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Homeostasis is the goal promoted by both positive and negative
feedback mechanisms. This is the principle which indicates that there is a
balance in autonomic life functions which the body attempts always to
maintain. This refers to such features as body temperature, heart rate,
respiration and the powering of vital organs. When stimuli create a
divergence from this status, the body will activate a set of responses
designed to regulate a return to balance.

4. In anatomical position, how many planes can be described and what
are their names?
There are three major anatomical planes, which are used to refer to
different ways of addressing the body and its systems. The anatomical
planes include the Coronal Plane, which refers to the frontal surface of
the body from head to foot. The Sagittal Plan refers to the surface which
might be viewed from a profile, indicating a lateral perspective on the
body. The Axial Plane considers the body by way of an imagined flat
surface that might run through the torso and be observed either from the
top downward or from the bottom upward.
5. In directional terms, how might you describe the relationship of
the eyes to the mouth?
Both eyes and mouth are located on the Coronal Plane of the body.
Both are observable on the Cephalad, with the eyes in the Superior position
to the mouth and, by contrast, with the mouth in the Inferior position with
respect to the eyes.

6. Why are you taking the Anatomy & Physiology I course?
The grounding provided by this course is crucial to understanding the
structure,
function and vitality of the human body. A greater understanding of these
conditions as is provided by the course in question promises to introduce
me to yet greater insights regarding human health and medical….....

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