from one part of the body to another part of the body. Usually, these signals are passed between neurons.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a diseased part of body or organ?
Amputation?
Is The structure of a body part is closely related to its function?
Yes, the structure of a body part is closely related to its function. The specific anatomical features of a body part are designed to support its particular function, allowing it to perform its role efficiently. This relationship between structure and function is a fundamental principle in biology known as form follows function.
Which of these medical suffixes is incorrectly explained ectomy is surgical removal stomy is creating an artificial opening graphy is donating a body part or otomy is cutting or slicing a body part?
PCH - graphy is donating a body part
